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Scope and Contents The receipts of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith were diminished because of the disastrous events. The two councils have allocated to New Orleans from the receipts of 1848, 16,200 francs. By his letter of April 30, he told Blanc that after payment of the Poidebord draft there remained 910 francs in his 1847 allocation. He has paid on Blanc's order: 265 francs on June 29 to Mr. Dicharry, student at Urban College in Rome; 500 on August 16 to Father F. Charles Henry Boutelou de...

Scope and Contents On March 20 he addressed a box to Victor Marziou at Havre to be sent to New Orleans containing a chalice, an ostensorium, a ciborium, the last two asked for for Blanc by Father Boué of Lyons. Also the ciborium, the ostensorium, processional cross, censor, sprinkler and missal asked for by Blanc for St. Mary's of Attakapas . The total amount is 1660 francs. The box was sent on the American ship, Alfred, Captain Myers . Choiselat Gallien still has on hand for Blanc 6,837.25 francs. Details of...

Scope and Contents He received Blanc's letters of March 4, May 2 and 12. In the March 4 letter he sees that their accounts agree except in a few things which he sent April 8. Choiselat Gallien's letter does not have the 4000 francs Blanc received from the Association of the Propagation of the Faith and kept on hand, because he did not know the figure and the difference in the sum he paid Didier Petit which was only 3052 instead of 3200 francs. Today he is going to set up this account and find out about the...

Scope and Contents He acknowledges Blanc's letters of May 26 and August 17. The first was given him September 1 by Father Julien Priour with the 12 doubloons. He cashed it and it made 982 francs. He notified Father D. Armand who drew on him for 952 francs and for the other 30 francs took a subscription to L'Ami de la Religion. He sympathizes with Blanc and his troubles, especially concerning St. Patrick's . It will no doubt be difficult to apply part of his allocation there. In his letter of June 19, there...

Scope and Contents The Association of the Propagation of the Faith has allocated for New Orleans, 20,000 francs collected during 1845. If the collections do not fall off, a supplement of 5,000 francs will be added. The buying back of St. Patrick's is a very desirable step; they hope the Councils can join in the generous efforts of the faithful of New Orleans to save this parish. They hope in his next report to hear of his success. F. Ozeau ? signs for the President. Choiselat Gallien signs as treasurer. ::...

Scope and Contents The Central Council of Paris of the Propagation of the Faith judges that it is in the general interest to explain its administration. The administration is composed of two Councils, one in Paris, the other at Lyons. Both are Central Councils, entirely equal, except that the Annales are published at Lyons. The funds are distributed by the vote of the two Councils. Therefore they ask that the heads of the missions annually send a report on the state of their churches and that they send a copy...

Scope and Contents Choiselat Gallien received, through Father Angelo Mascaroni, Blanc's letter of January 11. Complying with the instructions in it, Choiselat Gallien intended not to send the things Blanc requested until the time of Mascaroni's return to the United States. But Mascaroni has got different things on his own and strongly insisted that Choiselat Gallien send everything without delay so that if his own purchases or Blanc's need completion, Mascaroni may be written to during the 4 or 5 months of his...

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Choiselat Gallien received Blanc's letter of January 11 through Father Angelo Mascaroni whom he welcomed as befitted a person in whom Blanc showed such interest. The Councils deeply regret the difficulties caused by the trustees which, as in other parts of America, are the bane of religion. Unfortunately, they have very scanty alms to distribute. The Association of the Propagation of the Faith have their attention centered in a special way on New Orleans. :: V-5-a L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Choiselat Gallien sends an invoice in detail of the articles contained in four boxes just sent to Blanc on the ship Taglione, Captain Rogers, which left on the 13th. The box marked M.B. 294 contains the two holy water fonts and two processional crosses requested in Blanc's letter of June 1, 170 francs. The same box contains six candlesticks, vases, etc. amounting to 250 francs ordered on the account of Mr. Delpeuch of Donaldsonville. On the advice of Father Bonaventure Armengol, to avoid the...

Scope and Contents The Association of the Propagation of the Faith has allocated 4050 francs for New Orleans for 1844. To this sum is added 300 francs allocated for building a church in the parish of St. Mary in Attakapas, Louisiana . The councils have taken into consideration the difficulties resulting from the law suit about the administration of the churches. The council of Lyons wishes to continue to administer the branch of the Society in Blanc's diocese. Payment is made by holding back an equal sum from...

Scope and Contents He has sent a box to Le Havre which will leave on the 10th on the American ship Elizabeth, Captain Hasty . The bill for the contents amounts to 2,090 francs. Choiselat Gallien received Blanc's letter of October 3. On June 3, 1845 he paid 4,000 francs to the order of Bishop John Mary Odin C.M.; on June 24, 4000 to Chapuis; on August 11, 4,000 to Father Julien Priour . On October 28 he received 200 from Father Borgnet of Arras diocese; on December 30 he received Blanc's draft to the order of...

Scope and Contents The Bishops of the United States having signified at their last Council in Baltimore, the intention of establishing in their dioceses, the Association of the Propagation of the Faith, the Central Councils have decided that the Parish Council be responsible hence forth for the administration of the Association, the receiving of the funds collected and the allocations for that part of America. Archbishop Anthony Blanc, in a letter of September 14, has informed them that he had collected alms,...

Scope and Contents He writes from the bosom of his family where he came to restore his health a little and recover from the all too famous revolution. One of his sons-in-law has written to ask him to send a letter of recommendation for Blanc in favor of a young man, blind from birth, in whom he has a great interest. Alexandre Henri Michel Fourrier, 20 has been educated in the school for the blind where he distinguished himself by his conduct, rare intelligence, and success in his studies. This year he won the...

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A bill for 2649 francs for chalices, crosses, etc. To fill the box they have put in for St. Vincent College at Cape Girardeau, books, pictures, and rosaries to the amount of 325 francs. :: V-5-d A. Bill French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Mrs. Choiselat; Charles Choiselat ; Emmanuel Boulanger, Director of the Registry of property in the Department of Seine-et-Marne; Mrs. Boulanger; Mr. Certes, Head of the Bureau of Forests; Emile Lafon, historical painter, and Mrs. Lafon; Stanislas Ratel, civil engineer, and Mrs. Ratel; Adrien and Xavier Certes ; Marie Lafon ; André, Francois, and Paul Lafon ; Mr. Choiselat, former magistrate; Dr. Michelin and Mrs. Michelin; Mr. and Mrs. Millet and their children; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Millet...

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They are authorized to negotiate the transmission from abroad of contributions now in progress for his Holiness Pope Pius IX and to pay the amount to the Treasurer General. Offerings can be paid to their correspondents in New Orleans, Messrs. Urquhart, Fourquier, Co. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He inquires about Father Jeremiah Ambrose Martin, a Catholic priest formerly in Odin's diocese. Last week Martin left here for Liverpool, where he had served some time ago, for the purpose of embarking for New York. A suspicion was communicated to Cholmondeley that Martin was no priest at all! When apprised of this, Martin solemnly repudiated it and referred him to Odin who, he said, had ordained him. As Cholmondeley felt satisfied with Martin's asseveration he renewed his assistance and...

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He asks if Edwards has ceased to visit Indianapolis. He is without occupation except to prepare for his exit into the next world; he discusses at length the use of Greek derivatives in English. He says 5/7 of English taken in literary and scientific range, is made of French Latin and Greek derivatives, it should be taught in schools. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents Resolved that a fair be held immediately following the fair of the Agricultural Society to exhibit the work of the ladies and any others who wish to contribute. The proceeds will be used for the most pressing needs, especially the cemetery. A corresponding committee is to have charge of inviting the ladies of West Baton Rouge to participate, of writing to the Bishop and Sisters of New Orleans, St. James, and Grand Coteau. The articles are to be sent to Mrs. Menard, treasurer. Meetings are to...

Scope and Contents After mature reflection, he cannot resist the voice which tells him to leave for the foreign missions. He would like to work under Blanc's jurisdiction. He knows he still has difficulties because of his bishop and his parents. In regard to his parents, he has already made the sacrifice. He would despair of getting his bishop's consent if his conscience and his director did not attest to the purity of his intention. He will be a priest no later than September but if Blanc wishes, he will go...

Scope and Contents He will recall that in 1875 he married James O'Reilly and her and that three years latter she had demonstrated and had proof that she and O'Reilly could no longer live together. He told her that the only thing to do was to consult a lawyer. She did so and won her case in court, where it was decided that the two children should remain with her. She has lost her little boy, Maurice O'Reilly, and now has only Alma O'Reilly . She asks permission to remarry in case she should find someone who...

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He asks Perché for a loan of a few dollars. He hopes soon, as in bygone days, to be able to help the church again. :: VI-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They call attention to the announcement of Ecclesiastical Heraldry. Only 200 copies will be sold in America. :: XI-1-l TYPED 1p.

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They congratulate Blanc on his return from his journey to the Holy City where he saw the Chief of the Church. Blanc's presence delights them and stirs up prayers for the prosperity of his flock. :: VI-1-i A.L. French 2pp. 4to.

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He thanks Edwards for the vestments; he will be able to furnish a few Missionaries. Edwards has performed a great act of charity. He wishes Edwards all the blessings of Xmas. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Dr. Christy encloses a Thanksgiving sermon preached by the Methodist minister in Bradford, enclosure not present This minister has referred to the Catholic Church as being the enemy of liberty in this country and in the past he has made several other lectures against the Catholic church. Christy knows of no one else so competent to answer the minister on this than McMaster. Lord Baltimore and his Catholic colony and the French Catholics in general have done a great deal to aid us in...

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Chromcik notifies Toohey that he has a Bohemian grammar for him. :: X-3-d A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Brother John has written to Father General an account of his interview with Archbishop John Sadoc Alemany who refused to give a letter of introduction to his priests; the diocese must support their own paper, the Monitor . Brother has no friend there among the clergy unless Father Hugh P.J. Gallagher . He has to "go it alone" which may account for his poor success in California. He called on Marquis D.J. Oliver who said he gave Brother Francis $10 for a life subscription to the Ave...

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of January 7 surprised her greatly; she does not know of what letter he is speaking. She has not written to her son since last year and did not know he was living in New Orleans. When she wrote he was at Mobile. Only a week ago he sent her a power of attorney asking for what was coming to him from his father. He needed it to help his family. It is painful for a mother to be forced to say that it is his fault. She can do nothing for him. She is left a widow with three young...

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Church asks for a copy of the Life of Columbus for review in The Princetonian, which has a large circulation among an educated reading public and which might be of assistance to the sale of the book. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.