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This is a certificate of his acceptance into the sodality of the B.V.M. signed by Borgna as rector, and John McCloskey and Michael F. Martin. :: I-1-a D.S. Latin 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents The bearer of this letter is William Hughes who, wishing to learn the French language, applies to the Seminary for that purpose. He is ready to pay the boarding, being in the mercantile line. Borgna starts for the east in a very few days. Next Friday he will be in Kaskaskia. Bishop Joseph Rosati has no doubt told Timon what for; Borgna will do his best to succeed. His heart has received a wound of which he fears he will never be cured. Borgna's hand and arm are better, yet he traces ...

Scope and Contents Borgess has exercised Purcell's patience is not answering, but since Purcell told him the bulls would arrive soon he delayed answering in the expectation of receiving them. He know that FatherEdward Purcell wrote every week. Borgess relates to the death of Charles Conahan . Conahan's nephew, Edward Monford, died the day before. Yesterday Sister Mary Louise Hughes died at the novitiate of the Sisters of Charity. Also Robert, the son of John Henry, died. Father George G.E. Glass is declining...

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Borias has been dispossessed of his parish without canonical reasons. He has recourse to the Committee of Investigation established by Leo XIII. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Borias is very sorry to find himself in trouble with Perché. He expresses his filial affection on Perché's feast day. Last year at this time, Borias was at Vermillionville; he said Mass at the convent for Perché and all the Sisters offered their Communions for the same intention. But also, Perché's sentiments have changed. But crosses are necessary for sanctification. Borias asks Perché to forget everything that has happened between them during the year. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents His return to Beaumont was fortunate. The big rains came while he was still at Carcassio. The roads became difficult; his horse had to swim several bayous. Borias stopped at three places where he had several First Communions. The people wish to have a priest. They talk of building three chapels, two of them will be built this winter. Borias promised them another visit next year. He had planned to build a chapel at Beaumont as soon as he returned but he has changed his mind. He will put this...

Scope and Contents Borias affirms that the honor of the priesthood and the good of souls decided him on the grave accusation which he made only after consulting his director and much prayer. Moreover, the result appears providential as the grace of God has touched the heart of this colleague who acknowledges his guilt. He reminds Perché of his desire for a country parish for reasons of health. He would be happy to cede Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, a good parish where he has paid all the church debt, to Father...

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Today it appears that Perché's nominations were inspired. Borias feels energetic enough to undertake the construction of a second church. If it is not too late he accepts the post of Vermillionville, parish of Lafayette. VI-3-c - A.L.S. - French - 1p. - 12mo. - {2}

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Borias certifies that he has known Paul Arthur for several years and that he has always been pious and regular in his religious duties. :: VI-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Borias regrets all the wrongs he has committed in this unfortunate affair in which he has been engaged. However, he does not believe that he has committed any grave sins. He also retracts all the threats to summon him before a superior tribunal and also all his violent and offensive words. He has always submitted to authority and hopes to be just until he dies. He asks Perché's pardon and places himself entirely at his disposal. :: VI-3-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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The bearer is Mr. Edel, president of the Society of Our Lady of Lourdes, along with Mrs. Casanova, the secretary, They are worried about their society's money and, therefore, he does not wish to be their treasurer and has given them a note in payment. P.S. There is $212 on deposit. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents It will soon be four years that Borias has been at San Patricio where he has had to preach in English and to speak that language on occasions. His pronunciation is still very embarrassing and he can be understood only with difficulty. He thinks his ministry would be more fruitful in Louisiana. He is also a little disgusted with Texas. He does not complain of the material work, but he is tired of going from house to house and of being almost without any work. A more pious and zealous priest...

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He arrived yesterday at the home of his brother. Father Stephen Rousselon is to arrive today at Lyons. His health improved a little on the trip, but he is still very weak. Borias talked to Bishop Claude Marie Dubuis at Paris and asked him for his exeat in order to go to Odin's diocese. Dubuis said he would give him his exeat as soon Borias received a letter from Odin stating that he would receive him. Borias asks Odin to send his reply to Propière. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Receipt for $5.50 from the Dames de St. Claude for 5 yards of gros de Naples. :: V-4-k A. Receipt S. French 1p. 16mo.

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Borra asks Brownson's permission to translate the works of Orestes Brownson into Italian, beginning with "The Convert" of which he would appreciate a copy and also information on Orestes A. Brownson, whom he greatly admires. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Borra has received Brownson's letter and books and sends in return the first two volumes of Professor Rossi's "Principii di Philosofia" a picture of Professor Rossi and some photographs and a medal blessed by the Pope. He is pleased that Brownson, like his father, admires Professor Rossi who is his professor of dogma at the Foreign Missions College. Borra is now completing his studies for the priesthood, after serving three years in the field artillery of Italian Army, in the hope of being...

Scope and Contents The pastor of Chihuahua, Father José de la Luz Corral ?, would like to establish a convent of nuns for the education of small girls. Knowing Odin's interest in everything that adds to the glory of God, he volunteered to write to Odin for assistance. Although he realizes there is probably not an excess of nuns in Texas or in Louisiana, God usually provides what is needed. He hopes the archdiocese of New Orleans will not be as great a burden to Odin as Texas was. :: VI-2-e A.L.S. Spanish 2pp....

Scope and Contents After leaving here, Borrajo stayed a few days in places where there were Mexicans and that is why he received Blanc's letter at Natchitoches. He waited to reply to see if he would come back here or take the land route to San Antonio. Since Blanc wrote, Borrajo also had a letter from Bishop John Baptist Lamy, telling him that he could ask Father Rousselon for $50 in his name. In order to make the trip, Borrajo had asked to borrow it from Mr. Chevallier . Usually one can get from here to San...

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Borromeo, majordomo to Pius IX, announces to Seton his appointment as a Private Chamberlain. :: II-1-a A.L.S. Italian 1p. folio

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Borsarelli is obliged in this parish to live in inertia and the climate does not agree with him. He sees that he must leave Louisiana. If Blanc permits, he will leave here at the beginning of April. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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She asks Blanc to lend her 16 piastres to buy a wool coverlet, a winter dress, shoes and stockings and some cotton shirts. She did $18 worth of work for a person who left without paying her. She will pay it back as she sells scapulars and sews. Jules Bermudez Vermudez, bearer of this letter, will take charge of it, if Blanc can render her this service. :: V-5-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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Her needs force her to ask Rousselon if he has sold the last three dozen scapulars that she sent with Josephine Taph? 8 or 10 months ago, before he left for France. Several days before he left she received 6 piastres for the first two dozen. It is only her poverty that makes her ask. Does he have a prayerbook and a relic of the true cross to give her? :: V-5-i A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.

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Bossier owes Timon an apology for Madame Bossier who kept her son longer than she should. As for his own weakness he owes another greater apology. Having been so unfortunate with their first children. It seems that those who are left, when far away, make them even more unhappy. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Bossier and King, appointed by the Legislature chairmen of a Committee of both Houses for the arrangement of the celebration of January 8, inform Blanc that the procession will repair to the Cathedral of St. Louis. The Committee would be happy to hear that Blanc and the clergy will attend and address a Te Deum for the blessings poured upon Louisiana. :: V-4-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Catharine Dunn, widow of Patrick Dunn, is an applicant for a pension on account of the services of her late husband in the Civil War. She needs a sworn certificate of marriage required by the Commissioner of Pensions. Her marriage was performed by Father C. Richard Kane, the pastor of St. Patrick's Church. Kane has been requested to send a certificate. The certificate he sent was not sworn to and was returned to him, but he has not sent it back. Bostnick requests the Bishop to ask Kane to...

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The cost of reproducing the engraving will be fifteen cents per square inch. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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They will obtain large originals in Boston of the subject Hudson sent and from these make the plate sizes desired. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2 pp. 8vo.

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A clipping telling of the exhibition of the Tabernacle society of the Notre Dame Academy of Berkeley street showing pictures of the vestments of Archbishop William H. O'Connell and telling of other things of interest in the exhibition. Note: This clipping was probably sent to James F. Edwards by Francis E. Carroll, or his wife, Alice Carroll who was a member of the society. :: XI-2-k Newspaper clipping, PRINTED

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A newspaper clipping containing an interview given by Mme. Albani to a reporter of the Boston Herald. :: X-3-k Clipping 1p. 12mo.

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Spread of the devotion of consecration to the Sacred Heart. Fifteen dioceses consecrated. :: I-1-e Newspaper clipping 2 columns folio