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Scope and Contents She asks for information about a second cousin who left France for Natchitoches in 1843 and who writes very rarely. They wish to know if she is leading the life of a Christian. Her name is Theresie? Brignon living at Dr. Breda's . He is the husband of Miss Du?ranquet and they live in the same yard with the mother-in-law, their aunt. Breda has a public bath. Allais asks for information about whether Brignon is happy or if she lacks anything. She is an orphan and the Bredas promised to treat...

Scope and Contents He encloses $6.00 for his subscription to the Journal for 1871, 1872, and to April of 1873. He is sending the Key West Guardian in which there are a few words against the diabolical "Journal of Civilization." He asks that McMaster give him a good blow. The Journal was confiscated here during the War, but is circulated now. The editor of the Key West Guardian used to be bitterly opposed to the Chatholic Church, but is soon to become a Catholic. Forgive him for going for Greeley. P.S. He...

Scope and Contents A young colored girl wishes to find the Superior of the Sisters of the Holy Family in New Orleans so that she may go with her to Baltimore. She intends to study there. She wishes to have a prospectus of the convent. Allard met Odin at the council; he has been tempted to accept the offer Odin made to take him to his Archdiocese. The consideration of the English language which he wants to learn, made him follow Bishop Verot. Allard is the pastor here. A Mr. Milton from Louisiana, here for his...

Scope and Contents Henri Boudousquié is of age. If he had been a minor Alleau would be opposed to his going. But his family no longer writes to Alleau; they no longer send any money; he has advanced 1500 francs. Henri is not yet enough of an architect to make his living. Mr. Blondel, his patron, all his friends at Versailles, his confessor, everyone whose advice he asked, advised him to leave. Henri's commitment is for two years; this term will be of infinite good to the young man. It would be a disgrace and...

Scope and Contents Alleau does not doubt that Odin will have arrived long since at New Orleans and Alleau's Lent at Epernay will be long terminated when this letter arrives. It would be more agreeable and more economical for him to leave after Easter because it is a considerable time until October. The Lenten exercises go well, the attendance is ver numerous, but the people are bad and indifferent. Until his departure he will return to St. Brieuc where he will be amid his own and able to be useful to them. ::...

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A telegram came yesterday morning permitting Alleau to await Odin's return. Bishop Claude Mary Dubuis, C.M. should arrive at Odin's on Wednesday. Alleau has seen him and told him what he had to communicate to Odin. He is going to Montpellier where Dubuis will come soon; Odin will not be long in returning to Lyons where Alleau will be on his return from Montpellier. His disposition has not changed and no opposition can stop him. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Not having received any reply to the letter Alleau wrote when leaving Tours before his departure for Paris, and having finished all his business and desiring to see Odin, he came to Lyons. He asks Odin to tell him if he is returning soon, if he should wait for him, or if it would be better for him to come to him. He has a pile of greetings to communicate to him. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Young Caissellier gave Alleau Odin's letter at Vera-Cruz. Affairs in Mexico are in a deplorable state. If the Caissellier ladies have not left yet they would do well not to leave New Orleans before knowing whom they could count on. The Emperor has just published a law of spoliation of church property and in concert with Marshal Buzaine, is pursuing a policy which will lead to the ruin of the Church. The conduct of several French priests has been very bad. Alleau was charged in the name of...

Scope and Contents The annual salary for Alleau at the Cathedral of St. Louis was 1000 francs beginning January 1, 1864. Alleau, by leaving New Orleans in June, '64 has a right to two quarters expired and one quarter of vacation given him by the Bishop as a time for necessary rest after the work of preaching. These three quarters come to 750 francs; Alleau has received 583.35 so he has not received more than was due to him. The trustees should consider that a preacher has imperative need to restore himself. If...

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Allelau pledges to fulfill, after his vacation, the mission he accepted at the Cathedral of St. Louis as theologus from January, 1864 to January, 1865. He asks the trustees to honor the request Alleau made to the treasurer. ` A.D.S. French ` On the same paper:

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Alleau thanks Odin for his kindnesses before he leaves. He leaves with sadness; he has never seen men so evil as in these last months of his life. He did not wish to tell how much he has suffered for fear of seeming to defend himself. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Several pious parishioners have called him to the church for confessions, and have said that the sacristan refused to call him, spoke insultingly, and said Alleau did not hear confessions. The sacristan was not able to explain himself. Several priests have likewise complained about the man. Without doubt he comes from a home radically lacking in education and good manners. In view of the scandal given to the parishioners and the insult to the priesthood, Alleau asks that Odin put an end to...

Scope and Contents Upon his arrival Odin had spoken to him of being spiritual director for the Sisters of St. Joseph. Later, in a conference with Odin and the superior of the community, he was asked to say Mass at the convent several times each week; to hear the confessions of the Sisters, the day students from outside the parish, and the boarders and to give First Communion instructions each week to the children. It was understood the day students from St. Anne's continue to study their catechism with their...

Scope and Contents Several persons have expressed the desire to establish the Association of Christian Mothers in New Orleans. Some years ago Father Theophilus Ratisbonne gathered in his chapel several pious women. These meetings became so large that he had to choose a larger church. The Holy Father approved his work. The association grew rapidly in France and produced admirable results. Long ago Odin asked Alleau to present this outline of the work so that he could approve it. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. French 3pp....

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All serious ministry at the Cathedral has become impossible under the present circumstances. He accepted the position with great dislike; he must get away. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. France 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Odin knows that since his arrival from the country, Alleau has kept silent at the Cathedral in spite of the opening of Mary's month during which he was to speak; Odin also must know the reasons. The way things go in this unfortunate church have not been a mystery to anyone, for a long time. Odin spoke of it in France and hoped that it would change. Odin counted without the obstinacy and ill will of those among whom Odin sent Alleau. Father Constantin Maenhaut has never wanted to talk with...

Scope and Contents The Commandant of the Amphion expressed a desire to have a Mass of thanksgiving said on Pentecost. Alleau would not want to be the cause of depriving him; Odin could appoint another priest. In any case Alleau is not obliged to speak twice at the Cathedral; the people could be notified that the instruction would be at Vespers because of the Amphion celebration. Mr. Devarenne will be very grateful for Odin's offer of several seminarians; this will give the ceremony a deeply Catholic character....

Scope and Contents He has communicated Odin's comments to Commander Devarenne of the Amphion who understands that it will be better to change the thanksgiving Mass to another day; it will be next Monday at 10. Six seminarians would suffice but since it will be a great day for them and will recall their absent fatherland, Alleau thinks all should come. It seems that the Cathedral could best furnish the necessary vestments. Last night Alleau was surprised there was no Benediction after the instruction; he thinks...

Scope and Contents The ceremony aboard the Amphion will take place on Monday at 10 A.M. The seminarians could pick him up around 9. If Captain Devarenne had not feared it was indiscreet he would have asked Odin to officiate. As Odin desired, Alleau wrote to Father Theophilus Ratisbonne concerning the Association of Christian Mothers. Ratisbonne replied that he was sending the manual, etc. which have not yet arrived. According to the apostolic brief, the diploma of affiliation is delivered only by episcopal...

Scope and Contents He would like the request sent to the treasurer of the trustees a week ago, to be settled definitely. He thought they would find the request a legitimate one. They know that he was morally forced to accept the position. They know what evil proceedings there have been against him. In leaving the cathedral at the present time he was only yielding to necessity. It is not he who failed in his agreement; the guilty are those who make it impossible to carry it out. ` A.L.S. French :: VI-2-h Copies...

Scope and Contents Alleau arrived on November 21 after a long and difficult trip of 18 days. He must rest for several days before leaving for New Orleans. If he could go by train and by boat on the Mississippi, he would prefer to do so. He hopes to arrive several days after this letter. Thomas Layton, whom he saw at Paris, should be at New Orleans now. Alleau is staying with Father Annet Lafont, S.P.M., pastor of the Church of St. Vincent de Paul. He also found there Brother Charles, who was at St. Brieuc when...

Scope and Contents Alleau had not written since his arrival in France because he thought Odin was out of town. Alleau is installed at the seaside with the three boys he brought from New Orleans and three whom he already had at the college. A professor gives them lessons and they swim, work, and play. This is very good for their Creoles. Henri Boudousquié, after giving Alleau some anxiety, has gone to work on Caesar and Alleau is very satisfied with him now. Little Pèdre Brou is so wide awake; everyone admires...

Scope and Contents On arriving from Rome, Alleau wanted to tell Odin how satisfying his trip was. Pope Pius IX whom Alleau had seen five years ago seemed even more simple and affectionate. All the conversation revolved around affairs in America. Above all the pope desires peace. The pope said he had already written to the Archbishops of America but there were some who had not understood him; Archbishop John Baptist Purcell of Cincinnati is too much involved in politics and so was Archbishop John Hughes of New...

Scope and Contents Odin's letter of May 5 reached Alleau on July 15. It appeared that Father Thomas A.? Rebours, who was charred with it, paused at St. Brieuc with difficulty. It is said that he is now at Nantes from where he will return only at the beginning of October. Alleau regrets not being able to speak to him about Odin's diocese. What Odin tells him of New Orleans is very afflicting; the latest news makes them hope for a solid peace. Alleau is going to try to recover his health by October. His plans...

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Odin's letter of September 1 arrived. Alleau's health has been better for several weeks. The difficulties and misfortunes of which Odin's country is a victim can neither discourage nor stop Alleau. He will do his best to leave about November 15. He does not know where Father Thomas A.? Rebours is. He is writing him today to find out and ask the time of his departure; however, if Rebours delays. Alleau will not wait. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Alleau is preparing to leave. Odin's letter arrived on the 1st, and he could not settle all his affairs promptly enough to leave on the 19th. The next sailing is November 2. He will leave Le Havre aboard the Germania. Departure from New York for New Orleans should be frequent. It has been impossible for him to get in touch with Father Thomas A.? Rebours, who left St. Brieuc before his return. He gave Alleau his address at Paris, but Alleau believes that Rebours will be leaving before him and...

Scope and Contents Alleau told Odin in his last letter, as he had told him at Lyons, that he is prepared to leave. If he remains until October, it would be because Odin finds it more convenient. As he is pressed for the stations of Lent at Epernay, he has replied that Odin permits him to accept. He will be at Paris to receive Odin's instruction before the departure. If Bishop Claude Mary Dubuis, C.M. of Galveston is near, he asks to be remembered to him. ` P.S. He will be at Paris on December 18. :: VI-2-g...

Scope and Contents As Alleau wanted to be at St. Brieuc on January 1, he remained at Paris for only a few days. He spoke to Mr. Desglayeux Berard des Glayeux? about Odin's request to the Propagation of the Faith, and he seemed perfectly well disposed. He also saw the Superior of the Grand Seminary of St. Brieuc who told him many good things about all the subjects he is giving Odin; all are with their families awaiting Odin's signal. Alleau has settled all his affairs. If Odin believes he should wait until...

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Since he left Odin at Rennes Alleau has been fearful for Odin's health. Father Basil Anthony Moreau, C.S.C. wrote that Odin is counting on Alleau; Alleau is ready to go with him. He has told no one about his leaving; he did not wish to make it known until Odin gave him sufficient certainty. Odin's note on the back of the letter indicates that the letter was received and answered November 22.. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Alleau encloses a letter he just received. He is ready to leave and will remain only if Odin positively wishes him to. If he wishes him to remain, Odin should tell him when to leave; in case he cannot leave him the money for the trip, he should give him the power to get it, be it at the Propagation or elsewhere. ` A.L.S. French 1p. ` Enclosure: