Brownson, Orestes A.
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
To (Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C.)
Notre Dame, Indiana
Brownson explains what he means by relations of the Persons of the Trinity those relations are "ad extra" not "ad intra." Brownson's criticism of his opponent's ideas in the Divine Being are set forth. Brownson does not believe in the reality of abstractions. By the essence of God, he means Divine Essence, not Abstract Essence. "God is in His essence or spiritually triune." He discusses his idea of creation by God. He also defends himself from the suspicions cast on his writings. He understood from Father C(ooney) that he was to attempt to explain the worship of Mary fro the benefit of those out of the Church in language they could understand.
I-4-c A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 1
(St.) Vincent, (R.U.), Sister
(Opelousas, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She has told (Odin) that she would not remain here if Sister St. Hyacinthe, (R.U.) left. She has since changed her mind and promises not to broach the subject for at least ten months. Mother (St. Pierre Several, R.U.) opened and read Vincent's last letter to (Odin). Vincent was provoked because she had mentioned something in the letter enclosed to Brown County regarding a Sister here. She begs (Odin) not to send the answer from Brown County here unless it can be given without passing through Mother's hands. An unfavorable answer arrived here a few days since. Mother said she considered it the signal for Vincent to leave and that she could send her away whether (Odin) wished it or not. Suffice it to say that it terminated amicably and Vincent will bear and forbear and try to humor her. May they soon have a Superior they can respect, esteem and obey as religious, not as slaves.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 1
Sansbury, Mrs. Mary A.G.
Springfield, Kentucky
to (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
She received his letter and thanks him for it. It is understood that the president had lifted the martial law in Kentucky but General Palmer does not seem to understand it nor do the Louisville Journal or Democrats. He encloses the order from the mayor of Lexington to the citizens of the states and also General Palmer's order to General Beislein. Some of the citizens built a block-house fearing that the guerrillas might attack the town but was disbanded with the President's proclamation. She asks for his views on the position of Kentucky at the present time for they have been under many different rules and laws and have lost their identity.
P.S. She does not wish this letter to be published.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1865 Nov 1
Semmes, R(aphael)
Mobile, Alabama
to (James Alphonsus McMaster)
New York, New York
He sends McMaster a printed announcement of the opening of his law offices in Mobile and requests that it be published. It lists his references.
I-1m A.L.S. 12mo. 1p.
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1865 Nov 1
(Several, R.U.), Mother St. Pierre
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sister St. Hyacinthe, (R.U.) is the bearer of this letter. The departure of this good Sister places them in an embarrassing position as they have no one to replace her. The return of their (Ursulines) pupils is quite slow; they have only 12.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 2
Chambodut, Father L(ouis), C.M.
Galveston, (Texas)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
N(ew) Orleans, (Louisiana)
Chambodut takes advantage of Father (Stephen) Savoye's going to say that the account of $545 of Mrs. Wright may ask an explanation of her old accounts; she thinks $100 is still owed to her. Bishop (Claude Marie Dubuis) confirmed 45 persons in the Cathedral. He leaves tomorrow for another Confirmation at Houston, from there to Brazoria, Matagorda, Victoria, San Antonia, Austin, and Frelsburg. Chambodut is alone at the Cathedral.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1865 Nov 2
(Rappe), A(madeus), Bishop of
Cleveland, (Ohio)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell)
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
He hopes the future will justify the promises of Father (Michael) O'Neil. He did not accuse O'Neil of belonging to the Fenians but said that Father (T.P.) Thorpe openly encouraged the movement when Rome condemns it. He was not avers to the way of raising money for the care of infirm priests. The people and priests seemed well pleased with the arrangements. If Purcell should adopt the same plan, the weight of his authority would give a new sanction to Rappe's movement.
II-5-c A.L.S. (Partly French) 2pp. 8vo.
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1865 Nov 2
Longuemare, Emile Don
Cordova, (Mexico)
To (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
Emile writes to McMaster about the lands now being made ready for colonization. Major Lawrence, Captain Cage and some 12 other Confederates are surveying the land. He hopes to have the land ready in about three weeks. Only gov. Allen and Capt. Maury of all the Confederates who have come to Mexico, remain in the capital. He wonders if the Southerners will remain in the United States instead of coming to Mexico. Emile felt sure that Maury's appointment would have a good effect in the United States, especially the south. He sent a copy of the Freeman's Journal to Maury who showed it to Emperor (Maximilian). Emile did not see the Journal that contained the correspondence of Harta Luega. He did not receive the four numbers previous to the one containing the article about Mexico. He wants the proceedings of the trial in St. Louis. The Liberals have received some severe blows lately. Gen(eral) Arteaga, Riva Palacios, and Ronde were defeated in Michacon, captured, and shot with all their officers. Yesterday the diligence was attacked below Cordova (Mexico) and two passengers were killed and one woman wounded. He wonders if Johnson will proclaim a general amnesty and abolish the test oaths. Emile thinks he should do this because Johnson has evidently cut loose from the radicals. He asks McMaster if it would be a very wrong move to go into business in N(ew) Y(ork). He wishes to be remembered to the whole family and especially thank Mrs. Brown for her kind and friendly offer.
P.S. Emile asks if Col. Murphy is in N(ew) Y(ork) or at Tehuantepee.
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1865 Nov 3
Hickey, C.M., Father J.W.
Jefferson, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Odin's communication of the 2nd has been received. It is wholly out of Hickey's power to comply with Reynolds' request. Reynolds is a good-for-nothing who has proved himself incompetent to take care of his family. It was at the request of Mrs. Reynolds that Hickey begged Father (Patrick Sheil, C.S.C.?) Shields to admit the boys into his asylum. To have anything to do with returning the children to such guardians would compromise Hickey's convictions of duty.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 3
(Kenrick), Peter Richard, Abp. St. Louis
St. Louis, (Missouri)
To Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist) Purcell
of (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Bishops (Henry Juncker), (James Duggan), (Patrick A. Feehan) and (John B. Miege, S.J.) of Nashville and the vicar Apostolic of Kansas have united with Kenrick in recommending the following names for the see of Dubuque: Father John Hennessy of St. Louis, formerly superior of the Theological Seminary, solidly learned, and an excellent preacher; Father Denis Dunn, D.D. vicar general of Chicago; Father J.A.M. Pelamourgues who was vicar general for Bishop (Mathias) Loras and Bishop (clement) Smyth. He has been eminently successful in his missionary career and was formerly appointed to the see of St. Paul but he declined it. Purcell will be glad to learn that the consecration of the new bishop of Nashville, (Patrick A. Feehan) took place. The new bishop cannot but be successful.
II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 4
Blandeis, R. D.
Malone, (New York)
To (James Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He regrets that it will be impossible for him to be in New York at either of the times (McMaster) mentions. He does not know what the addressee means. However, he rejoices at anything which promises worth while opposition to made schemes of Abolition fanatics. Republican elections, like everything else worth a straw to free men, have gone by the board and lie crushed beneath the iron heel of military despotism. He wishes him God speed and advises him to count him in whatever may be devised by real patriots to free them from their oppressors.
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1865 Nov 4
Danereau, P.
Assumption, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He has asked Father (Cyprian) Vénissat to ask Odin for a letter of introduction to Bishops in Brazil. He thinks of leaving New Orleans on the 11th. He is going with the intention of settling there and bringing his family. He believes many families will follow. He visited Brazil last year. He will call on Odin soon.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1865 Nov 4
Dixon, Archbishop Joseph
Armagh, (Ireland)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
(Of Cincinnati, Ohio)
The bearer of this note, Mr. Thomas Sherry, is a native of Armagh, the son of the sacristan of the church. The young man is religious and has received a good education. He will probably make his home in Cincinnati and is anxious for Purcell's blessing.
II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 4
Noethen, Father Theodore
Albany, (New York)
To Bishop Francis (P.) McFarland (of Hartford)
Providence, (Rhode Island)
He sends McFarland a prospectus of a new work which he has commenced to translate and trusts that his efforts meet with McFarland's approbation.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 4
Van der Heyden, Father R(emigius)
Saginaw city, (Michigan)
to Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Toussaint Campeau of East Saginaw urges Van der Heyden to get the mortgage of $350 that has been promised him by Lefevere. The deed of the same house is already in the Office of Registration, and will be sent next week to Detroit. Father H(enry) Schutjes will inform Lefevere of the conditions at East Saginaw.
III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 4
Weninger, (S.J.), Father F(rancis) X(avier)
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He sent (Odin) his new catechisms. He recommends them to (Odin's) protection in the South.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 5
Royce, Jerome
St. Louis, (Missouri)
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He would have written sooner had he not been so busy. Upon returning home Royce found his brothers and sister in good health, especially his Rebel brother who has recovered from his wounds. Royce tells about his trip west. Royce called on W(illiam) Garrische three times but failed to find him in his office. He will attempt to locate him next week and obtain all the information as to the bills he has for collection. Royce will also thank him in McMaster's name for his interest he has taken in the freeman's Journal. Royce will never forget the letter McMaster gave him on his departure. Business is good but it takes time to learn the business. He trusts that in a short time he will be able to act as salesman. It is possible that Royce may be sent out to handle Missouri. He intends to see what he can do by way of getting some of McMaster's old subscribers to re-subscribe to the Freeman's Journal. He wishes to have W(illia)m Brown write immediately to John Teasdale of Potosi, Washington County, M(issouri) to have the latter act as agent for McMaster's Freeman's Journal. Royce also urges McMaster to have Mr. Brady strike off about 100 of his old circulars and send them to his agents because it would add much towards increasing circulation. Mr. Craey still sells the Journal and Geo(rge) Jones is still doing business in St. Louis (Missouri) but not in his own name. Jones is in debt to McMaster to the amount of $53.00. Royce's brother may be sent down to Alabama, Georgia, and Louisiana in a short time. He wonders if McMaster has succeeded in collecting many of the bills sent to Nashville, (Tennessee) Clarksville, (Tennessee) and Memphis (Tennessee) also to St. Paul (Minnesota). Royce offers his services to helping Mr. Brown. He sends McMaster the Republican often and if he should see anything worth inserting in the Freeman's Journal he will send it to McMaster. Business there in St. Louis (Missouri) is good and the merchants are shipping immense quantities of grain to New Orleans. He wishes McMaster every success and prosperity and asks to be remembered to Mrs. McMaster, the children and Mr. and Mrs. Brown.
P.S. He will send money to McMaster on the 20th (November, 1865) if possible and would appreciate hearing from Mr. Brown. He sends two papers by this mail.
I-1-m A.L.S. 8pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 6
Kehoe, L(awrence)
New York, (City)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Kehoe sent a man over to get the Review. Denis Sadlier kept scolding him all the time on Saturday. On Monday the man went again to finish his job, and Denis was at him again and ordered him out of the place forcibly. The man knocked Denis down. Kehoe sides in with his man. He supposed Denis will get a warrant for his arrest. Kehoe will have to pay expenses, but hopes to show up Sadlier "in fine style."
I-4-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo,
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1865 Nov 6
Van der Heyden, Father R(emigius)
Saginaw City, (Michigan)
to Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
Detroit, (Michigan)
The same committee remains that had been appointed before; it is appointed by the people and called school-committee. If (there is) a meeting again in the church there may be trouble. No objection can be made to the members of the Committee. Mrs. Taylor refused them the money, saying as she did to Van der Heyden also, that she would hold the money until the Sisters came. This deprives the congregation of the means to prepare for them. The committee will go to law to get the money if Lefevere approves.
III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 7
Landry, Séverin
Assumption, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father A(ugustine) Maréchaux died after a sickness of eight weeks on November 4. They ask (Odin) to fill his place and in the meantime to appoint Father Jules Bouchet as interim pastor. Bouchet took care of the parish during Maréchaux's absence and illness.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1865 Nov 7
Lüers, J(ohn) H., Bishop of Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, (Indiana)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
He encloses a letter which he received and asks if he is an efficient clergyman. He can give him Largo or Delphi. The salary would be $500. If he is the right sort of man, the farmers would no doubt give him most of his provisions besides. Father (Francis X.) Weninger is displeased with Lüers letter to Purcell. He is getting a severe rub about his German catechism in the Wahreitsfreund. Lüers wonders how he will take it. Father Dennis Dunn of Chicago is said to be first on the list for Dubuque. Poor timber for a bishop! What Mr. Thomas of Piqua told Purcell of Father (Gustave) Miettinger is true. Miettinger is a fine worker but no pastor.
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1865 Nov 6
Oram, Father William, H.
Cincinnati, Ohio
to Bishop (John H. Lüers
of Fort Wayne, Indiana)
He was doing duty in New York when his brother shot a man in self-defense. This plunged him in such gloom that he wishes to get away from New York. Archbishop Purcell received him into his diocese but cannot give him a place where he can support his mother. Purcell advised him to seek a place in another diocese. He is 27 years of age and a convert since the age of 11. Lüers will have no cause for regret if he accepts him.
II-5-c A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 7
(Odin), J(ohn) M., Archbishop of New Orleans
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio)
Sister St. Hyacinthe arrived yesterday from Opelousas on her way to her (Ursuline) convent in Ohio. They tried to retain her but in vain. She was the principal prop of the infant establishment. Her conduct has been regular and her services as teacher have been of great value.
II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 7
Sorin, Father E(dward) (C.S.C.)
Notre Dame, Indiana
to (Orestes A. Brownson)
Elizabeth, N(ew) J(ersey)
Sorin is sorry about the mistakes to which Brownson alluded in his last letter. Sorin remembers correcting the errors, but while he was away at Fort Wayne the printers let both sheets pass in their incorrection. Such mistakes will be avoided in the future. Sorin praises the last number; he is anxious to see the next.
I-4-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 7
Van Lauwe, Father E(dward)
Clinton, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Van Lauwe writes on the state of things in Adrian. The schoolhouse is ready for shingling. Yesterday was set to take the lumber of the old church for the schoolhouse and to move the little building from the graveyard to town by Mr. Sorter, but Mr. Kerry and two others warned him that Lefevere telegraphed them that the building had to stay where it was, although he had told Ven Lauwe to move it. He awaits confirmation of Lefevere's dispatch.
III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 8
Follot, Father Francis C.
Plaquemine, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
(Odin) has already received the copy of certificate of the marriage in question as Follot sent it last July. In (Odin's) absence he sent it to Father Rousselon. Mr. Pesico has not paid for his marriage. Follot requests a dispensation for consanguinity of the third degree for the marriage of Jean R. Holliday, son of Francois D. Holliday and Pauline Marionneaux; to Ernestine Marionneaux, daughter of Norbert Marionneaux and Marcelite Brasset. In this parish nearly everyone is related.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1865 Nov 8
Kehoe, L(awrence)
New York (City)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Kehoe sends Brownson a check for the old Reviews. Denis (Sadlier) is almost well, but has not yet got out the warrant.
I-4-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 8
Ménard, Father Ch(arle)s M.
Thibodaux, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The Jubilee had abundant spiritual fruits in his parish. The alms were very moderate; the total was $65.50. (Odin) has probably been informed of the death of Father (Augustine) Maréchaux who died Saturday. He was a devoted and holy priest. On a visit to Maréchaux recently, Maréchaux said that Séverin Landry was in charge of all his temporal affairs.
P.S. Ménard plans to go to (New Orleans) next Monday.
VI-2-J a.l.s. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 8
Twohig, Jo(h)n
San Antonio, (Texas)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He and Mrs. Twohig and his sister hope to see (Odin) one of these days. Judge Thomas J. Devino was sent to New Orleans under guard to report to General (Philip) Sheridan. Devino did his duty conscientiously but at the same time he did more than any twenty men in Texas to prevent persecution of Union soldiers. (Odin) is to do all in his power.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 4to.
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1865 Nov 9
(Odin), J(ohn) M., Archbishop of New Orleans
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop J(ohn) Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
With the assent of the bishops of the province he prepared a list of men for the vacant see of Little Rock. The Bishop of Natchez (William H. Elder) wrote to substitute the names of Father Edward Fitzgerald of Columbus, Ohio and Father Richard Gilmour of Cincinnati. Bishop John Quinlan suggested these names. Odin asks Purcell's opinion and if he can spare them. Cincinnati has been the nursery of bishops of the United States.
II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 10
Faget, Doctor Ch(arles)
Paris, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
(Odin) must think him unappreciative for not having written to thank (Odin) for the numerous letters of introduction on his departure from New Orleans. Faget talked yesterday with an Oblate of Mary (Immaculate) who is going to Brownsville but who will see (Odin) in New Orleans. Of the six letters (Odin) gave him he has not delivered the one to Bishop (Felix A.) Dupanloup, as he did not go to Orleans, having succeeded in placing his two oldest sons in a seminary in Paris. He also has not been able to see Father Tenon? at the Missions Etrangères. But he did deliver the letters to Archbishop (George) Darboy, Father Salvagre, Father (John) Lynch, at the Irish College, and Father (S.?)Buteux at the Seminary. Faget is established right beside the Superior General of the Oblates who were of real help to him. The priest who will give (Odin) this letter recalled that he had heard Faget's name at the Archbishop's house and spoke in his favor. He asks (Odin) to write to the Superior General who in January will be in Rome but will return here in February. Events have shown that (Odin) was right and Faget should have followed his advice but the desire was irresistible and it will be for the best for all. He saw in a paper that the Propagateur reports (Odin's) health as good; he is glad.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 10
McElroy, Francis
Oneeda, N(ew) Y(ork)
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He encloses a check for $15.00. Another election has shown that people are in want of correct constitutional principles to guide them through the immediate future. The Freeman's Journal is the best expounded of such principles. He sends the names of 5 persons to whom the journal is to be sent. The subscribers are from Oneeda and Peterboro, New York.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 10
Preston, Father T(homas) S.
New York, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford)
(Providence, Rhode Island)
The annual offering made by the bishops of the province for Dr. (Silliman) Ives is now due. The Archbishop (John McCloskey) asked Preston to send the notice. If the Bishop desires to continue he may remit the money to Preston.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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186(5) Nov 10
Young, J(osue) M., Bishop of Erie
Erie, P(ennsylvani)a
to Archbishop (John Baptist Purcell)
of Cin(cinnati), Ohio
Young had forgotten about Father (Louis) Cartyvels who has been accustomed to stretch St. Paul's privilege too far. Yong has a particularly bad recollection of meeting him in South Bend 4 or 5 years ago. He is regarded as a swindler and a drunkard. He is an ex-Redemptorist and they can paint him better than he. With regard to Father W. Oram he would have given (Purcell) a better explanation had they met at Albany. Young found him full of deceit with a love for drink. Previously Young had been bidden to write to Oram and accuse him of a certain crime. If (Purcell) tells him this it may be unnecessary for Young to answer Oram's letter which he thinks he will enclose. Young has yielded a second time to the importunities of Father (J.F.) McSweeny and given him another mission. He is afraid of hi,. Young made a trip from Albany to Montreal and found edification he had not expected to find short of Rome itself. (Manuscript cut off here). He sends his regards to his friends. (The enclosure is not present). (Letter date 1868 instead of 1865 by mistake).
II-5-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 11
Brownson, O(restes) A.
Elizabeth, (N)ew (J)ersey
to (Henry F. Brownson)
( , )
Brownson acknowledges (Henry's) note and concludes that, since he made no mention of the fact, his health must be better. He is pleased that his son has comfortable quarters and anticipates occupying them with him next summer. Mr. Smith's death has pained Brownson inasmuch as they were both old friends. Brownson is anxious to learn whether he became a Catholic before his death, whether Mrs. Smith still lives in the old place, and whether she was left well-off. (Henry) is asked to offer his Father's condolences to her and Abby. Brownson asks about cousins John, Mary and Joseph. Cousin John has gone to Cambridge according to (Henry) and this fact reminded Brownson that he wishes to give his son a letter of introduction to the sublibrarian of Cambridge Library and to Dr. Walton, the late president, if he still lives as well as to Dr. Hill, the present president. The latter has some wholly unfounded pretensions in philosophy. Through him, however, (Henry) may become acquainted with Charles Eliot Norton, one of the present editors of the North American. He is a son of Professor Andrews (Norton) author of Norton's Four Gospels which (Henry) has undoubtedly seen in his Father's library. (Henry) should also know Dr. Noyes, the translator of John, and a man dry but learned. Dr. Francis, formerly a professor at Cambridge, abolitionist and author of Philothia should also be visited. Dr. Lathrop, cousin John's unitarian pastor is one through whom (Henry) may gain admission to a Boston club. Brownson instructs (Henry) to find Theodore Metcalf, and his sister Julia, both Catholics. He is a druggist in Tremont Row. Julia is a distant relative of Brownson's and a woman of common sense, and (Henry) is urged to become acquainted with her. Romain, also Señora Fario and her daughter, a Spanish lady and a Catholic Julia Metcalf will invite them and others to her to meet (Henry). Julia is an old maid but a favorite of Brownson's and he hopes that (Henry) will make her a friend. She lives on South Street and (Henry's) being a son of Brownson is sufficient to recommend him. Dec. 11 is Thanksgiving Day and (Henry) cannot go home sooner than he is welcomed. Sarah has returned home from Dubuque and Brownson finds her much better. (Henry) is asked not to allude to the past when meeting her but rather to let bygones be bygones and give his Father and mother the satisfaction of feeling that their children love one another. Brownson is thankful that the elections have gone Union. He definitely does not think much of either Rivard or Barton but thinks it best to support the Administration. Mrs. Brownson is as well as usual and is very happy to have Sarah back. She would have died had Sarah remained away. Brownson is very well and contented and asks God to bless his son.
III-3-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 11
Harrison, A( ) L.
Philadelphia, P(ennsylvania)
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He apologizes for not answering McMaster's letter. He had it published in the Morning Age and the person he gave it to forgot to mail it. It is no trouble to receive the help so greatly needed by their suffering friends and he is grateful to McMaster for his kindness.
I-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 11
Sorin, (C.S.C. ), Father E(dward)
Notre Dame, Indiana
to (Orestes A. Brownson)
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Sorin asks Brownson if it would be well to amend the sentence thus: "God, Who is one in His Essence, is triune in persons." Sorin does not believe the proposition could be defended in itself because its obvious meaning is the reverse of what we all believe.
P.S. Brownson gave Sorin a distraction at High Mass this morning when he said "et in essentia unitas."
I-4-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 12
Dunn, O.P., Father J(oseph) P.
Somerset, Ohio
to Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Dunn acknowledges the letter he received from Purcell at Somerset. He has started the repairs on Holy Trinity Church which should be completed by Spring. He asks Purcell for dispensations for two Catholics who wish to marry Protestants. They probably haven't been baptized. He asks Purcell to grant the dispensations as soon as possible.
II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 13
De la Croix, Father C(yril)
Iberville, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He received Odin's letter of November 4 and will be ready to give to Father (Jean Honoré) Dubernard, as soon as he arrives, all the instructions necessary for his ministry on the parish. By the end of the week the rectory will be moved next to the church; the parishioners propose to enlarge. De la Croix believes that this is an opportune time to divide the parish; he would do it immediately. He has said nothing to anyone about the change in his parish.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 4to.
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1865 Nov 13
(Elder), Bishop William Henry
Natchez, Mississippi
to Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He fears there has been under his jurisdictions an unhappy case of Absolutio Complicis. He asks Odin to advise him. He does not expect to have more evidence than the one statement of the one party. (Elder) thought not of judging, but of admonishing the person concerned if he knows himself guilty and advising him to make a retreat. But is that sufficient, and if he denies it, should (Elder) proceed any further. (Elder) sometimes authorizes Father Grignon to open some letters but not Odin's. Their school is very satisfactory; the Boys Asylum still in an unsettled state.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 13
McCloskey, Father W(illia)m
St. Martin's, Ohio
to Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland) of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
McCloskey had hopes to return east before the beginning of November but finds he must remain a while in the west. At. St. Louis he met most of the suffragan and Archbishop (Peter Richard Kenrick). The Archbishop enters warmly into the matter that brings him there. He will send students and will have a collection taken up one Sunday, and they agreed on the first Sunday of Advent. He thinks (Kenrick) one of the ablest prelates of the American Church. He is now trying to see Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell who is visiting his diocese. Four of Purcell's students leave for Rome in a few days and one or two more will follow sent by congregations. Father D(aniel) O'Regan of Lancaster told him that his parish would send one. Tomorrow McCloskey moves to Fort Wayne, then Detroit, and home by Cleveland, Erie, and New York. He hopes to visit McFarland. He asks McFarland to set the day for the general collection in the diocese as he cannot fix these things himself. He does not expect to get away until spring, because having come so far he will do all he can. He will go South. Bishop (John) Quinlan asks him to come. Quinlan will send students and thinks that McCloskey should go to New Orleans. Bishop (William Henry) Elder he knows will do all he can. He wishes McFarland could send one to take Mr. Hart's place. He would not lose time by sailing now. A letter to him addressed to Bishop (Josue M.) Young at Erie would reach him.
I-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 13
Noethen, Father Theo(dore)
Albany, (New York)
To J(ames) A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
Father Noethen takes the liberty of sending McMaster the beginning of a new work which he has commenced to translate. He would appreciate it much if his humble efforts were meritorious enough to receive a favorable notice in McMaster's esteemed paper. )He encloses a four page, 12 mo. folder containing the title page and sample pages of the book).
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 16to.
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1865 Nov 13
Preston, Father T(homas) S.
New York, (New York)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland of Hartford
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Preston thanks McFarland in the name of Dr. (Silliman) Ives for the draft for $30 which he received that morning.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 13
Shadler, Father Francis J.
Charleston, S(outh) C(arolina)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
Accompanying this is a letter from August De Teen a young Frenchman whom Shadler met at Sumter where his regiment is stationed. All the Catholics, especially the Sisters of Mercy speak of him in the highest terms for his exemplary conduct amid a demoralized army into which he had been swindled on his arrival in this country. His excellent classical education could be very serviceable if he should be a priest, as he desires. Shadler's acquaintance with him has been short to pronounce upon his vocation, being young in the ministry himself. In Odin's diocese De Teen could make his knowledge of French available. Today they have been informed of Bishop (Patrick Neeson Lynch's) arrival in New York.
A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.
Enclosure:
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1865 Nov 7
De Teen, A(ugust) D.
Sumter, So(uth) Ca(rolina)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks (Odin) to accept him in his seminary. He was born in France; at the age of two his Father placed him in the care of his aunt. Her dream and his was for him to serve the altar. After leaving College he lost his aunt and returned to his Father's house. He joined the French army. After 8 years he left the army and rejoined his Father. Then he came to the New World and joined the Federal Army. At Sumter he met a Catholic priest. It seems to De Teen that God is calling him. He encloses a letter from the priest who helped him.
A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (English & French) 6pp. 4to.
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1865 Nov 14
(Dénecé, Father John Mary Joseph)
Petit Caillou, (Louisiana)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He wrote several days ago. He is obliged to give up the plan he had when he came here, of establishing a mission and building a church at Très-Haut. No one wishes to give an inch of land on which to build a house and church. If (Odin) will help him, (Dénecé) will begin a subscription, but it will not amount to more than $200. They would have to have at least $800 for one acre. Land is so high here because Petit-Caillou is the least exposed to floods. The chapel is four times too small. Father (Peter M. Letilly) LeTylly says Mass one Sunday at one bayou and one Sunday at another. Since Father (Hyacinth) Gonellas told (Dénecé) to continue to serve Terrebonne, being nearer he could serve it more easily. Some one has offered him land on which to build a chapel. They are too far from the chapel at Terrebonne and from Houma. Gonellas does not go there but he wants an assistant who could go to the bayous. He wrote Dénecé that he would have to give up this chapel. If (Odin) gives Gonellas anything, he is to give him Caillou and give Dénecé Terrebonne.
N.B. (Odin) is to pray for Dénecé's Father who died September 23.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. Folio
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1865 Nov 14
Gaudry (?)
Paris, (France)
To Bishop P(eter) P(aul) Lefevere
Detroit, Michigan
The Central Council of the Association of the Propagation has allotted the Detroit Diocese for 1865, 10,000 francs. Following custom, the last 500 francs will be withheld until the total annual receipts are in. The Council regrets not to have received any account of the present situation of Lefevere's diocese as regards resources and needs. They will be happy to receive an account of the apostolic work of his missionaries, of such a nature that it may be printed in the Annals; also something about the relation of (Father Louis) Baroux in order to correct an unfortunate impression. They ask that each year Lefevere list his indispensable requirements. Meantime, they have continued assistance for the sake of the young students at the Louvain seminary. Berard des Glajeux, president of the Council, has died after many years of unselfish service.
P.S. A statistical table for estimating resources and needs of each Mission is enclosed (no enclosure).
A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 8vo.
On the same paper:
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(1865) (Nov 14)
Certes, Adolphe
(Paris, France)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Paris, France)
The Councils have fixed on 2/10 for the first payments for 1865. Detroit is to get 10,000 francs. So this will be 2,000 francs. Enclosed is a draft for this amount on Father (P.O.) Pare, Secretary of Bishop (Ignatius) Bourget of Montreal.
L.S., (French) 1p. 8vo.
III-2-k A.L.S., L.S. (French) 4pp. 8vo.
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1865 Nov 14
Howell, D.J.
New York (City)
To O(restes) A. Brownson
(Elizabeth, New Jersey)
Howard has found the numbers (of the Review) of April and July of 1841. He will keep them for Brownson. He has not been able to find a whole number in New York. He doubts that he will find one.
I-4-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 15
Aliquot, (Jeanne Marie)
Jefferson Parish, (Louisiana)
To Father (Stephen) Rousselon
(New Orleans, Louisiana)
She informs Rousselon about an abuse. A young girl about 15 was taken to the pastor of Bouligny to make her First Communion. He instructed her; after 2 weeks he sent her back. She went to Father (Claude Anthony) T(h)olomie(r) who gave her Communion. Mrs. Harang(?), whose house is 3 miles from Miss Camille's, told this a few days ago. Her daughters wanted to go to T(h)olomier; their mother said that they could not. Mrs. Fasin who lives on the other side told Aliquot that T(h)olomie(r) said her daughter was to receive First Communion the next time. Mrs. Fasin said she could not permit it. Mrs. Eron told Mrs. Fasin that she had nothing to do with it. A reliable person said that T(h)olomie(r) sold his prayers, that he is paid $16 a month by Mrs. Eron. It is said that he makes 80 piastres a month.
P.S. If Aliquot had known at the age of 15 or 20 what she speaks now, she would never have had the happiness of taking up the work which constitutes her joy.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. Folio
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1865 Nov 16
(Oram, Father W.)
Cincinnati, (Ohio)
To (Archbishop John Baptist Purcell)
of Cincinnati, (Ohio)
What (Purcell) has told (Oram) the night before last has made him very unhappy. The terrible charge made against him by a dying man and accepted by a bishop would drive him to despair if he were not confident of his innocence. He is sure that the man was out of his mind in making the accusation. If he felt that he were responsible for the loss of a soul, insanity and probably suicide would be the result. The letter which Bishop (Josue M.) Young enclosed was written to the bishop to enlist his sympathies, and to appease the wrath of the bishop against him for not discouraging the discontentment of the people of the oil regions, and for receiving a purse they sent him. In denying the crime he is not denying that he is capable of sin. (The remainder of the letter is missing).
II-5-c A.L. (Incomplete) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 16
Delbaere, Father H(enry)
(Detroit, Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Delbaere's room in the cathedral rectory is such that priests invited for a chat and a smoke refuse to enter it. He desires no change merely for comfort or show, but to stop criticism. Father (John F.) Van Gennip asked him whether he any work to do in the cathedral. Father (James) Hennessee (Hennessey) said his room was never intended for a priest; Father (Charles)Chambille inquired recently whether Lefevere had as yet given Delbaere any place. If these priests talk that way what must others, less acquainted, say? The other day Delbaere received a letter from a priest of the Hartford Diocese, an acquaintance in the American College. This priest had heard that Delbaere was leaving and invited him to apply to Hartford for admission. "He presents me with a chance to be received for pity's sake if after a whole year waiting I can not get any place in this diocese." Delbaere is sorry to leave Detroit, and is willing to go anywhere in the diocese. If Lefevere is unwilling to improve his conditions, he asks for an exeat.
III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.
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1865 Nov 16
Dwenger, C.PP.S., Father Joseph
St. Mary's, (Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Dwenger hopes Purcell will send a priest soon to Kenton, which has been unattended since Father A. Herbstrit left. Dwenger has paid $1,900 of the debt but he cannot attend the place with the three congregations he already has. He suggest Father (Henry) Koering for the parish, because he knows both languages and the priest of St. Augustin could attend the Sisters. If Koering cannot come, Dwenger hopes that Purcell will soon send Father (George J.E.) Glass. He has bought a bell of 450 pounds for Celina. The money for it was given mostly by Protestants. He asks if Purcell can give him faculties to bless it. He has also finished a little church at Six Miles, which is five or six miles northeast of St. Mary's. New fixtures are now being put in but it has not yet been blessed. He asks if he should bless it or wait until the next episcopal visitation. The congregation of St. Patrick's at Six Miles is growing steadily, as is Celina. Soon Dwenger must build at St. Mary's.
II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 16
Van Lauwe, Father E(dward)
Clinton, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
The schoolhouse in Adrian (Michigan) is shingled and today the floor will be laid, so that a week from next Sunday holy Mass will be offered in the new temporary church. The old schoolhouse is moving towards the city. The street commissioners sent word that a sidewalk should be placed around the premises, and they have hauled lumber, but the Catholics, of course, must pay for it. Why not move the sidewalk from the old grounds and save $100.
III-2-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 17
Wimmer, O.S.B., Father Luke, St. Vincent's Abbey
Westmoreland Co(unty), Pennsylvania
Testimonial in the papers of (Archbishop John Mary Odin) of New Orleans that Father James Kraemer spent one year in the novitiate of the Benedictine community and lived so well in obedience that the Master of Novices, Wimmer, held him as good and passed him in peace. The document is in the handwriting of Father Rupert Seidenbusch, O.S.R., the prior, in the absence of the Abbot.
Copy (Latin)
On the back of the above letter:
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1864 Jul 12
Juncker, Henry Damien, Bishop of
Alton, (Illinois)
Exeat stating that (Kraemer) is free of censure and can leave. Father J(ohn) Janssen signs as secretary. (Kraemer has written at the beginning of this exeat that) it is a copy of his exeat from Alton which he left against the wishes of Bishop Juncker.
Copy (Latin)
VI-2-j Copies (Latin) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 18
Anstaett, Father Joseph
Galveston, (Texas)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
N(ew) O(rleans, Louisiana)
Odin's good advice has always been a particular grace for him and for his nephews. He asks Odin to direct Jean Baptiste (Anstaett) in New Orleans in the interest of the firm of Edouard Buckley. Anstaett envies his nephew the happiness of seeing Odin. (James P.) Nash said he would try to see Odin around Christmastime. Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis went to Houston two weeks ago for Confirmation. From there he will go to Brazoria, Victoria, and San Antonio. He will visit New Braunfels, Austin, Pinoak, and Frelsburg. Dubuis' zeal for the mission has not lessened. Mrs. Collins gave them good news of Odin as did Mr. Lombard who has not yet left for San Antonio. The College has 150 day students and several boarders; the Convent has the same number of day student and 40 boarders. It was too bad Father (John) Hayden could not come to preach the retreat at the Convent. Anstaett's two confreres divided the task. They tell Anstaett that he is getting fat; it is only because his nephew Laurent (Anstaett?) is beginning to give him less worry. They expect (Hyacinthe) de St. Cyr and his wife any day. Mrs. (Chapter) Rice, the woman who rented the home of Judge Franklin for a year and who has several boarder, among them Mrs. Gauthier and her daughters, has reserved her best apartments for the French consul and his family.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 18
Carrere, W(illia)m
New York, (New York)
To James A(lphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He sends a paper that he thinks might contain something of interest to McMaster on the subject of emigration.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 18
St. Palais, Maurice de, Bishop of Vincennes
Vincennes, (Indiana)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
In answer to Purcell's question, Palais is happy to say that Father P. McDermott of Evansville is a worthy priest who has been slandered. No one has ever seen him drunk. Mr. Raleigh testifies to this as do Mr. and Mrs. Fergus. O'Byrne denies having told Raleigh of anything about McDermott. During the fourteen years McDermott was pastor of the congregation, the people were without Mass on Sunday and Holy Days but three or four times on account of his sickness. Raleigh, at these times, spread the rumor that McDermott was intoxicated. Palais went with McDermott to see Mr. William Hughes when he was in Evansville. McDermott visits no one except where duty requires. He would not visit Purcell's friend Mrs. White because before they had tried to injure his character and he knew Raleigh would try again. Raleigh once put McDermott's name with his own on a bond for the administration of an estate, McDermott made him take his name off because he did not like the responsibility. Raleigh has begged McDermott's pardon and promised no future trouble. And the people of Evansville will not be in the way. There are two clergymen who offer Palais their services, Fathers William N. Cram and Aloysius Gerst. He asks Purcell if he could safely employ them. Gerst is already at Vincennes and Oram wrote him from Cincinnati.
II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 18
Woodlock, Father Barth(olomew)
Dublin, Ireland
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.m.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He introduces his nephew, Val(entine) O'Donnell. He desires to settle in New Orleans. Woodlock will take it as a great favor to the young man and to his mother if Odin will recommend him to the clergy of the neighborhood where he may wish to reside.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 19
DeNeve, Father J(ohn) V.G.
Louvain, (Belgium)
To Bishop (Francis P.) McFarland (of Hartford)
Providence, (Rhode Island)
DeNeve acknowledges McFarland's letter of October 8 and hopes to comply with his request. As to securing a priest he prefers the end of the scholastic year. He knows an excellent man who will serve where his bishop wants him, but it would be a shame not to let him finish his course. DeNeve asks McFarland to write if he can wait until September. His name is VanLaar. He hopes he will be useful to the people and to Fathers (Fl.) DeBruycker and (Eugene) Vygen. With great joy he has heard of the plans for the seminary of Troy. He hopes that it will be necessary only for Father Van den Trende to state his complaints to the Bishop to have them remedied. There was no complaint about nationality but DeNeve was disturbed to read complaints about lack of clothes and books. He promised a decent support. He pointed out to Archbishop (John McCloskey) and Bishop (John Fitzpatrick) of Boston the name of Vadenhewer. He wrote letters and prompted superiors and McFarland can see why he is so interested in Troy. He has not heard from the Mother Superior.
I-1-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 19
(Several, R.U.), Sister St. Pierre
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She received (Odin's) letter through Father (Aristide) Plotin. She is glad to hear that Sister St. Hyacinthe, (R.U.) has gone to the Ursulines at New Orleans. St. Pierre hopes that St. Hyacinthe will be received again at Brown County where they need Sisters, especially in music; the number of their boarders is 117. St. Pierre has only 6 boarders and 10 or 12 day scholars and it is over a month since school opened. They have no other resources. St. Hyacinthe's absence is a great loss, especially to St. Pierre as she was her support at all times. They have not heard from Clotilde Morange; St. Pierre does not know if the Sisters of St. Joseph, with whom she was to come, have arrived. Mother Mary of the Assumption, (R.U.) told St. Pierre that she could not help them except by sending them a novice for whom the winter was too severe. St. Pierre said she would accept her if she were not Irish. They are expecting Julia Worthington; her presence is necessary for the honor of the school, that is, for music.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 20
Raymond, Father G(ilbert)
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Father (J.B. Prand) Preand arrived and was installed. Father (Aristide) Plotin brought him and then left for Lafayette. Raymond has nothing to add to what he has told (Odin) except that he could do more work if he is pushed. Their boys' Academy is flourishing, but the (Ursuline) convent has only 6 boarders and 12 or 15 day pupils. This is not due to the departure of Sister St. Hyacinthe, (R.U.) but to the lack of money and the unpopularity of Mother (St. Pierre Several, R.U.). Sister St. Vincent, (R.U.) are better. Mother still has her severity toward the Sisters. Concerning Father (A.) Duval: with Father (J. Francis Raymond) and (Prand) they can have 2 Masses on Sundays, Mass at the convent and go every Sunday to Washington and during the week to Bayou Boeuf and often to Bois Mallett. Raymond's brother is free on Sundays as they have taken on another teacher. The Bertrand chapel is not yet finished; that at Port Barré is only in the planning stage. It would be difficult just now to pay Duval his salary; it would be hard to have him.
P.S. Raymond has received (Odin's) reply about the solicitation; she lives quite faraway.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 21
Chambodut, Father L(ouis), C.M.
Galveston, (Texas)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He takes advantage of Mrs. Major Burke going through New Orleans to send news of Texas. Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis left Galveston on the 4th to visit Houston, Brazoria, Indiannola, and Victoria but the roads were so bad that from Houston he went to San Antonio. Father (John) Gonnard has just arrived from Corpus Christi. This morning Chambodut closed the retreat at the convent. (St. Mary's) College is doing very well. Chambodut regrets that he cannot visit Odin as he had hoped. He likewise has had to give up a trip to France. Odin cannot forget the first priest he ordained from Texas.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 21
Larnaudie, S.J., Father F(rederick)
Baton Rouge, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The retreat at Plaquemine if finished. On his return, Larnaudie found Father (Francis) Ceupens almost settled as his successor; he is doing well. Father (Cyril) De la Croix, whom Larnaudie saw at Plaquemine would like to have Ceuppens as his successor at St. Raphael Chapel. It would be easier to divide the parish before the arrival of the new pastor at St. Gabriel and the best time for a new pastor on the right bank is when the people are ready to receive him. Father (Jean Honoré) Dubernard said he could not leave his parish before Christmas. De la Croix said he could not leave St. Gabriel before the arrival of his successor. Ceuppens, like every young priest, seems nervous about a change. Larnaudie intends to leave after Christmas. The mission at Plaquemine has retarded considerably the affairs of Larnaudie's church.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 21
Lavey, Patrick
Dexter, Michigan
to (James Alphonsus McMaster)
(New York, New York)
He encloses three dollars for a year's subscription to the Freeman's Journal, which is the type of fearless and effective publication needed in these crooked times.
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 21
Odin, J(ohn) M., Archbishop of New Orleans
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Odin wished to hear from Purcell, in answer to the letter he wrote two weeks ago, before sending to Rome the list of names selected for the vacant See of Little Rock. But the wants of that Diocese are so pressing that he had to send the list on ahead. The list as follows: Father Edward Fitzgerald of Columbus, Diocese of Cincinnati; Father Thomas O'Reilly of Atlanta, Diocese of Savannah; Father Francis Xavier Leray of Vicksburg, Diocese of Natchez. Father E(dward) Fitzgerald was put on the list at the request if the Bishops of Natchez and Mobile. They know him intimately. The former was his professor of Theology and the latter, his fellow-student. The Bishop of Savannah informs Odin that O'Reilly is pious and disinterested. Dr. Quinlan praises his zeal. Father F.X. Leray has labored more than fifteen years in the Diocese of Vicksburg. Dr. Elder recommends him for Arkansas. Odin asks Purcell to send his views of this list to Rome as soon as possible. The Diocese of Little Rock needs a first pastor. There are only five priests in it. If Purcell objects to Fitzgerald being on the list, Odin will write immediately and have Father J. B. Duffy, Superior of the Redemptorist fathers in New Orleans, substituted in his place.
II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 22
Owen, Father William Henry
Cincinnati, Ohio
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks for a little corner in Odin's diocese. He was born in 1838, converted in 1850, and ordained priest in 1861. He is American, born in New York and he would like to have remained there but his brother killed a man. Owen wrote Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell who invited him to his diocese but it is not a place where he can support his mother. He speaks English, French and German. Without waiting for an answer, he will leave for New Orleans. He is crippled in one leg but it does not hinder him.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 22
Purcell, Archbishop J(ohn) B(aptist)
Cin(cinnati, Ohio)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He rejoices with Odin accomplishing such an arduous duty. Before leaving for the visitation Odin recommended a priest of the North for Little Rock. Purcell recommends one he considers much better adapted than either of those recommended by the Bishops of Natchez and Mobile. It is Father Augustus Toebbe, pastor of St. Philomena's Church here. He knows English, French and German, and has great experience. He would get great assistance from this city for that destitute diocese. Either of the former as well as the last would be a great loss to Purcell but he would make sacrifices. Father (Richard) Gilmour is not much of a favorite with Purcell. He wears, against Purcell's remonstrances, a large and ugly beard and has on occasions manifested a spirit of disobedience. Purcell would not like to see him made Bishop. Odin is to tell Dr. And Mrs. Duer, lately married here and now in New Orleans that Purcell recommended them highly to Odin. Mrs. Rococ and Mr. Caldwell know them.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 22
St. Palais, Maurice de, Bishop of
Vincennes, (Indiana)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Palais has no objection to Purcell's sending his letter concerning Father P. McDermott to Mrs. Fergus. She acknowledges she had never seen McDermott intoxicated and Mr. Raleigh, the principal accuser, made the same acknowledgment. Palais has not seen Mr. Fergus but he knows he cannot prove McDermott was drunk. The latter has been pastor of Evansville for fourteen years. He has been ill when his enemies thought him drunk. Palais thanks Purcell for the information about Fathers (Aloysius) Gerst and (William) Oram. He will try them both. Father (Bernard G.) Bruening has done very well in Palais' diocese. He asks if Purcell was in the Fenian constitution where they pledge themselves to follow the orders of their leaders. Palais' Jubilee will soon be over and it has done good in the diocese.
(Note by Purcell addressed to Mrs. M.M. Fergus admonishing her for slandering McDermott. The note was written on St. Palais' letter and sent to her to read what Palais says. Purcell asks her to return this letter).
II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 3
Hendricken, Father Thomas F.
Waterbury, Conn(ecticut)
To Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland (of Hartford)
(Providence, Rhode Island)
B- was not around that part of the country the date McFarland mentioned. Hendricken has been trying to find out something about him but cannot. Father (F.J.) Lenihan should be able to give some information. Hendricken will try to see if he acted so fearful a part. He could never see the most remote trace of a vocation. He has finished his fair and cleared $3000 beyond expenses.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 23
McDonnell, B(ernard)
Galveston, (Texas)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, L(ouisian)a
Odin's letter of the 17th was received. Regarding the Sisters of St. Joseph's bill, he presumes the principal is right, but the interest is rather hard, especially under the circumstances. He would be glad to get the principal of any debts due him through the war without interest. McDonnell's children's feelings were often hurt during the war; whenever they would ask for any necessary clothes they would be told they did not know how their Father was situated, etc. A religious institution ought not to wring the last drop of blood out of hard working people. Mrs. McDonnell and the children join him in regards.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.
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1865 Nov 24
Faure, Father J.A.
San Antonio, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The wife of P. Coffey asked him to have $200 in specie sent to her husband. He asked for a bond from Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis who said that neither (Odin) nor he wanted to have anything to do with Coffey. As a favor to Faure, Dubuis did issue this bond. J. Brown, whom (Odin) recommended, is doing much better. Presently he is in the Boerne mountains at the Tynan ranch, where he will be well cared for by Miss Tynan. He has also received the letter (Odin) sent by Mr. Lombard and will give the two notes to the rightful parties. He told Dubuis about it; he is at San Antonio.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 24
Figari, Father Hector
Santo Domingo, (Dominican Republic)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has written several letters to (Odin) but received no answer. He got a letter from Mrs. Louisa Sparhawk who said that her husband died. Figari had commissioned him to take charge of the boxes he had left in care of (Thomas) O'Donnell. Figari asks (Odin) to send the boxes to him. He also asks if P(hilip) Rotchford is dead or alive, or what he thinks to do with the small amount he left with him. He is now in about the best parish of the Island, the Sanctuary of Nuestra Senora de Albagracia de Higney. How is St. Theresa parish. If (Odin) writes he may send the letter to the care of Domingo Maggiolo or in care of Cambiaso and Company. Their country has been left poor by the war with Spain. Ventura Baer is President of this Republic. With the war, Figari lost everything.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1865 Nov 25
Healy, Father James A.
Boston, (Massachusetts)
To Bishop (Francis P. McFarland of Hartford)
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Bishop (John Conroy) threatens to visit McFarland next Wednesday and since McFarland may have some business and not be at home Healy would like to know so that they can keep (Conroy) for another day.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 25
Rice, C.M., Father Rob(er)t E.V.
Suspension Bridge, New York
to Bishop F(rancis) P. McFarland (of Hartford)
(Providence, Rhode Island)
Rice has just received McFarland's letter of November 18 and is sorry that he has troubled the bishop. In giving the letter to Mr. Holten he wished to signify that he was obliged to leave here on account of former charges made against him and not on account of anything recent. He did not intend to request McFarland to get him out of his difficulties. In charity to the young man he advised him to consult McFarland.
I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 25
Vénissat, Father C(ypria)n, St. Philomena's
(Thibodaux, Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
Emile Louis Hébert and Claire LeBlanc, related in the third degree, ask for a dispensation. He held the Jubilee from October 19 to November 19; the collection was 78 piastres, 20 sous. He had at Communion many persons who had not approached the Sacrament for years.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 26
Buffard, Father S(tephen) M.
San Antonio, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
The bearer of the letter, Mr. Lombard, is in charge of getting provisions for the convent. Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis has asked Buffard to ask (Odin) to advance the money. Dubuis is thinking of going soon to New Orleans. He has been here only two days and leave day after tomorrow for Austin. Sister Ste. (Jane de) Chantal, (R.U.) and the community send their best wishes. There are now 40 boarding students.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 4to.
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1865 Nov 26
Chambige, Father F(rancis), St. Thomas' (Seminary
Bardstown, Ky)
To Archbishop (John Baptist) Purcell
of Cincinnati, Ohio
Chambige is sorry the account due that he sent to Purcell displeased him so much. But he is pretty sure it is correct. He did not send Purcell the account sooner because he thought no more of Purcell's students would be sent to St. Thomas.' He hesitated to send the account when Purcell's were retained at Mt. St. Mary's Seminary. Chambige believes the bill is just but he would rather pay it himself than have Purcell believe he was being treated unfairly.
II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 26
(Several, R.U.), Sister St. Pierre
Opelousas, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She sends (Odin) a letter for Sister St. Hyacinthe, (R.U.) and asks him to forward it to her. This good Sister leaves a void in their house; (Odin) knows St. Pierre did all she could to keep her. They (Ursulines) still have only six boarders and ten day students. As she said in the letter sent by Father (Joseph) Roduit, (S.J.) they cannot live with this small number of students. It seems they would be better off at New Iberia. Father (Gilbert) Raymond does little for them; they have no Mass. They hope to have their Jubilee in December; she will try to have a Jesuit. The young lady they are expecting from the west has not yet arrived.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 27
Brownson, O(restes) A.
Eliz(abeth), N(ew) J(ersey)
To Mother Angela
St. Mary's, Notre Dame, Ind(iana)
Brownson thanks Mother Angela for the "little sign." He wrote to Father (Edward) immediately upon receipt of his letter. He wrote such things in his defense as occurred to him without consulting any authority. He has since consulted St. Augustine, St. Thomas, Billuart, Perrone, Suarez, and a list of propositions covering the Trinity condemned by the Church. He also lists the saints from whom he got his material. Brownson does not see where his language is unorthodox, and explains what he meant. In his fifth article in the Ave Maria, he defended his phrase and explained the doctrine of the Trinity. "It simply means that God creates after, or expresses in the creatures His own Divine Idea, which is Hiss essence." He has only one more article to write but it will not complete what he has to say on saint worship. Brownson cannot write freely after what has been said, he needs a sympathetic audience. He has spent ten days on the article he sent. He sees in Father Sorin "only a critic." The latter must not have confidence in him. Brownson thinks his connection with the Ave Maria should close with the next article. He enjoyed writing the articles, and was returning to his old love of Mary. He no longer has time to write for the Ave Maria as he is writing a book, the first of a series which will condense and systematize the theology and philosophy in the twenty volumes of the Review. He has completed and printed the political part of the series. He is translating articles from the French "for the Catholic World." He thanks the sister for her encouragement.
I-4-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 27
Gaudet, O.M.I., Father A(ugustine)
Aboard the Nouveau Monde
to Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
On leaving Paris to return to Brownsville, Doctor (Charles) Faget who lives near their house in Paris and uses their chapel, with his family, gave Gaudet a letter for Odin. He finds a good chance to send it promptly. He intends to go to New Orleans the first part of next year but first he hopes to receive a letter from Odin about their deposit with (Philip) R(otchford?). Gaudet is bringing with him three new priests (Oblates of Mary Immaculate) for Brownsville and Matamoros. Their Father General regrets not having met Odin on his last trip to Europe. As soon as Gaudet arrives at Brownsville he will write and tell Odin the state of affairs on the frontier. If he is late in seeing Odin, he will see Fathers Rousselon, Perché and Chalon. He left Mother St. Claire, (V.I.) in France; she will return in January with 12 new subjects, 4 of whom are Irish.
P.S. Gaudet left on the 16th from St. Nazaire for Vera Cruz via St. Thomas and Havana. In Vera Cruz they will take a boat which connects with Matamoros, making a stop at Tampico.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 27
Kehoe, L(awrence)
New York, (New York)
To (Orestes A. Brownson)
( )
Kehoe encloses an invitation to the Bloomingdale Association Meeting. The Archbishop (John McCloskey) and Father O'Connor, S.J. will be there. He asks if Brownson is translating another article "for us." If so, he would have Brownson send it. He would copy it over since the printers will not set any more of Brownson's manuscripts. He would like the manuscript early.
P.S. Kehoe asks Brownson to keep translating and he will copy it if sent early. "Labrintz makes more than I paid you for." Kehoe will send balance when he learns what it is. "$3.00 Reviews sold."
I-4-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.
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1865 Nov 27
McNamara, C.M., Father Tho(ma)s, St. Vincent's College
Castleknock, Dublin (Ireland)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has been requested by their Superior, Father Dixon at Phibsboro, to give a letter of introduction to Val O'Donnell. Odin may be able to render him some services. The difficulty generally in going to America is to obtain a footing. McNamara recommends himself and all in this Province to Odin's prayers.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 27
Raphael, S.C., Sister M.
(Emmitsburg, Maryland)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
In the absence of the treasurer, Sister Camilla, (S.C.), Mother has asked her to acknowledge (Odin's) favor of the 6th with the accompanying amount. She thanks him for his kind intervention in their relation with (Bernard) McDonnell. Their Sisters (of Charity) mention (Odin's) cheering visits to their houses. The health of Father (Francis) Burlando continues good.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 27
St. Cyr, Ch(arles) de
Sorèze, (France)
To Archbishop (John Mary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, Louisiana
He has not forgotten Odin's kindnesses to him and his loved ones. His vacation is at an end; it was quite short because of his Father's business. He spent twenty days in the Pyrenees at the baths. He hopes the waters will rid him of the rheumatism and headaches from which he has suffered for several years. He is now going to study his philosophy of science, and then present himself for the baccalauriat. Then he will go to the Saint Cyr military school. He recalls (Odin's) visit at Nice.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 27
Van Beveren, Father L.
Lockport, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He asks (Odin) to send a priest for several days with the bearer of this note. They are in the last week of the Jubilee and the doctor has forbidden him to exercise his ministry because of his sickness.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 28
Allgayer, Father Ferd(inand)
Muskegon, (Michigan)
To Bishop (Peter Paul Lefevere)
(Detroit, Michigan)
Allgayer has been waiting anxiously the last 7 weeks for the priest Lefevere promised to send to take his place. He is in poor health, unable to attend his out-missions. In Muskegon he can do nothing since the congregation did not finish the church. They refused to support him until the church is finished. Besides the congregation refuses to give the deed to the new property since Lefevere has once before mortgaged the church property, which mortgage they say they will never redeem. Allgayer asks to be relieved before winter and to go to a milder climate. He has learned that two or more priests have recently arrived, one of whom, he presumes, was mentioned in Lefevere's letter of October 10, as designated to take his place, in order to give the Jubilee in the missions before the end of the year.
III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 28
Brownson, O(restes) A.
Eliz(abeth), (New Jersey)
To (Henry F. Brownson)
( )
Brownson tells (Henry) that he has been expecting him home on December 7, Thanksgiving Day, and that he will be grieved if the latter is not able to come. Sarah's presence should not be reason for keeping Henry away since Brownson is of the opinion that being home has cured her of some follies. Brownson has converted his office into a sleeping room. (Henry) is again asked to come and keep Thanksgiving Day with the family.
III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 28
Dubuis, Bishop C(laude) M(arie), Bishop of Galv(eston)
San Antonio, (Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He has just received a letter from Father (Theophile) Blancgarin at Baton Rouge. He asks if Dubuis would receive a seminarian from LeMans who was with (Odin) but who left Bouligny Seminary at the end of a few months. (Francis) Mary has been teaching since in Blancgarin's parish, keeping the idea of being priest. Dubuis' need is so great that he asks (Odin) to give his opinion as to whether Mary should wait longer. Dubuis is to leave tomorrow for Galveston, via Austin, Bastrop, Pinoak and Frelsburg. While in the West he prepared a place at Victoria for the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and for a hundred children by the acquisition of the Scheiner lot on which he had a large wooden house moved. It will amount to $2000. The new building of the Ursulines at San Antonio is going ahead although it is difficult to obtain materials. He has not had a good chance to settle the San José affair. The new prior has not yet decided whether he will accept or not. Debts amount to 5000 piastres. Dubuis is waiting for a final reply from Father Emilian (Wendel, O.S.B.) who is at Castroville. All are well and delighted to get good news of (Odin) through Mr. Lombard.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 3pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 28
(Kenrick), Peter Richard, Archbishop of
St. Louis, (Missouri)
To Archbishop J(ohn) M(ary) Odin, (C.M.)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)
He will write in a few days to Cardinal (Alexander) Barnabo relative to the names proposed for Little Rock. For Dubuque he proposed Father John Hennessy of St. Louis, pastor at St. Joseph, about 40 years of age, studious and eloquent, commended by the Vicar Apostolic of Leavenworth to the bishops assembled here this week for the consecration of the Bishop of Nashville; Father Denis Dunn, Vicar General of Dubuque and appointed Bishop of St. Paul on the death of Bishop Cretin. (Kenrick) has named him Administrator of Dubuque. He is pious and exemplary and has been eminently successful in Davenport where he has resided all the time. There are 3 churches and schools in that city. Odin is to express his opinion to Barnabo.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 29
Doyle, John
Madison, Ind(iana)
To Ja(me)s A(lphonsus) McMaster
New York, (New York)
He encloses $15 which McMaster lent to P.J. Dunn some time ago and which is now returned with sincere thanks. He asks that it be acknowledged and a receipt sent.
I-1-m A.L.S. 12mo. 1p.
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1865 Nov 29
St. Cyr, P(auline) de
Galveston, (Texas)
to Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
She thanks (Odin) for his welcome; she will never forget her stay in New Orleans. Their voyage was delightful, the sea very calm. They arrived in Galveston on the 25th. Hyacinthe (St. Cyr's) heart was heavy as he saw the fruit of his labors in ashes. His stores are all in a deplorable state. A woman is fortunate to have so courageous a husband to protect her and his large family. Yesterday they had good news from Charles and Galvez; her little girls are slow, she is anxious to hear from them. She has little opportunity to speak French so that she stays alone in her room and Hyacinthe scolds her. Mrs. (Chapter M.) Rice is well, as are the people in her house. Bishop (Claude Marie) Dubuis is absent; Mr. St. Cyr gave (Odin's) package to Father (Louis) Chambodut. (Odin) is to excuse Mr. St. Cyr for not writing; he scarcely takes time to eat.
A.L.S. (French) 4pp.
Enclosure:
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(1865 Nov 29)
St. Cyr, H(yacinthe) de
(Galveston, Texas)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
St. Cyr is very much distressed that he cannot immediately repay (Odin) the money he lent him. He has not one dollar of income; 5 stores burned, three occupied by Federals, no dividends and the taxes must be paid, etc. He will pay as soon as possible.
A.L.S. (French) 1p.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 5pp. 12mo.
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1865 Nov 29
Scollard, Father J(ohn)
Jackson, (Louisiana)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He wrote (Odin) a month since relative to Miss McKenna, who is so anxious to finish her education in one of the Sisters' schools. Mr. Burns who takes charge of this is about to leave. The Jackson folks, Protestants and Catholics, have been highly pleased with (Odin's) late visit.
VI-2-j A.L.S. 1pg. 4to.
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1865 Nov 30
(Martinez), Hyacinthe Marie, Bishop of Havana, (Cuba)
To Archbishop (John Mary Odin, C.M.
New Orleans, Louisiana)
He received one of (Odin's) letters asking him to welcome Mrs. Marie Anne Codd who is to come here with her three children for her health. She has not yet arrived; he will be delighted to do all he can for her.
VI-2-j A.L.S. (French) 1p. 8vo.
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(1865) (Nov 30)
Harrison, A.L.
Philadelphia, (Pennsylvania)
To James (Alphonsus) McMaster
(New York, New York)
He has received McMaster's postal money order for $20.50, and the other money as well, for which he thanks McMaster for Sister Helena. He has been fortunate in his receipts this week, but all that can be collected is needed, for everyone is suffering from the Scourge of Sherman. (General William T. Sherman)
I-1-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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