To Bishop (John) Timon
Buffalo, (New York)
Unsigned printed circular letter addressed to Timon in which he is accused of tyranny over his priests, of driving some priests out of the diocese, of collecting money for himself in Europe, of selling gifts to the diocese to his priests, and of his inability to get his priests to sign a document acquitting him of these charges. Mentioned are Bishop Bernard O'Reilly of Hartford, St. Patrick's Church, Rochester, Father Michael O'Brien of Rochester, and many other priests of the diocese. (In the papers of Bishop Francis P. McFarland).
I-1-b printed circular 3pp. 4to.
5
1864 April
Baroux, Father L(ouis)
Silver Creek, Michigan
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere
Detroit, Michigan)
Baroux sends the inventory of the church of Silver Creek and Rush Lake. Baroux had sent an inventory in 1861, and asks if he must send one every year. The $1000 for Rush Lake will be at Lefevere's disposal in a few days. Being so far from Rush Lake Baroux cannot trouble about it. The building of Silver Creek church left Baroux reduced to misery and almost starvation. Baroux's failure to visit Detroit on his return to America is due to the delay in New York of (Father Gustave) Limpens and (Father Louis) Van Den Driessche. Baroux had promised Father (John) Cappon to be at Silver Creek on Friday before Pentecost. Lefevere would get more help from the Paris Council of the Association of the Propagation if the needs of the diocese were better known. Baroux itemizes the money lent and money got in Europe, and his expenses there and back.
III-2-k A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.
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(1864) (Apr 1)
Bellanger, (S.M.), Father F.
(St. Michael, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bellanger sends today's collection of $116.75 to (Odin); it is the highest figure ever reached. Their weekly meetings of the men stay at 140 to 200 and the Communions have reached this figure; those of the women correspondingly. Bellanger wrote to the men at (Jefferson) College to explain that the help he asked for was not an advance but a loan. They told someone they were going to lend the college to a priest of the diocese if business did not get better and then take it back again. This agrees with Father (F.M.) Marion's plans. Marion is to go to see (Odin) the middle of the week; he has decided to pursue things to the utmost.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 1
Vallée, Father R(ené) and Father G(usta)ve Rouxel
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They take the opportunity to thank (Odin) for the charge he has given them. As (Odin) told them on their departure, he sent them with an estimable man and they are happy to begin their ministry under such a pious and wise master.
P.S. St. Landry parish is very much disturbed right now by the Jayhawkers. Companies of soldiers have been formed to try to put a stop to this highway robbery. Last Monday six of the rascals were shot. 20 to 25,000 Federals passed through Opelousas during Holy Week. The price of everything is prohibitive; a pair of books sells for 400 piastres; a pair of shoes for 60 or 70.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 8vo.
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1864 Apr 2
Booth, Mary L.
New York (City)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The writer has just received a letter from (Augustus) Cochin who asks if any good notices have appeared in New York since (Archbishop) John Hughes' death; and, whether Hughes declared himself to be anti-slavery. If so, Cochin would like to know the whereabouts of those papers. Miss Booth asks Brownson to answer the questions. Cochin sends his congratulations to Brownson for the article on "Are Catholics for Slavery?" Cochin enclosed his calling card to the writer. She says he has "a good and sincere face." She wishes Sarah Brownson would visit her. She will send Cochin's answer on the steamer leaving the ninth of April. She hopes to hear from Brownson by that time.
P.S. Cochin wishes to know who will probably replace (Archbishop Hughes).
I-4-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 2
Brummer, (Father) J(ohn) W.
Lancaster, (Ohio)
To (Archbishop John Baptist) Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Brummer just returned from Logan and Schmelzers, (Ohio) where Father (C.F.) Hone invited him to hear the Confessions of the Germans and he begs Purcell to make him pastor of either Sacred Heart or Schmelzers so that he could attend the surrounding missions, after Purcell names a pastor for Lancaster. The congregation at Lancaster is very good and are contributing greatly towards the new church and the conversion of the old one into a school house. He hopes to have First Communion around the last of September and wants to know how soon afterwards Purcell could give Confirmation so that he may arrange for his dedicating the Church at the same time. The Church has a real debt of $4,000. The ladies are proposing to put up the main altar with the $2,000, they saved for the erection of a monument to Father (Henry) Lange if Purcell will permit them to place his remains in the church. Brummer would like to shoulder all this if he could have John Kress ordained and appointed as his assistant. If Purcell approves of any of these suggestions he should let Brummer know so that he may send for his things. He feels that the congregation have a distrust of him and prefers to be placed in one of the above mentioned stations, so that he may work and afterwards retire with Mr. Schmelzer and his wife on the farm of the Most Sacred Heart.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 2
Lévesque, Father N.
Quebec, Canada
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He asks Odin to forward a letter to his Bishop (Auguste) Martin. During the 15 months he has been absent from Natchitoches all efforts to obtain news have been useless. If Odin cannot forward the letter he is to write Lévesque.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 3
Coomes, Anna C.
Springfield, K(untuck)y
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
She asks for information concerning an old friend of hers, F.G. Laizer. The last letter she received from his was 3 years ago. For many years Laizer proved to be a kind Father to her, an orphan, in possession of a little property in New Orleans left her by her Father Peter Hanson.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1864 Apr 3
Juncker, H.D., Bishop of Alton
Alton, (Illinois)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Juncker asks Purcell if he is following the course of Bishop (James) Duggan of Chicago by denouncing, and refusing the Sacraments to the members of the Fenian Brotherhood. He had some of the pastors of the Chicago diocese read the circular of Duggan's and it caused much dissatisfaction. Because Juncker knows nothing about them he will continue to give them the Sacraments until he learns how the other prelates are treating the matter. He asks Purcell for his opinion, and feels it necessary that the matter be taken up and passed upon unanimously at the next Provincial Council, otherwise scandals among the priests and the people will result. The answer should be sent to Springfield, Ill. He asks for Purcell's prayers.
P.S. Since writing the above Juncker has read the Telegraph and is sorry to see that the Provincial Council has been postponed, and cannot believe that Purcell consented to the invitation to the great Fenian Ball at Cincinnati.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 4
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford)
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Hendricken encloses a draft of $858.42, the amount of the collection for the seminary. He is preparing the children for Confirmation and will have them ready in about six weeks if McFarland can spare a Sunday from other engagements. There is a young girl there who got married in the Protestant Church to a Protestant and he asks if he can absolve her since she seeks absolution.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 4
Hunt, Charles H.
New York (City)
To Orestes A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Hunt appreciates the notice given his "Life of Livingston." He explains his reference to Bentham on page 275 as a comparison of the work of Livingston with Bentham in the field of Law Reform, and not a personal comparison of the two men.
I-4-c A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 5
(Elder), William Henry, Bishop of Natchez
Natchez, (Mississippi)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Elder received Purcell's letter of Feb. 27th on March 10th with the enclosed letter from Europe and he thanks him and Father (Daniel) O'Regan. He is glad Purcell did not take offense at his previous letter and would have written this one sooner but the new Commander, General (James) Tuttle has been asking for the prayer for the Public Authorities. Elder just saw an item which appeared in the Catholic Telegraph, and encloses it, which states that a Southern Bishop warns them against encouraging clergymen to return to the south while the Confederate Government is in power because of the possibilities of being conscripted, and that even the pastors in charge of congregations may be forced into the war. Elder wonders if it was his letter to Purcell about Mr. Bennet that may have been misunderstood, because he knows the item to be incorrect whether he was the bishop referred to or one of the other four or five. He asks Purcell to induce the Editor to correct his mistake by retracting the statement, and he feels he will do this because he is zealous primarily towards religion. Elder would like three copies of the edition in which the retraction appears. He has never heard of any clergymen receiving anything but respectful treatment from any of the Confederate authorities. The exemption law exempts all clergymen who were engaged in the ministry before May, 1862, which is another defect in the Telegraph item. He feels he has an excuse for his language and asks Purcell what his reaction would be is such an item would appear in a Catholic Southern paper referring to an untrue letter sent by a bishop along the Ohio River. Elder says that if some Southern bishop did write the letter to the Telegraph, the letter and its contents are false but that would still not excuse the editor for publishing it. He hopes he will remain a true friend of Purcell, and that each may respect the others' conscience, intelligence, and rights.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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1864 Apr 5
Marion, Father F.M.
St. James, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (Prosper S.) Blain asks Marion to inform (Odin) that he has decided to leave St. James at the end of the week. If Marion does not have another priest to send to Vacherie all the plans will fail. If (Odin) cannot send a priest Marion will ask Father (Hycinthe LeCozic) Lecassie to help him; he could come up with Father (Th.) Alleau.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 5
Raymond, Father G(ilbert)
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The four of them are well and also the parish. The sisters are as usual; their students are numerous. The school for boys is filled. The two priests (Odin) sent work like four; the missions are their element. Times are very hard. (Odin) has no doubt heard of their Jayhawkers; six were shot the other day at Opelousas. They say that several priests not far from here are returning to France. It is sad that Father (Clement) Rigol(l)et is always with the mulattos at Bois Mallettes. The Federal Army has just passed through Opelousas for the third time; there were 3 brigades of cavalry camped in front of their church but they were not robbed nor burned. Nothing disagreeable happened at the convent. The priests and Sisters who left New Orleans some time ago for Texas have been detained here up to now; they only left Grand Coteau a few days ago, if they have left. They say it was Sister St. Ambroise, (R,U,) who delayed them. Did (Odin) receive the letter Raymond sent for Father (William) Dubreuil of Baltimore?
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 5
St. Ambroise, (R.U.), Sister
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
What a trip! On the journey from Brownsville they were 26 hours in a small pirogue, the three of them in a place not big enough for two. The baggage was not the least of it. A(nnie) Mitchell alone had two large trunks. On March 1 they were at Grand Coteau. She will wait there at Sacred Heart until Divine Providence opens a way for them. At the moment the obstacles seem insurmountable. If (Odin) has received any letters from France for her, he is to send them to Grand Coteau. The young people with her are well. E(ugénie) Stanwood sends her respects.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1864 Apr 6
(Elder), William Henry, Bishop of
Natchez, (Mississippi)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary), Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mr. Layton writes that (Elder's) drafts on the Propagation will be more easily sold if they bear the name of someone in New Orleans. (Elder) has drawn one for 3000 francs on Odin. He wishes soon to draw 6000 francs more on Odin or Father Rousselon. The Commanding general there has been bothering (Elder) to read the Prayer for the Public Authorities; (Elder) is writing to President (Abraham) Lincoln about it. (Elder) told the officer that it was not omitted as any mark of contempt; he will send a copy of the letter to Odin (no enclosure).
VI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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(1864) Apr 8
Alleau, Father Th.
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
All serious ministry at the Cathedral has become impossible under the present circumstances. He accepted the position with great dislike; he must get away.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (France) 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Apr 9
Brokenger, Henry P.
St. Louis, (Missouri)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The writer has read the article on Reconstruction in the April issue of the Review. He is grateful for the "new thoughts." He encloses an extract of a speech delivered in the House of Representatives at Jefferson City in January.
I-4-c A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 8
Gray, W(illia)m
Detroit, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefev(e)re
(Detroit, Michigan)
Gray has collected from Mr Fox $100 on account of rent, and placed it to Lefevere's credit in the savings bank. Fox promises to pay the balance within 2 months. Gray will suspend proceedings against Fox unless Lefevere directs him otherwise.
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 8
Wood, J(ames) F., Bishop of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Wood is unable to accept Purcell's invitation to attend the marriage of Miss Potter on the next Thursday because of so much business of the diocese and a wedding in his own church soon. He is sorry to hear of Judge (George H.) Hilton's difficulties, and says that those who grasp at too much are apt to lose all. He may visit the West in the Summer or Fall but he doesn't look very far ahead. He sends his remembrances.
P.S. Wood asks Purcell to present his congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Potter and to Mrs. Julia Pomeroy. A letter just received from Father William McCloskey, Rome, intimates the appointment of (Bishop Martin J.) Spalding to Baltimore and (Bishop John) McCloskey to New York.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 9
Gaudet, O.M.I., Father (Augustin)
Brownsville, (Texas)
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He does not want to lose the opportunity to at least offer his respects through B. Gautier. He found the tower of their church built up and the road made. The church is a little jewel. Alas! They can no longer think about (St Joseph's?) College; the 300,000 bricks on the ground await only favorable circumstances to put them in order. They have everything cleared to build an ice house and other things. The old chapel and house are being used as a hospital. They would like also to use the convent, but this would put the Sisters in a very critical position. Before leaving for France Gaudet had written to ask for information on Mr. B., asking Odin to write him in France. It seems his letter did not reach Odin; Odin can give Gautier the information. They are well but many are sick here.
P.S. Gaudet brought two Brothers with him from France.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 8vo.
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(1864) Apr 10
Joos, Father Ed(ward)
Monroe, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Joos supposes Lefevere has read the correspondence between Father (Isidore) Lebel and the Governor (Austin Blair) of the State about an asylum for children of soldiers. Such a plan is expensive and dangerous to the spiritual interests of Catholic children. Joos wanted Mr. O'Connor to make some suggestions to the governor but he has left for Philadelphia. Joos encloses his letter to the Governor for Lefevere's criticisms (no enclosure). Joos prays for a house for boys of all ages to be built in Detroit. In Belgium there is a contract between the poormaster and the pastor for the support of the orphans in the convent.
P.S. It is 39 years since Joos became a Christian.
III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 10
Maenhaut, Father C(onstantine)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He regrets that he could not answer immediately to Odin's letter of yesterday. Odin says that it is rumored that Maenhaut or the fabrique sent the Beauregard family a bill for 40 piastres for the low Mass Father (Th.) Alleau said for the dead. This is false. Odin may use Maenhaut's reply as he sees fit.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 10
Shannon, (R.S.C.), Madame A.
St. Michael's, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Nothing will be left undone to restore Father (Th.) Alleau's health during his visit. All are happy to know that (Odin's) health has improved. First Communion will take place on May 15. Their Mothers in Paris are happy to know that the Marist Fathers suit them so well. Madame (Amelie?) Jouve, (R.S.C.) will thank him in person should she be able to leave Grand Coteau this month; she has been called to Paris for the 1st of June.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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(1864?) Apr 11
Fremont, J(ohn) C.
New York, (New York)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
He is sending money to Brownson now; he does not clearly understand whether it should be paid now or later. If he is mistaken he asks Brownson to correct him without ceremony. He asks Brownson if he has any time to write something for the Nation. He also enclosed a slip from the World.
I-4-c A.L.S. 2pp.
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1864 Apr 11
Marion, Father F.M.
St. James, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Marion is very happy to be able to count on an assistant for the end of the month. He will try to delay the departure of Father (Prosper S.) Blain until that time so that Marion can go to Vacherie every other Sunday.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo.
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1864 Apr 12
Brumer, (Father ) J(ohn) W.
Lancaster, (Ohio)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell)
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Brummer asks for a dispensation for the marriage of Susan F. Meyers, a Catholic, to Pearson Schakley, a non-Catholic. He does not know if there have been any changes made in the regulations since he left for the South. Father (C.F.) Hone received the cope Purcell sent. Hone was to go to Cincinnati for the Holy Oils but since he didn't Brummer will have to go. He would like to have the Church dedicated on Holy Trinity Sunday. Ten persons in the congregation are very sick and if they do not get well, Brummer will be unable to leave. He intends to have Confirmation on the same day as the dedication. He is feeling too weak to handle the congregation and will be ready to go to Schmeizers, or else have an assistant assigned him at Lancaster. He would like to know definitely Purcell's plans when he comes to Cincinnati. If he had the address of (Father Casper A.) Girst he would write him and had he known what he now knows he would have begged for more leniency for him. Unless Purcell interferes, (Father) H(enry) Lange's remains will not be removed into the Church. He intended to open the subscription for the new alter last Sunday but has dropped the whole matter until the arrival of Purcell. Father Lange's library is to be sold next Friday and Brummer wonders if Purcell has appointed anyone to see to his interest in the matter.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 12
DeGoesbriand, Louis, Bishop of
Burlington, V(ermon)t
to Bishop Fr(ancis) P. McFarland (of Hartford)
Providence, R(hode) I(sland)
Father F. Clavier of St. Albans wishes a bishop to preach at the opening of his church some time in June and DeGoesbriand has promised him to try to get one. He invites McFarland but knows that engagements may not permit him to come. DeGoesbriand has a letter from Bishop (John McCloskey) of Albany that the official appointments to Baltimore and New York will soon arrive in this country. The Roman rumor has Bishop (John Martin Spalding) of Louisville to Baltimore and Bishop McCloskey of Albany to New York. McCloskey said he had received a letter from Bishop (John) Fitzpatrick of Boston whose health is much improved and will start for Boston at the end of the month.
I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 12
Henni, Bishop John M(artin)
Milw(aukee), (Wisconsin)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefev(e)re
Detroit, (Michigan)
Father (Lawrence) Schreiner of Grand Rapids asks admission into the Milwaukee Diocese. He has an exeat from Detroit's Vicar-General (Peter Kindekens). Henni wants to know whether Schreiner was dismissed for moral offenses. Henni within a year has lost 10 priests by death and two others he dismissed; he therefore, is short of missionaries, especially Germans.
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 12
Jan, Father A(nge) M(arie)
St. Martinville, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Odin's letter of September 12 was not received until December 12. He is sorry to tell Odin that the information about the deplorable happening at New Iberia is true. What is worse is that the author of the scandal has resumed his habit of drinking constantly. Father (E.J.) Foltier's departure at the same time of Father (Jean Honoré) Dubernard is very inconvenient. A Jesuit goes to Vermilionville for Mass on Sundays and a priest who is stopping at Grand Coteau will say Mass Thursday at Pont Breaux. But this is not sufficient. Father (Felix) Benausse, (S.J.) understands this. Jan serves these two parishes any time that he is not needed in his own.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1864 Apr 13
Bertoldi, Peter
Lowell, (Massachusetts)
To Orestes A. Brownson
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Bertoldi praises Brownson for the treatise on Giobertian philosophy. He urges Brownson to expose the whole Giobertian system in book form. Bertoldi claims Gioberti never wrote anything uncharitable. The writer feels that Brownson would probably do as Gioberti. By reading the works of Gioberti, Brownson would better know Gioberti, and the Jesuit supporters. They opposed Lorenzo Ganganetti, Clement XIV, and Pius IX. Bertoldi approves wholeheartedly of Gioberti's works; he denounces the Jesuits. Bertoldi will subscribe to the Review. He encloses the money.
P.S. The writer does not wish any allusion to be made to his letter publicly. He will give fifty dollars to anyone who will translate any work of Gioberti.
I-4-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Apr 14
(Elder), William Henry, Bishop of Natchez
Vicksburg, Mississippi
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He encloses the document he promised to send (no enclosure). He sent it to General (James M.) Tuttle to read before despatching it. Learning that Tuttle had gone away (Elder) wrote it over for (Abraham) Lincoln. (Elder) has been advised to have it published because it concerns the Church through the whole country. He enclosed it to the President of Georgetown College and asked him to have it presented. Did Odin see the paragraph in the Catholic Telegraph? It stated that a Bishop in the Rebel States had warned them against encouraging priests in the North to come South because the Confederacy has conscripted all clergymen not in charge of congregations. It is untrue and the circulation of a falsehood attributed to a Bishop will draw odium on the whole Church especially on Odin and (Elder). Would it not be well to write Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)?
VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp.12mo.
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1864 Apr 154
Mallon, Francis, Mount St. Mary's of the West
Cincinnati, Oh(io)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Mallon intends next vacation to try to go to Louisiana in hopes of finding a brother whom he has not heard from since the war broke out. He was a carpenter and worked at Franklin, L(ouisian)a when he wrote last. Odin will confer a great favor by letting Mallon know if there would be any possibility for a British subject, as Mallon is, to get to Franklin or if Odin has any communication with the churches in that part of the state.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 15
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
Strasburg, Virginia
to (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He received her letter of the 10th and feels that she must have had a jolly time at the Fair. He is very glad Sal put down his name for Fremont's sword. He could not do it himself as it is contrary to army regulations. He tells her not to fail to remember him to the General and Mrs. Fremont if she sees them. Ned doesn't know Henry (Brownson's) number, so he cannot send Sal her letters direct. If she gets hold of Eckels he wishes her to blow him up for not answering his last letter and sending him an account of the Fair. Ned wishes the weather would settle and let the army move. Gen. Hancock is a different general from those they have hitherto had. Fremont stands nowhere in the army. The Republican nominee will win. He can't understand why Polly and Henry can't come to terms. Ned encloses a paragraph about Uncle Jesse (Healy) and also one to show him a true Irishman. He has no money now but will send her some soon. He reminds her of the neckties she promised to make him.
I-5-i A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 15
Brownson, W(illia)m I.
Austin, (Nevada Territory)
To Sarah Healy Brownson
Elizabeth, New Jersey
William desires to give up his practice and enter the army. He advances many reasons for his decision, among them, he cannot stand the quiet life. The doctors say that he has amerosis which may cause blindness at anytime. Also, he is inflicted with heart disease. So far William has had five attacks. Because of these attacks, he has settled at Austin. There the air is so light that is becomes difficult to breathe. The thermometer fluctuates between 70 and 80. William would like his Father (Orestes A. Brownson) to obtain for him a commission on some general's staff. He has influence with the Californians who are stationed at Washington but he does not wish to use it. If Brownson is not successful, William shall do something else. If he fails William believes his business at Austin will be ruined. The status of William must be settled before July 1 because then the term of court ends.
I-4-g A.L.S. (Photostat, Odiorne Collection) 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 15
Dubreul, S.S., Father J(osep)h Paul
Baltimore, (Maryland)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
As soon as Dubreul got (Odin's) letter he got to work on the Offices and Masses of the Immaculate Conception. Mr. Murphy has begun to print them; Dubreul will leave an order for (Odin). It seems they will have Bishop (Martin John) Spalding as Archbishop; while not yet official the latest news seems to leave no doubt. Dubreul used the $100 (Odin) sent to cover the expenses of (Joseph) Gallen, for the weeks he spent here and has turned the balance over to cover part of the expenses at St. Charles. He will send a bill at the end of the year.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 15
Starrs, Father W(illia)m, Administrator
New York, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford)
(Providence, Rhode Island)
He has received McFarland's letter of April 13 and wishes to say that the Sisters of Charity cannot spare any of their members at present. They have promised to open two or three new schools in New York and Starrs thinks it will be difficult for them to supply these places as they have charge of so many institutions already.
I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 17
(Louisiana, New Orleans)
Charity Hospital
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister Lorette died yesterday at 5:20 p.m.; the funeral will be at 3 today.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 19
Ahern, (Father) Michael Mary
Cillicothe, Ohio
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Ahern asks to be pardoned for delaying so in answering Purcell's letter of the third. Father (C. ) Tierney did not answer Purcell's letter of two or three months ago concerning Father (Michael) Kennedy because he felt justified in remaining silent, and Ahern followed the directions of Purcell's letter of about that same time and was about to answer stating that he was visiting Portsmouth monthly, when Tierney said he would see Purcell and tell him, but because of Purcell's absence Tierney did not see him and therefore Purcell did not receive an answer to either of his letters. Ahern has obeyed Purcell's order to go to Galliapolis, (Ohio) but as it is attended once a month by Father (J.P.) Kalenberg of Pomeroy, (Ohio) he asks what his duties are. Galliapolis is much easier attended from Pomeroy than from Chillicothe. The misunderstanding which Purcell wished to be explained was that he received a letter on April 2nd addressed by Purcell but containing only a petition of the Portsmouth congregation and he thought that he was ordered to Portsmouth but that Galliapolis had been written by mistake because on the back of the envelope was written ad Galliapolis. He sent the dispatch and would have obeyed the order at once but the next day was Sunday, and the day following was a Holy Day. When Purcell answered the dispatch he asked Ahern if he used the word guantocyas in his letter, and as that word was on Purcell's letter he believes the Petition was sent to him by mistake and returns the whole thing to Purcell. If he is wrong he will follow Purcell's orders and go to Portsmouth as pastor although he does not ask for the appointment because he hears that about two-thirds the congregation are negligent towards their duties. Of the three hundred Communicants in the Parish, not one hundred have yet made their Easter duty. He is sorry Purcell did not approve his inviting Father (Donald)Macleod to preach the retreat at Chillicothe. He has the reputation of being a good and zealous priest. Some of the congregation think Father (C.) Tierney is a better preacher. He begs pardon of Purcell for writing so badly.
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1864 Apr 19
Baroux, Father L(ouis)
Silver Creek, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Baroux has received Lefevere's letter of the 14th. He is very busy preparing a school and a schoolmaster. Chief Simgowa (Sinagowa) left for Washington Easter Sunday with Simon Pokagon and Isadore from Rush Lake. As soon as they return, the 5000 francs from Paris will be at Lefevere's disposition. Lefevere should inform Baroux if he wishes to leave the money with the Rush Lake Committee. Baroux consulted last week his confrere (Father Isidore Anthony Lebel) in Kalamazoo and found that he had no right to leave the money in the committee's hands. It was a great mistake of his, and he will repay it. The letter Lefevere received from (Berard) Des Glajeux does not contradict Baroux's report on his visit to France. A part of Baroux's letter was printed in the Annals of The Association of The Propagation of September 1863. There is no indelicacy in his conduct and no inconsistencies. In a short time Baroux will answer Lefevere's objections and send an inventory of his churches. Baroux was away for a week, the teacher came during his absence.
III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 20
Miege, (S.J.), J(ohn) B., Bishop of Leavenworth City
Leavenworth City, Kansas
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He takes great in introducing Mrs. Col. Blair who has lately been received into the Church. She intends to obtain from Purcell a good orphan girl to do some work in her house. Mrs. Blair will take the most particular care of the child.
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1864 Apr 20
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Strassburg, Virginia)
to (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Mrs. Fremont has been doing splendidly and he hopes she will get credit for it. There are no McClellanites near Ned but a lot of folks have an invincible pertinacity toward sticking to Old Abe (Lincoln). He is sorry Henry (Brownson) and Sal had a rumpus. Henry likes so much to quarrel that he will never indulge him although Ned often feels disposed to do it. As long as one has to meet and live with Henry it is the most advantageous for all sides to keep friends says Ned. Ned shall urge Eckels strongly to go to Elizabeth (New Jersey) with his horse, on his account, for it would gain both of them carriage-hire. He expects they shall soon move, but this is not to be mentioned. Ned wonders what will be the effect of his Father's (Orestes A. Brownson, Sr.) article on their next President. He thinks it is just the thing for Abe Lincoln's friends. It is certainly the best think in the world for Fremont, were Fremont to get the nomination. If Fremont can get this, and Abe (Lincoln) does not run, Fremont will win as sure as fate. He asks if Mrs. Fremont has ever mentioned his letter. He also seeks her reaction to Dr. Brownson's article. He inquires if Sal recognizes Dr. and Mrs. Drumille in the picture. Ned has just heard from Jesse who is at Washington, Inspector of Horses. It would be of some importance to him if he could get his commission. He has written to Henry to have his Father write to Mr. Stanton to get it for him. He encloses a picture of Capt. Searles. They move into wall-tents tomorrow. He reminds Sal not to forget his neckties and his mother the trimming for his saddle-cloth. His horse "Tommy" is still very frisky and kicks up his heels tremendously. The high tops of the Blue Ridge mountains are capped with snow and although it is not likely to rain soon, Ned wishes the snow would melt away and the weather improve. If his mother has any spare money of his he asks her to give it to Sal.
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1864 Apr 21
McManus, John H.
Kalamazoo, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere
(Detroit, Michigan)
McManus, a student at Notre Dame University for 3 years, and 8 months in the Holy Cross Novitiate feels he has no vocation to the religious life but is convinced he wants to be a priest. Lacking means he asks Lefevere for help. McManus includes copies of letters of recommendation from Fathers A(lexis) Granger, C.S.C. and P(atrick) Dillon, C.S.C.
III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 21
Noethen, (Father) Theodore
Albany (New York)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Noethen received Purcell's note of the 17th and it afforded him more pleasure than any event during his 23 years of labor as a priest in America. He will, in accordance with Purcell's suggestion, publish at the end of the first Volume a notice making use of the excellent remarks contained in Purcell's letter. He thanks Purcell for the interest he has shown over his translation, and asks for his blessing.
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1864 Apr. 21
Schutjes, Father H(enry) J.H.
Bay City, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Father (Remigius) Van Der Heyden called at Schutjes' residence yesterday and left a note and Lefevere's letter of the 13th to Van Der Heyden. By this letter Schutjes sees that the ostensorium, etc. must be given to the church of East Saginaw. Schutjes claims these articles for Bay City, the others are in Flint, and Father (Charles) De Ceuninck gave Schutjes those he had before. Mr. Dallas was never the owner. At that time Saginaw Valley was but one mission, and no church in East Saginaw. Dallas was the cause of no church building there, for he kept the money he collected; he gave the church articles to Nay City church. Schutjes asked Dallas for the $100 he had collected, demanded the church articles which Schutjes gave up. When Dallas left East Saginaw he gave those articles to De Ceuninck; on Lefevere's order the articles are returned to Schutjes. After seven years Dallas demands those articles to be removed. If laymen can do this, priests can keep vestments, etc. if they keep them in a layman's name. Schutjes is being accused of taking more salary from East Saginaw than he should have; he asks Lefevere to investigate this money matter.
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1864 Apr 22
Carrell, George A., Bishop of Covington
Covington, Kentucky
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Carrell just returned from a visit to Bishop (Maurice) St. Palais of (Vincennes, Indiana) who is very sick but with prospects of recovery. At Vincennes he met Bishop (Martin J.) Spalding who also received a letter from Father (Ernest) Audran announcing St. Palais' illness. He tells Purcell, that in respect to his note, he is always welcome to function all his faculties in his diocese. To perform a marriage in Kentucky a license and oath are required.
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1864 Apr 22
McCloskey, Father W(illia)m
Rome, (Italy)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
McCloskey thought he had answered McFarland's letter of February 22 with the draft for 45 francs but seeing no date of answer he presumes that he has not. Mr. Hart entered on his retreat for deaconship yesterday and will be ordained May 1 and priest on May 21. McFarland will find him with a fair share of theological knowledge and disinterested. Emperor Maximilian arrived there the beginning of the week, coming expressly, say the diplomats, to get the blessing of the Pope and left two days ago. While there, he received a visit from the Pope with whom he already had had an audience. The vote of the House of Representatives on the Mexican question came by telegram while he was in Rome. If his acceptance of the crown will bring peace to that country McCloskey says Godspeed. The season of lectures is now fairly opened. Yesterday he heard Cardinal Guidi on "Progress." In the evening McCloskey heard Marshal Duke Saldanha, the Portuguese ambassador, on Roman history. The health of the Holy Father is as good as might be expected. He assisted Sunday at the consecration of the new confession at Santa Maria Maggiore. Of the appointments, he has heard Bishop McCloskey for New York and Spalding for Baltimore. Perhaps their appointments have already gone to America. As to his own house he is worried about financial matters and has debated the utility of a trip to America to obtain ten or twelve thousand dollars. That would put them at their ease until the war is over. He is not well acquainted in New York. Something could be done in Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Boston. He asks McFarland what he thinks of the idea. He has another idea. Unless they fill the unused wing of the college it is in danger of getting into other hands. The Archbishop thought he had combated this and thought he had succeeded.
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1864 Apr 22
Thompson, Brigadier General Jeff.
Fort Delaware, Del(aware)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He sends the accompanying package for Madam (A.) Shannon, Superior of the Convent of the Sacred Heart, St. James. He made the cross and chain with his own hands to testify his gratitude for the kindness she is extending to his daughters while their Father is serving his country and is a prisoner of war. Thompson is not a member of (Odin's) church but his wife and children are.
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1864 Apr 23
Ralph, Thomas H.
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
He asks Odin to forward the enclosed letter to Bishop (John) Quinlan of Mobile, who will in turn forward it to Ralph's family in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (On the back of the letter in Odin's hand): Receipts from chairs during Lent, $152. For May, sacristy pews(?) $259.95.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Apr 23
Dubreul, S.S., Father J(oseph) Paul
(Baltimore, Maryland)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The printing of the Mass and Office of the Immaculate Conception is finished. Dubreul has given Murphy an order to send Odin 300. It seems almost certain that Bishop (Martin John) Spalding was appointed in Rome for Baltimore; they await official news.
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1864 Apr 23
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bishop of Louisville
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
of Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
Bishop Maurice de St. Patois of Vincennes has been at the point of death but is now recovering. Spalding and Bishop (George) Carrell took occasion to pay the bishop a visit. Their visit did the Bishop of Vincennes much good. De St. Patois had just finished an orphan asylum at Highland where he was taken ill. If the Holy Father intends to transfer Spalding to Baltimore, Spalding presumes he will be made acquainted with the facts. Spalding heard that one of the bishops intended to ask the government if it were willing for him to go to Baltimore. He asks some so ill-advised as to wish to bring about a union of Church and State.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 16to.
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1864 Apr 24
Giraud, Father J.M.
Pont Breaux, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The chalice which he forgot at New Orleans was given to him by a venerable prelate; if he can obtain a pass he will come to look for it. He and Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis believe it will be sufficient to ask (Odin) to ask Father (Hyacinthe) Le Cozic to send it to (Odin) at the first opportunity. Giraud regrets being in St. Tammany parish before Dubuis came. When he left they wished to show their gratitude and many presented him with what would be called gifts at the archbishopric. Now that he learns that this has aroused suspicions of bad conduct and dangerous friends, he deplores having accepted them. Why did not someone advise him in August when he came to New Orleans to come to Texas? It is a lesson which makes him regret that he did not leave with Dubuis a year ago. Since Dubuis is kind enough to permit Giraud to go to Texas after having believed that he would remain in Texas, Giraud hopes he receives a post where he will received only coldness and opposition. He sends his respects to Father Perché and all.
P.S. Dubuis and his group made an excellent crossing to Pont Breaux. Today he went to La Fayette to arrange for transport.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 8vo.
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1864 Apr 25
Dubuis, C(laude) M(arie), Bishop of Galveston
Grand Coteau, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Their trip up to here has been fine although a little rough. Yesterday Dubuis went to Lafayette to see Judge Mouton who was pleased at (Odin's) remembrance of him. At Grand Coteau they found confirmation of all the good news; Dubuis met several Africans on the way, all rejoicing. Dubuis is leaving right now for Plaquemines Brulé with the whole group, even Sister St. Ambroise, (R.U.). All are on foot, except the ladies. Mr. Maume set it up(?). The Sisters of (Notre Dame) of Lafayette are well; they greatly desire a pastor. Father (Charles M.) Ménard(?) can come only on Saturday evening; there is much sickness. He sends greetings to fathers Rousselon, Perché, and Chalon.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 25
Fitzgerald, (Father) Edward
Columbus, (Ohio)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell)
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Fitzgerald asks for authority to build an addition to the school house. He estimates the cost, as F(ather) (John) Murray will more fully explain, to be about $4,000 and he has contracted the bricks, nails and lumber which, if Purcell does not approve of the addition, could be sold at a profit. He does not feel that they are able to build a new church, nor that they need one because by saying three masses there is sufficient room for the whole congregation. His estimated cost of a new church in Columbus is $60,000, which he thinks impossible to procure, because the united congregation of St. Patrick's has not contributed $40,000 since its organization, and only those belonging to the new congregation could be depended upon to pay for the church. However, Fitzgerald will, as Purcell directed, purchase a lot if the terms are reasonable.
P.S. (Father) B. Hemsteger started today.
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1864 Apr 26
DeNeve, Father J(ohn), V.G.
Louvain, (Belgium)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
DeNeve thanks McFarland for his letter of February 22, and by it he is authorized to submit the seminarians of McFarland to the Archbishop of Mechlin for ordination, but he also must have power to adopt these men into the diocese of Hartford. He also must have power from McFarland to admit them from the other dioceses into the Hartford diocese. Certes has sent him $1700 and he will give an accounting of it at the end of the year.
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1864 Apr 26
Foley, (Father) Thomas
Baltimore, (Maryland)
To (Archbishop) J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Foley received Purcell's letter informing him of Purcell's desire to withdraw his name from the list of contributors to the Converts' Fund which was originally gotten up by the late Archbishop (Francis P. Kenrick of Baltimore) at the instance of the Pope, who through the late Archbishop (John Hughes) of New York, desired the prelates to support Dr. (Leni Silliman) Ives who lost all because of is abandoning his pseudo-bishopric. Foley is receiving many applicants for help. He will continue to try to find a place for Mr. Nelson. Mrs. (Jedidiah) Huntington wants support in republishing her late husband's works and Foley asks Purcell to request the widow to drop this scheme as the works will not warrant their cost of publication. The Administrator Father (Henry B. Coskery) and Father (John E.) Hickey, who is sick, ask to be remembered.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Apr 26
Shannon, (R.S.C.), Madame A.
St. Michael's, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They have seven lay sisters who have received permission from Madame (Amelie?) Jouve, (R.S.C.) to make their vows if (Odin) will allow the Marist Fathers to examine them. No doubt Jouve paid (Odin) a visit before embarking for Europe. Shannon begged her to thank (Odin) for giving them a suitable "aumonier."
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1864 Apr 26
Spalding, M(artin) J., Bishop of Louisville
Louisville, (Kentucky)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Spalding says that the person he discreetly referred to was acting under mistaken views and that he was not referring to either Purcell or his auxiliary (Sylvester H. Rosecrans). Bishop (William Henry) Elder of (Natchez, Mississippi) wrote to Spalding that he was having trouble with the Military Commandant there and feared he might lose is See, and Spalding hopes he got through that trouble safely. Spalding is pleased that the prospects are good for Purcell's Catholic General Hospital under the auspices of Sister Anthony. He may send this letter with (Father H.V. Brown), Administrator of Nashville who is now with Spalding. He sends the regards of his brother (Father Benjamin Spalding) and the rest of the clergy.
P.S. Spalding has not received any official word from Rome and has not given the matter any serious thought, but although he would not like to be placed in a new sphere in his declining years, if it be the will of God it will matter little where he is.
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1864 Apr 27
Young, J(osue) M. Bishop of Erie
Erie, Pennsylvania
to (Archbishop John Baptist) Purcell
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Young is sorry for delaying in answering Purcell's invitation to the affair at Lancaster, (Ohio). He will accept the invitation but feels that he should perform the Consecration and leave Purcell to speak to the people because Purcell can speak so well and therefore not disappoint the people. He sends his salutations to all Purcell's household.
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1864 Apr 27
Mullen, Tho(ma)s
Manchester, Connecticut
to Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford)
Providence, (Rhode Island)
Mullen has written to Father McCaffrey and encloses the answer he has received. He will hold himself ready to start after receiving McFarland's letter. He asks instructions of the route to take and the probable expenses. He hopes he will be no trouble after the first half year. (A note on the back of the letter): Promised to pay Dr. McCaffrey $100 if letters, etc. are satisfactory.
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1864 Apr 19
McCaffrey, Father John, Mt. St. Mary's College
Emmitsburg, Maryland)
To (Thomas Mullen
Manchester, Connecticut)
McCaffrey received (Mullen's) letter of April 14. They will give him a place in the seminary but he will have to pay $75 for the first six months. The extraordinary prices oblige them to be very provident on money matters. He will clothe himself and come well supplied. After the first half year his services will be esteemed compensation in full for the education in the seminary and clothing and necessary wants. Any one adopted and recommended by Bishop McFarland has the best claims on their respect. He should bring letters from his superiors at St. Joseph's. McCaffrey will be glad to welcome him.
A.L.S. 2pp.
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1864 Apr 28
St. Cyr, (Hyacinthe) de
Nice, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, Louisiana
St. Cyr has written Odin several times, particularly to announce his marriage on January 16 at Notre Dame des Victoires in Paris to Pauline de Portes, 32, daughter of Count de Portes, retired collector of taxes, an officer of the Legion of Honor. Pauline is a niece of Count de Maistre; she is a Christian who will continue Zoé's work in bringing up the children; St. Cyr does not feel capable of directing seven daughters. St. Cyr is in a critical position, not receiving anything from Texas, even news. Though he has reduced his expenses to 20,000 francs a year it is little with 10 children, seven in college or convent. They are counting on peace by the spring of 1865 and if it comes he will leave immediately for Texas, but if it does not come he will have to ask for a consulship and again abandon his children. If they stay here it is because Zoé lies near and it is a good climate for the children. (Odin) will do him a great favor if he will give St. Cyr his opinion of the future of Texas, of his property, and of the peace. What can he count on? He asks Odin to forward the enclosed letter.
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1864 Apr 29
(Brownson), Ned (Edward Patrick)
(Strassburg, Virginia)
To (Sarah Nicolina Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
He finally received Sal's and his mother's letters. He is tolerably well satisfied with Fremont, and if he gets to be President, will be more Brownsonian than Brownson himself. However Ned realizes that it will be a tough fight to win the Presidency. He feels the friends of Fremont and McClellan will try to agree on uniting on one eventually. At least the McClellanites think so and he believes that Fremont's friends are so opposed to Lincoln that they would accept McClellan in a pinch. They are ready and expecting to move. They shall have an excellent campaign. One of Ned's mustering officers has become a Major but he remains obedient. Ned's position as Captain U.S.A. is considered superior to any Majority or Lieutenant-Colonelcy of Volunteers. He has seen Grant and he is not impressed with the General's appearance but he thinks he may be well developed for some special qualification. The Review of the Second Corps was grand. He has moved out of his Sibley tent and into a wall-tent. He has expected her to give a resume of the Fair but it didn't come. He sends his love to his mother and all and expresses the hope that Sal has got over her quarrel with Henry (Brownson).
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1864 Apr 29
McCloskey, Father William
Rome, (Italy)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
McCloskey acknowledges Purcell's letter of the 29th of March with the draft for 24.50 pounds. He acknowledged Purcell's last remittance on March 4. He is glad to hear that Father (Daniel) O'Regan is at the Seminary. Mr. De Balle is attending the schools of the Minerva and no other. Mr. Richter will be ordained deacon this year. He knows De Balle will and could give Purcell information about him. Schacte has given up his German idea for the present. He means well but does not always form correct judgments. On Sunday the Pope went to the Propaganda and published the briefs for the canonization of B. Mary Frances of the Five wounds, and the beatification of Mary Margaret Alacoque of the Visitation. On the feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph he published the brief for the canonization of Blessed Peter Conisius, a Jesuit. Don Bernardo is well. He said Mass at the tomb of the Apostles yesterday. McCloskey called on Madame Bontonslinn last Monday. She is expecting her mother from Florence. He will send her Purcell's message. He is contemplating a trip to the U.S. to try to raise ten or twelve thousand dollars to carry the College through the reaction after the war. He is afraid part of the College will be occupied. Cardinal B(arnabo) assures him it will all be all right but McCloskey fears what may happen, because some of the funds of the Propaganda have been seized by the Piedmontese. He believes this could be prevented by filling the unoccupied part of the College with more students. The late Archbishop (John Hughes) of New York pleaded two years ago that the College only be used for College purposes. Thus in going to America, McCloskey could get more students. He asks Purcell's advice.
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