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On March 19, 1862 under a license from A. Drouet, judge of the fifth justice of the peace court, Cambiaso married Justin Bordes, son of the deceased Simon Bordes and Marie Yrle, of Garonne, France, and Marie Florane, daughter of Michael Florane and Eulalie Defresne of New Orleans, in the presence of witnesses, Jean Braquet, H. Veguiluna ?, and Jeiane? Florane who sign. :: VI-2-f A.D.S. French 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Cambiaso recommends to Rousselon a Mexican lady who has been in the city only a few days and who wishes to marry this evening in order to leave tomorrow or the next day. Cambiaso had informed the future husband that the judge's license is not sufficient for the marriage to be celebrated without banns but that he could obtain a dispensation. The future husband has scarcely enough for his trip to Vera Cruz. Cambiaso has told him that Rousselon would do his best for him. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. French...

Scope and Contents When Cambiazo wrote in mid-November about Blanc's accident and the part Cambiazo had in the loss of so many clergy subjects in their dear Louisiana, he thought he would be in New Orleans for the holidays. All was arranged but as Blanc will see by what he told Father Napoleon Joseph Perche. This poor country has a revolution within a revolution. One must follow the expeditionary forces as they clear a way, and he will join one leaving in about ten days. The Mexican clergy gave $3,200,000 to...

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He congratulates Lamar on his 20th birthday. It is a happy day for Lamar's noble mother who watched over his cradle with so much solicitude. He advises him to be faithful to the counsels of him mother. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 3pp.

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Cameron has noticed a paragraph in the New Orleans Picayune regarding McMaster's suggestion about the Carmelite daughters of St. Teresa and asking small contributions and prayers. She asks McMaster for the correct address of the nuns and for information on how to send a donation of $1. She encloses a stamped, addressed envelope for McMaster's reply. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Invoice for tickets printed, $14.80. (In Group IX folder.)

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They submit a bill for stationery and printing of $37.66. (Attached is order of August 7, 1893 in handwriting of William J. Onahan.)

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Cameron thanks Seton for copies of the Genealogy of Seton family. Cameron has given one copy to Dr. Thomas Dickson, curator of Historical Department, General Register House, who has one of the best collections of family histories. :: II-1-b A. Note 1p. 8vo.

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Invoice for signs, $1.80. (In Group IX folder.)

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Mother Mary Cleophas and herself called on Mrs. Nester the day after Edwards left. They regretted not seeing him. Sister Olympiade would not rest if she thought they were neglecting her "son." She asks where she can procure a banner of the Blessed Virgin. They send congratulations to Father John A. Zahm, C.S.C. on his Chair at the great national University. This is another palm in the hand of Notre Dame. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 3pp.

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She inquires if Edwards still keeps the indulgenced beads that were current a few years ago. Her congratulations for the prominence of Edwards' name in the Catholic Centenary. It was with no small share of family pride that she read his name in connection with the proceedings. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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There is a little Litany of Our Lady of Good Counsel that she has been trying to get. Knowing that Notre Dame turns out many devotional cards she thought she might get it there. Their Golden Jubilee will take place next June. They invite Edwards and Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C.

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She asks for two dozen of the indulgenced beads. The pair she is using is a gift from Edwards.

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The Philadelphia Historic Association sent so many pressing requests for letters of the bishops last year that she is afraid there is nothing left. She shall make inquires however. Sister Olympiade is always pleased to receive a mention from her favorite son. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Sister submits a translation of a story from the German. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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A young man, James Corbett, the brother of one of their Sisters of Charity was brought to the hospital last month. He died this morning of consumption. They would like to have him buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery if Blanc will send a permit. :: VI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Campau writing from the Detroit Land Office sends herewith a detail of the principal and of the interest on his claim of the public land situated on the North East Shore in the township of Hamtramck. As Campau is in great need of money at the present time he asks Bishop Lefevere for the total amount of the proceeds of the sale as soon as he has received Campau's letter. A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents This is a statement of the claim of Joseph Campau against public land in the North East Shore. It shows the amount of a mortgage of Francis Paul Malcher on June 15, 1802 to Hypolite Saint Bernard, Pere, amounting to 5,000 livres in currency of old Quebec which has remained in the hands of Malcher from the time of the purchase and which carries an interest at 6%. This interest for forty years, seven months, and five days is $2,029.85 2/3. The whole amount due is $2,863.19. :: III-2-h A.D.S....

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Campau has not received an answer to his letter of January 20 1843 which included the total amount of the principal and interest concerning Campau's claim on the land near the North East Shore which they have acquired from Mr. Francis Paul Malcher . He again urges Bishop Lefevere to answer since he has need of money and has already waited with patience and for a long time. :: III-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Campaux addresses Lefevere as an old and fast friend, and his former spiritual guide. While in Detroit in December on business about his Father's estate, Campaux learned from his mother that Lefevere had said that he and some of his brothers were spendthrifts, squandering the revenue from his Father's estate, and that it was impossible that Campaux could remain sick so long. Had his means been greater he would have recompensed Lefevere long ago for all his favors; he shall still do so if...

Scope and Contents Campaux acknowledges receipt of Lefevere's letter assuring Campaux that Lefevere never stated or reported anything derogatory of Campaux's or his brother's character, as Campaux claimed in his letter of the 29th ult. And the case is closed. Campaux hopes an opportunity to show gratitude for Lefevere's many kindnesses may soon arise. He requests Lefevere not to reveal to Campaux's mother what has transpired between them. His bad health has caused him to give up business and be of no...

Scope and Contents Bayley's letter was forwarded to Baltimore, where Campbell now resides. Campbell has not yet read the copy of Bayley's history, but promises himself great pleasure in the perusal. Nothing would give Campbell more delight than to finish the Memoirs of Archbishop John Carroll, but he sees no prospect of doing so at the present. Father Charles I. White proposes to commence the history of Catholicity from colonial times to the Revolution. Since he began this letter, Campbell has read some...

Scope and Contents Sister Stanislaus writes from the Convent of the Visitation to ask McMaster to publish the enclosed book notice in the Freeman's Journal. Such a publication will go far to make the book a success. Mr. John L. Kapin and Co. are going to help them build their church and are also helping them with the book, which is already in the press. She gives her thanks for the lines of recommendation and hopes that the rates for the advertisement will be reasonable. The printed enclosure marks Dec....

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The bearers, Gilbert and Elizabeth, have permission to get married this evening. :: V-4-n A.D.S. 1p. 12mo.

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It will be necessary for Rousselon to go to the custom house and swear to the enclosed oath to get the 3 cases for the Convent of the Presentation, Avoyelles, Louisiana?, Daughters of the Cross? which have been detained here so long. - A.L.S. - Enclosure:

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Campbell has forwarded the three cases for the Couvent de la Presentation by Hamden and Company's Express. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents At the request of John G(ilmary) Shea of this city, Campbell has hunted up three cases belonging to Rousselon's friends (Daughters of the Cross?). The cases were shipped with some ladies on the St(eamer) Ariel the time she was compelled to return and arrived here by the steamer Arabia. They are marked Convent of the Presentation. (Avoyelles, Louisiana) and came as baggage. The Custom House has found one to contain books, another articles of church use. Rousselon is to inform Campbell what...

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The Annual Meeting of the American Catholic Historical Society will take place Dec. 16. in the Society's Hall. Reports, the president's address and election of officers will be held. His Grace, Archbishop Patrick John Ryan will preside. She lists candidates. :: XI-2-c Printed 1p.

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Ninth regular paper-an address by Campbell on 'Temperance'. (Manuscript is in galley proof.) (Among the Papers of William J. Onahan on American Catholic Congress,Baltimore, Maryland.)

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Ninth regular paper-an address by Campbell on 'Temperance'. Manuscript is in galley proof. Among the Papers of William J. Onahan on American Catholic Congress, Baltimore, Maryland. :: IX-1-b Printed D. 2pp.