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Scope and Contents Bishop Ignatius A. Reynolds, who must yet be with Blanc, has no doubt told him that he left Chanche better than he found him. After Chanche's return he got a little indisposed. Chanche received a letter from Father Thaddée Amat, C.M. holding out almost certain hope that Father Blaise Raho, C.M. would be sent to him. Bishop Timon writes in the same sense. If Chanche were perfectly sure, he might make his arrangements to start in the beginning of April. Without Raho Chanche would be compelled...

Scope and Contents The Magnolia has come up twice since Chanche wrote requesting information about the reception of Judge Montgomery 's daughter in the convent and he has no answer. And not a word concerning Father Blaise Raho, C.M. or anyone else whose presence in Natchez may enable him to go to Europe. The Ex-Bishop Celestin de la Hailandière will have made his arrangements and gone. Father Bertin was in a hurry and if Chanche was not ready to start in the beginning of April, would leave him. Starting too...

Scope and Contents Thus far it had been impossible for Chanche to leave Natchez. He will leave on Easter Monday if he finds a boat. He fears Father Bertin will not wait for him. As for their brother "jadis" of Vincennes, Bishop Celestin de la Hailandière, Chanche does not think he will go to Europe at all. The revolutions in Europe ought not to stop Chanche; matters will be pretty well settled by the time Chanche reaches France. He is glad to see that the prelates of France are conforming to the enigmas of the...

Scope and Contents Chanche consented to go to the Bay on the 15th only because Father Stanislaus Buteux had fixed that day for the ceremony. The Sunday after would be much more agreeable if it will procure Blanc's company. He will leave here on the 8th and visit Pass Christian and Biloxi before and be ready to return with Blanc. They had received the news of Father Claude Francais' death and had a service for him. Chanche has not yet sent the Archbishop the collections for the Pope. He believes Buteux left his...

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Chanche wrote this morning by the steamer Princess by which he also sent the articles from Paris. He writes now by mail. He made a mistake in his morning letter; he put the Natchez instead of the Princess. V-5-l - A.L.S. - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

Scope and Contents He thanks Blanc for the information about the barometer; he sends it today by the Natchez. With it are two thermometers. He hopes the one who mends it will clean the tarnished faces. He also sends a check for $65 to give to Father Stanislaus Buteux when he calls for it. He heard yesterday that the subject of the union of the Sisters of Charity in this country with those of France has been terminated as far as the authorities are concerned in France. A visitor and noviceship? are to be...

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When he sent down the barometer, he forgot to send the cover the basin of mercury. It will not be necessary to have a new one made. No news yet of importance from Rome. Chanche supposes there will be none until the arrival of Bishop Michael Portier. P.S. They are busily preparing for Confirmation tomorrow. V-5-l - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {2}

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of the 11th was handed to Chanche day before yesterday by Father Pitrat. Chanche will do what he can to make him learn some English. He is intelligent. Chanche is sorry to learn that Blanc has yet some apprehension of yellow fever. He sees by the Ami de la Religion that Bishop Michael Portier arrived in Lyons on his return from Gaeta. They may look for him very soon. Blanc is not to wait until Chanche goes to New Orleans to give him the barometer. It may be a long time. If...

Scope and Contents A few days ago Chanche received a letter from Mrs. Waggaman and this morning one from Henry Waggaman asking him to come down to perform the marriage of Henry with Miss Bujac. The mother is afraid if Chanche does not go they will be married by a Protestant. Could he, according to law, perform a marriage in Blanc's state? It is officially announced in the St. Louis news letter that the diocese of St. Louis has been raised to an archbishopric. He must doubt until he receives official...

Scope and Contents Chanche thanks Blanc for his kindness in relation to the barometer. Captain Thomasson would take good care of it, if Blanc would give it to him. Chanche goes with Father Blaise Raho, C.M. this evening to Vicksburg for the blessing of the new church next Sunday. He leaves Father Pitrat here with a young Frenchman sent a short time ago by Father Gautrelet. Except for preaching, Pitrat can attend to the rest of the business very well. His progress in English is quite remarkable. If Blanc leaves...

Scope and Contents He is sorry to learn that Father Mariano Maller, C.M. has been so severe on Blanc's diocese. It is a great blessing that the Society has consented to take charge of the Sisters of Charity but they ought not to abandon their old friends. Chanche has not heard from Maller but supposes he will soon receive the walking papers for Father Blaise Raho, C.M.; he will be very sorry for it. Father John Llebaria, C.M. came a few days ago to consult with Raho who advised him to submit to his superiors...

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This letter will be handed to Blanc by John Kohnke, an organ builder from Cincinnati. Kohnke is highly recommended by Bishop John Baptist Purcell :: V-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Chanche received a letter yesterday from Father Victor Jouanneault offering his services. He does not know why he leaves Blanc's diocese; he will not answer until he hears from Blanc. He supposes Blanc has heard of the dreadful accident which has befallen Archbishop Samuel Eccleston . Chanche received letters from Father Ferdinand Dominic Bach the day after it occurred. Chanche intends about the end of the month to pay a visit to Governor André Bienvenu Roman ; he will visit St. Michael's...

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Last night some thieves entered Chanche's bedroom and carried off two watches, his ring and pectoral cross. Will Blanc lend him a cross? He can send it by Mr. Giles, the clerk of the "Paul Jones". Chanche received a letter yesterday from Baltimore. Archbishop Samuel Eccleston is said to be better. The letter was written 9 days after the accident. Nobody has seen him except the doctors and Father Lewis Regis Deluol :: V-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Chanche received Blanc's letter of the 16th with the bundle of books and the pectoral cross. He wrote yesterday to Father Victor Jouanneault that there was no place in his diocese in which he could employ him. Jackson is a very important place; the person who goes there must speak English very well. The only place at present would be Biloxi . But they are creoles there and Chanche supposes he would succeed as little there as he did with the creoles of Louisiana. Besides he would be too near...

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This letter will be handed to Blanc by Mr. Dillon, an active officer in Natchez. He had some indication of the man who robbed Chanche's house some weeks ago and goes to New Orleans in the hopes of recovering a portion of the articles stolen. Chanche asks Blanc to indicate some officer who might assist him. Chanche received Blanc's letter day before yesterday. On the back of the letter: Captain Jouves ? :: V-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Chanche received the Archbishop's letter with the announcement of the next Council May 10. Chanche has nothing important for his diocese. Chanche hopes Father Joseph Soller has not been taken from Blanc; he is glad to learn that New Orleans continues healthy. Chanche's town and neighborhood continue to be very healthy but he had another attack last week; he is well again. A Mr. Barry, schoolmaster, deprived of scholars since the establishment of a public school, understood there was likely...

Scope and Contents Chanche is sorry to learn that Father Joseph Soller, S.J. was taken away with so little ceremony. The Vincentians carried on a secret correspondence with Father Jean Claude Francois until they induced him to believe that he had a vocation for their society. Chanche has so few priests that he withheld his permission and Francois started without it. He trusts that Father John Timon, C.M. on his return will not approve of this conduct. How constant the French government has been in persecuting...

Scope and Contents Chanche intended to write by Mr. Kelly who must have given Blanc a book for Father J.P. Bellier, but Sunday preparations prevented him. The book he sent belongs to somebody in New Orleans. Chanche would have liked to see Father Marie Arthur Guillaume Du Quesnay ? Duquenay; he hopes he may succeed in his wishes. Nothing yet from Bishop Odin? Bellier tells Chanche that there was in St. Louis a Bishop Byrne from one of the British possessions who was spoken of as being chosen the Coadjutor of...

Scope and Contents This letter will be handed to Blanc by Mrs. Aimey who goes to New Orleans to place her little daughter for a pious education. Mrs. Aimey is an exemplary member of the congregation and able to fulfill any engagements she may make. If Blanc's duties call him soon to St. Michael's, he is to let Chanche know; he would try to meet him; it must appear to be accident. No news except what Blanc may have seen in the papers; the arrival of Bishop Ignatius A. Reynolds with ten priests in his train....

Scope and Contents Chanche received Blanc's letter too late to meet Blanc on the coast. He intended going to New Orleans this morning but received a letter from Georgetown on Saturday informing him that Archbishop Samuel Eccleston had started for Cincinnati and spoke of paying Chanche a visit. Chanche feels certain he will come down with Bishop Michael Portier . If he can persuade them to remain till after Blanc's retreat, Chanche will go down with them. Father William Blenkinsop has asked permission to join...

Scope and Contents On his return he found a letter from Pierce Connelly enclosing this letter to Father Maurice Oakley to be forwarded. Connelly's letter dated September 27 tells that Bishop John Mary Odin had just arrived in Rome; Chanche fears it will be some time before he returns. Connelly informs Chanche that the Pope has made him a present of a chalice of which Odin will be the bearer. Chanche also received a letter from the Propagation; they treated Blanc better this year than last. :: V-5-d A.L.S. 1p....

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Chanche takes the occasion of Mrs. Pritchard' s kindness to send Blanc the watch he lent him. Blanc is to get Chanche's from the watch maker and send it to him. The Captain of the Concorida or the Paul Jones would bring it to Chanche. Father James M.? Lancaster will remain some days; Chanche will send Father William Blenkinsop to Jackson and Yazoo. This will prevent Chanche from seeing Blanc until the end of the month. :: V-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Chanche got home before Blanc, after all. He reached Natchez on the 11th. Why did Blanc not stop as he passed? He received Blanc's note at Louisville and concluded Blanc had left St. Louis long before. The weather is so oppressive he can hardly stand it. This letter will be handed to Blanc by Father Conway, late of St. Louis Diocese, Chanche has no place to send him; Conway spent some weeks at Blanc's seminary and the testimony of his Superiors is much to his advantage. He seems to be...

Scope and Contents Chanche wishes he could spend a few days with Blanc at his seminary and with Bishop John Mary Odin . But he cannot leave Natchez; Father Claude Francois has good will but is not efficient. He hopes Odin will stop on his way down. What Blanc writes about Father Guillaume Labbé is disturbing; Chanche feared he was addicted to drinking. He is uneasy too about Father Ghislain Bohème . Chanche is glad Blanc has sent Father Conway to the Seminary; he is in a bad way. Odin, under whom Conway...

Scope and Contents Chanche is grieved at the occurrence in the graveyard. It is calculated to create more and very serious trouble. He is glad Blanc did not publish anything in the newspapers. It is evident that those entitled to Christian burial cannot be put in that vault. If Blanc could get a cemetery of his own many evils would be remedied. His predecessors have left Blanc a very troublesome inheritance. When Chanche was in Baltimore he learned that Father Guillaume Labbé was given to drinking; if there...

Scope and Contents Chanche received Blanc's letter of the 9th just after he had received one from Father Stephen Rousselon announcing the death of Father Ferdinand Dominic Bach. This event and the circumstances in relation to Father Matthew Bernard Anduze are afflicting indeed. Chanche would never tolerate Anduze in New Orleans even with permission to say Mass. Blanc must be embarrassed in the difficult affair of a successor for Bach. Chanche thinks the only one to appoint is Rousselon. Chanche received the...

Scope and Contents What has been done about the curé? Have any advances been made by the trustees and has Blanc given them any notice of his wish on the subject? They have had no sickness of any kind in their city this year. Chanche received a letter from Paris enclosing a diploma by which he was nominated honorary Vice President of the Institut d'Afrique . Has he received this in common with the other Bishops of the United States? He also has a letter from Mr. Choiselat announcing his allocation of the very...

Scope and Contents Sister Regina Smith, S.C. with 7 other Sisters arrived there yesterday. Father Louis Regis Deluol had directed them to spend a day or two in Natchez. Sister Regina caught a violent cold crossing the mountains. She suffered much in Wheeling. The first regular packet leaves on Saturday; Chanche will accompany them if he can. He will not let them go down by the transient boats as they might have to wait several hours below the hill. Chanche thanks Blanc for the information sent but he cannot...

Scope and Contents The very bad weather has caused a great irregularity in the boats. The Sisters of Charity will go down by the first boat. Father William A. Blenkinsop will accompany them; he accompanied them from Frederick to Natchez. Blenkinsop was in a great measure educated by Chanche; he requested permission to come to Chanche's missions. He recommends him to Blanc's kindness during the few days he will be with him. Father Jean Claude Francois has returned from his mission on the coast quite...