Giraud, Father J.M.
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
All went well between New Orleans and here though the expenditures are a little higher than calculated. They paid out $217, $43 each. The pastor of Pont Breau had them taken to Vermilionville. At Father (F.J.) Foltier's they had nothing to pay. It was impossible to find anyone to take them for less than $4000 so they came to Grand Coteau. The priests received them like friends; the next day they were to go by way of Opelousas to Washington. At the convent of the Sacred Heart he purchased two mules and a wagon for $550. The Ladies wished to be paid in New Orleans bank notes; Father (J. Francis) Abbadie, (S.J.) advanced him $400. (Odin) is to reimburse Abbadie from the account of Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis. This sum is to be given to Mr. Marins, bearer of this letter; he is trustworthy. Giraud would have a lot of trouble if he took charge of Sister St. Amb(roise, R.U.); they say she wants her own way. She is the least reasonable of the three. (Odin) is to tell Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché that (Annie) Mitchel(l)'s agent gave him $30 on the Bank of Louisiana and $5 on the Crescent Bank, two banks which suffer a strong discount. Everything is now ready; they will leave March 30.
P.S. The Superior would like to receive their money through Marins or whoever is coming. The Yankees are en route to Alexandria. They are estimated to be 20,000 men. General Kirby Smith says if there are less than 30,000 he will fight them. The Texas troops have arrived. (General James P.) Major and (General Thomas) Green are said to be at Natchitoches and (General John B.) Magruder at Shreveport. Everyone is convinced that they will be attacked. Today it was learned the (General) Walker had attacked them at Homesville and that a large number of Yankees had refused to fight. Through a misunderstanding with Father (John B.) Bellaclas Giraud forgot his small chalice and a leather belt; (Odin) is to keep them safe.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to.
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1864 (Mar)
St. Stanislas, R.U., Sister Marie de
Galveston, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
During the months of sickness they have prayed frequently for (Odin's) health and that of the priests who arrived from France last year. She has heard from the convent at Beaujeu that (Odin) visited them twice. It seems their novitiate has prospered. The choice of Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis as (Odin's) successor could not have been better. In January Dubuis pontificated at the anniversary of the founding of the convent. Mother Superior has probably written of the same occasion giving him more of the details.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 16mo.
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1864 Mar 1
(Harrison, R.U.), Sister St. Pierre
Galveston, (Texas)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Though the war has prohibited frequent communication, they have been united in spirit. She consoles herself that things could be worse if their house was destroyed and their Community dispersed. She presumes their Bishop (Claude Mary Dubuis) will tell Odin the reason for his visit to New Orleans. (Dubuis) is rendering them a great service. This debt of 3000 piastres was a terrible burden. They have begged their Bishop to ask for a Sister to fill the role of superior. The six years will be up in October. They hope they will not be given an unsuitable one. It is because they fear this that the Sisters have asked her to write to Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché so that a capable one may be chosen. This has already happened in the case of Sister St. Stanislas, R.U.) and Sister Agnes, (R.U.). Odin is to inform her if Mrs. Coffee, mother of Sister St. Félicité, (R.U.) is in New Orleans. No word has been received for almost two years, and she owes 18 months board for her daughter Ellen Murphy. Odin is to give her the enclosed letter. Emily and Natalie Spann have been granted (Dubuis's) permission to spend several days at the Convent. Caroline Spann, Lydia Kauffman, and Mary McClelland are at the novitiate. Each of Odin's former daughters, especially the converts, send their best wishes.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 16mo.
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1864 Mar 1
Martin, George W.
Madisonville, Ohio
to Ja(me)s (Alphonsus) McMaster
New York City, (New York)
Desiring to aid in McMaster's struggle for peace, he asks for the political inclination or bearing of the delegates to the Chicago Convention July 4. Their state convention will assemble Mar. 23 and since there has been an attempt to betray and mislead the people of Ohio with a quasi-war policy led by rotten stock jobbers of New York since last fall election, it will take their full strength of 185,000 tried and true men to keep from being in the shambles of those rotten things, Horation Seymour Lincoln & Co. They expect to send 29 delegates from Hamilton County, a solid unit against the schemes of Dean, Richmond, Belmonte & Co., and any information from McMaster that would help them hinder their opponents, would receive the lasting thanks of a true and right thinking people.
P.S. He would not have imposed upon McMaster except that he has not received his Freeman's Journal for some weeks past and has no other opportunity of conferring with him.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 1
Stephens, Cha(rle)s B.
Baton Rouge, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Doctor McKinley, who has appointed Stephens his attorney, desires to move to Ohio. Stephens asks for a letter of introduction to Bishop (John Baptist) Purcell of Cincinnati. McKinley called on Odin on his recent return from Ohio.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 1
Whelan, Richard V., Bishop of Wheeling
Wheeling, (Virginia)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
The order of which he sends a copy fell under his notice in the pages of the Catholic Mirror. He first thought of addressing a public letter in the Mirror, calling attention to his invasion of religious liberty and inviting the bishops to take some concerted action. But he thought it best to consult some of the bishops by private letter. He will be in Baltimore next week and would like to hear from Purcell on the subject.
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1864 Feb 11
Johnston, George H., Captain and Asst. Adj. General, Headquarters Norfolk and Portsmouth
Norfolk, Virginia
General Orders to No. 3
All places of public worship in Norfolk and Portsmouth are hereby under the control of the Provost-Marshals who shall see that the pulpits are filled by men of known loyalty. They shall see that the churches are open freely to all officers and soldiers white or colored and that no insult be offered to them. No property shall be removed without permission. By command of Brig. Gen. E. A. Wild.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 2
Alleau, Father Th.
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Several persons have expressed the desire to establish the Association of Christian Mothers in New Orleans. Some years ago Father Th(eophilus) Ratisbonne gathered in his chapel several pious women. These meetings became so large that he had to choose a larger church. The Holy Father approved his work. The association grew rapidly in France and produced admirable results. Long ago (Odin) asked Alleau to present this outline of the work so that he could approve it.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 2
Ryan, E( )
Salesbury, Knox Co., Ill(inoic)
To J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
McMaster will enlighten a good many persons, including the writer, by answering the statement made by the Finian brothers of Salesbury to the effect that the priests ordained in Manooth College are sworn to support the British Government, since that government gives a certain amount of money to the College. He would like to have an answer in the Freeman's (Journal).
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 3
Dalton, E( ) A.
Hamilton, Ohio
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He sends the resolutions adopted at their county convention. The readers of the Freeman's Journal wish McMaster success and pray for the triumph of the principles McMaster advocates. The resolutions are contained in a clipping from the Cincinnati Enquirer consisting of a letter of John M. Cox as president of the Butler County Democratic Convention in which the resolutions were drawn up reaffirming the Resolutions of 1798 and nominating C.L. Vallandigham for President and Thomas H. Seymour for vice president.
I-1-m A.L.S. (Enclosure) 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 3
Folse, Sosthène
St. Mary's, Lafourche, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They beg (Odin) to let their pastor remain. He suits their congregation and is a real Father to all good Catholics. They are fortunate to hear sermons preached with good sense and aplomb as Father (Cletus) Urcun does. (Signed by about 65 people).
VI-2-h A.D.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 3
Ménard, Father Ch(arles) M.
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
To Father (Gabriel Chalon
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He received the Bishop's letter concerning Father (Cletus) Urcun about one hour ago. Ménard will come to town next Monday or Tuesday. A letter does not seem prudent or sufficient; he prefers to talk at length with the Bishop about these sad affairs which have afflicted Ménard for so long. (Chalon) is to show this letter to the Bishop.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 16mo.
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1864 Mar 3
Pickett, C( ) E.
San Francisco, (California)
To (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He sends duplicate copies of his later writings by Wells Fargo & Co. in case the weather or other forces stop or destroy their correspondence. He mailed some in January. He would like a dozen copies of any papers containing his letters and would like to do all he can in extending the circulation on the coast. McMaster can be trusted to stand by principles and doctrines he maintains. The Southerners have been forced to suspect everyone in the North of hypocrisy and treacherous acts. He shall send an article on Catholicity and the south soon. He is a staunch supporter of it and hopes to see it the prevailing religion of his native section before long.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 4
Bonniot, Father J.M.
Aix-les-Bains, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Since Odin's letter of last year he has no news from New Orleans. Bonniot and Felix (Dicharry) are still as they were when Odin visited them. The smallness of his annuity last year made him reduce his apartment. He no longer has a view out over the country place of ex-Countess de Solms, now Mrs. Rattazi where they visited together. Next summer Bonniot plans to take the baths at Grenoble for the nervous trembling with which he is afflicted. Odin has sent him his annuity ahead of time; he asks the same favor this year, sending it as usual through Paul Rousselon, nephew of the vicar general. The Lord is crowning Odin's long and glorious apostolate with new trials and therefore new merits. Felix joins Bonniot in expressing his regret at not being able to come to Odin; when one has known Odin one wishes to be near him. From time to time they see Dr. Davat who always asks about Odin.
VI-2-h L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to.
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1864 Mar 4
Dwenger, C.PP.S., (Father) Jos(eph)
Wapakonetta, (Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Dwenger asks Purcell if it would not be convenient for him to be in St. Mary's on Palm Sunday, the day after St. Joseph's Day. Such an act by Purcell would encourage the poor congregation, and there are also many converts ready for Confirmation. They could easily ride over to St. Mary's on Sunday morning. Next week Dwenger will preach a retreat at St. Mary's and have a triduum in preparation for the papal benediction. The children will make their First Communion on St. Joseph's Day but would like to know whether he will be on the morning or evening train so that he might meet him.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 4
Larnaudie, S.J., Father Fr(ederick)
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Thieves entered his church during the night of February 28-29. Forcing the tabernacle open, they left the ciborium on the altar but took the luna with the sacred host. Some old candlesticks and other small items have also disappeared, also the chalice. Larnaudie has not been able to discover the guilty ones. The repairs on the church are progressing slowly. He is often obliged to help. They have almost all the materials for the sacristy, but lack funds to put it up. The altar will be replaced by a carefully made wooden altar on which he works everyday. Madame Capdevielle has sent candlesticks, vases, flowers and a prie-dieu, The church is without resources; the debts increase. They are going to try to rent their pews.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 4
McCloskey, (Father ) William
Rome, (Papal States)
To Archbishop John B(aptist) Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
McCloskey received Purcell's letter of Feb. 4th with the enclosed draft for 80 pounds. He is glad (Father Daniel O'Regan) has arrived. He is pleased that Father P.X. Dutton can write a good sermon and hopes that Purcell will encourage him so that he may give them. He regrets that both Dutton and O'Regan smoke. The appointments to Baltimore and New York will be made next week and in all probability Bishop (Martin J.) Spalding will go to Baltimore, while Bishop (John) McCloskey will go to New York. McCloskey has probably tries to avoid the appointment but the letters of Purcell and Archbishop (Peter R. Kenrick) of St. Louis will prove fatal to any attempt to escape the responsibility. He has heard nothing of Nashville. Masses have been said for both Archbishops and the one for Archbishop Hughes was attended by Lord Compden, who was received into the Church by Hughes. An addition is being put on the American College and McCloskey does not want it to be occupied by any others because, as Cardinal Barnabo said, it will be impossible to oust them. McCloskey feels that Barnabo is the right sort of man to be Pope. Father De Bolle is becoming a little tired of the restraint and mentioned moving to the Belgium College, where they are all priests and he thinks it just and will comply with Purcell's wishes in the matter. Dr. Manning is still giving the Lenten Sermons. Richter will be a good Priest. He is contemplating a visit to the U(nited) S(tates) to secure students to fill the vacancies in the College and to make things a little more secure for the next 5 or 6 years. He has not seen Madame Bontonslinn for a long while. Dr. Smith is well. There has been some trouble between the French and the Papal troops. He sends his regards to Fathers, (Ed) Collins, (Daniel) O'Regan and (Bishop Sylvester H.) Rosecrans.
P.S. He will send the Agnus Deis at the first opportunity. Father Bermingham is still in France.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 4
Ménard, Father (Charles) M.
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Yesterday he received (Odin's) letter of February 26 concerning the deplorable affair of Father (Cletus) Urcun. His first thought, as he told Father (Gabriel) Chalon, was to come to see (Odin) the first of the week. But great inconvenience could result from his trip which will certainly be badly interpreted as a near neighbor. A very easy way would be for (Odin) to send a priest to make an investigation. To Ménard the affair seems very bad and if the judgment was so light one must attribute it to the absence of the principal witness. The fine was $5 each and $250 guarantee to keep the peace.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 4
White, James W.
Washington, (D.C.)
To Orestes A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
White is not yet free to divulge his knowledge of the present political fermentation; that is why he telegraphed requesting Brownson to do nothing for the present. They both want to do what is best for the country, so caution must be their policy until the facts are clear. White will do all he can to increase the circulation of the Review.
I-4-C A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 5
(McCarrick, Mrs. M( ))
Norfolk, V(irgini)a
To (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
Upon her return last January from a trip into the South for the purpose of seeing her Father and brother in the naval service, she found that the subscription for her mother's Freeman's Journal expired. She would have let McMaster know before, but she has been in close confinement because of her unauthorized running of the Northern blockade. She was arrested first in Norfolk, and then sent to Fort Hatteras and was released only a few days ago. She does not approve of young, unprotected ladies exposing themselves to such dangers, but her Father and brother are sick and she considered that sufficient cause, even though the authorities did not. She tells McMaster of a compliment paid to him and the Journal by an Episcopal clergyman, Rev. Dr. McCabe, in a lecture in Petersburg, Virginia. McCabe, after condemning the Northern press for their approval of the administration's crimes and immorality, said that the Journal was the only paper in the North who dared attack the acts of the government and stand up for the principles of morality and justice. As an Irish Catholic, the writer was proud of this tribute paid by a heretic and rebel. McMaster will not take notice of this letter in his paper. She encloses the amount for next year's subscription and is sending the letter to Baltimore to be mailed, as she does not dare put it in the post office here.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 5
McCloskey, Father W(illia)m
Rome, (Italy)
to Bishop F(ranci)s P. McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
McCloskey acknowledges McFarland's letter of February 2 and is pleased that he got the faculties from Archbishop (John Hughes). Feeble as was the Archbishop's health his loss will be felt. Such men are known only after death. Bishop (John) McCloskey is generally thought to be the person who will succeed him. Two archbishops have written against accepting McCloskey's resignation of the office. The appointment will come up next week and the appointment made before Easter. Baltimore will also be filled up at the same time, probably by Bishop (Martin John) Spalding. Not long ago they had a solemn requiem for Archbishop (Francis Patrick) Kenrick and two days ago one for Archbishop Hughes. Many of his Irish and English friends were there, among them the Davises of New York and Lord Campden whom Hughes received into the Church some years ago. McCloskey has not yet seen Mrs. Hazard. Mr. Hart will be ordained on Trinity. The other young men are doing well. McCloskey is sorry to hear that Bishop (John Loughlin) of Brooklyn is threatened with bronchitis. He read his sermon but is surprised that the physician let him give it. Msgr. Doupanloup is giving a series at the Gesu. Dr. Manning is giving the sermons to the English at the old place. He has learned that Father O'Reagan has arrived safely in New York and hopes that he delivered the medal to McFarland. He has given away the photographs of McFarland. They are quiet there with the exception of the bursting of a few bombs and fracas between the French and Italian troops. More trouble is expected between the two groups. McCloskey hopes that the new seminary will not remain closed long. He asks who is the new president. McCloskey asks what McFarland thinks of Pope Pius IX's letter to President Jefferson Davis. It seems like recognition but McCloskey thinks it is mere politeness. Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell, alluding to it, hopes that the Church will not side with the South, otherwise the Catholics in the North will suffer persecution. McCloskey is not sure that will not happen anyway. Father Sopranis, the visitor general of the Jesuits, visited them. He returned lately from California. Two newcomers from Philadelphia have arrived, one a graduate of Mt. St. Mary's.
I-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 5
(Rappe), A(madeus), Bishop of Cleveland
Cleveland, (Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He agrees that the council should be postponed until (Bishop Frederic Baraga) can cross the lake with security. Rappe has received the questions to be acted upon by the council.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 16to.
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1864 Mar 6
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Strassburg, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Pelton sends his most pious regards. Ned says that, of course, the government will not be bribed. Pelton can honestly pound into Lincoln. Whether he will be further silent or go for Fremont let it be as he thinks fit. Ned trusts that he will go for no one in opposition to Fremont. That General's chances are not to be sneezed at. He will make a hard pull and Sal is quite right in saying that when Chase finds his chances "nowhere" he may coalesce with somebody and this is more likely to be Fremont than Lincoln. It may be Dr. (Orestes) Brownson's work to being these two parties of C. and Fremont together at the crisis. Ned is a Fremont man when he is spoken of for President. He aks Sal if she fights for Fremont. He will be the best man for the country and the Brownson's firm friend. Mrs. Drumille and Mr. Doctorson have remembrances and say Sal was no trouble at all. Dr. D's health is much improved. He can't get Sal's card. Capt. Martin is going to New Orleans. Weeks did not know of Sal's residing there until she had gone. Ned saw (Gen.) Hunt today and he wishes to be remembered to Dr. Orestes A. Brownson, Sr. He sends Sal some photographs.
I-5-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 6
Thompson, A.P.
Houston, Texas
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, ^(C.M.
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Their second most promising son Robert died at Petersburg, Virginia from disease contracted in the army. Edgar is still in the army of Tennessee. At the last date they heard, January 19, he was well. The youngest Cornelius they have just sent to the Catholic school at San Antonio. Odin would confer a favor if he would write to Brother (Andrew) Edel, (S.M.), the principal of St. Mary's. They also ask Odin to say a Mass for them. Odin knows with what grief all his children in Texas parted with him; they thank God for providing in their new Bishop (Claude Mary Dubuis) a person so eminently qualified and who is fast gaining all their hearts.
(P.S.) Thompson has sent Odin a newspaper with an obituary notice of Robert. Mrs. Thompson proposes to visit Odin as soon as peace is restored.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.
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1864 Mar 7
F(itzpatrick), J(ohn) B., Bishop of Boston
Brussels, Belgium
to Archbishop John Baptist (Purcell)
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Fitzpatrick sends his regards to Purcell by a boy, returning to America, named Charlie. He asks Purcell to do what he can so as to make the boy a good Catholic. He encloses a note which was handed to him by Countess de Svunne asking the whereabouts of the nun whose name is mentioned therein, and hopes Purcell can help locate her. Fitzpatrick hopes to return to Boston soon after Easter, although there is no very great change in his health. He sends some photographs and asks Purcell to give one to Bishop Rosecrans, one to his brother, and one to Father (Edward) Collins. He is sorry he cannot write more but he is too weak and hopes soon to visit Purcell in Cincinnati. He asks to be remembered to Bishop (Sylvester) Rosecrans.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 7
Garesche, Rev. F.P.
St. Louis, Mo.
To Orestes A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Garesche encloses an invitation to Brownson to lecture in St. Louis in May. There will be a fair there. The proceeds of the fair will go to the sick and wounded. Brownson should address his answer to Edward Wyman, Secretary of the Committee.
I-4-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 7
(Odin), J(ohn) M., Abp., New Orleans
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
This letter introduces Dr. McKinley. Odin's acquaintance with him is slight but he appears to be an excellent gentleman.
II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 7
(Ray, R.U.), Sister Ste. Séraphine
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Their five Ursuline novices from Beaujeu having finished their year of novitiate, today were presented to the Chapter and all were received. The ceremony of their profession would not be before Easter; they hope (Odin's) health will improve so that he can give them the black veil.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 1p. 16mo.
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1864 Mar 7
Shannon, (R.S.C.), Madame A.
St. Michael's, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She regrets that (George) Murry should trouble (Odin) again about the money. They begged him to give the poor or their Ladies in Dublin. Madame Doyle wrote him 3 months ago. She would like to oblige Mrs. Lee, but their rules do not allow them to receive persons of the world except a few days for a retreat. They have been able to admit a few more pupils, 75; they have besides 50 poor children. Their poor Negroes work better than usual but some have left off nearly all practices of religion. The Marist Fathers are making zealous efforts to convert all the parish during Lent. They will ever consider Odin a great benefactor for sending them these zealous clergymen.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 8
Brett, P( )
Waterbury, (Connecticut)
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
The committee of the Waterbury R.C.T.A. & B. Society have instructed him to acknowledge the receipt of McMaster's letter of Feb. 29 and to inform him of their pleasure in having McMaster lecture on St. Patrick's Day. They also agree and accept his terms.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 8
Brownson, Henry F.
Brownson is commissioned a Captain and Assistant Adjutant General of Volunteers, as of April 3, 1863.
Signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton.
III-3-h Printed D.S. 1p. Folio
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1864 Mar 8
Chevallier, Father L.A.
Auch, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Chevallier asks (Odin) to have the enclosed letter forwarded to a religious. She wrote that ^(Odin had permitted her to send her letters under (Odin's) address in order to avoid the misfortune which has happened to so many sent from France to Liberty. Sister St. Ambroise says that (Odin) is to advance1000 for their most pressing necessities for the trip, etc. The easiest way to honor this debt is that which they have taken for several years, to draw on Chevallier for 1000 francs. If the two Sisters decide to set out for France and need more, (Odin) is to advance a like sum. Chevallier has so many things to ask (Odin) about these affairs which have come to such a deplorable determination. What particularly afflicts them is the hostility of these poor daughters against diocesan authority. All they have to do is to return to Auch; (Odin) is to give them similar advice. They will be received with joy.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 8
Guedry, C.M., Father F.
Cape Girardeau, (Missouri)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Enclosed is a bill for the session commencing February 1, 1864 and ending July 1 (no enclosure). Owing to the high prices of provisions they are compelled to raise the pension to $125 a year. As Harrel, Gale and Company have called for money, Odin is to pay it.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 8
Rodrigues, F.J.
New York, (New York)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In August, 1861, Rodrigues read that a Federal ship fired into Galveston, Texas killing a Portuguese youth. Rodrigues has not heard from his two nephews, Francis G.P. Rodrigues and Anthony B.G. Rodrigues of Texas for some years and he fears that one or both are dead. If (Odin) could let him know what has become of these two young men, Rodrigues would be very grateful. Rodrigues' address is care of Henry S. Cohn.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 9
Schreiner, Father Lawrence
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
In Lefevere's last letter he wanted him to show great patience and forbearance, and by no means change the Committee. The result is that the congregation is satisfied with Schreiner except the committee and two others, one of whom was engaged by Father (Joseph) Kindekens to sing in his church "in contemptum proprii sacerdotis." All the congregation wishes the committee's removal. The Committee refuses to collect money for church insurance and church equipment, and Schreiner just now has no money. He asks Lefevere to send an altar stone since Father (Ferdinand) Allgayer took it along from the church in Dorr.
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 10
Baroux, Father L(ouis)
Silver Creek, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Baroux could not give in a letter all his accounts, the result of his voyage to Europe, and the reason why he did not collect money on the days appointed. He wanted to see Lefevere in January, but sick calls prevented a visit. At the end of January he was ready to go but friends advised him not to go to escape the same abuse which he received from Lefevere on the 19th and 20th of December, 1849 when he was going to France for the orphans of South Bend. Father (Edward F.) Sorin, C.S.C.), his superior, forced him while weak from illness to go to France in the midst of winter. His only mission to France was to collect for the orphans and not for the Indians. While he was in France, a clergyman of South Bend, Mr. Dussaulx, reported that Baroux had received clothes for every Indian and 3 or 4 thousand dollars. Two years later Mr. Fourmont, (Father A. Fourmont) and Father (Francis) Gouesse brought the same story. (Berard) DesGlajeux wrote to, and Father John DeNeve called on Lefevere after the 1859 retreat to intercede for Silver Creek Mission. Lefevere shut his door against Baroux. After the French bishops would not permit him to preach and collect, Baroux went to the (Association of the) Propagation of Faith headquarters and got 5,000 francs, independently of Lefevere's share. Baroux went to Louvain in February where his efforts failed also. Father John DeNeve asked Baroux to write a pamphlet about his mission, and he complied. It will be published in Belgium and France. The church at Rush Lake will be built by Simgowa (Sinagowa?), the chief and several members. Money for it had been invested by Baroux who is returning it by other loans from people near him.
III-2-k A.L.S. 8pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 10
Chambige, Father F(rancis), St. Thomas Seminary
Bardstown, K(untuck)y
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
D(etroi)t, (Michigan)
Both the rebels and the federals have not disturbed him or the seminary. They have 46 students, which, considering the times, is satisfactory. James Wheeler, from Detroit Diocese, is doing well, and Chambige thanks Lefevere for his $100 check to cover his board and tuition to the end of the present session.
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 10
Gys, Father P.J.
Malines, Belgium
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Gys encloses a form which the Cardinal-Archbishop of Malines, (Englebert Sterckx) has asked him to send. Gys asks Odin to return it to the Cardinal so that he can free (Francois) Ceuppens from his patrimonial title in order to receive Holy Orders.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French and Latin) 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 11
Eulalie, Sister
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Several have told them that (Odin) was walking a little further. They (Sisters of St. Joseph of Bourg) ask him to direct his steps their way and to come to bless them and the children.
VI-2-h A.L.S (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 11
Foley, (Father) Thomas
Baltimore, (Maryland)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Foley thanks Purcell for his letter and the draft for $50 for the Convert's Fund. Bishop (Richard V.) Whelan is visiting him and the bishop received Purcell's letter addressed to him at Wheeling containing the same views as Purcell's letter to Foley. The answers Whelan received from several Prelates which coincide with Purcell's views have induced him to modify his determinations and adopt the old policy, "Masterly inactivity." Foley learned this through the Rev. Administrator, (Father Henry B. Coskery) who sends his regards to Purcell.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. 4
1864 Mar 11
Ménard, Father Ch(arle)s M.
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Yesterday Ménard received (Odin's) letter of the 8th in which he asked Ménard for information on the deplorable affair of Father (Cletus) Urcun. Urcun and Eugene Laguien, his parishioner, had several arguments about a burial; the affair was settled but then Urcun heard on a visit to Father Lamy that someone named Laguien had said at the home of Mrs. Pujol at Algiers that Urcun was a drunkard. 3 or 4 weeks later he learned from a letter of a so-called friend that he was to be relieved of his parish around Eastertime. They even said this news came from Father (Gabriel) Chalon. Urcun thought that Laguien was Eugène. Ménard will now give the facts as known by Urcun's neighbors and by Elisé Lacroix, the principal witness. On March 7 Urcun LeBlanc told Ménard that he was worried because he had signed a petition to keep Urcun, who had announced that he would probably leave and they would no longer have a priest. Sosthènes Folse brought around a petition which everyone at the house signed although they have no confidence in Urcun because he drinks. About the other affair on which (Odin) wanted information, Ménard gives a few facts on the enclosed page. On his first visit the week after Easter, he will tell what positive facts he has been able to learn.
A.L.S. (French)
Enclosure:
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1864 Mar 11
Ménard, Father Ch(arle)s M.
(Thibodaux, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
It is impossible to find out anything positive about the Mr. T. affair. There was a judgment rendered and a heavy fine imposed. Ménard has not encouraged conversation and has not gone to Houma. (Odin) knows almost as much as Ménard from a letter which a lady from Bayou Black wrote to (Odin) the last of April or May. This letter contained something about the affair in question. The trial took place during last April; it involved not a person of color but a French white.
A.L.S. (French)
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 5pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 12
White, James W.
New York, (City)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Chase has declined to run against Lincoln; Fremont or Butler, or both, will be the choice of the Radicals against Lincoln, since they failed to make terms with him. Brownson can increase his circulation by publishing articles in the Review on the current political situation.
I-4-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 14
Aubry, P.M.
Rennes, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The effects of (Odin's) visit last year in the different dioceses of France, has opened many hearts. The results would have been even greater especially in the archdiocese of Rennes if (Odin's) listeners had not encountered so many obstacles. Aubry was among that number but his mother opposed his desire for the missions. Today he offers himself to (Odin). He has received tonsure and has made his course in philosophy.
P.S. He asks that if (Odin) answers, the letter be sent to him during his Easter vacation with his parents at Chartres.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 14
Clarkson, C.A.
Union Boone Co(unty) K(untuck)y
to (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Clarkson feels that some of Brownson's business associates have treated him shabbily. Last June or July, he sent a manuscript to Brownson for publication in the Review. The bishop of St. Louis had praised it well. He waited several months, and then wrote Brownson on two different occasions. He received no reply from Brownson. (Lawrence) Kehoe answered the last letter stating that Brownson has never the time nor eyesight to read manuscripts. The manuscript would be returned if so desired. Clarkson asked to have the manuscript returned to Harwood Warren of St. Louis. After much waiting and useless writing, Clarkson would like to have Brownson send the manuscript to Covington, Kentucky, in care of Arnold and Bullock.
I-4-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 14
(St. Palais), Maurice (de), Bp. Vincennes
Vincennes, (Indiana)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He has no objection to the postponement of the Council. In fact in view of the unsettled times, he is of the opinion that the council should not be held this year. He has no questions to propose. He desires only that they do not discuss politics. He fears that Catholic journals who are concerned with politics will bring harm to the Church. The end of May or the beginning of June will suit him for the Council.
II-5-b A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 14
Slidell, Mathilde
(Paris, France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She does not know how to thank all (Odin's) kindnesses to an exile. She received her children's baptismal certificates very important for her in Europe. She learned of )Odin's) illness at Sacred Heart. Madame (Evélina) Lévèque, (R.S.C.) shared her anxiety. Yesterday she received the news from Mrs. Adams that Slidell's sister Mrs. (Peter G.T.) Beauregard is much worse. At the end of her letter Mrs. Adams added that for two days there had been some improvement. Slidell asks (Odin) to add his prayers to the family and friends of the general and to sustain her mother and sisters in this terrible trial. Mr. Slidell and the children send their respects.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 16mo.
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1864 Mar 15
Emonds, Father W(illiam)
Iowa City, (Iowa)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
On Feb. 26th, upon receipt of Lefevere's letter, Emonds sent Father (August) Durst to Detroit to get either a leave of absence or an exeat. Since then Emonds has not heard anything of Durst but he receives letters and papers for him from Detroit which leads Emends to think Durst is not with Lefevere. His entire effects are in Iowa City, except the small carpet sack he took with him.
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 15
Eulalie, Sister
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Their feast (of the Sisters of) St. Joseph (of Bourg) is approaching. She talked to Father (Th.) Alleau about the manner of celebrating it and about the taking of the habit for their young postulants. At first Alleau said he would do what (Odin) told him to do. Today he wrote that he would not dare to ask (Odin) to come that day. (Odin) is to tell Alleau what he wishes him to do.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 15
Lefevere, Peter P., Bishop of (Detroit)
Detroit, (Michigan)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Lefevere has been awaiting Purcell's decision on the date of the next Provincial Council, but since he last wrote concerning it, times have become more troubled. An order issued from the headquarters department in Missouri by a supposed Catholic and the oath demanded of, all attending religious conferences and conventions are very significant. If such a thing were proposed in Cincinnati Lefevere feels that all the bishops of the province should know it and not permit it to be enforced until they have met. If they might be involved in any political acts or discussion contrary to their official declaration he feels the Council should be postponed. He agrees with (Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick) in that it would be best to delay it and feels that Rome would approve such a delay. He asks Purcell what he thinks of the matter.
II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 15
Rumnig, John
Cowan, Tennessee
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Mrs. Rumnig is instructed to pay Lefevere $40 for ground rent. Lefevere's letter was forwarded to Rumnig at this camp, and he regrets his unavoidable tardiness in this matter, but will be more punctual as he is making money at this military post with some goods. He asks for another lease of the lot and when the present lease expires, to regulate taxes better, he prefers to lease the whole lot.
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 16
Bigler, W(illia)m
Clearfield, P(ennsylvani)a
to (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
He has only seen two of the people he named in his recent conversation with McMaster, but will see them at the State Convention next week, and hopes to see McMaster the week following. Mr. ( ) Hughes is determined to spend the summer in Europe, which will be a great loss to them in the management of any campaign that may be undertaken. He shall not go to Chicago. He sees no ground of hope for them. He still entertains the views he expressed to McMaster recently.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 16
Guedry, C.M., Father F.
Cape Girardeau, (Missouri)
To [Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Guedry sent a few days ago, the bill of Mr. Kelly for the last session of this year, $75.26; requesting at the same time that Odin pay the amount to Harrell, Gayle and Company. Guedry has sent a draft on Odin for the amount of the bill to the above gentlemen.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 16
Doremus, Ellen
(St. Michael, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She has just received news of the death of her mother from her sister. She had not seen her mother for three years. Madame (A.) Shannon, (R.S.C.) has had two Masses offered for their mother's soul. Ellen and her sister thank (Odin) for the continued proof of his love by the Mass he is offering.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1864 Mar 16
Weikman, Father Joh(n) Bapt(ist)
Ripley, (Ohio)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Weikman received Purcell's and proceeds to answer the whole truth. He admits fault which he confessed to his bishop. The person demanded through the priest at Enochburg $2,000 damage. He did penance with the Jesuits in Chicago and assisted Father S. Siegrest in Indianapolis until he came to Cincinnati. He has been much upset by Purcell's letter and asks the Archbishop to take pity on him.
II-5-b A.L.S. (Latin) 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 18
Brownson, O(restes) A.
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
to Charles Sumner
(Washington, D.C.)
The next Review is very hard on Mr. Lincoln, Seward, the Blairs and company. It supports Lincoln only in preference to a Copperhead, after demolishing all his claims to reelection. Brownson expressed no decided preference for any man in opposition to him, but he believes that public opinion is swinging toward (John C.) Fremont since Chase's cowardly withdrawal. Brownson wishes that the renomination of Lincoln could be prevented, and that the party could have a real man for its candidate. The one feature that Brownson distrusts in the military changes is the important command given to General W.T. Sherman. He is perhaps an able general but he desponds too easily. M. Pherson is far superior, so is Wm. F., Smith who is talked of for the next command of the army of the Potomac. Meade is a fizzle. Hancock was the hero of Gettysburg. Warren is full of promise. Newton not much; Doubleday is mad on spiritualism. Butler's stock is just now falling. Brownson tells Sumner to get passed, if possible, Sumner's bill in aid of the President's Emancipation Proclamation. In Brownson's opinion it is highly important. Henry (F.) Brownson tells his Father that he wrote to Sumner and asked to be promoted to assistant adjutant general with rank of Major. Brownson asks Sumner to grant Henry's request. Brownson feels no man in the war has made heavier sacrifices, in proportion to what he had to sacrifice, than he has, and he thinks that he has some claims for his sons. He does not mean to be impertinent, and shall not be angry if his requests are not granted.
I-4-h A.L.S. (Photostat Harvard Library) 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 18
Shadler, Francis J.
Mayence, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
In a few months Shadler will be ordained. Last fall he wrote to his Bishop (Patrick Neeson) Lynch of Charleston to know whether he desired him to return home or continue another year in Europe. He has received no answer. Shadler asks to be remembered to Odin's two seminarians from Combrée with whom Shadler spent two years.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 18
Young, J(osue) M., Bishop of
Erie, (Pennsylvania)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Young states the case of Father A. Reck. Reck lacked zeal and was found wanting in several particulars, which Young enumerates, during his pastorate at Meadville, Pennsylvania. Purcell can judge from these things what answer to make to him. Young deplores Purcell's loss in Father (Henry) Lange and asks if Thomas Ewing, senior, was not received into the church. Young praises the stand of Father Edward Purcell and the Catholic Telegraph on the question of the war and speaks of a letter he received from a dignified ecclesiastic near Purcell condemning it. He sends greetings of the approaching feast.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 20
Bellanger, (S.M.), Father (F.)
St. James, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The question of (Jefferson) College seems to have entered an unforseen phase. Bellanger sees that someone is going to imprudently spoil the arrangements by letting himself be placed in competition, as seen by the enclosed letter. Father (F.M.) Marion never hid his plans; he said he had decided to go along with (Odin's) wishes. He is glad to learn that (Odin's) health is better. Has some ruling been made about the stipend for the chaplain of the convent? Odin is to regard as confidential what he said about Marion.
A.L.S. (French)
Enclosure:
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1864 Mar 18
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1864 Mar 18
Fortier, Florent
St. James, (Louisiana)
To Father (F.) Bellanger, (S.M.)
(St. James, Louisiana)
When Fortier asked Marion to invite Bellanger to resume negotiations about the College he supposed that Bellanger had other propositions to make than those they had discussed. Bellanger will recall that the Board of Directors had announced the impossibility not only of keeping the college going but also of paying for repairs and other expenses. In this state of affairs they offered the free use of it to the Archbishop to establish a college on condition that the Archbishop bear all expenses of repairs and other things. The Archbishop referred them to Bellanger and as Fortier sees from his letter, it is not possible for Bellanger to accept their conditions which are the only ones they can offer. Fortier must conclude that they must apply to some one else.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo. & 4to.
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1864 Mar 20
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Strassburg, Virginia
to (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He apologizes to Sal for not having written sooner but reminds her that Thursday was St. Patrick's Day. At first Ned feared he had been left out in the cold on the banquet but on the day of the dinner he received three invitations. Gen. Owen presided. The dinner was shabby not really a dinner at all. The liquors were good. As it was Ned cleaned out Pelton who retired prematurely and left only after the feast, when Gen. Owen had persuaded Ned to a private room with four or five Hibernians. He doesn't recollect having run such a danger before but he came out to his credit as he did not get intoxicated. Ned mentions this to Sal so that she will not believe erroneously that he never takes a drink. The speeches at the banquet were damnedly Irish and insipid. Gen. Owen tried to inveigle Ned into making a speech but failed. Opposite Ned at the table sat a young officer whose papers had not been returned to him from Ned's office. He was obviously concerned about it and proceeded to look after Ned in grand style. Mayor Frank Fay of Chelsea called to see Ned a week ago. Ned went with him on Tuesday to see Lt. Drury 1st Massachusetts of Chelsea, Massachusetts. Ned did not know this man but from him he learned of everybody. Billy Gerrish is a 1st Lieutenant of Niggers. George or Frank Rogers committed suicide. Augusta has married some dry-goods man. Frank Rogers, their next door neighbor in Elm Street, is in a Virginia Regiment and at present absent on sick leave. Lizzie Kimball is still a maid in waiting. Sam Bassett is a sergeant in the ambulance train. They publish in Chelsea a book called "Roll of Honor" giving the name of all enlisted from Chelsea. Mrs. fay will get him two copies and he shall send one home. Billy Cleland is a captain and chief of some Brigadier's staff off in Missouri. But there is not a soul within reach that Ned knows. When Frank Rogers gets well he may see him. Mary Fenno is said to be a beautiful young lady. Frank Cummings is still alive. Henry Needham is dead. One of Ned's old schoolboys, Henry Hoyes, is a Capt. And Assistant Commissary of Musters down South. Jack Isley is in the Navy. He tells Henry to remember him and to give his address to Hattie Hotchkiss. Some more presents might not be disagreeable. He advises Sal to talk in behalf of Fremont because there are a large number opposed to Lincoln. They can get no President besides Lincoln, unless Fremont. It will be either Lincoln or Fremont. Republicans and Democrats may unite on Fremont but not on McClellan. Ned would not like to see Dr. Orestes A. Brownson, Sr. commit himself to Fremont in-assuredly until next November.
I-5-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 20
Foltier, Father E.J.
Vermillionville, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, ^(C.M.
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
The last time he was in New Orleans Foltier did not tell Odin of his definite decision to leave Attakapas at Easter. He has no more provisions; the situation grows worse with the times. His health is broken. The pews could not be rented because of the occupation by the Federals. Foltier has let the parishioners have their last year's pews, payable at Easter 1864. The rent should be around 2400. Foltier is selling what he has to get a little money; his cotton business is still there. He would like just a small place as assistant at New Orleans. He will not leave before his successor comes or some arrangement is made with the Fathers at Grand Coteau.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 20
Hauser, Hubert and others
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
They have had a conference with Father ^(Lawrence Schreiner of St. Mary's Church and wish to report what took place.
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1. For about four weeks they have sought an explanation of why the money subscribed for the steeple and bells was not paid so that they could get fire insurance again on the church and rectory and the debt of Father (Ferdinand Allgayer) Allgeier paid.
2. Last Thursday Schreiner said that he wanted money or his salary. H. Schenkelberg replied there was no money in the treasury; that the pew rent for the first quarter was paid to Allgeier.
3. Also when they went to see Schreiner this afternoon he called fickler a liar and ordered them out of the house. At Vespers he gave the order that no one was to pay anything to them until further orders. They must also inform the bishop that Schreiner goes to a saloon and on a Wednesday in Lent ordered and ate meat in a restaurant. They are proscribed and laughed at by the Protestants. They ask (Lefevere) to investigate himself or at least send them advice on how to handle such a scandal. They ask him to take Schreiner away.
(P.S.) Schreiner goes around saying that Allgeier ought to be put in jail. Hauser, Clemens Schenkelberg, Simon Ament and J. Finckler sign.
III-2-k A.L.S. (German) 4pp. 4to.
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1864 Mar 21
Lacour, Father P(eter) M.
(Edgard, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The bearer of this letter is a young man who wishes to get married. He has need of a dispensation for the third degree of consanguinity, and also (Odin's) advice about obtaining a license.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1864 Mar 21
Raymond, Father G(ilbert)
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The passage of the Federal army to Opelousas affords the opportunity to send a letter. The four of them are well; the two young priests are full of zeal. The little band of priest, seminarian, Sisters, leaving for Texas, is still here; the seminarian with Raymond, the others at Grand Coteau. Distress is great here. Raymond has received one of (Odin's) circulars but they have guessed right; he sends his letter open. The superior of the convent sends her respects.
(P.S.) The priests of the neighboring parishes are well, Sister St. Vincent grows less and less well.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 21
Schreiner, Father Lawrence
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Schreiner asks the removal of the church committee. They refuse to let him have the part of the collection made for the support of the altar forcing him into debt. Finkler and Schenkelberg who keep the books said they had used all the income for Father (Ferdinand) Allgayer whose note is not due until July. Finkler, Schenkelberg, Hauser and Amend are the committee men to be removed.
III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 22
Brownson, W(illia)m I.
Austin, N(evada) T(erritory)
To (Sarah Healy Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The two letters arrived. William was unable to read Sarah's (his sister) letter even with the strongest glasses. William could not accept a position under the new constitution. He did not want to go to Congress. He wants to remain there until he can become independent. He got a jury verdict in his favor for $275,000. That was the first mining suit ever there. He broke partnership with the District Attorney and since then the former prosecutor has been indicted by the Grand Jury for incompetency. William is deeply in speculation in quartz mines and between assessments, William finds himself hard pushed for money. His Mother's photograph came. He would like Sarah (M. Brownson) to write on thin white paper so that he can read what she had written. William writes from the courthouse. There are 72 lawyers in the town. William wants the Review sent to him.
I-4-g A.L.S. (Photostat, Odiorne collection) 3pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 22
McCaflin, Lawrence
New York, (New York)
to James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He feels it his destiny to do the things that he has already discussed with McMaster. If all white men were of his opinion, they would enlarge the boundaries of white men's government to the last meridian and spread Constitutional liberty throughout. He believes more in action than in words. He only needs the opportunity to put into execution all he plans. He is willing to be examined by any practical or scientific man and if what he says is not true he would be willing to sacrifice his very ear. His knowledge of McMaster's integrity leads him to conclude that nothing will be left undone that can possibly be performed with justice. He awaits a reply from McMaster.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 22
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bishop (of Louisville)
(Louisville, Kentucky)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio)
Because of an Editorial in the Telegraph of March 9, (1864) brought to Spalding's attention by a bishop of the province and the order issued by Purcell's favorite General, (William S. Rosecrans), Spalding is led to believe that a condition for the meetings in Council is the taking of an oath and disapproves such actions as being doubtful of loyalty. Because of this and other circumstances of the time Spalding and others feel that a Council should be postponed. He hopes Purcell will take the letter in good part. He sends his regards to Mr. and Mrs. Springer.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 March 22
Sumner, Charles
Senate Chamber (Washington, D.C.)
To O(restes) A. (Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He regrets the premature discussion on the Presidential question. Sumner believes the country ought not now to be diverted (?) from the war. The frank of a senator or a representative has not been altered. He is working for the Review. He has spoken to Staunton about Brownson's son, but did not get any encouragement.
I-4-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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(18)64 Mar 23
Allgayer, Father Ferd(inand)
Wright, Michigan
to Bishop(Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Since Berlin (Michigan) is most convenient for attending the rest of his mission Allgayer has rented a house. He asks permission to say Mass on week days and keep the Blessed Sacrament there. He recommends the Congregation at Muskegon (Michigan) to Lefevere's special care. It is large and there are other stations, White River, Pent Water, Pere Marquette, Manistee, Dam, and others. Besides they are willing to build a Catholic school. He requests Lefevere to send him the money collected by Father (Martin) Marco. He appeals to Lefevere for the injustices in money matters committed by Father (Lawrence) Schreiner at Muskegon, Wright, and Berlin. The answer may be sent to Grand Rapids if written within the week or later to Muskegon.
III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 23
Lüers, J(ohn) H., Bp. Of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, (Indiana)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
It is reasonable that they should wait for Bishop (Frederic) Baraga. The council should be help as soon as possible, because if Lüers goes to Europe he cannot be back by September 1. It might be better to hold it in October because the Sees of New York and Baltimore will be filled by that time and then they can take united action on how to treat the Fenians and other secret organizations such as the Unio League, Knights of the Golden Circle, etc. The Fenian movement has spread, especially in those congregations where the pastors have destroyed their influence by improper conduct. It is strongest in New York, Philadelphia, and Chicago. Not a few clergymen are secretly in the movement. All the bishops must act in concert on the matter. Lüers is certain that if he dealt with Lafayette (Indiana) as Bishop (James) Duggan does in Chicago, he would ruin that congregation. Father (Edward) O'Flaherty has done much harm there. The Fair in Chicago will bring things to a crisis.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 24
^(Brownson, Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Strassburg, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He has received a copy of the National Standard (Anti-Slavery) with nothing remarkable in it except an account of a lady's visit to the Army of the Potomac, a very interesting little article. At first Ned thought Sal wrote it from the initials but he knew she could not make so grave a mistake as to call him the best officer in the Army of the Potomac. He is separated from home until he hears from her but he doesn't get sentimental nowadays. His mother is going to send him on some things soon and Ned wishes Sal could send him his cravats and the little dressing-case at the same time. He has been counting over to his mother the list of engagements he has been in six in all. He wonders how many he shall add this year. He asks Sal to write soon.
I-5-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 24
Purcell, Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist)
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
To Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere
Detroit, (Michigan)
Purcell tells Lefevere to make a good act of contrition before he says Mass Easter Day for saying that General (William Starke) Rosecrans "pretends to be a dutiful son of the Church." Purcell assures Lefevere there is no pretending. Did Lefevere know the reasons of Rosecrans' order in M(iss)o(uri) he would have judged him more justly and charitably. Purcell was never overly fond of assisting or presiding at Councils, and although Major General (William T.) Sherman solemnly protests against the bishops being compelled to take any oath, Purcell yields to Lefevere's and other bishops' objections to the holding of a Prov(uncial) Synod this spring or summer and hopes Rome will find him excusable.
III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.
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1864 Mar 26
Demers, L. Benjamin
Perryville, M(iss)o(uri)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
As he is about to finish his Latin studies, he feels it necessary to ask where (Odin) intends to send him for his philosophy. As he has not used French for three years, he would like to be in a seminary where French is used. He would also like to visit his parents during vacation, but he has no money to go. He would need 40 piastres. If this is inconvenient he asks for 10 which he has owed someone since last year. (Patrick) Allen joins in greeting (Odin); Allen says he thinks he can study philosophy after vacation.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 16mo.
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1864 Mar 26
Riordan, W(illiam) and M.H. Hughes
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)re
Detroit, Mich(igan)
As members of Council of St. Andrew's church they complain of the scandalous conduct, due to strong drink of their pastor, (Father Joseph Kindekens), especially during Holy Week, and last evening at the "Stations," and there was no Mass or services this morning.
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 27
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Strassburg, Virginia
to (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Ned has just sworn in Pelton as Captain. He was trying to get him in when Sal was there. Ned fought hard but Goddard got the nomination. But immediately they got another captain to resign on sick leave and had Pelton appointed. Pelton's commission arrived today and he is mustered. Goddard has not yet arrived and he is not yet mustered. So Pelton ranks him after all. Ned enjoys the joke hugely. He does not feel like writing and finishes off the letter.
I-5-i 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 28
Buchanan, A.F.
Detroit, (Michigan)
To J(ames) Alphonsus McMaster
(New York, New York)
Buchanan says he sent McMaster a brief review of a book of poems published in Cincinnati. He is alarmed to find that it has not been published in the Freeman's Journal up to this date and is concerned as to what has become of it. He wishes to have McMaster inform him through the Journal in a word to"F" if he has received the material and if it is agreeable to him to publish it.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 28
Fay, Julius A.
Washington, (D.C.)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Fay encloses a copy of Judge Kelley's speech in which Brownson is lauded as well as the Bay State. If Brownson knows the Judge, would he write Fay a letter of introduction? He expected to see Brownson about the 22nd of the last month. He called on Mrs. C. and was assured that Brownson couldn't have been in the city then. His job is that of examining claims for pensions. Fay feels that his salary would be raised if Brownson wrote to Secretary Upher. He feels his salary is a trifle meager to support a family.
I-4-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 28
Fortier, Florent
St. James, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In spite of their good will and their great desire to reach an understanding with Father (F.) Bellanger, (S.M.) to whom Odin referred them about Jefferson College, they have not been able to agree. Having learned that Father (F.M.) Marion wished to continue Mr. Beard's school they talked with him but Marion did not wish to complete it until talking to Odin.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1864 Mar 28
Lalumiere, S.J., Father S(imon) P(eter)
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
To (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He encloses $2 for his subscription to the Freeman's Journal. Father (Arnold) Damen has been giving missions in Wisconsin in Beloit, Waukesha, Franklin, Appleton, Oshkosh, and Green Bay. In all places the crowds were too large for the churches. Some returned to the Church who have been lax in their religion for many years. There were 7,000 Communions and 47 converts. The latter number would have been larger had it not been for family difficulties. A temperance society has now over 200 members. The mission in Appleton and Green Bay was preceded by a procession through the town. Fathers (James) Van Goch, S.J., and (J.) Niedercon, S.J. assisted Damen. He apologizes for his hurried scrawl, but knows that McMaster, with his writing ability, can make a pretty good article for his paper. He suggests he says something of the rapid spread of Catholicity in Wisconsin as shown by the Almanac giving the number of churches and priests. Bishop (John M. Henni) asked Lalumiere to get the facts from Damen and he has given them to McMaster. Milwaukee is looking up; a railroad is being built, a rolling mill established, and the Jesuits are building a large school and church.
P.S. (Orestes A.) Brownson speaks of a book or pamphlet in his Review, written by Father Kuhlman on the Blessed Trinity. If any of the publishers will send Lalumiere 2 copies by express, he shall pay them immediately.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 29
Fremont, J(ohn) C.
(New York City)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Fremont has received Brownson's letter of the 26th. He learned from Washington that an article against the administration was about to be published in the Review. To counter the possibility of non-publication, Fremont believes that the purchase of one thousand copies of the Review might insure publication. He believes Brownson opposed to Lincoln. He had intended to visit Brownson to talk the matter over, but was not able to do so. He will do so in the future though.
I-4-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 29
Hansen, Michael
Dorr, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
Detroit, (Michigan)
The Catholics in Dorr wanted a priest and have one in their midst. Byron and Salem were to concur. Earlier three churches were built in Dorr, Byron and Salem and a rift developed. First under Father (Martin) Marco and then under Father (Ferdinand) Allgayer, the proposition was made for the one church on the land of Mathias Herick in Dorr. The parish in Dorr agreed with the bishop; Salem and Byron did not. Thereupon the bishop through Allgayer made it known that the central church in Dorr would be the parish church and the other two would not be continued as churches. Byron and Salem were to belong to Dorr and be one church. Salem urged people to delay the building of a church. Allgayer knew all these delays; he saw the welfare of all. They ask the bishop to promote the good of all and send a reply to Hansen at Byron, churchwarden in Dorr.
III-2-k A.L.S. (German) 3pp. Folio
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1864 Mar 29
Marion, Father F.M.
St. James, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The last time Marion saw him, (Odin) said the council opposed his continuing, even with the desire of his parishioners, the institution begun by Father (Charles) Brun and that he must either teach only or exercise his ministry. The Marist Fathers have not been able to come to an agreement with the directors of Jefferson College and have offered Marion the directorship, assuring him that from now on, any agreement with Father F. Bellanger, (S.M.) was impossible. Marion asks (Odin's) permission to enter into this arrangement.
P.S. The seminary collection in Marion's church amounted to 125 piastres. He will send it at the first good opportunity or bring it himself next week.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 30
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Strassburg, Virginia
to (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He tells Sal that her last letter beat all previous ones in good news. Fremont may yet be the next President and if he is they shall all come in for their share. Ned knows something of Mr. Lincoln, something of McClellan, something of Chase, and more of Fremont. And he knows Fremont will be the best man for the country. He remarks at how splendidly Judge White has been upset and asks Sal to tell Dr. Orestes A. Brownson, Sr. that it is a grand mistake that the former has not entered the military line. Ned feels good on this account -- in fact 200% above the 7th heaven. If Ned were a civilian now he would praise his Father (Orestes A. Brownson, Sr.) for the course he takes in his article. Martin's picture was for Ned. He inquires if Dr. Orestes A. Brownson, Sr. enjoyed himself when visiting Ned. Fremont is certainly to have a command but Ned does not want to go with him because now he has been with the Second Corps too long to care to leave it during the war. Ned thinks Fremont will appreciate his excuse. He wonders if Dr. Brownson has not at last got about the same opinion of Judge White as he expressed just a year ago last month, when Hooker had just been appointed. He is very glad Sal decided so about Judge White's letter. Fremont is a bigger man than people think. Pelton is converted to Fremont. Lincoln will get the votes of the soldiers against Fremont. The regular officers are all against Fremont but Fremont is irrepressible. He asks if his Father takes the Herald since that gives very encouraging views. If Fremont wins the nomination of the Baltimore Convention, he is in sure. Ned says as he has said before all Lincoln's enemies can rally around Fremont but not around McClellan. Fremont's party would never join with anybody; Chase's will go to Fremont. Ned does not fear McClellan. Grant is the only man he fears.
I-5-i A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 30
Garesche, Alex(ander) P.
St. Louis, M(issouri)
To (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
He accepts McMaster's gift unwillingly, knowing that with a man such as McMaster, it is not so much the $3.00, as the frequency of the requests. He accepts on the condition that he may return the favor for McMaster's first child. He regrets that McMaster is going to pitch into (General William S.) Rosecrans, for it will do no good. He thinks it is the last softening or let down of Stanton's "ruining the churches." The Southern Methodist Conference met here a week ago and sent a delegation to see Rosecrans, who told them he had not the slightest desire to interfere and for them to go on about their business. Garesche does not expect the Union to be restored, at least not in the near future; it will take generations who have forgotten the bitter feud of today. McMaster's idea of New York Democracy suits Garesche, who goes with him even to preferring Fremont over McClellan. Missouri has been outrageously treated at the hands of military despotism without the Northern Democrats protesting. He is now ready for revenge. He knows what persecution of the war in a constitutional manner means. Although there are no Confederate forces within a hundred miles of the frontier of Missouri, the whole state must be kept under martial law. Fremont is his man to reduce New York to the same despotic centralization as governs Missouri. He will work for him with a will to strike back at those who have not the courage to defend them. He shall see McMaster soon in New York. He is only waiting for an opportunity of a spare week and will go there to find out whether he can settle there with any prospects of success. He would like to hear McMaster's views on the subject if he has time.
I-1-m A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 30
Noethen, Father Theodore
Albany, (New York)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland (of Hartford)
Providence, (Rhode Island)
The first number of Father B.S. Bayerle's "Ecclesiastical Year" and the Catholic legends by Father A. Stolz for the use of the laity has just been published and will appear regularly every two weeks. He sends McFarland the work gratis and hopes all the numbers will merit McFarland's approbation.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Mar 31
Caillot, E.
Mandeville, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He asks (Odin's) permission to fence in or close off (Odin's) block adjacent to his property so it would give Caillot enough crop to feed his family. Since (Odin) will probably not use it for several years, he would like to know how many years he could cultivate it.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo.
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1864 Mar 31
Dwenger, C.PP.S., (Father) Joseph
Wapakonetta, (Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Following Purcell's instructions, Dwenger went to Petersburg to try to write the people for the purpose of building a new church. Two places are under consideration for its site, one at Balkins and the other on the farm of Mr. Baiersdorfer. A vote was taken of the people and 28 wanted Balkins, and Dwenger thinks it would have the better future, being in town, and 11 vote for Mr. Baiersdorfer's place while 4 were neutral. Dwenger now asks for Purcell's decision. They have to begin a subscription and organize a building, and other committees. Dwenger immediately told those who suggested that the church be built on the pike nearer to Freiburg that it would be impossible because that would force those of Balkins to build one for themselves and neither would be able to support a priest. He will await Purcell's answer.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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