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Scope and Contents Chambost received Blanc's letter of the 3rd. If time permits they will have Blanc taken to Donaldsonville and be there as early as Thursday evening. If time or the roads do not permit, they will expect him by the boat which arrives here between 3 and 5 in the morning. They will communicate with Father Peter Lucas so that all Blanc wishes will be promptly done. Sunday night they just escaped having a crevasse. During the storm the levee collapsed in 5 places at once. All the bells were rung...

Scope and Contents Chambost asks for authorization to buy Mrs. Matilda Cropper 's property for the college as they would like to build a building 70 by 50 of which the first floor would be for a temporary chapel while waiting for the church. Blanc's presence did much good. The Sisters Marianites of Holy Cross could not get the half block next to the presbytery. Chambost would like to buy the block he showed Blanc above Dr. Hiriart 's; they will be far from the college. If Blanc approves they will accept the...

Scope and Contents Things here are going in such a way that it is impossible for Chambost to be absent. Mr. Labauve who came to assault Chambost last Sunday, found Chambost completely insensible to his threats. Labauve found no response to his talk in the stables and taverns and retired with a headache. Chambost does not know the cause of Labauve's hatred; he is against all clergy. Everyone in disgusted; Messrs . Desobry, John Schlatre, Dardenne, Gallagher, and especially Michael Schlatre? think that the...

Scope and Contents Since the purchase of their land has delayed them a little in their collections for the new College of the Immaculate Conception , they have decided to erect at the side of the existing building, a building 50 by 40 feet. Below the building, there would be a shelter? and a shop, the canopy being 7 feet high. The first story, 8 feet high and divided down the middle lengthwise will give a large study hall of 50 by 20. The other room of the same dimensions will be divided into four rooms of 12...

Scope and Contents Mr. Gilly who has just arrived in a state of excitation which recalls Chambost's after his illness, deeply concerns Chambost. He showed Chambost a letter from his poor mother's baker. Chambost sends it no enclosure; there are others Blanc can see at the time of his visit. Chambost will examine Gilly and tell Blanc what he thinks. Ricius Newton Hurley, on his return, asked Chambost to clear up an error he made involuntarily. He told Blanc there were about 15 pupils at Plaquemine, he meant...

Scope and Contents Chambost has just received Blanc's letter of October 2. The epidemic has taken 3 victims at Chambost's, Father Noir, Mr. Boudet, and a young French cook. He saved four and could perhaps have saved all if they had let themselves be treated. During the retreat of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart at St. Michael, Noir came to visit Father Auguste Chambos t and Noir conformed in character and opinions. Sunday evening, September 9 Noir told how sad he was to leave, and an instant later he was...

Scope and Contents He had hoped to come down to see Blanc today but it is impossible. Saturday the famous J.A . Botti arrived and asked to see Chambost. He said he came from the Archbishop to inform Chambost that he was lost if he did not do as Botti said. Chambost ended the meeting abruptly. Botti presented an account which Chambost rejected. Then Botti went to see Mr. Desobry who called Mr. Schlatre ; it ended by Botti declaring that he wanted the money at any price in order to return to Italy. Schlatre...

Scope and Contents He has not yet sent his new year's greetings because of too much work. They also send greetings for Father Rousselon. Bad weather has greatly hampered their services, the seminary collection and the renting of the pews. Mr. Schlatre and Mr. Desobry who have listened to Mr. Bottie Father Joseph L. Botti ? have said they would resign as administrators and withdraw their children if Ricius Newton Hurley remains as a teacher. As Hurley has indicated that he plans to go, Chambost has told him...

Scope and Contents Mr. O'Callaghan who came here to fulfill his religious duties says he is going down to the city with the desire of taking 2 or 3 more orphans. Chambost is of the opinion that he has carried out his duties well in this regard. They are well here except for colds which bring a little fever. The demands for boys are great but they lack room. Chambost's brother Auguste Chambost desires with all his heart to place himself at Blanc's feet. Chambost hopes he can present him in the course of some...

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Chambost does not write often but he does not forget Blanc and Father Rousselon at the altar. Father Baubé having decided to leave, Chambost asks Blanc to send his exeat so that he can join some diocese in France. His conduct has always been excellent. :: VI-1-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Chambost finds in Blanc's letter, the same sincerity and interest which he always finds in communications from the Sulpicians. He is beginning to feel that he will love Blanc as much and more than them. It is so rare to find Superiors who wish to warn people of their faults, as a friend! Chambost has in his memorandum, the names of the contracting parties with the disparity of cult. The names are Charles Robertson, not baptized, and Laura Kleinpeter, Catholic. He has never performed a mixed...

Scope and Contents Chambost has just received Blanc's letter announcing his visit for the Sunday after Easter; it will be the best time for Chambost. He will have a large number for Confirmation this time although there will remain a good number for the end of July. Blanc is to tell him on what boat he will come. On Thursday morning there is the Gipsy, on Friday the E.A. White, on Saturday the New Latona. Their brass band and the whole College of the Immaculate Conception with the administrators urge Chambost...

Scope and Contents Chambost has just received a letter from Father Napoleon Joseph Perché telling that the ordination of Chambost's brother Auguste Chambost could not take place before the octave of Corpus Christi. This will be a long time because Charles has too much work but especially because he needs a priest for the Corpus Christi processions. If Blanc could delay his departure and ordain August before, it would be a great advantage for all of them. All is going well here. Some of their students are...

Scope and Contents Yesterday Chambost received the letter announcing Blanc's visit for Quasimodo Sunday. Father Perche had already told him. Chambost is doing all he can to prepare his children; perhaps Blanc could choose some Sunday between Easter and Ascension. If not, Chambost will prepare for Quasimodo. Gaston Clark 's conduct has been very regular so far, his progress in French and English satisfactory, in Latin extraordinary. He is very childish for his age; he has grown since he has been here. Chambost...

Scope and Contents After 5 days of suffering, they found Mr. Mille, Sr. and Michael Schlatre, Jr. But Mille was too feeble and old to withstand such hardship and died at Bayou Boeuf two days later. Father Iemaitre Father Claude Pascal Maistre ? of this diocese, attended him. The number of deaths in Chambost's parish are: Mrs. Lodo Schlatre and her seven children; Mr. Mille and his wife; young Homer Mille and his dear Althea Mille and their three month old son. The number of deaths for Iberville is 35. Young...

Scope and Contents On the 8th Chambost received Blanc's letter of the 6th and since then he has been getting information about lodging for their Sisters Marianites of Holy Cross . He never received the letter Blanc wrote to him before his pastoral visit. He cannot at present procure suitable lodging. However everyone wants them and a number of children are not attending any school while waiting for them. They could procure a Catholic American woman to teach English but it would be necessary for one of the...

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Chambost reminds Blanc of the ordination of Henry Riordan . He has studied his moral theology, he improves in French and attends singing classes. He is absolutely necessary for preaching during Chambost's absences. These reasons stated in Chambost's preceding letter and explained by Father Perché induce Chambost to believe that Blanc will be favorable to their prayer. A.L.S. :: VI-1-k A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo 4to.

Scope and Contents Chambost has just received Blanc's letter. Chambost talked to Henry Riordan about his exeat. He cannot get it because he was pledged to the Bishop of Savannah where he was to be ordained about a month and a half after the receipt of his exeat, when Bishop Gartland died. Father Edmund Aubril of St. Augustine, Florida, with whom Riordan lived, could testify that Riordan had received his exeat. Riordan was born in the diocese of Kerry in Ireland and came to America in 1845. He wished to live...

Scope and Contents Chambost rises at 5, says his prayers, his matins and lauds with Henry Riordan . Then he hears confessions and at 8 says Mass. At 6:30 he has class for Riordan and at 7:30 for Clark and J. Pe. E. Coudrain . Chambost's opinion and also that of his professors, is that Clark has talent and is excellent Christian. He and Coudrain assist with the French and English courses. They have as much talent as Valcour Gautreau who did his Latin, under Chambost, in thirteen months. As for Chambost's...

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of October 30 arrived last night. Chambost agrees wholeheartedly with what Blanc desires in regard to Henry Riordan . When he asked that the ordination take place at the College, it was necessity that forced him. Chambost still does not know who to put in his place. So two weeks before December 8, Chambost will send Riordan to Father Napoleon Joseph Perché to be examined and prepared. Chambost will be present for his ordination to the priesthood. The help which Chambost...

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Chambost received Blanc's letter on Tuesday. Mr. Tanzey seems to be an excellent young man. But he does not want to teach arithmetic nor grammer, geography or English. He wants only to teach elocution. Michael? Schlatre has been teaching for two weeks. It is difficult to replace Henry Riordan . Chambost would be glad to find a place for Tanzey in a private family. Chambost has invited him to spend a few days here. :: VI-1-k A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Chambost sends this letter with the Sister Visitator, Sister Marie de St. Michael, M.H.C. ; she will give a favorable report as she found the people desirous of an institution. The house reserved for them is quite good; they will try to established them in the spring. Mr. Tanzey left for Pointe Coupée; he decided to teach Latin and elocution. However, the Latin is taught in French so he could not do it. Poydras College needed a professor so Tanzey went there. Michael? Schlatre continues to...

Scope and Contents This morning Chambost received Blanc's two letters, the one from Borrase ? a moment before the other brought by Mr. O'Neil . Chambost asks Blanc to write to Mobile. If the young man has faults, they will send him back; if not, he is a fully formed subject. His flourishing health and look of well being made Chambost think of the Felicianas. The church at Jackson Louisiana is almost finished and Mr. Crenan has decided to do more than ever for the priest. St. Francisville and Bayou Sara, etc....

Scope and Contents Chambost has just received Blanc's letter of the 12th. Scarcely had he read the letter from St. Sulpice speaking of Father Gilbert Raymond, of his assistants, the Sisters etc. when Chambost thought it his duty to write to the Asylum about the arrival of the Superior. The next day Chambost wrote to Father Perché deploring his stupidity and asking Perché to try to repair it. Chambost would father die than go against Blanc's authority. The indefinite visit of Sister Mary of St. Michael, M.H.C....

Scope and Contents Chambost received Blanc's letter at the visit of Father Barthot ?. Barthot remained so short a time that Chambost did not have a chance to reply by him. Barthot hates college life; he does not want to be tied down; he does not went to eat with the students nor teach. After listening to his conditions, Chambost told him that he could not have a teacher for himself alone and that their ministry is mixed, that no totally French priest or totally English priest could serve Grande Rivière, Grosse...

Scope and Contents Chambost shares in the sorrow of the Archbishop. and Rousselon over the death of Placide Vuillermos . Chambost does not understand why Father Duplay had him go during the epidemic. Chambost has given the necessary orders and names for the 2000 francs. However, according to a letter from Duplay, this money could have been placed with him. It seems that if it had been placed at Alix, Father Bourdin, the superior, would have thought it was a gift of Chambost to him. Chambost will take all...

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Chambost asks for a dispensation. Jacob Schlatre is to marry Sarah Anne Lawes on June 22. Joseph Schlatre, father of Jacob, was a brother of Elizabeth Schlatre, mother of Eleanore Dupuy? Lawes and mother of Sarah Anne. So they are the offspring of cousins. Father Napoleon Joseph Perché has just arrived here. :: VI-1-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents His numerous occupations and especially his classes have made him put off his retreat. The College of the Immaculate Conception will soon have 80 pupils, 50 of them for First Communion. While waiting for an English teacher Chambost must teach the class himself. Mr. Baubé made an excellent retreat and is doing admirably. He teaches the French class; Mr. Sibileau teaches Latin and writing. Sibileau is studying theology; Baubé philosophy. Chambost's orphans are doing well. Chambost would like...

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It seems that Father Ennemond Dupuy wishes to marry Hébert and that if Chambost comes to do so, he will be inclined to create a scandal. So Chambost is returning the license. If Dupuy permits Chambost to marry Hébert, he will do so with great pleasure. In the Archbishop Blanc Papers. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Archbishop Anthony Blanc, before leaving for Natchez, wrote Chambost to write Sister Mary of the Passion about an establishment here at Plaquemine. Michael Schlatre, having lost his wife and seven children, wishes to found an institution in their memory. His conditions are: 1. that the institution be under the direction of the Archbishop the same as the church and the college. Would this agree with their rules? 2. Schlatre wants a certain number of Masses offered for his family; would there...