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Scope and Contents Boisard has 34 certificates of 500 francs each, for the loan to New Orleans contracted by Archbishop Leperché. Six are Boisard's own, 28 belong to one of his parishioners, whom Boisard enlisted to subscribe to this loan, under the patronage of Pope Pius IX and offering all kinds of guarantees. Leray will be as grieved as Boisard by the non-payment of interest for 3 half years. Boisard knows that Leray has already bought back a great quantity of certificates at a reduction. Boisard would like...

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Boisdoré gives permission to his servant Marie Francoise to marry. ` D.S. :: V-4-l A.D.S., D.S. French 2pp. 12mo. and 32mo.

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Boissel, 11 or 12 years ago, spent two days with Blanc at the presbytery at Pointe à Pitre. He takes advantage of his brother's trip to New Orleans. He has never forgottenBlanc's kindness nor his wish to take their Prefect Apostolic, Father Louvet, to work with him. His brother, Hippolyte Boissel, has practised medicine here for four years. In view of the revolution he wishes to go to New Orleans. He is accompanied by a friend, also a doctor. :: V-5-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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A passport issued by the French Consul to Father Claude Pascal Maitre-Simonnot. On the back of the passport Going to New York on the Sardinia, Captain Woodward, April 6, 1850. V-5-k - D.S. - French - 2pp. - folio - {2}

Scope and Contents She begs his pardon but hopes he will take care of her business for she has need of her money. Leonard Malone, captain of detectives, for a piano, $75; Miss Fanny Malone for various small purchases, $6; and Mrs. Corbets for a machine, $45. P.S. Joseph Boillon has left, it is said, in order to return to his position at the cathedral of New Orleans and he owes her two hundred which she loaned him. She fears that he is not in good faith because he has owed it for almost three years. :: VI-3-b...

Scope and Contents She sends a few words in Miss Fanny Malone 's envelope. Malone announced the receipt of the letter Boisson gave Perché for her and said that her father will give Perché what they owe Boisson. Neither Mrs. Corbets nor Miss Larking has written. She wonders if Joseph Boillon, who owes her 200 francs, has returned to the cathedral. She needs all the money to aid Louise and to live, for she had not received any employment although she has gone to the Religious of the Sacred Heart several times....

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On the recommendation of Bishop John Mary Odin of Texas Boiteux sends two boxes, the larger one containing a statue of the Blessed Virgin and the other books and a violet cassock, all ordered May 17. He excuses himself for sending previously a letter for Charles? Chambost, not knowing if it would reach him if he sent it to Assumption. He would be glad if in acknowledging the receipt of the above, Rousselon would send a few words and even give him advice. :: V-5-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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Boiteux recommends Anthony Borrajo, tonsured, doctor of theology, Spanish in country and language, whom Boiteux is sending to Bishop Odin. Until he learns where Odin will direct him, Boiteux asks hospitality or him. Boiteux met Blanc at St. Irènèe seminary. Blanc is to read the two letters to Rousselon and Mascaroni. - A.L.S. - V-5-l - A.L.S. - French - 9pp. - 4to. - {6}

Scope and Contents The relations Boiteux has had with Mascaroni about Odin's commission lead Boiteux to recommend to his care the bearer of this letter who is going to Texas. Not wishing to wait for a reply from the Bishop because Borrajo's expenses grow more each day of his stay in Paris, Boiteux sends him on. Mascaroni is to find out where he is to go. Barrajo knows only Spanish and Latin and has no funds. He is a good subject, a doctor of theology; he has made great sacrifices. Boiteux sends him in reply to...

Scope and Contents Boiteux is not a stranger to Rousselon because of his relation with Father Charles Chambost and because of his stay at Lyons as bursar at St. Irénée seminary. This and the relation with Bishop John Mary Odin permit him to recommend the bearer of this letter, whom Boiteux sends to Texas at the request of Odin for subjects speaking Spanish or German. He asks the same for another letter to Father Angelo Mascaroni whom he does not know but to whom he has sent vestments at Odin's request....

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It was hard to get any relics of Joseph Cretin, Bishop of St. Paul, Minnesota but he sends a lock of his hair and the quill through which the Bishop inhaled camphor. He also sends the letter of the aged priest companion of the Bishop from whom he received these mementoes.

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In looking over some old papers he found the enclosed photo of Archbishop John Ireland of St. Paul taken after his ordination. There is not another one of them in existence. Boland will never forget his last trip to Notre Dame. The fate that befell the floor of the Bishop's corridor on that night often amuses him. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Bolduc would like to know if it is possible to be admitted as an ecclesiastic in Lefevere's diocese. It is two years since he left a religious community. Following the advice of his confessor, it is best to seek a bishop, since his health does not permit life in a community. He has had the honor of knowing Lefevere and Detroit. ` P.S. Address the letter to Father Ambrose M. Boucher. :: III-2-k A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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Bolduc would like to know if it is possible to be admitted as an ecclesiastic in Lefevere's diocese. It is 2 years since he left a religious community. Following the advice of his confessor, it is best to seek a bishop, since his health does not permit life in a community. He has had the honor of knowing Lefevere and Detroit. ` P.S. Address the letter to Father Ambrose M. Boucher. :: III-2-k A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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The people of Hubbardston have commenced the building of their church, making an assessment of $6,000 in legal notes. Bolte invites Lefevere to bless the cornerstone. If he cannot come he asks that a delegate be sent. He thinks, but is not sure, that faculties were given him some time ago. P.S. He encloses a Postal Order for $16.00 for the Propagation of the Faith from Ionia, but he has not made as yet the collection in the Missions. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Receipted bill of $11.73 for albs, rochets, altar cloths, and communion cloths. :: VI-2-a A.D. French 1p. 32mo.

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List of delegates from the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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He begs to introduce Messrs. Hynes and Hansen, delegates to the (Columbian) Catholic Congress.

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The third regular paper - an address on "The Independence of the Holy See", by Bonaparte. (Among the papers of William J. Onahan on American Catholic Congress. Baltimore, Maryland.)

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The third regular paper - an address on "The Independence of the Holy See", by Bonaparte. Among the papers of William J. Onahan on American Catholic Congress . Baltimore, Maryland. :: IX-1-b Typed D. 14pp. 4to.

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Bonaparte regrets to find himself altogether unable to attend the proposed committee meeting on the 5th with many thanks for Brownson's favor of the 19th. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Bonaparte would be happy to prepare a paper, but he will not attend the congress. It will be wiser to select some one whose attendance is not in doubt.

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Bonaparte had previously written that he would be unable to attend the meeting of the Columbian Catholic Congress, and therefore could not accept the invitation to prepare a paper. However, an interview with Cardinal Gobbons leads him to ask whether this paper has been assigned to anyone else, and if so, to whom.

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Onahan was a little precipitate in his letter, in supposing that Bonaparte meant to volunteer to prepare the paper in question. Such is the desire of the Cardinal, yet Bonaparte is almost certain that he will not attend. He asks whether there would be objection to his writing it if he could not be personally present.

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Bonaparte is sorry to have missed Onahan in Baltimore. If Onahan shall be in Baltimore again soon, Bonaparte would like to discuss with him the paper that it is proposed Bonaparte prepare for the Columbian Catholic Congress. If Onahan shall not come Bonaparte will write.

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Bonaparte is reluctant to prepare the paper in question before positively committing himself on the subject. He will be obliged to have another interview with Cardinal Gibbons.

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Though appreciative of the compliment, it is impossible for Bonaparte to preside at the Columbian Catholic Congress. Bishop Keane urged Bonaparte to prepare a paper for the "Parliament of Religions". Bonaparte could not do two papers and asks Onahan to write to the Bishop explaining the situation.

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Bonaparte was reminded of former letters by a card from Cardinal Gibbons announcing his appointment as a delegate to the Columbian Catholic Congress. He shall not be able to attend. He hopes that the subject he was to have treated has been committed to other and better hands.

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The Bishop thanks Onahan for the invitation to attend the Columbian Catholic Congress; however, circumstances will not allow him to do so.(7 translations attached.)

Scope and Contents He has his purgatory in this world in the form of a proof reader. In his last, the word omnipresent was printed omnipotent, and he asks McMaster to correct. He reads McMaster's replies with enjoyment as they exhibit great skill. He would be afraid of McMaster if the latter had any case. As a Protestant, McMaster would be a host. If McMaster does not live to be converted in this world, he hopes to see him in the other world, not only a true believer, but as a believer of the truth. ::...