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Aldrich thanks Brownson for the autograph and portraits of his father Orestes A. Brownson for the Iowa State library. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He recently read in the Scholastic the beautiful tribute to the memory of Father Augustus Lemonnier, C.S.C. . Aldrich met Lemonnier but once, but has never forgotten that interview. It was a great pleasure to converse with one so intelligent. His enthusiasm for the Catholic Church, for the cause of education and for Notre Dame knew no bounds. Aldrich grieves most sincerely that one who possessed such a noble character should have had a life so brief. Lemonnier's personal appearance was...

Scope and Contents On May 31, Alemany sent a letter, including an order of the Nicaragua Company, securing the passage of Bishop Thaddeus Amat 's subjects to the number of ten in which might have been included Vicente Torras . He also included a check from Lucas, Turner and Co mpany to Ferdinand Kennett and Company, New Orleans, for $300. Alemany believes that letter never reached Blanc and fears some body else has drawn the money. If Blanc receives the above he is to send back the order of the Nicaragua...

Scope and Contents Alemany encloses $96 which Bishop Theddeus Amat wishes to send to his account. They have just lost the president of Santa Clara College, Father John Nobile, S.J . from a mere accident. Alemany was thinking of numbering Father Napoleon Joseph Perché in the list to be left for a successor, should Alemany die. The English language is indispensable here; French, Spanish and German are also very useful. If Perché is a man of good practical judgment, solid piety, and energy as Alemany considers...

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Since his last communication the check of $300 etc. has appeared. At the bank of Lucas, Turner, and Company here, they say it was through mistake that they stated that such check had already been cashed in New Orleans. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Alemany is in need of a document from Mexico and as it is almost impossible to obtain communication from Mexico, he begs Blanc to mail the enclosed document no enclosure and send him the answer. If Blanc sees Bishop Thaddeus Amat he is to induce him not to make more delay. If he wishes to visit Mexico, it will be better to do so after arriving in California. His people are most anxious. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Alemany has neglected to ask before, Blanc's permission for Father Francis Rogalle to remain in California. More than two years ago, Rogalle intimated his desire of coming. Alemany replied that if he brought all necessary documents he would receive him. Rogalle arrived one year or 18 months after that. Instead of Blanc's full permission he only brought a temporary leave of absence. As the Councils of Baltimore were not yet binding here and his health seemed to authorize him to try this...

Scope and Contents Some weeks since, Alemany wished to ask Blanc about the conduct of Father George Cooper . He seems to be quasi accepted for Alemany's diocese by Alemany's agent in Dublin. Blanc's exeat allows Cooper to go on account of his health and for reasons better known to himself. This phrase sometimes leads perhaps to suspicions that something is not exactly right. Alemany begs Blanc to explain about Cooper's moral conduct and whether Alemany can trust him without danger of scandal. He also asks...

Scope and Contents Alemany fears that his letter of March 4 did not reach Blanc. Alemany thinks they are in the same position as Blanc in regard to the validity of marriages. As he has been told that Blanc has received answers from Rome in regard to them, he asks Blanc to have them copied for him. He would also like some information on the moral conduct of Father George Cooper who was in Vicksburg for months. Alemany would feel grateful for direction as he is young and inexperienced. :: VI-1-m A.L.S. 2pp....

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Alemany's attention has been so taken up with his visitation that he nearly forgot Rousselon's question about Father Dominic Blaive . He has been in this diocese for nearly six years and Alemany has always seen him a good and zealous priest. :: VI-1-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He wrote the Holy See and requested that his resignation be accepted or that he be given a coadjutor. He names the following: Father John Prendergast, his vicar-general; Father Bartholomew Woodlock, Rector of the Irish University; Father William Fortune, President of All Hallows College. He asks Purcell to send his views to Cardinal Barnabo. His main object is to be partly free in order to devote himself to the establishment of one or more colleges in Spain for the spritual benefit of...

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The Cardinal Prefect of Propaganda wrote that another name should be added to the list submitted from which a Coadjutor is to be appointed, since Father John Prendergast is disposed of. The Bishops of the Province unanimously agree to the proposing of Bishop William H. Elder, of Natchez. He asks that Purcell send this on to the Cardinal. He hopes Purcell may continue to enjoy good health for many years and be able to dispense with a Coadjutor. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents As the Germans of this diocese are increasing, he must provide a few Sisters to conduct a good German school where they have a nice church, with two German priests, and a community of Sisters of Notre Dame conducting a flourishing academy. One or two Sisters who could teach German would suffice, for they have a large number of those lately banished by the government of Guatemala. He writes to Sister Louise, Superior of the Notre Dame Academy, but commends the matter to Purcell who he hopes...

Scope and Contents Alemany knew of Father Terence Smith's coming to San Francisco from Father Thomas Bennett. Bennett said the physicians did not approve of Smith's remaining in Ireland and suggested California. Alemany offered Smith much hospitality because of his letters from Purcell, and he thinks it proper to inform Purcell of the matter. He received the papers of the Propaganda which Purcell sent containing the articles about Judge Peter Burnett. He suggests that Purcell have his brother see to the...

Scope and Contents He is thankful for Purcell's kindness to Bishop Thaddeus Amat's Coadjutor on whom he hopes Purcell will write a line to Cardinal Barnabo as they request the Metropolitans to give their opinions to the Sacred Congregation. He approves of Purcell's zeal in having the letter of sympathy and encouragement signed by the American Bishops, to which Bishop Amut and Bishop Eugene O'Connell join Alemany in adding their names. Alemany and O'Connell have obtained permission from Rome to adopt the Roman...

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He is well pleased with the apostolic letter which Purcell prepared for the signatures of the Bishops extending sympathy and encouragement to the Bishops of Germany. His only regret is its brevity. He is very happy that an Archbishop consecrated 40 years ago is yet so vigorous in fighting the battles of the Church. Bishop Thaddeus Amat and Bishop Eugene O'Connell add their names to the document. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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At his return from the visitation of some portion of the diocese, Alemany is requested by a very respectable gentleman of the city to request Odin to have no hesitation in handing a letter and papers sent him some time ago for a Matthew Waldron Maume to the latter should he call; else to have them sent to him at Galveston. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Alemany asks Odin to find whether Frank Johnson, resident of New Orleans, native of County Mayo, Ireland, is living or dead. He was married to Abigail _____ Foley and is about 50. He was employed as a fireman on a boat from New Orleans to Cincinnati and had a cousin Bridget living in New Orleans. Information may be received from Peter Moran or from Michael Nolan, boat man. Alemany is very sorry to hear of the loss of Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick of Baltimore. Notation apparently by...

Scope and Contents Alemany apologizes for having neglected to answer on the question of the fitness of Fathers Charles J.H. Carter and William O'Hara of Philadelphia for the see of Little rock. He has a confused idea that he occasionally heard them spoken of as very good clergymen, but he could not venture an opinion of is own. He recommends for Galveston or Little Rock, Bishop Thaddeus Amat, C.M. of Monterey. He is a good working Bishop, but he has met with considerable trouble. Several priests have left him,...

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Alemany asks McFarland to forward the enclosed note no enclosure to the Pastor who attends or is near Ware House Point, Connecticut, as Alemany does not know his name. :: I-1-b L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Alemany has received a letter from Father Thomas Quinn saying that he had McFarland's permission to seek admission into any other diocese. Not knowing the reasons for Quinn's step he asks if he is a sound, pious, steady priest and whether McFarland would accept him if he were the Archbishop of San Francisco. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents A few days since Alemany sent his humble petition to the Sacred Congregation, asking the division of the diocese and the erection of a new See comprising all that portion of the San Francisco diocese that lies north of the thirty-ninth degree of North Latitude, having Marysville California for its episcopal See. And, should it please better, he proposed the formation of the new diocese from all that portion of the diocese which lies north of the thirty-eighth degree twenty minutes line and...

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Alemany invited a few Jesuits to work in the city educating Catholic boys. They had a small school and charged too much. They are gathering members in confraternities even from other parishes. The secular priests are alarmed because they are saddled with parish debts and are forbidden to collect pew rent. Alemany asks Purcell's advice as to what to do. ` P.S. Judge Peter Burnett lately saw his son converted. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents As the Holy Father allowed that a coadjutor may be appointed to Bishop Thaddeus Amat of Los Angeles, the Bishops of the Province met yesterday and recommended the following priests to the Sacred Congregation for the office. Father Francis Mora, Vic. Gen. of Amat; Father Vincent Vinyes, O.S.D. of Benica, Cal.: Father James McGill of Los Angeles. They were in doubt as to McGill as he knows no Spanish and during his many years there has shown no disposition to learn it. This might be most...

Scope and Contents In their provincial Council he proposed to the other Bishops that he might apply to the Holy See for a coadjutor and that he would write to the Archbishop of the country and request their good will, as demanded of him by what the late Cardinal Barnabo told him. His Bishops agreed to his proposal. He does not think he can do justice to his post of growing importance, while his constitution shows signs of coming dissolution. He asks that Purcell answer favorably, so that he can make proper...

Scope and Contents Upon the granting of permission to ask for a Coadjutor by the Holy Father, the Bishops of the province met after the return of Bishop Thaddeus Amat from Europe, to propose the following men as recommended for the position. They are: Father William Fortune, of Dublin; Bishop Thomas Foley, of Chicago; and Father John Prendergast, Vicar General of San Francisco. Fortune is a man of great ability, learning, talent, energy, prudence, and amiable disposition. He has been President of All Hallows...

Scope and Contents Alemany, following the requests of the Cardinal Prefect of the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda to direct the Archbishops of the States to give their opinion in regards to the division of the diocese of San Francisco and the establishment of a new See in Sacramento desires the opinion of Purcell on this matter. Alemany fears for the health of the Holy Father. P.S.—Governor Peter H. Burnett, Judge of the Supreme Court, leaves for New York tomorrow on Business connected with the publication...

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Alemany has been directed by the Cardinal Prefect of the Sacred Congregation to request the Archbishops of the States to send him their opinion as to the erection of a new See in Sacramento, California . Alemany is not sure if he asked Blanc in his letter last May so he must trouble him again. He dreads bad news on the health of Pope Pius IX . :: VI-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Alemany has long thought it would be better to divide the San Francisco diocese in two. The diocese has 57 churches, 9 chapels, 60 priests, several religious institutions and a Catholic population of 1000,000. These are spread over a great area, and visitation keeps him absent most of the time so his important business goes largely unattended. Someone has suggested that Alemany apply for a coadjutor rather than divide the diocese. He asks Blanc's advice. He would be grateful if Blanc would...

Scope and Contents During Alemany's absence Father John B. Gelss was permitted to say mass while information was sought from Purcell. That information being unsatisfactory Alemany at once prevented him from saying mass or teaching. Monsignor Kristoffy and an old Dominican urged leniency but Alemany declined, but instead promised to intercede for Gelss because he was good before. Alemany thinks Purcell could find him some place in a chapel or some diocese. He is working as a tailor. :: II-5-f A.L.S. French 1p....