Massard, A.
LeMans, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Ever since Massard heard (Odin) speak at Le Mans, his desire to be a missionary has been stronger than ever. His parents have given all the profits of their work to the expenses of his education but there are debts amounting to about 700 francs. If Massard waits until he could earn something, he could not leave for the mission for 6 or 7 years. He has 4 more years as a seminarian. Perhaps (Odin) can help.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov
(Rappe), A(madeus), Bishop of Cleveland
Cleveland, (Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He thanks Purcell for sending him the renewal of the faculties accorded by the Holy See. He hopes the privilege regarding the abstinence of Saturday will be continued. The Archbishop (Martin John Spalding) of Baltimore set forth the pros and cons regarding the Fenian society. Rappe thinks it would be better to allow the society to die a natural death. The members will separate from their bad leader to whom they are forced to contribute money. They speak of a convention at Cincinnati.
II-5-b A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 3
Lefevere, Peter P., Bishop of Zela
Detroit, (Michigan)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He duly received the new faculties. He will send on a copy to Bishop (Frederic) Baraga as requested. He is glad Purcell wrote the Cardinal for an extension of the permission to eat meat on Saturdays. With regard to the successor for Louisville, he is not acquainted with Father Ed(ward) Fitzgerald, but he is of the opinion of the Archbishop in regard to the fitness of Father (Henry B.) Coskery for that place.
II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.
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1864 Nov 3
(Raess), A(ndre), Bishop of
Strasbourg, (France)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
He is happy for the occasion to recall himself to Purcell's memory. Father (John M.) Reinbolt, (S.M.), a priest of the diocese of Strasbourg and a member of the Brothers of Mary, is going to Cincinnati to take direction of a house of his congregation. He recommends Reinbolt as an excellent priest. He regrets that he was absent when Purcell visited Strasbourg two years ago. May God have mercy on the United States and draw all possible good from the war!
II-5-b A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1864 Nov 6
Cummings, Father J(eremiah) W.
New York, (New York)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Cummings informs Brownson that the editorial board of the Review has decided, for the present, to discontinue the publishing of the Review since there is a debt of twelve hundred dollars and no sinking fund and also since Appleton and Bro(ther)s declined being the Publishers of the Review. The board is endeavoring to find a way which will leave Brownson free of any obligations, and whereby he may retain his dignity. Further explanations of this will come soon. The Archbishop (John McCloskey) is of the same opinion as the board. Father (Isaac T.) Hecker left New York "this morning" for a mission.
I-4-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 5
Landry, Manette
Ascension, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
"Tante Zonzo" sends a letter which she asks (Odin) to send to her sister Madame Evélina Lévèque, R.S.C. in Paris. Landry's mother and sisters, as well as her daughter, wish to be remembered to (Odin) and they all regret that the rain deprived them of a visit when (Odin) visited Donaldson.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 5
Savary, M.P.
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
Mrs. J. Kelley some time ago went to (Odin) in Savary's behalf. Kelley gave her to understand that (Odin) was little disposed in her favor and that she was not dispensed from her vows of obedience and poverty and that (Odin) would prefer not to see her go to Holy Communion. Father (Stephen) Rousselon, in confession, had released her with the clause that she talk with Father P(atrick Sheil, C.S.C.) Sheils and submit to certain conditions. But Sheils showed such unkindness toward her that she could not talk with him. She would never have taken such a step if she had not been forced to. She begs (Odin) to release her from her vows. (She signs as) formerly Sister M(ary) of the Heart of Jesus, M.S.C.
(Note on back): Ex-nun of the Holy Cross.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 6
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland
(of Hartford Providence, Rhode Island)
The mission is over and was attended with the best possible results. The man he mentioned for obstinance in a previous letter apologized and went to the sacraments. They had three thousand Communions, a little over two thousand from Waterbury alone. He has made up his mind that he cannot do without an assistant. In case of sickness a replacement could hardly be found for Sunday. McFarland should then take Father (James) C(ampbell) and send another in his place.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 6
Maenhaut, Father C(onstantine)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Maenhaut has just received (Odin's) letter of today. As it in no way answers the one Maenhaut wrote in reply to (Odin's) letter of the 22nd of last month and which Father Rousselon must have given him, he would simply like to know if he is the pastor and if there is any distinction between him and his assistant.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 7
(Elder), William Henry, Bishop of
Natchez, (Mississippi)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Odin's favor of October 25 was received some time ago. The inquiry concerning the Law of Trent de Clandestinitate was because of a fear there was a difference of understanding. (Elder) suspected from an expression in a letter from Archbishop (Peter Richard Kenrick) that his understanding of the law was different from (Kenrick's). He encloses a copy of (Kenrick's) answer. It appears to (Elder) more proper to refer the matter to (Odin) as their metropolitan. The matrimonial case about which (Elder) consulted (Odin) is one way up in Madison County. (Elder) received (Odin's) of October 26 containing the canceled drafts. (Elder) wonders very much at not hearing from (Philip) Rotchford. It will suit (Elder) very well not to be paid until after the war but he would like an understanding. Next Sunday is the anniversary of the death of Bishop Vandevelde.
A.L.S. 2pp.
Enclosure:
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1864 Aug 2
(Kenrick), Peter Richard, Archbishop of
St. Louis, (Missouri)
To Bishop W(illiam) H(enry) Elder
Natchez, (Mississippi)
The decree of the Council of Trent supposes parishes; of this kind were the early French and Spanish settlements and to them alone can be applied the provisions of that decree because they colonized in a body. On this principle (Kenrick) makes the distinction between the old and new congregations in Missouri and Illinois. (The whole letter is not copied).
Copy 2pp.
VI-2-h A.L.S. Copy 4pp. 4to.
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1864 Nov 7
Maenhaut, Father C(onstantine)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
It will soon be 48 years that he has been in the United States. He is an American citizen. He is the dean of all the priests in the diocese. For almost 22 years he has been the pastor of the Cathedral. He has passed through all the grades of the priesthood except the episcopacy which he refused. He has exercised his ministry for more than 42 years, under 5 prelates of whom he has always been a friend. It is only (Odin) that he has not satisfied; since (Odin's) arrival in New Orleans he has humiliated Maenhaut more than the other five prelates put together. He can take it no longer; it has made him ill. He resigns. He is going to find a house and take his servant and furniture and, he hopes, live in peace. Maenhaut has (Odin's) letter and copies of his replies to show to the trustees and numerous friends who no doubt will want to know the reasons which have forced him to leave the Cathedral.
P.S.
His hand trembles so he can hardly hold the pen.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 7
Pagnon, Father L.
Lyons, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A few months ago there arrived from the United States, Father (Anthony) Thève(s) whom Bishop Blanc took to New Orleans as a seminarian. Thève(s) has testimonial letters but as they have had, from another source, some less satisfactory information, His Eminence has asked Pagnon to ask (Odin) about him. They have such happy memories of (Odin's) visit at Lyons. Cardinal (Louis James Maurice) de Bonald, after quite a serious setback(?), has now recovered.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to.
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1864 Nov 8
Durst, Father Aug(ust)
Milwaukee, Wis(consin)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Durst has followed Lefevere's instruction. He has returned from (New) Melleray, (Iowa) where the Trappists refused to receive him. Following the advice of Bishop (Clement Smyth) of Dubuque, he went to Chicago to the Jesuits for a retreat but they too would not receive him. He went to the Redemptorists and spent 8 days under their directions. They thought he should return to active life. He asks Lefevere, after 10 months of waiting, formally to grant him an exeat to some bishop or for Milwaukee. It seems to Durst that the ordeal has been sufficiently long, hard, and humiliating. His address is care of Father J( ) Holzbauer, St. Joseph's, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
III-2-k A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo.
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1864 Nov 8
(Schorlemer), R.G.S., Sister Marie de Ste. Thérèse
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She is overjoyed to learn that Father (Henry Riordan) Roirdan is packing to go. For more than three months her conscience has been in agony with such a confessor. She asks (Odin) to let them know what has been decided about them, whether at Baltimore they consent to have the Redemptorists take charge of the religious and if they are to take charge of the children, who have been somewhat neglected lately. They have not decided anything about (Riordan's) bricks; would (Odin) advise them to take them? After paying for their recent constructions and improvements they have on hand at least 800 piastres with which they could begin to pay for them; or would it be better to relieve (Odin) first of the 6000 p(iastres?) Of debts? The two Sisters (of our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd) from here, left New York for Baltimore some time ago. According to a letter received yesterday the lay Sister had not yet received absolution; Bishop (Martin John Spalding) Spaulding being so ill has caused the delay. (Riordan) has opinions different from the priests down there.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 9
McCloskey, Father W(illiam)
Rome, (Italy)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
McCloskey deferred answering McFarland until he had definite information about Chorlton. He left that morning for Louvain and McCloskey is glad he did not stay in Rome. His dissatisfaction on de locis was justified. There are many things connected with classes that do not please him but ad they are a college of only yesterday it is better to look before acting. He would prefer that their students attend the roman College or Roman Seminary. If the American Bishops want they can make a change and the students can get away from what they fret about. He would like to feel the pulse of the Americans concerning the (American) College (at Rome). The knowledge that a collection is being taken up for the Troy Seminary and the rates of exchange have caused him to defer his trip. He asks McFarland to suggest the best time for the trip. Bishop (Patrick N.) Lynch left for Paris on November 2 to return in December. They sleep in peace. Lynch got out a pamphlet on Emancipation. In answer someone translated into Italian an article from the Dublin Review on the same subject.
I-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 9
Sorin, C.S.C., Father E(ward)
Notre Dame, Indiana
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Sorin has been directed by Bishop (John Henry Lüers) to address (Odin) with a copy of the late decrees sent to him from Rome (no enclosure).
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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1864 Nov 9
Vicknair, U(lger)
(Bonnet Carré, Louisiana)
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Vicknair is forced to write again about the affairs of St. John Baptist Church; he would rather address Odin than have recourse to civil means. When Vicknair was in town he gave Odin a picture of the pecuniary situation of their church which is in debt around 2000 piastres at present. The arrangements they made with the pastor on his arrival for 600 piastres a year and all the fees was only for one year. At a meeting Vicknair could not attend, for reasons Father Chalon can explain, resolutions were passed which are contrary to their charter, contrary to their powers, and contrary to the contract with Father (Eleazar) Vignonet. Vicknair protested as Odin will see by the enclosed copy of the resolutions. Vicknair believes that Odin will make Vignonet understand that things cannot go on like this and that it is preferable to wait for a new election of trustees. Vicknair found out from the secretary of the trustees, who is a very intelligent and worthy man, that all these resolutions were dictated by the pastor. Vicknair holds no rancor toward the pastor; it is not important to him whether his contract is for 20 years but Vicknair does not want to compromise his successors; he wants Vignonet to wait for a new election and deal with the new members.
A.L.S. 3pp.
Enclosure:
91864 Nov 9)
Vicknair, U(lger)
(Bonnet Carré, Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Vicknair believes there is a misunderstanding about burials, High Masses, and services. He thought that (Odin) had said that because of the division of the parish, each side would have the right to services originating on its side; only the persons who wanted Vignonet to accompany their dead could do so by giving him one-third the amount. But he is doing as before; he even advises people to cross over. (Odin) spoke of the Council of Trent but Vicknair does not know if this applies in their case. The only thing he wants to settle is the right of each bank. He asks this as his duty as a trustee and because he wishes to see their new enterprise succeed. Otherwise it will fail as Vignoret says it will.
A.L.S. 3pp.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 6pp. 4to.
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1864 Nov 9
Walsh & Blome, Editors and Publishers, "Pacificator"
Augusta, G(corgi)a
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
They send McMaster a few copies of the new Pacificator, the only
Catholic journal in the Confederate States, and ask that McMaster send the Freeman's Journal and such other Northern and European Catholic papers as can be obtained and sent to them.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 10
(Dubuis), C(laude) M(arie), Bishop of
Galveston
Houston, (Texas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since Father (Charles) Padey's departure (Dubuis) has not been able to communicate with (Odin). (Dubuis) arrived here on November 5 where he has just learned that Mr. Delaunay is soon going to New Orleans. (Dubuis's) need to talk with (Odin) and his great desire to spend a few days with him, all must bow to their insurmountable poverty. During June, July, and August he received enough at San Antonio to come in November; he had to pay the interest to Madame Carmel and seeing that the new church could not pay its debt, (Dubuis) paid the entire sum. Then the Mexican piastres took another turn to bring the cotton to the Rio Grande and San Antonio has returned to the condition of the whole country, poverty and privations of all kinds except hunger. Yellow fever has been very bad at Galveston. Brother Ezechiel, a Canadian, succumbed. At Houston it was less violent, however yesterday there were 10 new cases. From Alleytown to the Rio Grande, the bilious fever is general, in some places, accompanied by typhoid. All the clergy and religious wish to be remembered to (Odin); none more than Mother Ste. Marie. The house at San Antonio has 60 boarders and has turned away more than 50. The Brothers' College was filled a week after classes resumed. Mother de Ste. Ursule of New Orleans has been appointed Superior of the house at Galveston; Mother St. Pierre is her assistant. (Odin) is to tell Father Perché. Communication with Brownsville is difficult; (Dubuis) has not yet received the packet of letters given to Mr. Wolf; he sent them by way of Matamoros. (Dubuis) has more hope for the future as they have just established a line from Alleytown to Brownsville. The stage will cover the distance in 4 hours and charge $40. All the railroads are in good shape. All Texas pays honor to the French.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 10
Fitzgerald, Father Edward
Columbus, (Ohio)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
He asks permission to have a child sent to the Cumminsville Asylum. By Purcell's direction he supplied M. C. Pegues with tobacco and clothing. Several prisoners, Protestant and Catholic, have applied to him for help in the matter of clothing, but he cannot give to all. He is still not permitted to see the prisoners, although he may visit the sick when they request him for religious purposes. Samuel Medary, Jr., the son of Gov. Medary, was baptized yesterday. Dr. Drury and lady were also baptized during the mission. He received Purcell's scripture texts for the Ordo with the Directory from Father (Caspar H.) Borgess. Printing is 50% higher this year. If the Directory is inserted, Fitzgerald will be obliged to charge higher for the Ordo. He received a strange letter from Father (J.L.) Finucane expressing his regret for what he said of (Father) Joseph (Fitzgerald). Fitzgerald hopes that Purcell gives Joseph enough to do.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 10
Maenhaut, Father C(onstantine)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Maenhaut has found suitable lodgings. Having received no reply to his letter of the 7th, he considers (Odin's) silence as a consent to his request. If possible he will leave the rectory by the 15th of the month.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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(1864 Nov 10)
(Schorlemer), R.G.S., Sister Marie de Ste. Thérèse
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
There is no doubt that it was by Father (Henry Riordan) Roirdan's orders that all those things were taken from the hospitals. All the Sisters say so; Sister (Mary of) St. Ter(esa of Jesus Raymont, R.G.S.), at their protest, repeated that it was their Father's wish. (Riordan) several times came to see the things accumulated. While his poor "bankers" pay them liberally, giving them rations and as much material as they wish of wool or cotton, all the things that (Schorlemer) sees piled up, with the consent of a priest, their confessor, give her no rest at night. If Cardinal Barnabo, who is so fond of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the) Good Shepherd, knew her agonies, he would weep with compassion. She learned by chance that Riordan), whom she has not seen for a week, has gone. The steward of the hospital told (Schorlemer) that the big visit of the "medical men" was to take place and that he must produce all the linens and that he was short so many things. She has returned everything that she saw piled up but she still cannot say that they have nothing belonging to him. All the beds of their penitents are supplied with their sheets and spreads from which the marks have been cut. It will be terrible to pay this poor man for what has been stolen. )Odin) is to tell her what to do to spare the reputation of a priest and of their poor house.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 11
St. Séraphine, (R.U.), Sister
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She reminds Odin that the Ursulines renew their vows in their Bishop's presence on the feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin. She asks Odin to favor them.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1864 Nov 12
McCloskey, Father W(illiam)
Rome, (Italy)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
A gentleman named Schlicker called seeking admission to the college but as he had never been in the United States, McCloskey refused him. Schlicker will settle down with his friend DeBolle, he ordained at Easter and will go to the mission in the spring. Msgr. Mardi promised the Pope not to attend the Congress of Malines this year. Bishop (Patrick N.) Lynch published a pamphlet on Emancipation. He asks what is Purcell going to do with Father (Daniel) O'Regan. McCloskey pities him. Richter is determined to do his best. McCloskey has advised him to take the doctor's degree. In the upper country they have been having fearful floods. McCloskey has not given up his intention of going to America to feel the pulse in regard to the (American) College at Rome. They have nearly finished the new part of the building. He will do his best that neither Cardinal nor Prelate ever live in it, for once in, there is no such thing as ever getting them out.
II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 13
Gray, W(illia)m
Detroit, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere
Detroit, Michigan)
Gray today squeezed $50 out of S.E. Peters and placed it to Lefevere's credit at the Savings Bank.
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 13
Lacour, Father P(eter) M., St. Peter's
(Bonnet Carré, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Lacour asks (Odin) to fix the time when he can come for Confirmation, so that the children may be prepared. He would also like to have Father (Gabriel) Chalon come with him so that Chalon could finish the good he began during the retreat he gave at St. Peter's; he really did marvels during the few days he spent with them.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 14
Coleman, J.J.
Newark, N(ew) J(ersey)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Coleman received Odin's favor of October 28. He gave the check to Father J.M. (Gervais) Garvaies who sends his thanks. Coleman does not know why Mr. Gaffeny required the check as to Coleman's knowledge he has not the slightest claim to it. Coleman's brother, for whom it was intended, is safe at home, a wiser man than when he joined the army.
VI-2-h a.l.s. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 14
Coste, Father J. and Father (Claude Anthony) Tholomier
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
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1. Father Constantine) Maenhaut does not preach.
2. He does not sing the High Masses.
3. He hears only a small number of Confessions.
4. He does not visit the sick.
He receives a salary double that of the assistants who do his work; he divides with them the fees for burials, funeral services and baptisms but keeps for himself the fees from marriages and votive and solemn sung Masses. Besides the 1,000 piastres allowed him as a salary, he also received 1200 piastres as interest on capital loaned. The payment of this interest explains the reduction of their salary to 500 piastres and many other arrangements. Maenhaut has no extra obligations, everyone knows that the assistants have 300 piastres at least for works of charity. They officially ask (Odin) if it is just.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 14
Hills, Alfred C., John Sullivan and John Purcell
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The undersigned members of the Senate were appointed a committee to invite the Catholic clergy to officiate as chaplains at the openings of the sessions. They ask Odin to designate one of his clergymen to officiate once a week.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 14
Suriray, Father J.F.
Paris, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Wishing to consecrate himself to the American missions, he asks for admission into (Odin's) diocese. He has been a priest for almost 10 years and is now assistant at Charenton-le-Pont. If (Odin's) reply is favorable he will leave France and his family. He has just obtained the necessary letters from the Archbishop of Paris.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 15
Dade, Father D(avid) F.
Visalia, California
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, C.M.
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Dade and Odin several years ago in Philadelphia at St. Patrick's Church. Mrs. Blake, a member of this parish, had a brother, Bernard Graham living in New Orleans; he was a master drayman. Within the past two years, her letters have been returned from the Dead Letter Office. She fears he is not living and if not, she would take charge of the children. She asks Odin to have inquiries made.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 15
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
Mrs. Beers and her daughter are anxious that McFarland visit them before they leave for Buffalo where they are going for the winter next week. Hendricken visited them last night and thinks that a little talking by McFarland would cause her to be baptized. He received McFarland's letter last night appointing Father (James) C(ampbell) to Branford. He intends to go by train to Providence to see McFarland. The arrangement satisfied Hendricken who would accept any disposition of Naugatuck; he would be cramped in his resources without it. He will take care of Father John Smith. In Litchfield they have but $2600 but could not build a church for less than $7,000. He does not think the Beers will leave anything for it except by will and Yankee ladies live a long time.
I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 16
(Adames), Bishop Nicolas
Luxembourg
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Adames intercedes for Father A(ugust) Durst, formerly of St. Joseph's Church, Detroit for an exeat for Luxembourg and the Diocese of Dubuque, where there is a colony of Luxembergers who have no priests.
III-2-k A.L.S. (French), 1p. 4to.
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1864 Nov 16
McFarland, F(rancis) P., Bishop of Hartford
Providence, (Rhode Island)
To Father Terence Brady
Ballintemple, (Kilmore, Ireland)
In answer to Brady's letter McFarland says that Father John Smith by his last will left him the entire disposal of his property. Although McFarland had asked him to leave a statement in writing on the use he wished to make of it, Smith did not do so except for some legacies to the church of which he was pastor, for which he left a lot and $192 due from the church. So he also spoke to his nephew John S. Flynn. McFarland has paid Smith's debts and gave donations to parties of whom Smith had spoken. The $200 he had left, he intended to use for the education of the two nephews John s. Flynn and Thomas Smith, both in the Seminary at Troy. Smith had told his brothers Thomas and Terence to try to educate each for the Seminary. McFarland hopes that Brady will see that they show marks of a vocation. If the young men show the marks, McFarland will see to the expenses of their seminary training in the United States until they reach philosophy. There will not be enough in the Smith estate but the Bishop will meet the expense during their courses of philosophy and theology. There is nothing beyond for relatives. $550 was given to Susan Brady, his cousin and housekeeper. Most of the property in his hands was merely in trust for the Church.
I-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 18
(Schorlemer), R.G.S., Sister Marie de Ste. Thérèse
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Schorlemer) is sending the block patterns for the Ursulines. Father Alexander (Cvitkovicz, C.SS.R.) began preaching the retreat on Sunday. All their Sisters are attending except the one who came with (Schorlemer); they are holding the classes and seeing to the work. If this fervent priest is left as their confessor, all will change, she is sure. She has written twice to Father (Louis Deynoodt) Deynoutes to beg him to come to the aid of their penitents, and he promised to do so but there have been no confessions for them for weeks. They have smallpox in their classes. (Dr. Charles) Faget cannot vaccinate as lately one cannot obtain vaccine. Her mind is at rest about the restitution made to the hospital, as much as she believes she is obliged. The steward is devoted to their house; he has given them a proof of it about which she will tell (Odin) at her first visit.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 18
Dargan, Philip
Brazoria, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
They were sorry to hear from a letter from his sister last April that Odin's health was not good. He, his wife and children are in good health and have every comfort they can expect in these awful times of war. Father (J.M.) Giraud is in fine health; he has just returned from Allyton where he saw Bishop (Claude Marie Dubuis) on his way to Houston. All their priests are in good health. Odin is to let Dargan's sisters know they can send a letter to Ja(me)s Hale and Company, Matamoros who will forward it to Dargan. Crops of corn good.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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1864 Nov 18
DeNeve, Father J(ohn)
Louvain, (Belgium)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
DeNeve received Odin's letter and check of September 6 and the order for 500 francs to pay the board for a year foe (Yves) Rivoallan. DeNeve has made this young seminarian all the advances necessary for books, clothing, etc. As long as the war puts Odin in such a sad situation he need not worry about the allotment nor the advances. The (American College at) Louvain is doing very well; there are 40 theologians and he hopes his trip to St. Brieuc will go well and that he will soon receive a good number from Catholic Brittany. He has just acquired a house next door to their seminary where he is going to prepare more places for the summer vacation. He had a second excellent student for Odin's diocese but illness prevented him from continuing his studies. What are the needs now?
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1864 Nov 18
(Odin), J(ohn) M., Archbishop of
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
By Purcell's letter of Aug. 23rd, he requested Odin to present to Mr. Mercier a bill of $588.13 for collection. He begged for a delay but now he pays the whole amount. Odin encloses a draft for the amount. Sister Hyacinthe returned with Mother St. Pierre to the convent of Opelousas.
II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 18
Raymond, Father G(ilbert)
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mr. Labyche of New Orleans has just said he is thinking of going to the city tomorrow. Raymond received a letter (Odin) sent by Father (René) Vallée; he wrote (Odin) a little later that Father (Gustave) Rouxel went at once to Lafayette and the next Sunday Raymond installed Vallée at Villeplatte. (Odin) had previously written to his brother, Father (J. Francis Raymond) giving him permission to visit the different soldiers' camps during the holidays. Since it was a permission and not an order he remained at Opelousas. Otherwise Raymond does not know how he would get along. They are still two for Sundays but he is alone during the week. This week his brother is busy with the classes. But Calcasieu suffers, especially that part where they have not been able to go for a long time because of the Jayhawkers. In his last letter (Odin) promised to ordain a young priest on October 18 and send him to Raymond; he has not arrived. According to what Vallée and others have said, in going to the pastor of West Baton Rouge, he could come to Parc which is only a dozen miles and then come here by way of Atchafalaia. For some time, circumstances have permitted them to ask for real value and not notes for their services; money is so scarce. They are obliged to do almost everything on credit. He has arranged with Vallée and Rouxel to pay half the time in bank notes or silver; while he has not received enough he will pay their small balance with the first silver he gets. His accounts will be settled with the Archbishropic up to next January 1st, but he is obliged to keep this certificate to have it changed into a voucher; otherwise he would send it today. Vallée who was here two days ago talked of the sale of pews at Villeplatte; Raymond thinks that each of them has a part of the proceeds according to the time served there during the year. Vallée took possession of the parish on October 2 so Raymond would have the part from January 15, 1864 up to October 2 and Vallée the part from October 2 to February 15, 1865. Father (Clement) Rigol(l)et is in "statu quo." Raymond received a letter from Father (Joseph Paul) Dubreul, Superior of the Baltimore Seminary, in which he spoke of the theology faculty. Raymond replied twice previously and once since that the faculty had been set up by the pope; if he has not received the three letters, Raymond will write another giving the details. In the same letter Dubreul spoke of the large silver medallion found at St. Charles College, (Grand Coteau?); this belongs to the college at Baltimore. Raymond's brother, and the Sisters at the Convent are well. Their school is well filled; the convent has enough. All the schools have less than usual.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to.
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1864 Nov 21
(De Armas), O(ctave)
Spring Hill, (Alabama)
To (Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Odin will no doubt recall that on (De Armas') departure for exile, (Odin) promised that if ever (De Armas) found himself in straitened circumstances he was to have recourse to (Odin), who would loan him from 500 to 1000 p(iastres). He has almost used up the resources he brought with him and asks (Odin) to advance him 500. A letter of credit with Bishop (John) Q(uinlan?) would perhaps be best. Madame E.B. could help by her knowledge of ways to communicate with (De Armas). Although separated from him, they keep up with the news about (Odin). They live here amid spiritual consolations and temporal privations. His little family consists of his wife, his niece, her husband and four little children. They are living at Spring Hill under the auspices of the Fathers at the College. Together with the John Fréret, Babylus and Victorin La Branche families they make up a little Louisiana colony joined on Sundays by some friends from New Orleans. For some time De Armas has spent part of the day at Mobile in a position which is not very lucrative but conforms to his working habits.
(P.S.) As for their political position, their hopes revive as their human resources seem more lacking.
(On the back of the letter): To be sent to Madame E.B.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 21
Gray, W(illia)m
Detroit, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere
(Detroit, Michigan)
Gray encloses for Lefevere's examination the lease to Mt. Elliott Cemetery. If Lefevere finds it correct, Gray will take it to Mr. Elliott for his agreement, and will then have it properly executed.
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 21
Smyth, Clement, Bishop of
Dubuque, (Iowa)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland of Hartford
Providence, R(hode) I(sland)
Smyth had delayed his answer until he could ascertain all the particulars regarding the subject. Yesterday a friend came whom he requested to enquire into the matter and he learned that the creditors Gelkpe & Co. of New York consented to take 25% of all principal and interest. They are willing to pay the same percentage on the bonds issued by their corrupt mayor contrary to the wishes of the property holders. Smyth understands that if McFarland accepts these conditions and sends the bonds Smyth would receive the 1/4 of the principal for him. It is unjust but it is not Smyth's business to censure. If McFarland ever comes west the Bishop welcomes him to his residence and if he gets near Providence he will visit McFarland.
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1864 Nov 22
(Odin, John Mary, Bishop of)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Father (J. Favre
Lyons, France)
On the 14th (Odin) greeted the priests (Favre) sent, among them Father (Leon F.) Denis, (S.M.) who made him so welcome at St. Brieuc. They brought (Favre's) letter of October 10. With the excellent personnel (Favre) has chosen for the work of the seminary, (Odin) is convinced that it will succeed. (On the back of this letter): Divide the sung Masses in equal portion like the funeral services. For marriages, half to the pastor, the other half put in the box to be divided, at the end of the month, between the pastor and assistant in equal portion.
VI-2-h A. Draft (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 23
Dubreul, Father J(osep)h Paul
Baltimore, (Maryland)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He is sending the bill from St. Ch(arl)es for (Joseph) Gallen. He has kept the March bill to wait for the September one and sends them together (no enclosures). $170.31 is due; if (Odin) sends $250 now it will cover the next March quarter. The president will send (Odin) the young man's bulltin. Their new Archbishop (Martin John Spalding) believes that Father (Oliver L.) Jenkins will eventually be presented for the episcopacy. This recalls the service (Odin) rendered at the national council of 1852, where in a single plan, he took steps so considering the great development of St. Charles since then and the need to have an American in a like institution. Moreover Jenkins was 50 two or three years ago. Dubreul does not understand why in this country they so readily take away the most important props of an institution. They have 62 seminarians this year in spite of the opening of (St. Joseph's) Seminary at Troy which has taken about 30 of those they would have had.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 32mo.
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1864 Nov 23
Maenhaut, Father C(onstantine)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Maenhaut has (Odin's) letter in which he asks by what authority he appropriates the fee for marriages and votive Masses. It is his right as pastor, a right he has enjoyed since his arrival at the Cathedral dating, except for two intervals back to 1842. He knows that his assistants, not content with dividing with him all the fees for funerals and baptisms, would still like to have their part of the marriages. He has always permitted his assistants to perform the marriages of persons who apply especially to them. He has refused only twice. If he is the pastor the marriages belong to him; if he is like Father (J.) Coste only a quasi pastor, then (Odin) cannot put that responsibility upon him. As for the votive Masses, when it is a solemn one the pastor has one piastre more than the assistants and 50 cents more when it is a private Mass. Maenhaut asks (Odin) to set up a tariff in which the rights are clearly explained.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 24
Larnaudie, S.J., Father F(rederick)
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Larnaudie sends (Odin) a letter which he is writing to the General; a word from (Odin) will perhaps add some weight. (Odin) is to send it on to the General if he sees fit. One of the representatives in the Legislature presented a bill for the relief of St. Joseph's Church in Baton Rouge; it has already passed the first reading and there is hope it may go through. The accounts of his church will be ready for the end of the year but he will not be able to send anything else. His poor parish is limping along; the demoralization grows day by day. A. DeLaroderie died October 25. Larnaudie finds his duties a little heavy; only rarely can he see one of his confreres.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1864 Nov 24
Mulford, E.
Friendsville, P(ennsylvani)a
to O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
Mulford has enjoyed the political philosophy expressed in the Review. He hopes that the political essays may be collected in one published volume. He does differ with Brownson's opinions of certain men but he agrees with the principles taught by Brownson. He calls Brownson's attention to an article in the New Englander in which the distinction between natural and political rights is brought forth. The idea presented corresponds to Brownson's ideas.
I-4-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 24
Westerfield, J.E.
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Westerfield is directed by the speaker of the House of Representatives to request Odin to select a priest to officiate as Chaplain of this House.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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1864 Nov 24
Wood, J(ames) F., Bishop of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
(Of Cincinnati, Ohio)
This letter will introduce Mr. Henry clay James Frederic Brobacher, a recent convert who comes from a respectable family in Lancaster. He intends settling in Cincinnati.
II-5-b a.l.s. 1P. 12MO.
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1864 Nov 25
(Schorlemer), R.G.S., Sister Marie de St. Thérèse
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Schorlemer) thanks (Odin), in the name of their little Community (Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the good Shepherd) and the children, for the excellent Fathers (Redemptorists) assigned to them as confessors. She does not doubt that under such directors the establishment will soon become a source of consolation to (Odin) after having given so much trouble. May they hope that he will soon visit the Community and the classes; she has several things to ask which are too long to write.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864Nov 27
(Jordany), J(oseph) Henry, Bishop Frejus and Toulon
Frejus, (France)
To Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
The ecclesiastic Purcell spoke about is a sub-deacon by the name of Constantin, not Schlichter. He had been a member of the Congregation of the Oblates of Mary but was obliged to leave them on account of his irregular life and lack of piety. In order to try him, Jordany placed him under a pious priest, a director of a college, but he soon fell into his old way of living. Jordany gives him his dimissorial letters with the hope that he may yet prove himself worthy to carry on the sacred career which he began.
II-5-b A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 27
Purcell, J(ohn) B(aptist), Archbishop of
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
The more out of Odin's sphere was the request he made in the name of the president of their seminary in the collection case, the more Purcell is obliged and thankful to him, to Mr. Robert and to Mr. Mercier for the result. The check has been duly received and credited on the college books. In his reply to Robert, Purcell begged him to deduct a fee for his services. Purcell hopes Mr. Layton's nephew has returned to his friends. He is glad (Sister) Hyacinthe has returned to Opelousas where she can be so useful. They had a very edifying reunion last Sunday in Philadelphia; Odin will doubtless have read about it. Colonels (Daniel P.) Keily and Woodrow gave Purcell news of Odin. If Governor (General Nathaniel P.) returns to New Orleans Purcell trusts it will be to Odin's advantage. Bishop (James Frederick) Wood has 95 students in his seminary. The seminary of Troy, New York, is to be opened soon and the new Archbishop (John McCloskey) proposes to continue the building of his cathedral in the spring. Purcell sends regards to the brethren of Natchez, Mobile, and Natchitoches.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 28
Alemany, Joseph S., Archbishop of
San Francisco, (California)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Alemany asks McFarland to forward the enclosed note (no enclosure) to the Pastor who attends or is near Ware House Point, Connecticut, as Alemany does not know his name.
I-1-b L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 28
(De Armas), O(ctave)
Spring Hill, (Alabama)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) O(din, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(De Armas) wrote several days ago but because of the extraordinary circumstances and because it treated of a subject of great importance to him, he writes again. Having used up all the resources at his disposal at the moment, he is constrained to appeal to the offer O(din) made when (De Armas) left New Orleans, that is, that (Odin) would lend him 500 to 1000 p(iastres), saying that it would be almost like a debt for services rendered. He asks (Odin) to send him $500 until his return to his native country where he left, in the hands of common friends, ample assets which he cannot realize on without being there; (Odin) knows why. A letter of credit could be arranged with Bishop (John) Q(uinlan?). For some time (De Armas) has found useful employment for the leisure of his exile in an Express Company at Mobile which is along the line of his former work. The Confederacy, abandoned as it is by the entire world, is still standing upright as it was in the first day of its opposition. If (Odin) has ever been in Mobile, he would be surprised today to find the French language almost everywhere. The Louisiana colony of exiles is getting along well enough. His family is composed of his wife, his niece and her husband and 4 children. The three families, (John) Fréret, Babylus and Victorin Labranche, and (De Armas) form a miniature Louisiana colony in the neighborhood of Spring Hill College. Edward B. comes to spend Sundays with them as do several other Louisianians.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 28
Timon, John, Bishop of
Buffalo, (New York)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
He presents his friend, Father Sisto da Gagliano, O.S.F., Provincial of the Strictly Reformed Franciscans. His doctor wishes him to go South fir a while.
VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 29
Prelà, Doctor Benoit
Bastia, Corsica
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Prelà is grateful for the news (Odin) gave him about his relative. Among the members of Prelà's family are the brothers of Cardinal (Michele) Viale-Prelà; physician to Pius IX and professor of medicine at the University of Rome; and Counselor Viale-Prelà author to whom statues have been erected. Prelà asks (Odin) to forward the enclosed letter to his relative; he also asks for information about him which the religious who know him could give, as well as his address.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 30
Ahern, Father Michael Mary
Portsmouth, Ohio
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
When he was ordered to Portsmouth, Purcell directed him to attend to Chillicothe once a month. This leaves his own congregation unattended and also that of Father (Francis) Karge by reason of his saying but one Mass on the Sunday on which Ahern is absent. Therefore Ahern would like to be relieved of the duty of serving Chillicothe. He makes application for the admittance of an orphan child into the Asylum at Cumminsville. He took the child from the people with whom she was living because they were not fit to have the child. Ahern does not know whether the parish is better or worse than when he came.
II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 30
Dubreul, S.S., Father J(osep)h Paul
Balt(imore, Maryland)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford
Providence, Rhode Island)
Mr. W. Sheridan has left the seminary last night on his way to Providence. Some girls had been waving at the seminary and making improper signs and someone detected Sheridan answering. He has examined the circumstance and has no reason to doubt the facts. He denied but when pressed , asked for permission to leave the seminary. Mr. Bric has been sent last week by Father E. O'Brien as adopted by McFarland. Dubreul is well pleased with him.
I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 30
(Harrison, R.U.), Sister St. Pierre
Galveston, (Texas)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Knowing Odin's interest in their (Ursuline) community which he began in Galveston, she sends him the news. On the 22nd, elections were held for a Superior and Assistant. On the advice of Bishop Dubuis, their Chapter elected Sister Ste. Ursule from the Community of New Orleans as Superior and St. Pierre as Assistant. She is afraid Ste. Ursule cannot come until the blockade is lifted. She asks Odin's prayers for the dangers of the war. At the moment they have only 8 boarders but a large number of day scholars.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1864 Nov 30
Le Cozic, Father H(yacin)the M(ar)ie
Bonfouca, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks permission to hold Forty Hours Devotion at Bonfouca. He also would like to know if it is permissible in the New Orleans diocese to distribute Communion at the Midnight Mass. (Odin) can reply by the captain who brings this letter.
VI-2-h A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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