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Scope and Contents Boullier is addressing to Rousselon a box of books for Mr. Pavy, C.M. of their house at Cape Girardeau. St. Vincent's College having been chartered by the legislature, Boullier does not think there will be any entry fee. He encloses no enclosure the bill; it is not in detail but he wants to send the box with Mr. Pi rce of New Orleans who came to make some purchases in Paris. Rousselon is to send it on by the first steamboat going to St. Louis and also send the letter Boullier writes Pavy....

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Antonio Palleli asked Boullier to write. Palleli wants Timon to try him a little longer. He promises to do well; he will work, make shoes? or anything. Boullier thinks it would be advisable to grant him this request. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Boullier has received Timon's two letters through Father John Brands, C.M. He is sorry to hear that Timon is ill and unable to come to Old Mines whence they might together have gone to St. Louis where Timon would have struck the last blow and thrown away all the encumbrances and oppositions which seem, to swarm? their projects for the good of the Congregation. Boullier will try to disentangle Father Peter J. Doutreluingne, C.M. from Cahokia and bring him along, and also get the deed...

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Boullier is told that Clement Detchmendy left Old Mines some days ago and must be at his mill now. Boullier is going there this morning. In case Clement had gone yesterday to the Barrens, Timon is to tell him that Boullier will wait for him until next sunday at St. Genevieve and to come directly from the Barrens there tomorrow or Saturday. Boullier inquired of Doctor Shaw for that diamond; Shaw has sold it. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Boullier is sorry to learn by Timon's of the 8th of the superior's sickness. Father Francis Cellini, C.M. is expected every day from St. Louis. Father Francis Xavier Dahmen, C.M. spoke to Mr. Sergeant? who promised to go if it is impossible for Boullier to go to the seminary. The worst thing is that Timon will not come over at Christmas; everyone has made the greatest exertions to complete the church. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Boullier saw Mr. Walsh of St. Louis who said that Mr. Ames? Aimes arrived safely at St. Louis, and the other two have not arrived this morning. It would be good to hunt them about the Bottom somewhere. With the horse that Timon left him Boullier could not have crossed the Sabine to St. Genevieve. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. Folio

Scope and Contents The bearer is a Miss Huff of the Mines who came over yesterday. Boullier had spoken to Timon of her desire to go to the convent, and probably become a nun. As she lived nearly 12 miles from the Mines, Boullier saw her only 2 or 3 times. From what he heard she has very good dispositions and comes in spite of her relations who did not want her to become a Catholic. Timon had told Boullier that he would receive her in the Barrens. She got here with her brother. Boullier had written by Mr....

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Boullier hastens to reply to Timon's letter through Mr. Rozier who leaves tomorrow for Timon's place. He asks Timon to ask Father Matthew Bernard Anduze, if his picture of the Virgin is about 7 or 8 high, to send it and he will get his money at New Orleans. He is sorry Father Joseph Paquin, C.M. is gone; he would have been very glad to see him for some little commands he had for New Orleans. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. French, English 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents By a letter from Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M. Boullier has been advised that the fourth Sunday after Easter will be the time for consecrating or at least blessing the church at Mine à Breton Potosi. He does not dare ask anything more of Timon or Father Jean Baptiste Tornatore, C.M. but for something like the consecration of a church he begs him to come to assist at the ceremony. He left for Mines with the intention of going on to the Seminary but fatigue and the nearness of Sunday made...

Scope and Contents Timon will receive by the bearer the 75 cents for the book he sent Boullier. He has not yet seen Dr. Sergeant and cannot tell whether he wants his as a loan or not. Since Boullier saw Timon he has been reflecting on establishing a nunnery at Old Mines. He thinks the sooner the better if they could get the approbation of the Bishop. He has spread everywhere that they would have a female school next Easter. The house Boullier has rented for them will be liable to be paid only when they...

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Boullier arrived in St. Louis and saw Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M.. He asks Timon not to fail to be at Old Mines? the fourth Sunday after Easter for the consecration of the church at Potosi. Boullier is also to let Timon know that the Michigan has six boxes or packages belonging to the Seminary. The Captain will land them at St. Mary's. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. French and English 2pp. 4to.

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No question under economics has raised such widespread discussion in the past few years as the Municipal Ownership of Public Utilities. Concerning Municipal Ownership� a copy of this is being sent Edwards for consideration. :: XI-2-j L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Receipt for $60 for goods for January, February and March. Signed by A. Jasse . On the back of the receipt is the word: Bread. :: VI-2-a A.D.S. French 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Bouquet just learned of Odin's arrival at his sister-in-law's, and he and his wife beg him to grant them what he had not been able to several months ago at his arrival, to see him and to shake hands. Long ago he blessed them and his blessing bore fruit; his two daughters, then so young, are now married and happy and they also are impatient to see him again. Odin should let Bouquet know if Bouquet can pay him a visit today and tell him what day he can promise to come to dine with the family....

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Bourasset has thought seriously about the great matter of which they spoke at Odin's stop at the seminary. However his parents suffered considerable losses in a flood at the beginning of December, and he does not have the courage to add to their desolation. Thus, it will hardly be possible for him to accompany Odin to his diocese shortly. Later, he hopes to have more courage. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Knowing that the General is passing some days in Switzerland Carlos asks him to do some work for his cause. As he is acquainted with his conditions he asks him to inform the French, English, Germans and Swiss of the true state of his affairs, contrary to the false notions that have been spread abroad. His friends are generally the Catholics of all classes. He fights for the Catholic liberty as well as for his place on the throne. He is alone against the coalition. Thus, he has the sole claim...

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No message; picture of Marsile Alumni Hall, St. Viateurs College. :: XI-2-k Postcard, unsigned

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Sister thanks Hudson for the book he sent her. She sends five dollars for Masses. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He lists the delegates from the Vicariate Apostolic of Arizona to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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He asks Onahan to send him a copy of the official call to Catholic Congress.

Scope and Contents Bourgeois has just heard that Sister has circulated evil reports about the conduct of her daughter Camilla Bourgeois. It is not her intention to write reproaches or to blame Sister; she wishes only to give the habits and character of her daughter while she was under her care which are quite the opposite of capriciousness, rebellion, lying. The evil inclinations have taken root only since she has been at the convent; a bad friend can ruin a child. Bourgeois had the Bishop's permission to...

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Perché owes 81 francs, 75 centimes for the renting of carriages from October 11 to October 30. Paid October 30, 1879. :: VI-3-a A. Receipt S. 1p. 8vo.

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As Bourget does not know the address of Father Wall to whom he is writing for information about a fellow countryman, he is sending the letter to Blanc to be addressed. :: V-5-g A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Bourget has just received the letter in which Blanc asks for Father Francis Cenas. Although Bourget has great need of him he is happy to have Blanc have someone to replace one of the martyrs of charity. How America needs good priests! Bourgetencloses no enclosure a letter to Cenas which he asks Blanc to send on. It is no doubt agreed that Bourget will not give up all right over this subject; this is mandatory to their needs. All Bourget asks at present is Blanc's prayers for the diocese of...

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Father Etienne Chartier who worked some time in Blanc's diocese has just arrived in Montreal. Although his papers are in order, Bourget would like to know if he merits employment and how he fulfilled the tasks Blanc gave him. :: V-5-d A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Bourget gives permission to Sister Mary Agnes of Jesus, R.G.S., Sister Mary of St. Paul, R.G.S., and Sister Mary of Ste. Ursule, R.G.S., Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd to leave their convent in Montreal and transfer to that of New Orleans to live there under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of that place. Father J. Paré signs as secretary. :: VI-2-m L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Is it true that Joseph Seguin, age 66, died in New Orleans last December? :: V-5-e A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Bourget sends the enclosed letter, asking Blanc to do for this man who wrote it, all that he can for the children recommended to his charity. He is a very respectable man and a good Christian who deserves some consolation. Bourget awaits information about these poor children. Enclosed in this letter is a copy? in Blanc's hand? of a note on: Antoine Dubord at the penitentiary at Baton Rouge to satisfy a sentence condemning him to 7 years for selling a slave who did not belong to him. He has...

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Bourget asks for information concerning Jean Baptiste Brousseau who left Montréal for Louisiana about 30 years ago. His wife, who is in Montréal, has had no news from him for 28 years. She believes her husband is dead and wishes to marry. Bourget wants to be sure the husband is dead. He asks Blanc for information so that he can act. He congratulates Blanc on the settlement of the trouble in his church. :: V-4-o A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Printed circular. He encloses a letter of Cardinal Alexandre Barnabo on the wine of the Mass. He suggests that special precautions be taken in preparing the wine for the Mass, mentioning the approved merchants. Also the hosts should be carefully made. He warns them against using music from operas or profane songs in the church. He tells them to do their duty in the elections. He recommends a new book "Conseiller de Peuple." He speaks of the new persecutions of the Church in Europe and...