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Scope and Contents He received Purcell's letter of Dec. 30, but the letter and draft of which Purcell speaks has reached neither himself nor the students. The account of the Archdiocese up to Jan. 18 leaves a deficit of 118 francs. As Chatard is much in need of money, he suggests that the remittance of the pensions of Messrs. Cusack and Geyer be sent to cover the time until Jan. 18, 1870. He is happy to hear that Cincinnati is so flourishing; he extends regards to Fathers Francis J. Pabisch and Joseph H....

Scope and Contents In obedience to the command of Cardinal Alexander Franchi, Chatard, as rector of the American college presents to the committee John Cardinal McCloskey, Archbishop James Gibbons, Archbishop James F. Wood, Archbishop John J. Williams, Bishop Michael A. Corrigan, Bishop Thomas Galberry, and Bishop Patrick N. Lynch, the following statement of the discipline, finances and administration of the diocese. The rules are in substance those of the Collegio Urbano. The finances Chatard gives in detail...

Scope and Contents The papers which Purcell forwarded to Rome relating to the Bishop Edward Fitzgerald of Little Rock, were received and placed in the hands of Cardinal Barnabo. Acknowledgement of Purcell's letter is late due to Chatard's being well occupied and the state of Mister Cusack's health, who suffers from hypertrophy of the heart. The doctor says that the palpitation has sensibly diminished. Still Mr. Cusack has no abatement of the nervous symptoms. Mr. Cusack thinks it best for him to try a change...

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Bishop Chatard acknowledges the receipt of Brownson's letter of June 3, which he found on his return to the city on June 6th. He hopes everything in connection with the subject matter of his communication may tend to the welfare of Religion. :: III-3-c A.L.S. lp. 8vo.

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When he arrived in the city he found a copy of Madonna di Genazzano with Edwards' card attached. He thanks him for it. It will serve to nourish devotion among the people. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Seton for his letter. His Vicar General, Father August Bessonies is of good family, and is connected by marriage with M. Certes of the Propagation, and has been 43 years in the diocese. Miss M.P. Thompson of the Catholic World, while writing her articles in the south of France, discovered some curious information. Chatard's great grandfather who came out to Santo Domingo evidently enjoyed the advantages of education as results from his letters in Chatard's possession....

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The Bishop thanks Onahan for the Official Report of the Catholic Congress. He has read Bonaparte's paper and is in accord, though he cannot approve certain phrases. Was it the influence brought to bear on Bonaparte that made him "hedge"? Enclosed is a copy of a late pastoral of Chatard's, referring to the Congress. :: IX-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo

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Chatard thanks Onahan for the printed circular regarding the distribution of cards for the lay members of the Catholic Congress, and for the ten cards enclosed. He asks for a copy of a document, telling of the matter to be treated in the Congress. He hopes that the Congress will be a fruitful good. (Note: Onahan asks that Mr. Brownson send the desired information. Signed W. J. O.)

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Bishop Chatard has great confidence in Archbishop (Patrick A. Feehan) in all that relates to the Holy See, and Catholic Education. He hopes to see Onahan in Chicago. He sends a list of delegates from the diocese of Vincennes and inquires about hotel accommodations near the "World's Fair." (No list attached)

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The Bishop sends the omitted name making a total of 29 for the diocese. Onahan is asked to visit the booth of the Sisters of Providence of St. Mary of the Woods, at the World's Fair, and to pick up the volumes of essays written by the graduating classes of St. Mary's Institute and "St. John's, Indianapolis."

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He sends an additional name of a delegate from the Diocese of Vincennes, Indiana to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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The Bishop desires two additional admission cards to the Columbian Catholic Congress; one for Charles W. Morbach, who is replacing R.R. Shiel, who is unable to go.

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He lists the delegates to the (Columbian) Catholic Congress from the Diocese of Vincennes, Indiana.

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Senator Francis Burke of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and George Korbly of Madison, Indiana, are mentioned for Vice-Presidents to the Catholic Congress from the diocese of Vincennes. Also mentioned for active co-operation are: Henry Cauthorn of Vincennes, Michael O'Connor of Indianapolis, John Breen of Loogootee, Indiana, John McDonagh and John A. Reitz of Evansville, Indiana. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Chatard was very much disappointed on his return from Mr. Dolan's to find that Seton had gone through. He thinks Seton will be pleased in Portsmouth for a little while. Chatard's friend Mr. Aylwin lives at the City Hotel. He is Commodore Dornin's clerk and one of the best of men. Seton will see Father Joseph Plunkett . Seton no doubt knows Dornin. Barney is First Lieutenant of the Yard and married Dornin's daughter. Robb, the commander, is an intimate friend of Chatard. Chatard would ...

Scope and Contents Chatard heard with pleasure from his dear Elise of Seton's arrival and that Ferdy Ferdinand Chatard secured him at his house. Chatard expects that Seton will not stay long in the United States as he left Emily Seton and his other dear children in Paris. Chatard hopes some of these days to talk over matters. Manifest destiny has been routed in Lower California, Sonora, Cuba and now in Nicaragua. If Seton could only be there to hear of the horrors committed by William Walker, it would ...

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Chatard became too ill to write. Went to Cape May for sea bathing; proved exceedingly injurious. On August 22 lost her voice entirely. At Emmitsburg she lost the use of her right arm. Her father, Dr. Pierre Chatard had no hope of her recovery. Her mother made a novena, joined by the Sisters of Charity. She recovered and has continued perfectly strong since. Copy 2pp. 32mo. :: II-2-n A.L.S., Copy 6pp. 4to. 32mo. 16

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Last year Chatellain joined all of Perché's priests in offering his respects; this year he is far away but near in heart. May God grant that Chatellain will see Perché on his return to New Orleans. Perché did too much last year and this was perhaps the cause of his illness. Chatellain's mother has died. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Chatellain has good news of Perché; may his health strengthen. Chatellain has expressed his feelings in public in two articles in the Revue du Monde Catholique of August 1 and 15. Chatelain has carried out all the commissions which Perché gave him for France. Chatellain did not think he should go to Rome before receiving new instructions. Chatellain will preach in Lent this year at Notre Dame du Havre, the year after at St. Vincent de Paul in New York and in 1885 he will return to New...

Scope and Contents Archbishop John Baptist Purcell whom he has known for a long time wrote to Rousselon on his behalf to ask for a place in the diocese of New Orleans. The reply has not come up to Purcell's expectations and even less to his own. He thought that Rousselon could come up with something a little advantageous for him since he has served in Haiti. His motives for going there were praiseworthy and those for leaving were even more so. It is not that Purcell wishes him to leave - he will always have a...

Scope and Contents For the last few weeks she has desired to write concerning their struggling Community Ursulines in Opelousas. Letters from Sister St. Pierre Several, R.U. St. Peter and Sister St. Vincent, R.U. recently, urge her to defer no longer. Matters are much as they were when Odin visited them. Numerous occupations may have prevented Odin from consulting Bishop John Quinlan as to St. Vincent being allowed to make a trial in the Community now in Opelousas. St. Vincent said she would wait for an answer...

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She presents their Ursulines, Brown County, Ohio to Odin. She hopes God will bless the enterprise which is more than an ordinary one under the existing troubles and considering the distance. She does not know Odin personally but from Archbishop John Baptist Purcell has heard much calculated to inspire her with confidence. Want of time prevented her seeing Father Gilbert Raymond but he has talked over everything with their Superior, Father Claude Gacon. :: VI-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

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After examining the reasons pro and con concerning the placing, at least provisionally, of the students in theology here at Jefferson College the council of priests whom he called together believe it is not possible. He will give more details the next time he sees Odin. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Chauvin has just learned through a letter from France that his father is disabled and that his sister, a widow with a young child, is having a difficult time. Believing it his duty to come to their aid, he wonders if Leray would like to acquire for the diocese the ten acres of land adjoining the church which he bought with his own money. The land with the improvements cost him nearly $1000. P.S. He does not ask for all that he paid. VI-3-c - A.L.S. - French - 4pp. - 12mo. - {2}

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Chauvin thanks him for the offer of assistance. He will only accept the draft for $200 on condition that it be applied toward the purchase of the land which he will leave to the diocese for half what it cost him. The church at Moreauville has been raised and is a fine building. VI-3-c - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}

Scope and Contents They have sad news to report in regard to Marksville and Father F.X. Guay, who has dragged in the mud of vices, his character and dignity as a priest. He has acknowledged everything and was chased away after his Mass yesterday. The various objects belonging to him, which he left, will not suffice for the money from the pews and the fair. He left like a thief. They went to Marksville to settle some matters in consequence of this affair. Chauvin will continue to take care of Marksville until...

Scope and Contents The mission Leray has given them in regard to Father L. Julien Galop shows that they have Leray's confidence. But Chauvin would like to know that precise points of accusation. For this it is necessary that they have the signatures and complaints if any are written from Avoyelles. The thing is so grave for the future of a priest. They have not yet heard anything very serious about him. Is it drinking, is it gambling, or the other vice which is so degrading. Chauvin will keep Leray informed....

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Chauvin has received his bell; he sets May 21 for the blessing. If Leray does not come, Chauvin asks authorization for a confrere of his choice. Otherwise Chauvin will bless it himself. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents After receiving Leray's letter of April 8, Chauvin took energetic measures to meet the insolence and pride of certain individuals at Moreauville who have obliged two good priests to leave that parish. He places a notice in the two Moreauville newspapers which he hopes will protect the church property clipping enclosed. What Father E. Reynes wrote him about the continuation of the church was exact. All the church property at Moreauville is closed. Chauvin knows they violate the fences of the...

Scope and Contents Soon he has to make the last payment on the land he sold to the diocese. If the diocese can help him, he would not be sorry. He completed his church, but it was expensive, personally. He is raising a subscription to buy a bell and hopes Leray will bless it. He regrets Father Paul E. Simon 's decision but sees no remedy except for him to go to Moreauville. If they will not rent his pews, he cannot live at Marksville . P.S. Simon is completely disoriented, his health is profoundly altered, and...