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Brannan, a lawyer, is making preparations to become a priest, now that his wife has been dead sixteen months. His vocation was approved by Bishop William H. Gross of Savannah and he will study at St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, Maryland. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Brannan submits an article for the Feast of the Annunciation. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Timon's favor of April 2 was handed to Brassac by their friend J. Vigor Boutelou de St. Aubin. He offers his thanks for Timon's token; no sensible object is necessary to call Timon to his mind. He is much obliged for Timon's discharge of his commissions. the hostilities commenced about a year ago by the trustees of St. Michael, Louisiana against the convent Religious of the Sacred Heart or rather against Father Louis Boue? were carried to a scandalous extent about 3 weeks ago by their...

Scope and Contents Though he wrote a few days ago in answer to Timon's last, he will not let his friend, Hypolite Vivés, depart for Timon's neighborhood without an introduction. He intends to enroll two of his sons at Timon's institution. They have been too long neglected but Brassac hopes they will be enabled to profit by the time spent at St. Mary's. Brassac recommends vives to Timon's kindness during his stay and for the means to prosecute his journey. Vives is and has always been a good friend to ...

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of September 18 reached Brassac here where he is spending several weeks with his father and sister. He thanks Blanc for his approval of his plan of an ecclesiastical agency submitted to the Vicar General in a letter of July 30. The encouragement of Bishops Michael Portier and Richard Pius Miles led him to make the same proposition to all the bishops of the United States. He does not wish to make any profit but cannot do it on his own means. He will be at Blanc's service if he...

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of February 5 arrived four days ago. This delay was explained by a fog which prevented the mail from being put on the English steamer for Europe. He, too, was put out by the decision of Father de la Treiche about his trip to Louisiana. He thinks the principal reason that influenced him was the pecuniary advantages. If Brassac can find someone suitable he will do his best to send him but he is not hopeful. The bishops of France wish more than ever to keep their good subjects....

Scope and Contents Brassac does not recall whether he acknowledged receipt of Blanc's last letter containing a draft on Mr. Choiselat for 2000 francs to pay to the heirs of the late Father Auguste Jeanjean . He had no little trouble in obtaining a receipt of which he encloses a copy no enclosure. He had received a letter from Mr. Baugeuil accusing Blanc of turning to his own profit the funds left by his brother-in-law. Brassac has been in Paris for 2 weeks; he leaves next week to return to Marvejols and his...

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These few lines will be brought by Dr. P. L. Né, former resident of Attakapas where he practiced medicine. For several years he has lived in Paris and is leaving for New Orleans where his affairs call him. Brassac will be at Paris for several months longer. :: V-5-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Brassac thanks Blanc for his two last letters of March 5 and 10 containing the forms and duplicates of a draft for 6480.80 francs drawn on Viel and Durand by the firm of Eymer Blanchard ? to Brassac's order. This draft has been accepted and will, he hopes, be paid when due. The last letter also contained details of his affair with Mr. Ducros and the transactions which Brassac's attorney, D.? Seghers thought he ought to make in his interests; Blanc is to thank Seghers for his zeal. Brassac is...

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of June 4 reached Brassac by the last steamer. Business has kept him longer than he thought but he thinks next month he will realize his transfer into the Lazarist house? at Marvejols. This fall he will go to Rodez where he has relatives and business. He will then bring to a close what Blanc has there concerning the estate of Father Auguste Jean jean . Bishop Guy Ignatius Chabrat was to leave today for Havre. Bishop Ignatius A. Reynolds is expected here; Father John Timon,...

Scope and Contents Brassac arrived in Paris yesterday for just a few days. He came to bless the marriage of his student, son of their friend Narcisse Landry with Caroline Né . Brassac was at Rhodes about two weeks ago. He saw the heirs of Father Auguste Jeanjean who were very surprised that Blanc had not received the letters in which they acknowledged receipt of the various amounts Blanc had sent them on three different occasions. Brassac saw the father of their friend, an old man of 89 and deaf. He has only...

Scope and Contents Brassac received Blanc's letter of September 2 two days ago. He thanks Blanc for his solicitude in his affair with Mr. Ducros . He has received nothing from Mr.Seghers and Brassac would be obliged if Blanc would urge Seghers not to lose sight of Brassac's interests. Brassac would gratefully receive any funds Seghers could send this fall and hopes it will amount to 2 or 3,000 piastres. Bishop Joseph Rosati died in Rome on the 29th of last month; it is a great loss for the American Church. God...

Scope and Contents Brassac received Blanc's letter of December 2. He rejoices at the happy conclusion of the divisions which for more than two years have rent Blanc's church. Blanc must have been very much disappointed not to have Father Placet arrive; it is Placet's bishop who would not hear of his leaving. Brassac thinks the young man from Lyons, Anthony Théves must have arrived. Every day priests call on Brassac who would like to go to New Orleans but they are often inspired by the thought of getting rich....

Scope and Contents Blanc's two letters dated January 16 and April 1 have arrived; the second was brought by Father Victor Jamey. Jamey left Paris a few days ago. Brassac hopes that Jamey will be back working for Blanc. The recruiting of good priests will be difficult; he has seen two or three priests but they recoil at the thought of entering a country where the clergy has everything to dread. Jamey has probably written Blanc that Father Matthew Bernard Anduze has arrived here. The Apostolic Nuncio Monsignor...

Scope and Contents Although he is not specifically charged with Blanc's affairs his interest will excuse the steps Brassac has taken. A few days ago a Father Imbert came to ask some information about the diocese of New Orleans saying that he intended to go there and offer his services to the Bishop. For six years he was an unbeneficed priest living St. Thomas d'Aquin at Paris and his conduct was always irreproachable. Only they had never prevailed on him to hear confessions. He is very negligent in his dress....

Scope and Contents Brassac sends a draft, the first, for 300 piastres to the order of Mr. Ducros. If it is not accepted Blanc is to advance the sum and draw on Brassac. If Blanc can get at least part of the money in question before maturity, he will greatly oblige the one who asks Brassac to send it. Brassac has heard nothing more of Father Imbert. It would be easy to procure some good priests who, too old to learn English, about 40, could not go to the western dioceses, but might be very useful in Louisiana....

Scope and Contents Brassac received Blanc's letter of April 30 announcing the news of Father Auguste Jeanjean's death. He realizes what a loss this is, a bond broken after twenty years. Jeanjean's prudence was aided by his tact and observation. Something happened between Brassac and Jeanjean which left a bitter feeling but during their trip to England and Ireland in 1839 Jeanjean made him forget it. Jeanjean wrote to Brassac last December last December through Sister Regina Smith, S.C.. Brassac saw Father P.?...

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This will be brought by Dr. Roaldez who is going to try his fortune near his uncle, General Garrigues de Flaujac of Opelousas. Brassac recommends him to Blanc. Roaldez is an excellent man who will be an acquisition especially for the religious establishment of Opelousas. :: V-5-b A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Brassac was not in Paris when Father Bonaventure Armengol, C.M arrived with the young men he was bringing to Propaganda College. He was at Marvejols when he received Blanc's letter dated June 1, and the one of August 3. Blanc reminded him that he needs four priests; it is very difficult to find men for New Orleans. He knows the country too well to send men without suitable character. He saw Father Placet, now a pastor in the diocese of Versailles; he seems like a holy man. As for his friend,...

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These few lines will be brought by Father Anthony Théves who arrived today from Lyons and whom Father Boué sends to Blanc. Brassac regrets that Théves will not be accompanied by Father Placet whom the Bishop of Versailles does not wish to release as Blanc will see by the enclosed letter. Théves will leave from Havre on the Austerlitz. A.L.S. French 2pp. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents Brassac must reply to Blanc's letter of October 11 in which he learned of the end of the troubles at St. Louis Church . Brassac regrets that he could not send Blanc Father Placet but his bishop was inexorable. Brassac sent to LeHavre Anthony Théves, the seminarian about whom Father Boué spoke in his letters. Théves seems to be an excellent young man; he will arrive on the Austerlitz which leaves tomorrow or the day after. Brassac asked Mr. Choiselat for 800 francs for this trip; the expenses...

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After May 8 next the cashier is to pay Bishop Anthony Blanc $5,500 and charge it to Brassac's account. :: V-4-m A.D.S. 1p. 12mo.

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A priest has recommended "Lectures on Religion" by Dr. E.J. Nichols, a convert, and he wonders if there is an edition of that work in French. If one is not available he would appreciate knowing where he might find an English edition. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents One of Bravard's friends at St. Etienne, Mr. Vaillant, a manufacturer of Auban, asked Bravard for a letter of recommendation to Blanc. Last year Vaillant's factory burned down. He is going to America to recover and for business reasons and intends to go to New Orleans. Bravard is no longer a St. Ennemond at St. Etienne. For more than a year he has been Vicar General of the Sens diocese. He hated to leave St. Etienne, especially Blanc's family. Vaillant will stop at Sens on his return from...

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She thanks Perché for his words of sympathy and his concern. She is overjoyed at the prospect of seeing him in Nancy and is made doubly happy at the thought of entertaining him in her own house. She is very thankful to Mrs. Panneau? Pano for bringing her all of Perché's respects. :: VI-2-o A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.

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He sends the only copy in the office of the issue requested. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thanks McMaster for the book which he received this morning and sends one dollar for the Count De Mun. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Bray sends McMaster $5.40 as mission dues for the Society of St. Michael's to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

Scope and Contents Special Order No. 11, Extract V. While the country was at peace, Bishop William Henry Elder caused to be read as a portion of the religious service, the usual prayers for the President of the United States. After the establishment of the Confederate States, Elder caused the prayer to be abolished and substituted a like prayer for the President of the Confederate States. On June 18 Special Order No. 31 required that the prayer for the President of the United States be restored. Elder not...

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Brazill submits an article on the souls in Purgatory. He is not used to writing for the press, hence changes may have to be made by Hudson. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.