Hennesy, C.M., Father Richard, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1850 September 13

The young Irishman who came up with Hennesy for the Barrens did not stop at St. Mary's landing or go to the seminary at all. Hennesy saw Father John J. Lynch, C.M. in St. Louis the week before last and Lynch knew nothing of him. Mr. Louis Déroche is safe at the seminary. The College here is flourishing and his companions fine men but Hennesy still thinks constantly of Bishop John Mary Odin C.M .. Hennesy loves Odin and Texas. The decrees of the Synod held by Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick of St. Louis were published last week. In general they gave satisfaction to the clergy. A few things deserve to be mentioned. A cathedraticum and chancellery have been established; the proceeds will be for the support of the seminary. The banns even for mixed marriages must be published at least once and conferences are to be held by the clergy twice a year. The whole was conducted in a way highly creditable to the Archbishop. Father Mariano Maller, C.M . is in Emmitsburg; they expect him here next November. :: V-5-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.