Cogan, Father D.J.
Helena, Arkansas
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The president of Carlow College, Ireland, wrote to (Odin) for faculties for Cogan's ordination. Even when a student Cogan felt called to the religious state but the advice of his superiors and the needs of this diocese caused him to postpone it. They have priests here who have no mission and his services can be dispensed with. They have only four missions with priests attached. If he does not persevere in the order to which he attaches himself he promises to be at (Odin's) disposal. If (Odin) refers him to the Administrator a refusal will be the consequence.
P.S. Cogan is the pastor of Helena.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 3
Gray, W(illia)m
Detroit, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere
(Detroit, Michigan)
Gray has this day deposited to Lefevere's credit in the Savings Bank $100 for rent from Rob(er)t Fox and $35 from S.E. Peters.
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 4
(Elder), William Henry, Bishop of
Natchez, Mississippi
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Odin's letter of September 16 reached (Elder) the 19th. He presumes the best course is to move along quietly. (Elder) has never met any Fenians; there were a good many among the soldiers in Vicksburg last winter. The pastor asked (Elder) what to do if they presented themselves for the Sacraments. (Elder) wrote to Bishop (James) Duggan asking for a copy of his condemnation of them but he received no answer. (Elder) can give no information on spiritism. He once read a small volume on it written by Hosea Ballou of Boston. (Elder) encloses a letter published here by the Vicar General, Father (Mathurin F.) Grignon; it was called forth by publications in the Cin(cinnati) Telegraph, the Freeman's Journal and the Metropolitan Record. If Odin thinks the articles have given offense in New Orleans (Elder) will be thankful if he offers the letter to some paper. (Elder) grieves to see so large a number of colored children here taken possession of, both for school and church by blind guides. In the summer of 1864, (Elder) wrote to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell) encouraging a suggestion of Dr. (Henry S.) Hewit of General Grant's staff, brother of Father Hewit, the Paulist, that (Purcell) should concert with the United States government to establish an asylum for (Negro) orphans. Elder has neither the persons nor the means.
(P.S.) As Odin may be still absent, (Elder) encloses the letter of the Vicar General in his letter to Father Rousselon, instead of this.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.
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1864 Oct 4
Henni, John M., Bishop of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, O(hio)
He acknowledges the receipt of Purcell's favor and the medal. He thanks Purcell for this kind attention. During the last summer he met many visitors from Cincinnati; all speak well of Purcell.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 4
Miettinger, Father (Gustave)
Piqua, O(hio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
John Schmidt and Elizabeth Viss intend to be joined in matrimony and begged to be dispensed from 2nd and 3rd Proclamation. Schmidt being a widower with children wants a mother for his children as soon as possible. Miettinger is living in peace and harmony with his whole congregation. Even the adversaries to the new Church building unite in the pious purpose. The carpenter is putting on the roof.
II-5-bn A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 6
Gaudet, O.M.I., Father A(ugustin)
Brownsville, (Texas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Health conditions in Texas are better due to the past three months of rain; it is a shame that it is deserted by so many people. The Federals and then the Confederates forced them to cross the river. Now that Mexico has held Matamoros since September 27, things are a little different on the Mexican side. The (Oblates of Mary Immaculate) are well and have plenty of work. Bishop (Joannes Francisco de Paulo) Verea, now on his way from Guadala(ja)ra, his native country, to Monterey, ceded to the Oblates the parish of Matamoros on the death of Canon Masquiz(?). So they have a foothold in Mexico. But Gaudet sees with sorrow that events are forcing them to abandon their mission in Texas. If it comes to that, Gaudet will ask to be recalled. The convent (of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word) which has been without pupils for several months is beginning to recover. (Odin) can give them news of himself through the woman who will bring this letter. Since Gaudet's return he has had no word from their bishop.
VI-2-H a.l.s. (French) 3pp. 12mop.
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1864 Oct 6
Van Nostrand, D. Broaders
New York, New York
to O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
The writer has received a review by General Cullum on Domini's Napoleon. It will take about twenty pages of the Quarterly Review. Brownson is asked whether or not he would want it in the next issue. If the article is too long the quotations could be abridged.
I-4-c A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 8
Baasen, John F.
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
On leaving Pensacola his son, Father John Baptist (Baasen) was obliged to abandon all his personal effects and his library; he has asked Baasen for several works pertaining to his ministry. Baasen wrote to Bishop N(icolas) Adames of Luxembourg, Baasen's native country, to furnish them. Baasen has written to Adames to address the box to Odin, in order to have them reach his son at Greenville.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 8
DeNeve, Father J(ohn)
Louvain, (Belgium)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
Detroit, Mich(igan)
DeNeve encloses Lefevere's bill for the American College of Louvain. He tries to get as much as possible to ease the burden on the Diocese. The next house is to be sold at auction October 11. DeNeve is bound to have it under 50,000 francs. Archbishop (Martin John) Spalding has subscribed $1,000 and wishes to become a patron for Baltimore. The Bishop of Ghent has just died. DeNeve will attend the funeral as a means of getting the protection of the new bishop.
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Oct 8
Jouve, R.S.C., Madame Al(phonsa) (Amélie?)
Paris, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She takes advantage of the Marist Fathers' leaving to send respects. She had hoped to return to Louisiana under their protection but their Mother General is keeping her in France for some time, naming Madame (A.) Shannon as Superior at St. Michael who, if possible, will visit Grand Coteau and Na(t)chitoches. Madame Jouve congratulates (Odin) on the arrival of new workers in his diocese. Their Mother General (Madeleine-Sophie Barat, R.S.C.), whose 85 years have not changed her faculties, sends respects to (Odin).
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 (Oct 9)
Caillet, S.M., Father W(illiam) Joseph
(Bordeaux, France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
They have at last received direct news of their Brothers (of the Society of Mary) at San Antonio. (Odin) had no sooner reassured them by his letter to Father (J.L.) Courtès when they received a letter from Brother (Andrew) Edel, (S.M.). Edel told them that their Bishop (Claude Marie Dubuis) had just arrived after a long absence and told them to take advantage of Father (Charles Padey?) Parday's leaving for France, to write. (Dubuis) wishes to found a new establishment at Houston and Edel asks permission to come to France and report on the situation. Caillet replies in the affirmative and asks (Odin) to forward the letter to Edel.
VI-2-h L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Oct 9
John, (O.P.), Sister Mary
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Through Father (Jeremiah) Moynihan the property of Madame (Clara) Macé now belongs to the Community (Dominican Sisters). May they have (Odin's) sanction to open a boarding and day school.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 9
Marion, Father F.M.
St. James, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
J. A(médée) Gaudet president of the trustees, has just informed Marion that Father F(rancois) Berthaud had been asked by (Odin) for information about some debts of Father (Charles) Brun. Marion does not believe the story and asks (Odin) to send an assistant as soon as possible as the provost marshal has just notified him that the superintendent of schools is going to take over, for a school for Negroes, an empty house, the use of which had been given to Marion to use as a chapel until one could be built. The only way to prevent this would be to go to say Mass there as often as possible. This Marion cannot do if he is alone. He is almost always ill.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 9
Spalding, M(artin) J., Archbishop of Baltimore
Baltimore, (Maryland)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
Father (J.) Smeddinck, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Editor of the Romana, wrote asking Spalding to procure an editor in Baltimore as he was too far. Spalding declined on the ground that the monthly was established in Baltimore without approbation. He wrote that Smeddinck should put it under the direction of his own ordinary. He also informed Smeddinck of Purcell's disapprobation of his article attempting to prove that the priest alone is the minister of the Sacrament of Matrimony, and that he was unwilling to bear the blame of Smeddinck's attack on Purcell's seminary and Father (Francis J.) Pabisch.
Oct 12
Purcell, J(ohn) B(aptist)
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
To Bishop (John) M. Henni
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
He asks Henni to return this letter of Spalding. The Romana is a most vile and scandalous publication. Father (John ) Schiff of Dayton apologized for the article he wrote for it. Purcell had dismissed Schiff's friend (Father James) Orth from the seminary. Orth had been dismissed from the seminary of Treves. Purcell is sure that the conduct of Smeddinck hasn't Henni's approval.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 16to.
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1864 Oct 10
Favre, S.M., Father J.
Lyons, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Favre received (Odin's) letter and is glad to hear that he is satisfied with the (Marist) Fathers at St. Michael. Favre is sending a certain number of professors for (Jefferson) College and assigns Father (Leon F.) Denis, (S.M.) as pastor of the parish. He appoints Father (F.) Bellanger, (S.M.), head of the College. He asks (Odin) to approve.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 8vo.
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1864 Oct 10
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland (of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
(McFarland's) letter came too late Saturday for an answer. He believes Bristol and the mission attended by Father (M.B.) Rodden will make an excellent parish. The sooner the appointment is made the better. He will not need Rodden during the retreat because six priests are coming and that will take care of the wants of people. He has written to the Fathers the last year he has performed all the Sunday services in the church. This mission will remove the pressure of Christmas confessions and he would try it for a year. The collections have never supported the Church without the mission. He would like to lessen church. This mission will remove the pressure of Christmas confessions and he would try it for a year. The collections have never supported the Church without the mission. He would like to lessen church expenses and mold the parish in his own way. The pastor at Naugatuck would be quite near him. A new Board of Education has been elected of which he is again a member. With him is a bad Catholic who for eleven or twelve years has caused trouble. If he is successful Hendricken will have to resign from the board. The interference is glaring. He is taking things calmly but may have to resign the parish in Toto.
I-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 10
John, (O.P.), Sister M(ary)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having asked permission for a Sister to accompany Mother Superior and herself, Sister asks his special leave to take Sister M(ary) Antoninus. (Odin) adds "You may take with you."
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 11
Lynch, John Jos(eph), Bishop of
Toronto, (Canada)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Lynch takes the liberty of sending McFarland a copy of his letter to Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo in reply to a few remarks of His Eminence on Lynch's circular on Irish Emigration. The letter will explain all.
(P.S.) He asks McFarland to excuse the hand of his secretary as he himself is unwell.
L.S. 1p. 12mo.
Enclosed:
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1864 Sep 28
Lynch, J(ohn) J(oseph), Bishop of
Toronto, (Canada)
To Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo
(Rome, Italy)
Lynch received on September 8 Barnabo's letter of August 5, with remarks on the circular he sent to the Irish Bishops on the subject of "Wholesale and improvident emigration." Lynch deplores as much as the Cardinal the publication of that circular in public journals. He held it up for months for fear it would be published and when his conscience would no longer be resisted he sent it in private letters with confidential remarks to each prelate of Ireland and by private conveyance to the most distinguished ecclesiastics of that country. He had it printed in private press. He was much surprised to see it published in the newspapers of Ireland together with a private note to one prelate. The newspapers of the United States reproduced it from the Irish and European journals. The people did not know the evils that poverty had brought on the Irish people. The newspapers could not disprove his statements but attributed them to pride or party. One Archbishop of the United States wrote him that he was delighted and edified that a son of St. Vincent had praised his apostolic liberty in probing a sore that had afflicted every true lover of Christ. Another in Canada wrote his praise in French. The Polish suffered bodily persecution but the Irish suffer persecution in body and soul. The American witnessing the Irish in rags and misery and not able to create place or employment for them, are afflicted beyond measure, especially at the loss of these children of God and the Church. The hearts of the zealous Irish Bishops would grieve to witness what the American sees every day. If the subjects of the Papal States were seen in such condition the Holy Father would be held up by the Protestant press for execration. It is true that the Irish have enlarged the Church in America in numbers but have the numbers gained in America been what the Church lost in Ireland or have the numbers of converts to Catholicism equaled the number of perversions. If these have done so much, what would they have done if they came with some means. Lynch is aware that the British government counts on the Catholic Church to keep the Irish quiet while they are being robbed and pillaged. One of the Irish Bishops said that he shuddered to think of Scotch and English Protestants being substituted for the Irish Catholic tenants. The Irish have to support the Protestant ministers. Barnabo could read with patience the history of that circular. It was proposed in the Council of Quebec last year that the council write such letter but the bishops decided that the Irish bishops knew the situation. Lynch felt uneasy lest he had caused the letter not to be written. After prayers for the Irish he was tormented until he gave in and wrote the letter and sent copies to the Bishops of the United States as well as Ireland. Lynch adds a paragraph from Barnabo's letter insisting that means be taken to prevent the improvident emigration of the Irish and to improve their situation in America.
L.S. 16pp. 12mo.
I-1-b L.S. 17pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 11
Lynch, John Joseph, Bishop of
Toronto, (Canada)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He prays that all (Odin's) tribulations may cooperate to the glory of God. His own health has never been well since he left Texas. The climate here is good but the duties are very severe. He presumes Odin has heard that Pope (Pius IX) has ordered the rescinding of the decree "De Episcopis" of the Congregation. He sends Odin a copy of the letter (no enclosure). He asks Odin to excuse the hand of his secretary; Lynch is suffering from nervous disease brought on by old fatigue. He also sends a copy of a letter he sent to Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo in reply to Barnabo's letter on Lynch's circular to the Bishops of Ireland on Irish Emigration.
L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
Enclosure:
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1864 Sep 28
Lynch, Bishop J(ohn) J(oseph)
Toronto, (Canada)
To Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo
Rome, (Italy)
Translation. Lynch received on the 8th, Barnabo's favor of August 6 containing some remarks on a circular Lynch sent to the Irish clergy on the evils of "wholesale and improvident emigration from Ireland." Lynch, too, deplores the publication in the public journals of that circular; he did not wish it. It produced a great sensation; people did not know the extent of the evils which extreme poverty brought on the Irish by unjust laws and the oppression of the poor. The subject is serious: the salvation of souls.
(P.S.) An extract (in Latin) from the conclusion of Barnabo's letter.
Copy S. 7pp. 4to.
VI-2-h L.S. Copy S. 10pp. 12mo.& 4to.
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1864 Oct 11
(Schorlemer), R.G.S., Sister Marie de Ste. Thérèse
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Another letter just received from the superior of the (Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the good Shepherd) of New York says that the "fugitive" lay Sister boasts that she left only on the advice and consent of her confessor. It is certain that Father (Henry Riordan) Roirdan had the key to the door by which she left. Sister is convinced of dangerous influence and asks (Odin) to put an end to this misery. Although Sister highly esteems Father (Louis Deynoodt) Desnoute she would very much like to have their Community under the direction of a religious; she thinks the Redemptorists would probably take charge. The Superioress in New York already had the two Sisters leave for Baltimore where the Louisville Provincial is. Bishop (Martin John) Spalding is there and his recovery is despaired of.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 12
Ducroux, Father (P.)
Bourbonnais, Illinois
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
There have just arrived from France, at a time when they no longer expected them, two excellent priests of Ducroux"s acquaintance, Father (Philip) Crude and Father (P.) Pernin to whom Ducroux wrote, at the request of the Bishop of Chicago, to have for the Canadian missions of Illinois. These missions are now occupied by Fathers (Alf.) Mar(es)chal and Father (A.) Montaubri(que) who arrived ahead of them. (Odin) has so many French congregations and a small number of priests. He offers one or both of his friends to (Odin) if he needs them. They do not know English but would learn easily. They are 36 and 41 years of age. One is accompanied by his mother; one by two nieces.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 12
Dominica, Sister, St. Clara Convent
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
At a chapter held by eight professed Sisters of St. Francis of the Poor, at the Novitiate of their Order, in the presence of Father A(ugustus) Toebbe in place of Father N. Wachter, O.S.F., who was ill, the following sisters were elected to solemn profession: Sisters Placida, Antonia, Eusebia, Noberta, Ephrem. She asks Purcell to confirm this election. (A note dated October 14, 1864 by Purcell approves the election).
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 12
(Seton), Harry
Morris Island, (South Carolina)
to (Elizabeth Seton) Elise
(Cragdon, New York)
He received her letter yesterday. He had just returned from Hilton Head; he had been staying with General (John Gray) Foster. Harry sent $30 for Ned Austin in a letter he sent by one of the officers. He is aide-de-camp on General (Eliakim Parker) Scammon's staff. Elise is to send Figaro; gun came all right. Elise is to hurry up Hatty Ogden with those things for Mrs. Foster. He will send Isabel (Seton) $80 by next month. He sends love to all and Mr. Pimodan. Why does not Eddie write; naughty girl.
(P.S.) Charley is well. Love to Mr. Reigner (Reichner?). Elise is to send his Austrian sword and all this old books they have read to Mrs. Foster.
II-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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1864 Oct 13
Caillet, S.M., Father W(illiam) Jos(eph)
Paris, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The Society of Mary is holding its third General Chapter for a final revision of its Constitutions. Caillet intends to go to Rome to present them for approbation to the Pope. They need letter os recommendation from the Archbishops and Bishops in whose dioceses they have establishments. As (Odin) knows Caillet since his visit at Bordeaux and Caillet has sent Brothers to San Antonio, Caillet asks him to send a letter to the Holy Father. He encloses a letter to Bishop (Claude Marie Dubuis) to be forwarded.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1864 Oct 14
Healy, Father James A.
Boston, (Massachusetts)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Bishop (John Fitzpatrick) is not as well as usual this morning. Yesterday he received a letter from Archbishop (Martin John) Spalding of Baltimore of which the enclosed (no enclosure) is a portion. Their diocese is at present in great straits for priests because of sickness and absence and the Bishop finds it impossible to spare one. He hopes McFarland is able to do so.
(Note on back): New Berne, N(orth) C(carolina).
I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp.12mo.
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1864 Oct 15
Dénecé, Father (John Mary Joseph)
Petit Caillou, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has finally found a piece of land to buy. But they ask $800. He had hoped to make up a subscription but the parish is poor and he could not do so until after the cotton is sold. It would be better if (Odin) could advance him the $800; in 2 years he could pay it back. If (Odin) does not help him, the chapel is going to be torn down. Dénecé will have Mr. Dupont, brother-in-law of Father (Francis) Tasset bring the money. As soon as the lot is bought, Dénecé could move his chapel and house them and enlarge the chapel until a suitable church could be built.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. Folio
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1864 Oct 15
Loughlin, J(ohn), Bishop of
Brooklyn, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Loughlin apologizes for not answering McFarland more promptly. He saw Archbishop (John McCloskey) twice but forgot to ask him the question. McCloskey said that he told Father (John) Corry that he thought that anyone educated from the estate of Father James O'Reilly should be for the diocese of Hartford. So also Loughlin thought and would prefer not to have anything to do with the matter. Loughlin supposes that McFarland will pay the expenses of Mr. Dalton to the extent he said in his note. He asks if McFarland intends to do anything for the Seminary at Troy, and what the Bishops of Portland and Burlington intend to do. He presumes that Bishop (John) Fitzpatrick will join with the Archbishop. Loughlin fears the cost of carrying on the new establishment. He is sorry it has been commenced. In connection with the O'Reilly affair he says Brady was sorry he spoke so abruptly to McFarland.
I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 15
Preston, Father Thomas S.
New York, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
Archbishop (John McCloskey) reminds McFarland of the annual collection for Dr. (Silliman) Ives. He can send the subscription to Preston as soon as convenient.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 16
Finckler, Joseph, Simon Ament, and Clemens Schenkelberg
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
to Bishop Peter Paul (Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
The people of Grand Rapids and Alpin(e) have a request to make since they have been so long without a priest and their churches stand empty. They wish to have a priest to administer the Sacraments, one that can remain with them.
III-2-k A.L.S. (German) 2pp 4to.
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1864 Oct 16
Florent, (C.S.C.), Father, Orphan Boys Asylum
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He has exposed to the Archbishop his difficulties because he has been instructed to do so by his Superior General. He begs pardon for not telling the full truth despite his good intentions because he was not certain of his facts. It will be better to await a decision from the Superior General (Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C.) to whom he has exposed his problem. He asks Odin to pretend that he was not told the information. Father (Patrick) Sheil (C.S.C.) is not well, he understands.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (Latin) 1p. 8vo.
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1864 Oct 16
(Schorlemer), R.G.S., Sister Marie de Ste. Thérèse
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister had hoped that for the feast of Ste. Thérèse (Odin) would give them a gift and deliver them from this heavy cross. When (Odin) left he promised to end it as soon as he got back. The news from New York confirms what the result would have been with two of their Sisters (of Our Lady of Charity of the good Shepherd)if they had had another confessor. But (Odin) seems to want her to confess to one who can do nothing and assures her that he gave no harmful advice to the lay Sister. She begs (Odin) to help them.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 17
Marion, Father F.M.
St. James, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Having just learned there is to be an ordination this week, Marion wishes to remark about Father (J.M.) Ravoir(e). It seems it is impossible for him to preach. The parishioners of St. James are even more difficult than those of St. Vincent who left their church for this reason. He asks (Odin) to make a change if possible and send one of the new priests. Ravoire would succeed better in another parish.
(P.S.) (Odin) is to write about the jus cathedraticum which the trustees seem to have forgotten, so that Marion can show them the letter.
VI-23-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 18
Bertant, Louise D.
Assumption, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Bertant's husband has worked all year but finds himself with nothing and in debt and not knowing how he will live next year. He has gone to St. James but the trustees told him that Father (Charles) Brun has left nothing. Odin could assist him to have this money which Brun owes him; part of it would suffice. They could send the note and he could hold it or he might find someone to buy it. (She signs as) an old acquaintance from Texas. Odin is to address her at Napoleonville.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 18
Machebeuf, Father J(oseph) P.
Denver, (Colorado)
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
Mrs. Marsh is going to Cincinnati and Machebeuf takes the opportunity to send his respects to Purcell. After having lived over ten years in New Mexico, Machebeuf has been sent to take charge of Denver. His assistant is now on a visit to Virginia City, Montana Territory, about 100 miles from Denver. A great number of the Catholics there have lived in Denver. They have kept writing to Machebeuf to visit them. Most of the Catholics work in the mines of Central City. They have a chapel and a good Irish priest Father T.A. Smith. In Denver they have a very flourishing academy for young ladies under the care of the Sisters of Loretto from Kentucky. At present they have only three sisters but expect two more from Louisville. There are 15 boarders and 50 day scholars. Last spring they had a dreadful flood on the Platte and other streams which carried away many houses. Fifty lives were lost. In summer time the Indian murders cast a gloom over the country. Denver is improving very fast. He met with a severe accident and has been unable to go on horseback.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.
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1864 Oct 18
Purcell, Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist)
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
To President Abraham Lincoln
(Washington, District of Columbia)
Miss Kitty Todd, Lincoln's sister-in-law, begs him to intercede for the exchange of General William Beall, captured long ago at Port Hudson, and now on Johnson's Island. Purcell is going to vote for Lincoln, so is his Auxiliary Bishop Sylvester Rosecrans. Father Edward Purcell and all of their older priest are also going to vote for Lincoln. He asks Lincoln to grant him this favor and let him feel that he has a President who has some little regard for the old Archbishop
of Cincinnati. (Attached are notes identifying General Beall).
II-5-b L.S. 1p. 4to.
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(Copy: Original in Lincoln Manuscripts, Library of Congress)
1864 Oct 19
Bateson, Alex(ander)
Chicago, (Illinois)
To Orestes A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Bateson has read Brownson's article on Montalembert's views on the Church. He is in full accord with Brownson on the comments made in the article. He states disbelief that the Irish clergy in America is foremost in ignorance, intolerance, and bigotry. He would have a more tolerant and charitable clergy for the benefit of all, especially the wavering Catholics and those who find Protestantism insufficient. The Church should abandon claims to temporal power. If Brownson's view were adopted, Catholicism would have a new vigor. He encourages Brownson.
I-4-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 19
Preston, Father T(homas) S.
New York, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
He acknowledges a draft for $20 for the Dr. (Silliman) Ives subscription.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 19
Spalding, M(artin) J., Archbishop of Baltimore
Baltimore, (Maryland)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
As it seems probable that Spalding's brother (Father Benjamin J. Spalding) will not be appointed to Louisville, Spalding agrees with Purcell that they must seek the best without regard to flesh and blood. His first choice is Father (Henry B.) Coskery; his second is Father (Peter J. Lavialle. Coskery is a D.D. of St. Mary's University and a Hebrew, German and French scholar. Lavialle is talented and would make things move ahead; he took over St. Mary's College when overwhelmed with debt and put it in a most prosperous condition. The chief reason why Lavialle refused Savannah was that he thought he would not be acceptable to the clergy. He also had an idea of becoming a Jesuit.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 16to.
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1864 Oct 20
Dwenger, (C.PP.S.), Father Joseph
Minster, (Ohio)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell)
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
He has received Purcell's letters. Father ( ) Volm must be removed as he is incapable of attending to the wants of the mission. He seems half sick and at times half crazed. The Superior of the Precious Blood Fathers counseled him to get his exeat and go to a convent. Dwenger suggests that Purcell grant the exeat. Dwenger refuses to assure the debts of Father (Andrew) Herbstrit amounting to $2,000.00 He had more than his share at Wapakoneta where he found almost $20,000 debt and leaves of the old debt about $14,000. Father Superior says that Father Herbstrit will go to a convent and to Mariaseton and attend St. Mary's and Celina. Dwenger is satisfied with Father Patrick (Hennaberry) and believes him a pious man. He understands that Bishop (John Henry) Lüers is bringing some priests with him and will have more than needs, and he thinks it would be easy to get some of them into this diocese. The disturbance in Mercer County (Ohio) was greatly exaggerated.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp.
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1864 Oct 20
Henni, John M., Bishop of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, (Wisconsin)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
It was Henni's suggestion that Father J. Smeddinck wrote to the Archbishop of Baltimore (Martin J. Spalding) to appoint another editor for the Romana. Henni advised Smeddinck to leave the diocese if he continued as editor. This sheet was first published at Cincinnati under another title. Henni refused his patronage from the beginning as it was published out of Wisconsin. It has scarcely a subscription in Wisconsin since its attacks on good Father (R.M.) Heiss, the editor of the Four Gospels. Smeddinck is disappointed because he could not get a chair in Henni's seminary though he held one in Belgium. The mischief done by the Romana is not half as bad as that done by the Baltimore Kirchenblatt or Freeman's Journal. Let Archbishop Spalding disapprove of the Romana and it will be discontinued.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 21
(Elder), William Henry, Bishop of
Natchez, (Mississippi)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He has never applied for permission to use the Roman Ordo because of the inconveniences for the missionaries in the backwoods areas. Often these men have to carry two or even three parts of the breviary in order to say all the hours. He would like to ask his clergy before asking for the permission. Archbishop (Martin John) Spalding is ill. (Elder) has read an instruction concerning clandestine marriages. He always understood that the Tridentine decree applied to Mississippi as part of the French and Spanish territories. Others say only to colonies and therefore only to Natchez, Biloxi, and other settlements. He asks Odin's interpretation of the law. He has an instruction on a difficult question of matrimony - on fictitious consent. He quotes a section of the response from Rome but he does not agree that it is practicable. He asks (Odin's) opinion.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.
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1864 Oct 22
Gavard, Francois
Ville-en-Sallaz, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Not having heard since last year from their son, Father Victor Gavard, who followed (Odin) to America, they ask (Odin) to relieve their anxiety. Since December, 1863 when he told them that he had been appointed pastor of Chenal, they have had no further news.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1864 Oct 22
Méhault, Alexander
Rennes, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Méhault received (Odin's) letter of July 7 around August 20 or 25. The Superior of the seminary, seeing that Méhault did not come to talk with him, wrote again to Father (Anthony) Durier that Méhault had not yet decided. When Méhault talked to the Superior he said Durier was to leave soon; Méhault received a letter from the Superior of the Seminary at Lyons that Durier was to leave from Havre on September 18. Méhault received the letter on September 16. He asks (Odin) to get him out of this embarrassing situation and let him know to whom to apply for payment of his trip.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1864 Oct 23
Ryan, William
Deep Cut, Ohio
to Archbishop John (Mary Odin, C.M.)
(New) Orleans, (Louisiana)
He inquires whether Father Daniel Houlahan is a priest of (Odin's) archdiocese. His brother Michael Houlahan would like to hear from him.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 24
Elder, William Henry, Bishop of
Natchez, (Mississippi)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The Archbishop of Baltimore, (Martin John Spalding), according to his letter of October 14, has recovered from his illness.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 24
Juncker, H(enry) D., Bishop of Alton
Alton, (Illinois)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
This last week they had the retreat for the German speaking priests and this week for the English speaking ones. It will not due to tell the people about the Holy Days. The Americans are not Romans, they prefer to make money before idleness and music. Juncker did not reply to (Father James) Orth and answered the other two in negative.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 25
Hewit, H(enry) S.
Louisville, K(entucky)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Hewit doubts the prospect of his coming East; if possible, he will be there before long. He was pleased with the articles on war in the October issue of the Review. He was sorry he could not give Frank Blair a copy when the latter passed through (Louisville). Hewit remarks on the low calibre of the statesmen. He hopes Brownson will spend his vacation at Hewit's home. Hewit fears the future of the nation. He does not dare write more.
I-4-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 25
Stone, General Ch(arle)s P.
Southborough, Mass(achuse)tts
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He resigned from the army due to typhoid fever about the middle of September. His daughter was born on September 1. He thanks Odin for consenting to be her godfather. The baptism was on the 17th; the priest of Marlborough came for the ceremony. Odin's godchild's name is Mary Odin Fanny Parker (Stone). Her godmothers are Miss Metcalf of Boston and Stone's daughter who has arrived at the age proper for her First Communion. He and Mrs. Stone often speak of Odin's kindness and that of Father Chalon and their good friends in the old Ursuline Convent.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 26
Kelly, John W., Martin Gafney, Wm. Shiels, and Jeff O'Connell
Adrian, Michigan
to Bishop Peter Paul Lefever(e)
(Detroit, Michigan)
They appeal once more to Lefevere to prevent the construction of a school house which will deprive them of a church for an indefinite period. Lefevere's instructions to Father (Edward) Van La(u)we were satisfactory but he has failed to prevent certain persons in their design and has compromised himself in favor of the school.
P.S. These men say if Lefevere sends a letter forbidding the construction of a school they will immediately obey it.
III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 27
Brownson, O(restes) A.
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
To The Editor of the New York times
(New York, New York)
Brownson is one of those supporters of the Government who were opposed to the nomination of (Abraham) Lincoln for reelection, and supported the nomination of General (John C.) Fremont. Fremont having withdrawn, they are forced to choose between the candidates of Baltimore and those of Chicago. As the choice is virtually between Union and Disunion, if he is able to leave his sick room and go to the polls he will vote for the Baltimore Convention.
I-3-d Printed Letter S. (Magnaprint of Letter in the New York Times, Oct. 28, 1865, p. 5, col. 2) 1p. 4to.
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1864 Oct 27
Purcell, Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist)
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
To Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere
Detroit, (Michigan)
The accompanying faculties, (no enclosure) dated August 29, were not forwarded until September 7. Cardinal (Alexander Barnabo) says past faculties can no longer be used. Purcell has written Barnabo that they must have permission for their hard working people to eat meat on Saturdays, of which there is nothing said in the faculties. As for the clause that the priest or bishop who has the privilege of binating, may use it only "before sun-rise" and after midday, that is simply of no use in this country. (Barnabo) was pleased at Purcell's early appointment of an administrator for Louisville, (Ky), and at their meeting in Detroit. He will shortly submit the names sent to the Congregation of Rites. He would also present to the Congregation Sister Louise's protest against the Sisters of N.D. kneeling instead of bowing before the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle. Archbishop (Martin John) Spalding now learns that Brother Ben (Father Benjamin Spalding) is ineligible as his successor. Bishop (George Aloysius) Carrell tells Purcell that complaints and protests have been sent by Louisville priests against his appointment. The Archbishop knows this and is anxious that Father (Henry B.) Coskery, or Father (Peter Joseph) Lavialle should be their choice. Carrell says Coskery is deaf, no preacher, and some Baltimorians say he all but falls asleep in the pulpit, but the Archbishop speaks much in his praise and fitness. Carrell thinks Father Edward Fitzgerald of Columbus should be recommended.
III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.
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1864 Oct 27
Trepagnier, Numa, St. John Baptist at (St. Michael's)
Louisiana
to (Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
On October 22 a meeting of the trustees of St. John Baptist Church was held. Members present were P.B. Marmillion, president; Séverin Tassin, Alphonse Perret, Louis Trègre, and Eugene Chenet, Sr.. Absent: U(lger) Vicknair and Leon Vicknair. It was revealed that the congregation will buy a stone for the grave of Father (Ve. Modeste) Mina. Also that the cemetery be enlarged. It was also resolved to allow the pastor the meadow and 20 arpents more. While waiting for the expiration of the present lease to Damien Haydel they resolve that from January 1, 1865 this land is under lease to Father E(lazar) M. Vignonet for 10 years at 200 piastres a year. U. Vicknair asked the president to change the present meeting to the sacristy. The president refused and Vicknair withdrew and instructed the secretary to register his protest. An extract from the minutes of the meeting.
VI-2-h D.S. (French) 1p. Folio
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1864 Oct 28
Kenna, Robert E.
San Francisco, (California)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Kenna had a brother in New Orleans from whom he has not heard since the commencement of the war. He asks Odin to tell him something of him. His name was Henry R. Kenna and he held a position in the custom house. Kenna signs as Clerk to Archbishop Alemany. (On the back of the letter is this note): Was captain of scouting party in the Confederate service and was killed in the tache country, Mich(ae)l Duffy.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.
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1864 Oct 28
Van Lauwe, Father E(dward)
Clinton, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere
Detroit, Michigan)
Van Lauwe has just bought two lots from Mr. Bartlet for $300, deeding over to him a 40 ft. strip of land across from the church but leaving enough ground for a school. Van Lauwe humbly requests Lefevere to issue an exeat to Father A(ugust) Durst. His request is based on the fact that Durst at Louvain College has been a kind superior, a good friend and a great benefactor. If Lefevere will be moved by this request, Van Lauwe will have fulfilled a duty of gratitude towards Durst, and would thank God in preventing impudent steps and further scandals.
III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 28
Wood, James Fred(eric)k, Bishop of
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
To Bishop Fran(ci)s P. McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
The dedication of the new cathedral will take place Sunday November 20. McFarland is invited and asked to bring his own pontificalia. An early reply is asked.
I-1-b Printed L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 28
(Wood), James Fred(eri)c(k), Bishop of
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
to Archbishop Jo(h)n M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The dedication of their new cathedral will take place on November 20. They ask the pleasure of Odin's presence.
VI-2-h Printed L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Oct 29
Smith, Virginie M.
Houma, Louisiana
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She is the young lady who opened a school near the Catholic church in Houma at the time of Odin's first visit there. Her health is very poor; she would be happy to have a situation in a convent.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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1864 Oct 30
McCaffrey, Father John, Mount St. Mary's College
(Emmitsburg, Maryland)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford)
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Archbishop (Martin John) Spalding will give Confirmation and Orders on Tuesday November 8. He will require dimissorial letters for ordination from the Bishop whose subjects are to be ordained. McCaffrey has telegraphed and now writes to McFarland for dimissorial letters for John McCabe and John Rogers. The faculty believes them worthy of promotion to deaconship.
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1864 Oct 31
Spalding, M(artin) J(ohn), Archbishop of
Baltimore, (Maryland)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Spalding introduces Father Ja(me)s Gibbons, an excellent young priest of the Archdiocese, whom he has given permission to visit his mother and relatives in New Orleans. Spalding wrote yesterday enclosing a document concerning an important question. Spalding's Vicar General will send a copy of a letter from Rome concerning solemn vows which Odin will communicate to his suffragans, especially Mobile. From its tenor Spalding infers that the vows of Odin's Ursulines are simple unless they have a rescript from the Pope.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 32mo.
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1864 Oct 31
Starr, E(liza) A(llen)
Chicago, (Illinois)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Miss Starr sympathizes with Brownson in the loss of his two sons. In the death of loved ones one realizes the comforting powers of the Catholic Faith. Miss Starr lost her aged mother last winter. She was baptized shortly before her death. She died a Catholic.
I-4-c A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.
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