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Bourget acknowledges McFarland's letter of May 1. He understands that McFarland is satisfied with the conduct of Father Lamarque . As McFarland will receive other workers he will send on a recommendation for this man to the Boston diocese. :: I-1-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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In response to Purcell's letter of June, he informs him that Father Bernard Rinchis ? was ordained priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross at St. Laurent on Sept. 7, 1856. He has no news of him since he left his country. He is happy to take the opportunity to recommend himself to Purcell's prayers. :: II-5-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 16to.

Scope and Contents Being on his way to Europe, Bourget writes for information about Jean Baptiste Brosseau, who they say lived in Blanc's diocese. This man left his wife, Catherine Trudelle, at Montreal about 31 years ago and went to Louisiana. For several years no one has had news of him and believe he may be dead. His wife would like to establish this fact in order to remarry but up to now her search has been fruitless. If Blanc will send any information to Father Manseau, vicar-general of Montreal, it would...

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Father Charles Maugin has received Edwards' letter, but he has not been able to answer because he is paralyzed. The doctor gives them hope that Maugin will recover. Bourigault asks that Edwards write to Maugin and pray for him. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. French

Scope and Contents Good Bishop Frederic Baraga is dead. During his apostleship in the frozen regions, he converted 25,000 Idians. He died as he had lived, alone in the middle of a severe winter. Only a few priests will be at his funeral. He was happy to die among his flock. Many a time he traveld in six or seven feet of snow, three or four hundred miles. How many times was he not obliged to cross rivers up to his neck in water. He slept many nights in the snow. Bourion relates how Baraga once returned...

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The pastor sends McMaster $2 as a contribution to the Indian Missions by two poor boys of his mission. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo

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For a long time now the appointment of Monsignor Ignatius Mrak has been expected as successor to Bishop Frederic Baraga who wished a less burdensome see. Bourion thinks the delay has hurt the diocese. He asks for the time and place of consecration as he wishes to assist at it, and later to guide Mrak through his new diocese. :: III-2-l A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.

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They were sorry not to see Edwards at Christmas time. John has been suffering from a bad throat. She has joined a club and has been assigned to write a biography of William and Mary. She asks Edwards for information. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 3pp.

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She received the book Edwards sent and asks for the name of the author. She will not have her paper until March 1. George Nester has a little girl, born on the 15 of February, John Nester is much improved. She will return the books inside of three weeks. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 4pp.

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Mother has tried a couple of times to get a good picture of herself. The last one taken in Saginaw is the best. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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She sends the results of her mother's last session with the photographer. They are looking forward to Edwards' Christmas visit. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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They accept the exchange of the Notre Dame Scholastic and the Ave Maria with Polybiblion, which will extend publicity to their 2500 readers?. They have sent all numbers of Polybiblion since January '88. :: X-3-h A. Postcard S. French 1p.

Scope and Contents Since Rousselon knows all her comings and goings and being about to take on an engagement for her whole life, she would like to consult him. She is thinking of marrying; not for the attraction she has for marriage, but to be settled. In marrying this party she will find a friend and a protector. But she fears to draw down God's malediction on herself. In her childhood she was promised in marriage. When the moment arrived, she did not wish to marry. She said she wished to become a religious....

Scope and Contents When he talked to Blanc about his nephew, Marcellin Bourque, who is believed to have left with Father John Francis Llebaria, he promised to let him know what information he got from the Spanish consul. He has been so busy that he did not keep his promise. His inquiries brought no results; the consul saw nothing of them. They must have taken the road to California. He thanks Blanc for his kindness and hopes he will give him the news he asks for when he comes down again to the city. :: V-5-l...

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In the absence of Father (John A.) Conway, (S.J.) Boursaud answers (Seton)'s question about the quotation from St. Augustine. (The explanation follows.)

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Corporation of the Roman Catholic Church, Diocese of New Orleans: Loan of 500,000 authorized by the Council on January 13, 1876. The bearers of the bonds, 1st series, are notified that the following 100 obligations will be reimbursed at par and in gold next April 1. It will be necessary to insert these in the list of January 8, 1878. A.D. French 3pp. :: VI-3-a A.L.S., A.D. French 7pp. 8vo. 16

Scope and Contents His heart was oppressed when he did Perché adieu last Monday, and he is still worried about his health. He has been asked to invite him to Arcachon where the rest did him so much good on his return from Rome. He has completed the steps necessary to put the plan into operation and will bring everything to Dijon next week. He will advise Perché of the decision, and Perché should advise him of the news from New Orleans. Mr. de Nimal has been sick in bed for several days. The ladies all ask for...

Scope and Contents Preché's letter of the 29th gave them pleasure as it reassured them about the state of his health; however, it saddened them because he did not set a time for his visit. Mr. E. d'Aquin does not believe it would be opporturne to proceed immediately with the unification of the debt but thinks it would be better to wait a few months or, perhaps, until next winter. This being so, Boursetty wonders how to procure the resources which Preché needs so desperately. He will consult Father Hippolyte...

Scope and Contents Mrs. Diano asked him to send to Perché a copy of a letter which she has just received from New Orleans. Justly offended at its terms, she asks for what is legitimately due: capital and interest. It is harmful to the credit of the diocese to send such contradictory letters to Europe. Bishop Francis Xavier Leray lacks the power to acknowledge; that is for the courts, Boursetty saw E. d'Aquin again yesterday and the latter wants some funds for the July coupons. Perché's funds being in Burgundy,...

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He has received Perché's letter of the 2nd. Perché took with him drafts for two letters, one of Judge Paul Emile Théard and the other for Cardinal John Simeoni, which he was to write at Mans. He should look for them and tell him if he finds them. If not, Boursetty will send him what is necessary from Dijon. Arrangements are going badly with E. d'Aquin. P.S. Nothing appears pressing for Perché's departure; it can wait. VI-3-b - A.L.S. - French - 1p. - 12mo. - {4}

Scope and Contents They have learned with pleasure of his arrival at New Orleans and they have read with pleasure the address read to him by Father Antoine Durier Duriez. His presence there should obtain and already has obtained the great result desired by all. They await news from him of the intimate details. Paul Emile Théard has informed Boursetty of the situation. For a moment they considered acting as Théard indicated, that is to notify the bearers of obligations, to join them into a syndicate, and to...

Scope and Contents Boursetty thanks him for his letter of the 10th. They are happy to learn that his health is good and that his faculties are what they were at 30 years of age. He thought that he knew about the Father Gouant matter, but he sees that he does not. Father Sensclet ?'s letter is only an attempt at blackmail. Perché knows what ties bound them to Gouant who for ten years took almost all his meals with them. They were awaiting his arrival at Rome in 1876 when they received a dispatch announcing his...

Scope and Contents Perché's letters have filled them with joy. Father Joseph Marie Millet is with his family. He wants Boursetty to accompany him to Rome. They will submit to Cardinal Alexander Franchi a report that will refute all that has been written to him about the finances of the Diocese of New Orleans ; they will speak to him about a plan for the conversion and unification of the debt. Millet asked him to send $1000 to $1200 to Father Gustave A. Rouxel to pay a debt and he has done so. Mr. Marcuard is...

Scope and Contents Boursetty replies immediately to Perché's letter of January 24. Father Leneuf can be very useful in Burgundy, his native area, and in the neighboring areas where he is well known. He will begin the campaign as soon as Father Joseph Marie Millet arrives. In order to replace Leneuf, Monsignor Eiliberto Michele Termoz presented Father Jouez, a missionary from Toulouse, who was already given to a station in Canada. The name of Mr. Roth will be added to the list of bankers. Two documents are...

Scope and Contents They received the last number of the Propagateur which brought reassuring news about Perché's health. They hope he will be able to complete the work begun in 1876 and almost terminated today. He says almost because in his last letter Father Joseph Marie Millet said he needed two million for complete unification of the debt. Everything appeared ready and the late Millet arranged a meeting at Paris to converse with them on the subject. He wonders if his successor will have the same plans....

Scope and Contents The last numbers of the Propagateur inform them that Perché is still at New Orleans and that pain in his legs confines him to his room. They spent the summer in Normandy and the ladies are still there for October with the Marquis and Marquise de Baviera . Father Hippolyte Leneuf has been with them since May. They have made all sorts of plans for next year, the time Perché had set for returning to France. Perché should have received and official announcement of l'Osservatore Romano last May....

Scope and Contents If the solutions which Perché fears and which Bishop Francis Xavier Leray is instigating were solutions one could put up with them, but they would remedy nothing. A bankruptcy would leave the diocese in the same situation. They cannot understand why Leray favors it. In his letter to E. d'Aquin Leray does not approve of a payment of 8000 francs made to Boursetty in 1881. Boursetty here relates the transactions in which he has been involved in regard to the New Orleans finances and gives his...

Scope and Contents Boursetty received Perché's letter of February 5. He awaits the visit of these gentlemen; he will give them the information they desire. He will meet them at Rome if he does not see them in Paris. He intends to leave for Italy on Monday. The Cardinal cannot officially be involved in affairs which legally lie with Perché. The corporation is Perché he alone can act. Mr. Theard will get funds or credit at Bovillier's for the sum he asks for. All has been done by the bankers and Boursetty paid...

Scope and Contents Boursetty is leaving Rome and will return around March 15. Propaganda opposes every plan for liquidation and approves every plan for unification. It has telegraphed orders to pay the interest; it has written and awaits the reply of Bishop Francis Xavier Leray. Perché should have received the "Correspondence de Rome." which forms with the "Osservatore" and the "Journal de Rome" the groundwork of the structure that Perché knows and which was strongly desired by Pope Leo XIII. Boursetty is...

Scope and Contents Boursetty has received Perché's letter of January 19 and they are happy to hear that everything is going as he wishes. He has frequent conversations with Cardinal Louis Jacobini, the Secretary of State. The matter with which he is concerned and which is in response to the wishes of Pope Leo XIII was definitely settled last February 4. Perché along with all the bishops will receive an official communication about it. Boursetty has been spending all his time between the Vatican and the...