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Note on back of this envelope addressed to the Archbishop: In case the Archbishop is absent Father Stephen Rousselon should assist Miss De la Fevrière after reading this letter. :: VI-2-d A. Envelope 1p. 32mo.

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A list of 24 names, the last 9 being in a different hand, perhaps that of Odin. :: VI-2-h A.D. 1p. 16mo.

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A list of 21 names, perhaps a list of names given at Confirmation. :: VI-2-h A.D.1p. 8vo.

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A list of 26 names and figures; apparently a ledger of dues. :: VI-2-h A.D. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He asks Timon to let him and Armand Pellerin make a little retreat or at least give them permission to go and confess themselves because they are plunged into everlasting misery. They know they have offended God and before _____ goes to Louisiana he would wish to get his soul clean. If it were not for giving his beloved mother so much pain he would not be so sorry, but he is sure she will be desolated. Timon took him back once but he did not want to stay; he did not know what he was ...

Scope and Contents Enclosure: Having received no answer to their petition of the 23 inst. in which they prayed Lefevere to allow Allgayer to remain in Berlin for their German congregation, they hear that Lefevere is not inclined to take notice of their petition but persists in appointing Schreiner as their future pastor. Their congregation numbers 42-45 families, but Schreiner has not proved the priest for them. The members of his present missions of Muskegon, Berlin and Wright were dissatisfied with him. They...

Scope and Contents The signature of the writer of this letter is indecipherable. He has received Capelle's letter after many years during which he has shared the afflictions of Capelle's family by inquiring about him every time he met someone who could give him information. Baron de Bourqueney must have received, in reply to the letter he wrote _____ on September 9 about Madame de Beaumont, the instructions which her family requested him to ask of _____ ; _____ sent them on the 16th. This lady left Bordeaux...

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Having learned that school will reconvene about the first of November he sends his stepson Antoine Pratt as a pupil. He wishes him to learn English, arithmetic, geography and whatever is necessary. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Kate , , ` He wrote yesterday giving particulars of his visit to Clover Dale and writes again to give more detailed information. Hampton is no more; filled with loafing Negroes and their shanties. All the old aristocracy of the South have left now is there is their self respect. The captain of the "Jenny Lind" was very nice to him and escorted him to the store where he was to meet William Smith. Smith is nobly bearing up under the circumstances. The Negroes are living on the land at...

Scope and Contents Father Cornelius Moutard promised the plastering of the church to Mr. Miller and Mr. Hoar. They have got up a remonstrance against the Detroit man. Since they have to pay the money, they think they should have some say. Moutard also announced that no couple could be married without calling the banns 3 times. On the same day he married a couple, and the following week three couples without a call. This is written in behalf of the Catholics of Jackson - 64 of the congregation. They withhold...

Scope and Contents According to Richard's wishes, the Superior Council at the suggestion of the central Council of the Association of the Propagation has included Richard in the allocation of funds for this year as in that of the preceding year. The Council expressed this intention that Fenwick share with Richard the allocation of 1828 and has allocated for him in 1829, 7,500 francs for the propagation of the faith in Michigan. They hope he will accept this as a testimony of their interest. The writer who does...

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Martin Keefer, aged about 38 years, a native of Ireland?. :: V-4-l Fragment 1p. 32mo.

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In reading the book of philosophy published in 1841 by Blanc St. Bonnet, the writer found it impossible to resist the desire to extract from it the portrait of the chaste man. The extract entitled "Enthusiasm" follows. :: V-4-l Copy French pp. 4to.

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Parish statistics for Vermilionville, Louisiana served by Father Pierre Francois Beauprez. :: V-4-l D. French up. Folio

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The writer permits his Negro Joseph to marry one belonging to L. Dansac. The names of Aime Pavajot, Madeleine, Joseph, Marie Francais, and Antoine, mother of Josephine appear on the note. :: V-4-k A. Receipt French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He sends the following information on the Chapel of St. Rose and the expenses for its construction. He hopes that the said property will keep to its actual destination or at least be employed for a pious end useful to the congregation. He is ready to cede it to the diocese for a moderate price and on very liberal conditions. Expenses itemized total $4,787.25 without counting several objects that he has paid for totaling about $100. He asks $3750 on terms of $750 down, and balance in 3 years...

Scope and Contents The writer recalls that when Blanc wrote him at Paris, he said, in a figurative style, that he hoped the writer's "oldest" would be followed by several "juniors." So here is a junior about to see the light of day. If Blanc were to ask why he is in New Orleans he would not reply because he has already told his cousin and does not wish to repeat himself. If he wished to talk to Blanc about New Orleans he would say that one finds here all of Europe's finest. When he saw cherry brandy from...

Scope and Contents In the Freeman's Journal of Dec. 3, McMaster expresses doubts of the arrest of Father J.J. Mullon and Napoleon J. Perché. It is true of Perché, although both were ordered before the Commanding General Butler. Mullon was ill and could not appear. Perché was reproached with preaching reason which he denied. Upon being questioned, Perché said he did not wish to go to any of the places referred to by the General, as he was chaplain to a community of nuns. Perché was told to consider himself...

Scope and Contents He does not believe there is a comparison between the heathen fables and the teachings of Yankee political figures. The fables have not lost their application to the people, though written for pagans and we consider ourselves civilized. He compares the never-ending draft and drain on the people with the parable of the woodman and the hatchet, showing that the 75,000 men given to Lincoln as volunteers have been used to take more men. The few grow rich and aristocratic on dead men's bones...

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A short account of the life of Father Jean-Felix-Joseph Cayla, tenth Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission Vincentians, who died in Rome on February 12, 1800. :: IV-3-i Printed Leaflet French 8pp. 4to., 2

Scope and Contents First Communicants for the year 1865: Emma Pugh, Louisa Tete, Valerie Villarosa, Rosa Tete, Azelia Maspero, Elise Lebret, Emma Pike, Gertrude Duralde, Amelie Fernandez, Adelaide Lanaux, Georgine Campbell, Mary Carmody, Stella Villeré, Noemie Letellier, Marie Lecourt, Kate Purcell, and Edna Stewart. Those renewing: Corinne Gardère, Kate Belmont, Ida Daunis, Valentine Andry. For the general confession: Mathilde Mioton, Julie Fernandez, Delia Vivès, Cecile Roman, Algaé Bouis, Alice Cenas,...

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A poem to the Pilgrim from Rome. :: VI-2-i A.D. 2pp. 16mo.

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A list of the sacred furniture and other objects given by Pope Leo XII and the Congregation of Propaganda for use in the Diocese of Cincinnati Vestments, chalices and other sacred vessels, candlesticks, etc. are listed. The notice of the pictures given by Cardinal Joseph Fesch and perhaps from others has been sent to Cincinnati by the Rector of the College of Propaganda. In the Detroit papers. :: III-2-f A.D. Italian 3pp. 8vo., 3

Scope and Contents Lichtenberg apologizes for letting the Redemptorists depart without sending with them a letter to Rese. He is sending this letter 12 days after their departure to Triest hoping it will reach them on time. Enclosed are several copies of the 3rd official report compiled from the material which Rese had sent Aug. 3, 1831. Any changes which Lichtenberg had made in the report should be approved by Rese. Lichtenberg has had already much to suffer from the critics and the unsatisfied desire of the...

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He hopes that his sister-in-law forwarded the photograph which Edwards requested. He forgot to mention that his eyes are gray. At the advanced age of 71, he can read without glasses.

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A copy of two letters which could be useful to Blanc:

Scope and Contents In the issue of Nov. 28, 1863, the New York Freeman's Journal requested information regarding the Pointe Coupée Louisiana Sacrilege. Scollard sends him the little he knows of the affair. Although his mission is Bayou Sara, it is just opposite Pointe Coupée, each on the banks of the Mississippi. Although he has been unable to see Father Francis Mittlebron, a Catholic federal soldier who was present at the time, says that no offence was offered to Mittlebron. The Federals were sent to...

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"For the sick and poor in New Orleans form a Catholic." :: VI-1-f A. Note 2pp. 4to.

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Enclosed find one dollar for the fund to place a statue of Our Lady on the Dome of the University. Wishes prayers for grace to lead a better life and become a Catholic. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1;. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He saw McMaster's article regarding the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He encloses a small picture of the Sacred Heart and asks that the matter on the back of it be published in the Journal. It is astonishing-the promises made by Our Lord to those who are devoted to the Sacred Heart. He asks that Mcaster also call attention to this in his editorial column, since such a notice would do more good than several columns of philosophy, eloquence and learning. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp....