Jeffers, M.
East Saginaw, (Michigan)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
Detroit, (Michigan)
The correspondence with Father (Remigius) Van der Heyden
and Col(onel) (J.R.) Taylor in regard to the purchase of the house and
lot in the rear of the church, has come to Jeffers' attention. The church
still requires a steeple and bell, underpinning, a fence and sidewalk at
an estimated cost of $1500. Since Van der Heyden was busy collecting
money for the new church in Saginaw City, members of the
congregation in East Saginaw took it upon themselves to raise means to
finish the church and to raise money for the house and lot. Some think
the house should be used for Sisters to care for a school. Taylor has
already signed a contract to buy the house and lot. Should the deed be
made out to Lefevere or Van der Heyden? Mr. Ward is willing to
advance $690 and take mortgage on the property. The church
committee fully accedes to church authority; the difficulty is one of
misunderstanding and can easily be explained.
III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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1865 Jul 2
(Hall, R.U.), Sister St. Etienne
(Columbia, South Carolina)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
A few years back (Odin) inspired their Mother-General, the
Madame St. Jean Baptiste, with the thought that the Ursulines should
be glad to go to Texas to suffer for God. Their suffering has come in
full measure. During the raid of General (William T.) Sherman their
convent was burned to the ground and all their possessions and
provisions lost. When Sherman heard of it, he ordered his brother-in-
law, Colonel Ewing, to take them to a suitable house. He moved them
to the Methodist school which had been confiscated. Their position
there is insecure as the Methodists are talking of re-opening the school
in January. They appeal to (Odin) for help. They have written to
Sherman asking his special protection. They would like to have
Sherman's donation of this house ratified by the government and have
written to Washington. They would deprive no one by keeping this
house as the Methodist trustees say they cannot see how they could open
their classes for a long time. Father (Napoleon Joseph) Perché and
Father (James Ignatius Mullon) Mullin will give their support to the
(Ursulines). Mr. Denys (Father Leon F. Denis, S.M.?) had offered
his help before and they will be very grateful to him.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 5pp. 4to.
8
1865 Jul 2
(Odin), J(ohn) M., Archbishop of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
Father James McGarahan is dead. Bishop (John) Quinlan was
in New Orleans preparing to go to Cincinnati with Col. Keily but when
he learned that McGarahan was very low, he hastened to Mobile.
Bishop (William H.) Elder is making his retreat in New Orleans.
They are looking every day for Bishop (Augustus) Martin who has
been shut up in Natchitoches fir the past three years. The sisters
(Ursulines) at Opelousas have seen hard times since they arrived
there, but the prospect will be cheering in a few months. Odin has not
been able to visit them as yet. They are anxious to secure a good bishop
for Little Rock.
II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
6
1865 Jul 2(?)
Widmaier, Father Joh(n) Nep(omucene?)
Rottenburg, (Germany)
To ( )
( )
Writing was impossible because of the hardships of traveling. His
trip to Germany was not good; he had great inconveniences. At home
he was very ill for several days and then came the bitter reproaches of
his mother who already knew the whole thing. The old rascal had
written to the bailiff who sent the letter to the Bishop of Rottenburg
who said nothing about it. A letter was sent to the Bishop of Detroit to
which the Vicar General replied that when Widmaier had undergone
the punishment of suspension there would be a prospect for him in
Wurtenburg. Where his punishment will be or for how long was not
said. He asks that his trunk and a box of books be sent. He sends
greetings to Fathers Friedland, André, Redemptorist Anton Pulte,
Francis Betz, Amand, Heuss, Brandt.
(P.S.) He also asks that the bishop be asked to send either his exeat(?)
or to fix his punishment as they have two houses of correction and his
Bishop of Rottenburg demands, in any case, a letter from Detroit. Also
will there be sent him a letter making clear that the matter with Mrs.
Margaretha Winter is in justice discontinued. It is underwritten by
several Catholics.
III-2-k A.L.S. (German) 3pp. 16mo.
0
1865 Jul 3
Raymond, Father G(ilbert)
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Father (René) Vallée
(Villeplatte, Louisiana)
Raymond sent several letters to Vallée with Mr. Sensat.
Archbishop (John Mary Odin) said that Vallée would do well to
accept the land offered for the church and presbytery. (Odin) will give
Confirmation on August 8 at Villeplatte. Raymond saw Mrs. De
Baillon in the city. Raymond thinks she will return with Mrs.
Louailier. He paid Father (Gustave) Rouxel $20 so he owes him $80.
He sends $35.50 to Vallée as the balance due. They each have a right to
the pew rent proportionate to the time served. Raymond thinks it best
to maintain the bounds of the parish set up by Archbishop (Anthony)
Blanc. He does not think Vallée should take over Washington because
Mass there should be said on Sunday. Also, a knowledge of English is
required. As for sick calls, etc., Vallée should feel no hesitation about
crossing parish lines if he is called. Raymond ordinarily gave the casual
income to Father ( ) Beaugier when he came to the city. The
parish should be able to support him comfortably. As for the
presbytery, he should expect to have the parish provide him with one.
It will eventually be necessary to Build a church. Raymond was given
an immense district by Archbishop Blanc. If the new chapel is erected
at the property of Bertrand Pousson, and if there are two priests
assigned to Calcassieu, there will be eight priests working in an area
originally tended by only two.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to.
9
1865 Jul 3
Widmaier, Father John Nep(omucene)
Rottenburg, (Germany)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Widmaier requests Lefevere to send the necessary church papers
to Bishop (Joseph von Lippe) of Rottenburg.
III-2-k A.L.S. (Latin) 2pp. 12mo.
1
1865 Jul 4
Faure, Father J.A.
San Antonio, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Mrs. Cambell would like to send her son, Harvey Cambell to a
good Catholic college. She asks (Odin's) advice. Father (Charles)
Padey arrived safely and has been appointed to Harrisburg. Bishop
(Claude Marie) Dubuis is in San Antonio temporarily. He arrived
after a trip on the Rio Grande. Brother (Andrew) Edel, (C.M.) is in
France. Father (Matthew) Sarry is still pastor of the old church.
Father (Andrew) Farges is going to build a church on the property of
José Miguel de la Garza. Father (Francis) Bouchu is in his old place.
Father (Theodore Von) Grunder is pastor of the Germans since the
departure of Father Amandus (Kramer). Father (Joseph) Quérat is
in France with Sister Ste. Claire of Brownsville. Father (Antoine)
Borias is at Laredo; Father (Claude?) Jacquet at Rome. Father
(Nicolas) Feltin is at Austin; Father (Augustine) Gardet at Victoria.
The other posts are filled with young priests. Father (Louis)
Chambodut has probably told (Odin) most of the news of Texas.
Faure hopes to be able to go to France the next spring.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jul 4
Walker, Hattie M.
Salisbury, N(orth) C(carolina)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Left an orphan, Walker was raised by her grandmother. She has
taught school about eleven years in Virginia and Alabama. She has
testimonials from Dr. N.B. Cloud, editor of the "Cotton Planter" and
others. The fall of the Confederacy has left her penniless. If (Odin) can
help her to get to San Antonio she asks him to send the money in care of
Captain W(illia)m Crawford.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.
3
1865 Jul 5
Loos, Isaac K.
Richmond, P(ennsylvani)a
to O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
While at Mercerburg, Loos regularly read the Review. He aks
Brownson where he can procure full information on the Foreign
Missions of the Catholic Church. He inquires about the standing of the
missionaries and the Church Authorities, and the action surrounding
the occasion when a priest or layman in the missionary field has erred.
He inquires as to the reprimanding of his bishop's power, the possibility
of appeal, and the nature of the evidence brought forth. Some of the
German Reformed brethren seek information also. Foreign ministers
and the missionary of the writer's sect are considering severing
relations with the Synod in this country. For this reason Loos seeks
information lest a rift become actual. He wishes for references on "the
Catholic Doctrine of the Intermediate State, and Prayers for the Dead."
P.S. **He encloses his address. He believes Brownson's present address
is Boston. He asks for an answer soon.
I-4-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
1
1865 Jul 6
Gonellaz, Father H(yacinth)
Houma, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He did not have time to write for a dispensation; Gonellaz
married Thomas P. Sherburne, a Protestant, and Josephine Fields,
a Catholic. In a case where one of the parties is not baptized, could
Gonellaz officiate? Also could he do so when neither of the parties is a
Catholic? The absence of Protestant ministers makes this second case
possible.
P.S. Yesterday he was visited by Father (Charles M.) Ménard and
Father (J.B.) Prand. They are well as is Father (John Mary) Dénecé
whom he saw last week.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
6
1865 Jul 6
Gutton, Father Ph(ilbert)
Pointe Coupée, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He was unhappy to think that the lack of response by (Odin) to his
last letter was due to concern over the serious matters involved. Then
he heard that (Odin) had been visiting, but had responded. The letter
has failed to reach him, so he asks (Odin) to write another reply care of
Ed(ward) Vignes at Waterloo Landing.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
2
1865 Jul 6
Reilly, Father Patrick
Little Rock, Ark(ansas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He hopes he will soon hear of an appointment for Little Rock. He
has to send away the young clergyman who stopped with him. He did
all in his power to reform him, but in vain. He asks (Odin) to loan them
a priest for a time. If (Odin) knows of any steady man able to teach a
boys' school Reilly would like to procure one by September 1. He kept
school himself last session. The Sisters are enjoying their vacation.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
2
1865 Jul 6
St. Cyr, (Hyacinthe) de
Seine et Marne, near Paris, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, Louisiana
St. Cyr has heard nothing from Odin for some time and is
concerned. He asks Odin to forward a letter for him; he has written
directly to Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis this time, since Galveston is
now open. He will leave for Texas on October 1. He asks Odin to loan
him or procure for him between 5,000 and 8,000 francs. He is afraid
his nephew Ernest (St. Cyr) has forgotten him, and either entirely or
partially ruined his estate. He will leave his three sons in school in
Europe and his five daughters in a convent school. His wife will
accompany him on the journey. If the money can be procured, it is to
be forwarded to his banker, J. Darasse, Paris.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
4
1865 Jul 7
Bergrath, Father J.A.
Nashville, Tenn(essee)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He is desirous of leaving this diocese in which he has labored for 5
years, to go farther South. He asks Odin if he needs priests in his
diocese, and what situation Odin could offer.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
1
1865 Jul 7
DeNeve, Father J(ohn)
Louvain, Belgium
to Bishop (Peter Paul) Lefevere
Detroit, (Michigan)
DeNeve refers to his letters of Feb. 23 and Apr. 11 to Lefevere. In
conformance with Lefevere's wish expressed in the letter of Father
(Bernard G.) Soffers, DeNeve has called (Cornelius M.) Korst to the
priesthood. He and Father (Bernard) Wermers will come in a few
weeks. Detroit will thus have 3 new priests this year. DeNeve trembles
when he sees young people, so unworthy, coming to seek orders in
America. He asks Lefevere not to admit to orders any European young
man without the necessary information from DeNeve. German
theologians say if one fails in Germany, one can come to America.
Father (Henry) Meuffels says a young man has presented himself
from Trier. If Lefevere will give his name DeNeve will get some
information on him. DeNeve has admitted Father J(ames) J. Pulsers
as a professor.
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
6
1865 Jul 7
Le Saicherre, Father J(ean) B(aptis)te
New River, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They are building a church. He has found in the rules of the
Third Synod of New Orleans that it is forbidden to build a new church
unless the administration is given over to the bishop by a legal act. One
of the men in charge said they intended to keep the administration and
hire a pastor. Le Saicherre explained that this legal act would make no
difference in the use of the church, that it was only to prevent
difficulties. Le Saicherre would be very glad is (Odin) could come
himself to bless the cornerstone and settle this. He is beginning to know
his people and sees that there are elements which could cause trouble if
all is not regulated.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
2
1865 Jul 7
Reilly, Father Patrick
Little Rock, (Arkansas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He introduces Mr. Haven a citizen of Little Rock who has just
returned from the Confederate Army and has decided to go to Mexico
to make his fortune.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
2
1865 Jul 8
Alizeri, C.M., Father J(oseph)
Cape Girardeau, M(issouri)
To Archbishop John M(ary) Odin, C.M.
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
He writes to inform Odin about his excellent seminarian,
P(atrick) Allen. The doctor assures Alizeri that Allen's illness is an
attack of nerves caused by too much study in the preceding years at the
Barrens. Alizeri has permitted him to go to St. Louis to the Sisters of
Charity on the condition that he pay his expenses with the money just
received from one of his brothers. (L. Benjamin) Demers is on
vacation; he succeeded very well in his study, and gives strong signs of
piety. Alizeri asks Odin to give his regards to Father Ver(r)ina.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
3
1865 Jul 8
Figari, (C.M.), Father Hector
S(an)to Domingo, (Dominican Republic)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Figari wrote a few days ago but has an opportunity now of
sending another letter. The Spaniards are on their way home from here
and probably on the tenth they will return to the state of republicans.
All the Spanish clergy are going; the Archbishop went 5 or 6 months
ago. He hopes the new government will endeavor to obtain an
Archbishop. Figari is going to remain. The revolution interfered with
him; he was parish priest of Neyba; he abandoned everything. He was
appointed chaplain of the military hospital with $100 a month salary.
He requests (Odin) to see if there is any means of sending his things. In
St. Tomas they can be recommended to Domingo Maggiolo for
Cambioso and Company; in Havana to Carlos Ruga, Italian Consul.
He authorizes (Odin) to claim from (Philip) Rotchford all the sum he
holds of Figari's. (Odin) is to present Figari's respects to Mrs.
Sparhawk and family and to tell (Thomas) O'Donnell that Figari
wants his baggage. (Odin) is to give the news of this letter to Bishop
(Auguste) Martin.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.
8
1865 Jul 8
(Schorlemer), R.G.S., Sister Marie de Ste. Thérèse
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Day before yesterday the owner of this block on Bienville street
proposed at his expense to bring the water pipes to their court yard. He
sets this expense at 3,000 piastres. Father Alexander (Cvitkovisz,
C.SS.R.) was much in favor of buying it and so yesterday the man
returned with a lawyer and everything was signed. The sum is $25,000;
$2,000 on September 1m $8,000 on January 1. They ask (Odin) to help
them by a collection in the different parishes. The collection in New
York churches for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd brought $11,000.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
3
1865 Jul 9
Landry, C.M., Father J.F.
(Donaldsonville, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
With the permission of their visitor, Father S(tephen) V(incent)
Ryan, (C.M.), Landry came down to spend the vacation at Donaldson
where his parents live. He asks for faculties.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
2
1865 Jul 9
Marion, Father F.M.
St. James, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Yesterday Marion went to invite Father (F.) Bellanger, (S.M.) to
assist on the 25th, the patronal feast of his parish. Bellanger told him
that (Odin) would probably still be at St. Michael as Confirmation was
the 23rd; Marion had understood the 17th. So Marion asks (Odin) to
come for the feast day and to give Confirmation that day. He believes
(Odin) must be back in New Orleans on July 27. If (Odin) wishes to
continue his episcopal visit Marion will take him to Vacherie and the
other neighboring parishes. Marion sends Father (J.M.) Ravoire to
bring (Odin's) reply. As soon as Ravoire has (Odin's) consent he will
ask Father (Anthony) Jourdan, (S.J.) to preach.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
4
1865 Jul 10
Allgayer, Father Ferd(inand)
Muskegon, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Allgayer requests faculties to rectify two attempted marriages.
Joseph Fromholz and Tita are concerned.
A.L.S. (Latin)
On the same paper:
--------
(1865) (Jul 10)
Allgayer, Father Ferd(inand)
(Muskegon, Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
He asks for permission and faculties for Father (A. ) Damen,
S.J., of Chicago, to conduct a mission there in August or September.
He invites Lefevere to come at that time to confirm, to bless the
enlarged church and to consecrate the cemetery. An additional lot to
cost $500 for church enlargement is needed. About September the new
church in Manistee, (Michigan) will be finished. Lefevere is invited to
bless it and to tour the northern missions, to confirm during the time of
the Jubilee.
A.L.S.
III-2-k A.L.S. (Latin and English) 4pp. 12mo.
3
1865 Jul 10
Bellanger, S.M., Father (F.)
St. Michael, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He is very happy that (Odin) is coming to bless their parish and
their new establishment. He will meet (Odin) at the church landing on
the day that (Odin) designates.
P.S. He sends his respects to Father (Stephen) Rousselon; he will
settle his account with him as soon as possible. If (Odin)will have
Bellanger's trunks sent by the "Millie Stephens" he will be much
obliged.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
2
1865 Jul 10
Dubuis, C(laude) M(ary), Bishop of Gal(veston)
San Antonio, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He hopes communication will soon become better. He has had
nothing from Galveston for a long time; he is kept in the west to finish
the Confirmations at Grey's house, on the Medina, Castroville, New
Braunsfels, Austin, and Halletsville; then ordinations. Father (Louis)
Chaland and (Thomas) Johnston being in the west, Dubuis fears to
recall them to Galveston so cruelly tried by the flood last year. All
seems to conspire to keep him here until September. At the time of
their indescribably overthrow, Dubuis was in Brownsville from where
he asked (Odin) to settle Mr. Tynan's note in favor of Mrs. Zacharie
and sent a few words to Sister St/. Séraphine (Ray, R.U.) asking her to
let him have the necessary amount. He also notified Mr. Sheehan that
he had the $1000 given him by Tynan a week ago and to draw on him if
he could not wait out the political storm. It is impossible to give a draft
on Paris. Because these letters may not have reached (Odin) he sends
word by Judge S. Hart of El Paso. Because Hart is leaving now he
cannot give details of the valley of the Rio Grande. Laredo especially
has changed for the better. The convent (Ursulines) is doing very
well; even Sister de Ste. Marie, (R.U.) does not speak of illness. The
Brothers (of Mary) are expecting their Provincial. Dubuis has
notified them that they will not keep the mission until after a promise
that it will not be their principal work. Because of this farm their
school has failed.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
12
1865 Jul 11
St. Claude, (C.S.J.), Sister
Bourg, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Odin's) letter of May 30 proved his watchfulness over their
Sisters. They too are pained to find that the (Sisters of St. Joseph of
Bourg) will not accept Sister Anatolie, (C.S.J.) to succeed Mother
Eulalie, (C.S.J.). They will send a superioress from France at the end
of their retreat in September. If (Odin) knows of any reputable person
leaving France for America then he is to inform them. She was
pleasantly surprised to learn that property can be acquired in America
in the name of the Superior General in France. She asks (Odin) to send
a copy of an act of power of attorney with all the necessary conditions.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 8vo.
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1865 Jul 11
Scollard, Father J(ohn)
Jackson, L(ouisian)a
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
While in Baton Rouge lately Scollard tried to get a copy of(Odin's)
Pastoral concerning the Jubilee. He asks (Odin) to send one by the
bearer, Mr. McKeon. He also asks (Odin) to inform McKeon where
he can procure pure altar wine. He hopes (Odin) will visit his parish
soon; they do not have many for Confirmation.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
2
1865 Jul 12
Bodard, Julien
St. Martin-du-Limet, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He thanks (Odin); at present he is with his family. The crossing
was good and after a stop of one week in New York he arrived in Paris
July 29. He found (Adolphe) Certes who cashed his drafts. Bodard
spent a week at the Fénélon Hotel in Paris; the owners send their
respects to (Odin).
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
2
1865 Jul 12
(Harrison, R.U.), Sister St. Pierre
Galveston, (Texas)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
She is glad that communication is freer and hopes to hear from or
even see Odin soon. In her letter of December 1, 1864 she said they had
elected Mother Ste. Séraphine (Ray, R.U.) as Superioress thinking
that Mother had been notified by Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis on
his visit to New Orleans in April 1865. But in a letter from Ste.
Séraphine, sent through Father Buffard, they learned that they could
give them no one. Their four older ones, Sister St. Stanislas (Truchet,
R.U.), Sister (Ste.) Anastasia, Sister (Ste.) Ursule, and Sister (Ste.)
Angèle, are not competent for the task of Superioress or Mistress of
Novices. Sister St. Joseph is competent but she is only 23 years old and
professed only 5 years next February. The rule says 30 years old and 5
years professed; St. Pierre thinks the requirements should be waived.
She will never ask for any Sister from New Orleans again. They have 3
professed Sisters, 2 novices, and one postulant; also vocations among
their students. They have only 8 boarders but 69 day students. She
sends her regards to Father Rousselon and Father Perché.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 4to.
8
1865 July 12
Young, Father N(icholas) R.
Sinsinawa Mound, Wisconsin
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
He has met Father W. D. O'Carroll, O.P., Provincial of his
order in the United States. He has come to a satisfactory understanding
with him and the matter has gone before the Master General in Rome.
O'Carroll thinks with Young that it is advisable for him to retire from
the Order. If he does he would like to place himself under Purcell.
O'Carroll will call on Purcell and Purcell can learn about Young.
II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
2
1865 Jul 14
(Schorlemer), R.G.S., Sister Marie de Ste Thérèse
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Here is the bill of sale which the attorney for the property has just
sent; Sister asks (Odin) to have it examined by a lawyer. As (Odin) will
see by the letter, the papers are to be returned today, if possible. Can
they hope that (Odin) will have a collection taken up in the churches;
they have such a great need.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
1
1865 Jul 17
Chambodut, Father L(ouis) C.M.
Galveston, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Since the mail is still held up, Chambodut sends this through
Brother Joachim who is going to New Orleans to make his retreat and
buy things for the College. Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis stays little
at Galveston. All goes well at the convent. Galveston is coming to life
and repairing and even building has begun. As he is alone at the
Cathedral he has much to do. Old Schvolmes stabbed his wife;
Chambodut buried her yesterday. Chambodut is waiting for Father
(Peter) Berthet in order to make the trip to New Orleans.
(On the same paper: the beginning of a letter to) General J. E(lkanah)
Greer, Marshall, Texas, April 17 1865 beginning: In the absence of the
Bishop.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
6
1865 July 18
M( ), John:
St. Louis, M(issouri)
to
(James Alphonsus McMaster:
(New York, New York)
(Rev. Henry Ward) Beecher knows that the Southern country is a fine place to make money. No money can be made out of the white population, but there is money in the negro. The Yankees can make something out of him. Chief Justice Chase has been paving the way for negro suffrage there. Although Oberlin, Ohio has had a negro college for 30 years, there is still no suffrage for negroes in Ohio. David Dale Owen advocates negro voting in the South, but the State of Indiana forbids a negro living in the state, as does the constitution of Illinois. (Clipping from the Hartford, Connecticut, Press giving extract from speech by Henry Ward Beecher, in which he says that the blacks are kings and princes now, and he does not know what will become of the whites who are too lazy to work.
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1865 Jul 18
Moore, Henry
Wheeling, (West Virginia)
To Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
It may be advisable to postpone publication of Russell's lecture on
the Moral of War since Russell will apply soon for pardon and it is well
not to make him more prominent than can be helped. Moore is going to
Baltimore in September and Russell will go there too and practice law.
If McMaster does not print the article, Moore will like for him to write
to him. God save the United States and President Johnson.
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1865 Jul 19
Alizeri, C.M., Father J(oseph)
Cape Girardeau, M(issouri)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
Alizeri received Odin's letter of July 2. (Patrick) Allen's health
is much better; he is not consumptive. Alizeri has just written him to go
to Illinois if the doctors think the climate will do him good.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Jul 19
Dubuis, C(laude) M(arie), Bishop of Galveston
San Antonio, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Communications are not yet open but Dubuis takes the
opportunity offered by an excellent young Irishman who is willing to
take an important mission for them. Dubuis needs the Church of the
Alamo. (Odin) knows whether the Germans can life with the
Americans. The church needs repair but no one will take a step or give
a dollar under the pretext that it is still undecided which congregation
will get to use it. Dubuis does not have time but Mr. Flannery will
give (Odin) all the details before going to the office of Major General
Sheridan at New Orleans. All here wish to be remembered to (Odin),
among them Sister (de) Ste. Marie, (R.U.).
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jul 19
McFarland, Francis P., Bishop of Hartford
Providence, (Rhode Island)
To Bishop (James Frederick) Wood of
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
Father W(illia)m Lambert, formerly of Philadelphia, had
applied for admission into the Hartford diocese. For some months he
has made his home with Father (E.J.) O'Brien of New Haven and has
said Mass at the convent. McFarland asks for information and suspects
that there is some fault. (Woods returned the letter with the signed note
that) he cannot recommend him and that it would be a charity to try
him but not alone.
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1865 Jul 19
Prelà, Doctor Bénoit
Bastia, (Corsica)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He received (Odin's) letter of June 19, announcing the death of his
relative, Jules Francis Serpentini. He sincerely regrets that he did not
have the opportunity to meet him before his death, though he is glad he
was able to exchange one letter with him. He asks (Odin) to send more
details on his death and on the size and condition of his estate. He is
willing to come to America to settle the estate if need be. Carlo
Bombara would perhaps have more information. If all Serpentini's
fortune is lost, Prelà is indeed unfortunate. It will be even worse if the
nephews wish to be paid the sum Serpentini left with Prelà's Father
when he left for America in 1803. This would amount to 9 or a0
thousand francs. Prelà intended to come next Spring to talk with
Serpentini about this since he also would like to practice medicine in
America. Besides the fortune (Odin) speaks of what has become of
Serpentini's books, papers, and letters? In one of his letters, Serpentini
told them that he replied every day to several letters in 5 or 6 different
languages. In 1822 Serpentini wrote to Prelà's Father from
Natchitoches that he had decided to give up the business; that he had
enough to live moderately. He then had 250,000 francs; he said he
would dispose of it in Prelà's Father's favor in gratitude for his
kindness. Since then they had lost track of him. Prelà regrets he did
not go to him immediately after (Odin's) first letter.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 4to.
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1865 Jul 22
De Montaubricq, Father A.
Chicago, (Illinois)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
One year ago the Bishop of Chicago called him to organize a
French parish. Difficulties in the work and the severe climate cause
him to consider leaving. His work has kept him from learning English
so he could take an Irish parish. He is 45. He has heard (Odin) has
many French parishes, and asks whether there would be a position open
for him in the New Orleans diocese.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jul 22
Gentil, J. and A.V. Romain
St. James, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
A circular letter announcing the foundation of a new weekly
journal in French and English, the Louisianais, dedicated to treating
the problems of the reconstruction, the combating of tyranny, and the
just implementation of the constitution.
VI-2-j Printed Circular (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1865 Jul 23
(Schorlemer), R.G.S., Sister Marie de Ste. Thérèse
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, C.M.
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
The mother of one of the Sisters (of the Good Shepherd) is
dying. This Sister left home against her mother's wishes, and has never
seen her again. Ste. Thérèse asks (Odin's) permission to take this Sister
to her mother to be reconciled and to receive her pardon.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jul 24
(Gerretsen) Gertrude, I.H.M., Sister Mary
Monroe, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Now that vacation has come, and most of the sisters are at home,
they are trying to collect all information about their dear departed
Mother (Mother Mary Joseph Walker). Some relate what they know
of her, others give their letters written by her. Before Father Director
(Edward Joos) went away, he requested Sister to write Lefevere to
inquire if he had some letters, not private, but edifying, that he might
send to keep or copy. The new school is building, it will be something
nicer than they are in the habit of having. The Sisters feel like little
orphans with Father away; on his return, they will be doubly good for
they now, more than ever, feel his worth.
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1865 Jul 24
Landry, J. Narcisse
St. James, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks (Odin) to give Father (F.) Bellanger, (S.M.) the letter
which he promised to Mrs. Landry. She will probably need it before
(Odin's) return from Attakapas. They are counting on this
recommendation to find what they are seeking.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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(1865) Jul 25
Anatolie, (C.S.J.), Sister Marie
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She thanks (Odin) for the $300 he sent to pay Father (J.M.)
Bertail. She is sending $200; as soon as they can she will send the
other hundred. She asks (Odin) to arrange for her to go back to France
for her transfer to the Ursulines. She is sure she cannot work out her
salvation in her present community.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 3pp 12mo.
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1865 Jul 25
Cogan, Father D.J.
Helena, Arkansas
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Any further delay in the appointment of an ecclesiastical superior
must necessarily affect this diocese (Little Rock) for the worse. As the
churches of other denominations are closed, the churches could be
crowded with hearers to be instructed and have their prejudices
removed. Four priests have left this diocese since Cogan arrived here
about a year and a half since. He does not mean to underrate Father
(Patrick) Reilly, the administrator, but something is wrong somewhere.
The convents too require visitation.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jul 25
Lefevere, Peter P., Bishop of Zela
Detroit, Michigan
to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
This letter introduces Father (Charles) G. Bolte, a young priest
of the diocese of Detroit, who made his theological studies in Purcell's
seminary. Bolte will explain the object of his errand. Lefevere
recommends him to Purcell's attention.
II-5-c A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.
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1865 Jul 25
Quinlan, John, Bishop of Mobile
Mobile, (Alabama)
To Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
Cincinnati, Ohio
He was in New Orleans on his way to Cincinnati when word came
that Father James McGarahan was dying and that he was needed at
home. They buried McGarahan with the honors due a virtuous and
zealous priest. Five days before he died he had made preparations to
travel north and had arranged his temporal concerns, making his will,
etc. His debts have been paid, all the rest goes to the Orphans. Quinlan
was about to resume his trip to Cincinnati when another disaster
interfered, the terrible magazine disaster in Mobile on Ascension Day.
Then whole blocks of cotton warehouses collapsed. The windows of the
cathedral were broken. He has appealed to the few well-to-do families.
The rest are paupers. The nation has sinned against God and fearful
has been the retribution. During the last two years of the war the nuns
of the Visitation Convent have maintained life at almost a starving
point. They are in debt and have few boarders. They consequently
proposed a new foundation elsewhere and have written to several
bishops all with approval. He will miss poor (Father) Donald
(Macleod) when he gets to Cincinnati. He read an account of his
untimely death. Mr. James Caldwell has donated one of the windows
of the cathedral, costing $400. Quinlan cannot understand why Father
David (Whelan) hasn't written to him. He will bring $1,000 with him to
Cincinnati to pay for his seminarians. Business will continue to thrive
as long as cotton comes in, but no cotton is expected next year. The
western Federal soldiers there are earning laurels for themselves by
their peaceful and gentlemanly conduct.
II-5-c A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jul 25
Rafter, Thomas, Petit Seminaire
Nicholas, (Belgium)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Rafter is doing well in philosophy, and is enjoying good health.
He is learning French but his accent amuses the people. He
acknowledges his indebtedness to Lefevere.
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1865 Jul 28
Gilwee, John
Bloomington, Illinois
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Would Odin adopt a student desirous of studying for the Church
but lacking the means. Gilwee was born in West Farnham, Canada,
March 25, 1835. When 20 he came to Illinois; he has taught 4 years,
two in the Catholic school in this city. He will send a report of his
standing in St. Mary's Seminary last year.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jul 28
Reilly, Father Patrick
Little Rock, Arkansas
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He received (Odin's) letter of June 21 and the draft. Since he
wrote (Odin) he has the assistance of an army chaplain. He hopes soon
to hear of an appointment for this diocese which is so necessary just
now as peace is restored. The religious committees are well and doing
everything they can for the advancement of religion.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1865 Jul 30
Kindekens, Father P(eter)
Grand Rapids, (Michigan)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
(Detroit, Michigan)
Lefevere's mandate of July 25 was given Kindekens by Father
(Henry) Beerhorst. Although distasteful, Kindekens will obey, but he
proposes some practical queries. He is commanded to take charge of
the spiritual affairs of St. Andrew's in Grand Rapids, but nothing is
said about temporalities. As pastor with an assistant, who is going to
support them? A check-up with the trustees and his brother (Father
Joseph Kindekens) the former pastor, shows the congregation owes
him $330.89, $100 to school teacher, sexton, etc. His brother has asked
Lefevere's permission to join a religious community. Since it takes 2
years before vows, his brother, without an exeat, would remain
suspended during that time. Kindekens will have to go to Adrian on
business for 3 or 4 weeks, and asks permission to absent himself from
his new parish for that time.
III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Jul 30
S(eton), Father R(obert)
Westchester, (New York)
Seton's first sermon; on the gospel of the unfaithful steward.
S(eton) notes at the top of the page that the pencil writing on the paper
is his sister Lizzie's (Elizabeth Seton). She, Helen (Seton) and
William (Seton) were present. What S(eton) best remembered was
that ex-Bishop (Levi Silliman) Ives sat in a front pew and S(eton) felt
that he was a very small man in his presence.
II-1-a A.D. 4pp. 4to.
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1865 Jul 30
(Several, R.U.), Sister St. Pierre
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
They were happy to hear through Father Raymond that (Odin)
arrived safely in good health at Grand Coteau. Could (Odin) give
Confirmation to their students in the convent chapel on Saturday
morning. If this would tire or inconvenience him they could go to the
parish church on Sunday morning with the other people.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1865 Jul 31
Donahoe, Patrick
Boston, Mass(achusetts)
To (Orestes A.) Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Donahoe has received Brownson's letter of the twenty-ninth. He
apologizes for not having answered sooner. He has been ill for the past
week. He will publish the book if Brownson and he can come to terms.
Donahoe will do as well as the Appleton's have done for Father (Isaac
T.) Hecker.
I-4-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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