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Scope and Contents Cénas hopes that Blanc has arrived safely at the principal end of his trip. Here there is little new; Father Rousselon is well as is Cénas and his confreres. Cénas has notified his family of Blanc's trip to Lyons. One of his brothers or perhaps both of them will go to see Blanc. Blanc would do them all a favor if he would take charge of some portraits they will give him. Cénas has learned that Bishop Ignatius Bourget has left for Rome. Perhaps he and Blanc will talk about Cénas so that on...

Scope and Contents Some days ago, Cénas received a letter from his brother, M.L.? Cénas , in which the attached, addressed to Blanc was enclosed. From what he wrote, Cénas supposes that he spoke to Blanc about him and expressed his desire to see him soon. Cénas and all his family share this desire especially because of his mother who has been ill for some time. With Blanc's consent it could be satisfied next spring. Although he is better after the end of the heat, Cénas needs rest. He asks Blanc to come to...

Scope and Contents Cénas arrived here on the 16th. He has seen Archbishop Hughes and Father Annet Lafont . Lafont, being practically alone, just now, to serve his congregation, asked Cénas to come to help him for a time. Hughes joined in Lafont's request. Cénas is going to write to Montreal. If Blanc has any reason to dissuade Cénas from a prolonged stay in New York, he asks Blanc to tell him. Cénas is sad, broken, but he will work wholeheartedly against ill fortune. He thanks Blanc for all his kindnesses...

Scope and Contents After a trip as agreeable as useful to his second homeland, Canada, Cénas has just returned to New York not to settle but to assist Father Annat Lafont during the winter. Cénas has confided to the Bishop of Montreal and especially to Bishop J. Larocque the cause of his leaving New Orleans. He did not conceal the sad not state of his heart after this new mishap. He found only kindness and affection. Their sympathy and that of the priests and Canadian faithful has greatly compensated for the...

Scope and Contents Cénas is better, eating well, and sleeping passably. But the complete inaction enforced by the bad weather is another obstacle to the fortifying of his person. Rousselon being in the city, knows something of their week-long rains. Cénas is like a fighting cock with the attentions and care of Father J.M. Paret who sends his respects. Cénas asks Rousselon to send the enclosed no enclosure to the Archbishop, adding the place he is in France. Cénas gives the Archbishop the news and asks him to...

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Receipted bill for $10 for their proportion of act defining boundaries to cemeteries. J.D. Birr ? states that this is correct. Receipted by Commandeur. :: VI-1-e Receipt 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Bishop Antoine Blanc, Thomas Hale, and Martin H. Devereux as trustees of St. Patrick's Church appeared before Cenas, a notary, and declared that for $800 Charles O'Hara had bought Pew No. 25 subject to the conditions set forth in this document. This was done in the presence of Ernest Granet and August Commandeur. The original was signed by all above. Cenas certifies on August 25, 1842, the foregoing to be a true copy of the original. On the back of the document in pencil: Sold to Blanc...

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A note drawn by Giraud and Lewis in Blanc's favor for $375, dated May 26, 1853 was this day protested by Cenas for non-payment. :: VI-1-g A.D.S. 2pp. 4to.

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In their conversation, they spoke of fabrics and ornaments for churches. Their shops are not as well stocked in this month of inventory but if Blanc will visit them, he will be satisfied. Or, they could send him a small collection of samples. Cénas is going to call on Blanc next week. Perhaps Blanc would bless his two small daughters whom he has often recommended to the prayers of their uncle, Father Francis Cénas , his brother. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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The bus for the express train from Lyons to Paris leaves at 6 o'clock; the train leaves at 6:50. Below is a note on the departure of steamers. The Baltic, City of Manchester, St. Louis, Pacific, and Hermann are listed with departure dates; prices are listed for same. Cenas hopes that Blanc will arrive safely at New Orleans and that he will see him some day in France. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Five months have gone by since Rousselon left Lyons to continue a life of devotion among a foreign people. Rousselon had scarcely left France when Lyons, on May 31, was flooded. Cénas has reason to believe that his brother, Father Francis J. Cénas was very much attached to Rousselon, and that he understood his position with Rousselon, with the Archbishop, and himself. Cénas's abrupt leaving of New Orleans was a real sorrow for Cénas. The last news he had from his brother was on September 20;...

Scope and Contents Guided by his pleasant memories of Blanc, he congratulates him, although tardily, on his return home after a long and favorable crossing. Since Blanc's return to New Orleans evil days have multiplied for them. Although Cénas met Blanc only for a few minutes, his affection for him has not diminished. He was prepared for it by the letters from his brother who would like to pledge his whole life to Blanc. But his health may compel him to go away for a while. The yellow fever and the sight of...

Scope and Contents On May 31 his little daughter Anne died. She was born on May 2, 1847. Does Rousselon remember his remark when Cénas showed him her picture 2 years ago? Cénas had placed all his joy in his oldest child. He asks Rousselon to say a Mass for the repose of her soul. Cénas is sorry that he has had no news of Rousselon since he left Lyons. When Cénas wrote in 1856, he had hopes of a reply. Cénas is to do something for the concierge at the archbishopric who did not conceal that it was to Rousselon...

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Details of the life of Archbishop Michael Augustine Corrigan upon the occasion of his elevation to Coadjutor Archbishop of the Diocese of New York. :: I-1-e Newspaper Clipping 2 columns folio

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They regret to say that February Century is out of print. :: XI-2-e PRINTED Postcard

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The Century Company forwards Hudson an electro of Father Junipero Serra ordered by Maurice Francis Egan. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Under the title of Anaplazeas there has been formed in Greece a society to combat the tendencies of those who by a false application of science to philosophy, attempt to overthrow the fundamental truths of religion. The honorary president of this society is his Royal Highness Prince Constantin and the ruling president is always the metropolitan of Athens. The society has a semi-monthly publication. They send Hudson a sheet of their periodical and would be happy to get whatever is...

Scope and Contents Certe acknowledges the receipt of 4,063 francs for the work of Propagation of the faith which Purcell sent Nov. 25, 1873. They wish to express the deepest regret that this unpleasant mess has been caused by some unknown person. They hope that the sum offered by Purcell will be properly recorded to his credit at the headquarters of the Association of the Propagation in Lyons. They wish to express their sincere gratitude to Purcell for his goodness toward the great work which has needs of the...

Scope and Contents Certes thanks Lefevere for the information about the succession of Father Gabriel Richard . He sent it on to Father Richard's nephew Charles Richard who had sought the information and who thanks him for it. The nephew wants further information about the death of the uncle and of his intentions. The motives are very respectful and touching. The family feels that they may owe some restitution. This is the kind of person whose appeal may not be ignored and Certes will be happy to be of service...

Scope and Contents The allocation to the Diocese of Detroit has been raised to 12,000 francs. He must pay into the hands of the Bishop 4,349 francs 13. To this sum he adds 2,000 francs or two gifts of 1,000 francs from Ghent, one to Father John De Neve and the other for Father Edward Joos . This makes the total 6,349 francs 13. But since Lefevere has said in his letter of February 4 that he had some debts, especially for new missionaries, to be paid in Europe, Certes is inclined to keep the money there. He...

Scope and Contents 5000 francs have been allocated to New Orleans from the 1858 collections of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith . Out of this sum, Certes has paid Father Jules Mailley of Algiers 504 francs; Father Stephen Rousselon sent the receipt for 4750 francs, making a total of 5294 francs, 254 more than the allocation. Blanc has authorized Certes to dispose of this and he notifies Blanc that he is sending a draft on Blanc for this amount to Bishop William Henry Elder of Natchez. They have...

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The 1854 allocation of the Propagation of the Faith are finished. As announced in his letter of February, Certes sends a draft form no enclosure for 500 francs which with the 4500 received from Father Rousselon brings Blanc's allocation to 5000 Francs. They are happy that they not had to make any reduction. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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The two Central Councils of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith have agreed that 4,600 francs should be placed among the funds allocated to the diocese of Natchitoches for the year 1879. The total amount of the allocation is not yet fixed. :: VI-3-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Leray's letter of December 26 crossed with one Certes had written on December 28. Certes hastens to present the situation of the diocese of Natchitoches with the Association in order to prevent further misunderstanding. On December 26 Leray stated that he had supplied a draft of 16,000 francs and that he had received for the Association 2073 francs which Leray asked Certes to keep with the funds which Certes would send for 1882. On December 26, Leray had only their letter of June 23, 1881 in...

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From the collections of 1882, 3,600 francs have been fixed for Natchitoches . The distribution takes place after the closing of the fiscal year, when they know the amount they have. The figure cannot be fixed before June. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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The Association for the Propagation of the Faith has just received a gift of 5,000 francs for Father Adolphe Dupré, missionary at Natchitoches. The donor having requested that it be sent as quickly as possible, Certes authorizes Leray to draw on him for this amount. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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The two central councils of the Propagation of the Faith have decided that 4,400 francs of the funds received in 1880 would be allocated to the diocese of Natchitoches. Of that he has already received 1, 318 francs and 50 centimes. He asks that when he draws on him for this he stipulate it be payable ten days from sight. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Certes acknowledges his letter of the 6th. They hope that thanks to his good will the work of the Association of the Propagation of the Faithe will revive in the diocese of New Orleans, where for several years there have been no receipts. They have recorded the receipts of 407 francs, 25 centimes for the years 1879 and 1880 and will withhold that amount from the next allocation for the diocese of Natchitoches. They are sending the "Annals" for January 1879 through March 1881 to the convent...

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When on two occasions Pope Pius IX allotted to the Propagation of the Faith the alms set as one of the conditions for earning the Jubilee indulgence, the central board decided that it should be recorded distinctly. The same motive now exists in regard to alms now accorded by Pope Leo XIII . They ask Leray to distinguish these from the ordinary receipts. :: VI-3-c A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents The Board has decided to pay immediately and entirely the sum of 18,000 francs allocated to the diocese of Natchitoches, to which sum is added 500 francs, a special gift in favor of Father Adolphe Dupré . He can draw on them for 16,274 francs and 25 centimes which is the amount remaining after the deduction of earlier payments. P.S. He should return each year before December 1 the two copies of the account sent to him, filled out as indicated. They ask him to distinguish the Jubilee alms...