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He encloses $6. For the past ten years he has taken the Journal. The Irish World was went him for two years but it has not appeared on his desk. Bishop Baltes may know Ford, but for him to put the Journal on the same level as the Irish World is at least incorrect. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Gonley thanks Brownson for the two excellent lectures on anthropology by Father Thomas A. Hughes, S.J., which he sent him; he would like to see the lectures on biology. The lecturer has made good use of the doctrine of reversion of varieties to the original species. This doctrine is admitted by those who assert that man was evolved from the ape, but they have failed to give an example of man's reverting to the original apish type. It is more likely that the offspring of the original human...

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He was personally unknown to McMaster but he tenders him his deepest sympathy. He reminds McMaster that both faith and fortitude are required to meet such a sad affliction and the best consolation is, "Blessed are those who die in the Lord". As soon as he is able to say Mass he will not forget Mrs. McMaster at the Altar. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He writes asking for employment at the University. He studied for five years at Maynooth College, Ireland, but left being doubtful about his vocation. He would be willing to teach if he could attend lectures that would prepare him for the medical profession. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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She is sure Blanc is sorry for her on the loss of her trunk. She begged Mr. Vezian to ask Blanc to have some Masses said in honor of St. Anthony. There were two cloaks and some music rolled inside of two blankets strapped on top. They are well and comfortable. Mr. Devereux is on board with his daughter. The trunk contained several hundreds in jewelry but perhaps God wishes them to be detached and poor. :: V-4-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Father John Baptiste? St. Pierre having been ill for some time and in the infirmary, has asked Connelly to send Blanc the enclosed bill of exchange no enclosure and to ask him to distribute the amount among the three daughters of the one to whom this restitution is due. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Connelly sends a line by a letter of business just written to Mr. Barret, papal consul at New Orleans. They are to be visited by the modern Nero, the Emperor of Russia. Connelly trusts that the Pope will not allow him to leave his presence without speaking some words of reproof. Mrs. Cornelia Peacock Connelly and the children are all well. He saw her quite frequently in the beginning of the week for Lord John Talbot Shrewsbury and his family would have Mass which Connelly said for them at...

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The Junior Pioneer Corps desires him to express their thanks for the Badge. It was won by John McKee in a spirited contest.

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Connelly presents his friend, Doctor W. Hare who, with his family, leaves this afternoon to become a resident of New Orleans. In parting with them, their little congregation loses some pious Catholics and the community a good physician. :: V-5-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Statement of Leray's account showing a credit of $6,330.50. :: VI-3-c A.D.S. 1p. 4to.

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Statement of the cash disbursements and cash receipts of the diocese of New Orleans for 1881. :: VI-3-c A.D. 6pp. folio

Scope and Contents It has been a long time since she has called on his fatherly care but she feels sure she is not forgotten. With a Christian certainty of Blanc's charity for Pierce Connelly and her poor children, she begs Blanc to interest himself in the spiritual welfare of her son. She heard some months ago that he was in New Orleans with Mr. Connelly's brother who is a Catholic and who wrote her saying the boy was with him. As John Connelly was a convert much under the influence of his brother, she is...

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Connelly sends McMaster $2.00 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. He names the 5 contributors of the money, all members of St. Mary's Choir. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 8 vo

Scope and Contents Connelly sends a line to the steamer by Frank. He has just received a letter from the Casserlys, Catholic booksellers in New York, begging him to use his influence in obtaining for them a proper agent in New Orleans to obtain subscribers to the Dublin Review and to receive the work for them. From the character of the work Connelly thinks no periodical would be so useful with the American portion of the population. It has fairly established its claim to stand on a par with the London and...

Scope and Contents His sister Mary Peacock or rather "Sister Peacock" gives them no hope of soon seeing Blanc there in Grand Coteau. As dear Nelie Cornelia Peacock Connelly just said, they have a great deal to say to him. Connelly is trying to make arrangements to take Mercer Connelly to England in the early part of the summer. He has left it entirely to Lord John Talbot Shrewsbury to decide where Mercer shall go. By means of Madame Elizabeth Galitzin's goodness, Connelly's wife, with the baby May, is almost...

Scope and Contents Can it be possible that Connelly will have to set off for England without one day or one hour with Blanc? Father Victor Jamey tells him that it is doubtful when Blanc will be at Grand Coteau; God grant Blanc may pay them a visit before he goes to Natchitoches. All arrangements are made and Connelly expects to leave in the beginning of May so that Mercer Connelly may be under Madame Elizabeth de Galitzin's charge on the voyage. She leaves New York for England in the last of May. The Jesuit...

Scope and Contents Connelly is sure that the little prairie of Grand Coteau often gives Blanc happy thoughts. He hopes Blanc will see the indefatigable Father J. Francis Abbadie, S. J. to have an account of the examination and prizes. Connelly wrote Blanc two months ago of Mary Peacock's having gone into the convent and of Mademoiselle thinking of following her. Mary took the veil on the Assumption and Mademoiselle went in as a postulant the same day. Cornelia Peacock Connelly manages without them. Blanc has...

Scope and Contents Connelly thanks Blanc for his letter with all its news of new Bishops and the Jesuit Fathers. He also thanks him for inducing Mr. Daron to act as agent for the Messrs. Casserly for the Dublin Review. Connelly does not agree in its political views but it is the principal organ of Catholicity in the English language. Connelly will have The Tablet sent to Blanc. Bishop John Baptist Purcell, with all his Irish predilections, thinks it one of the best edited papers in the world. They have...

Scope and Contents It is more than a year since Blanc last spent a few days among them. What satisfaction it would have been for Blanc to have been there while Madame Elizabeth Galitzin, R.S.C.J. made her visit, an admirable holy woman. The Ladies of the Sacred Heart in Blanc's diocese no doubt have reason to bless God for her coming. Have the bulls naming the Bishop of Natchez been sent from Rome? The kind assistance sent them from their pious brethren abroad will indeed be welcome. Connelly is rejoiced that...

Scope and Contents It seems doubly hard that the loss of Father Nicholas Point, S.J. should have been one of the reasons of their not seeing Blanc at such a time as this. Father J. Francis Abbadie, S.J. will give Blanc a full account of the College of St. Charles and the general satisfaction. Abbadie will also tell Blanc of an intended insurrection of the Negroes and their anxiety about Nace. As for all the threats of lynching the Fathers and driving them out of the country, they have excited nothing but a...

Scope and Contents Connelly received Blanc's letter of July 13 as well as the one Blanc brought from Baltimore. Perhaps they may see Blanc here at the Assumption or September. Father Peter J. Verhaegen, S.J. has given them a sad blow in the removal of Father Nicholas Point, S.J. who so well understood the necessities. His work here has been crowned with a success beyond all hope. The loss of Mr. E. Barry too is a sad one. Connelly heartily pities Bishop James Hervey Otey for having allowed himself to be...

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He calls Onahan's attention to an inaccuracy in the table which deprives the diocese of Cleveland of nearly one-half of its Catholic population.

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Connelly, in answer to Hudson's request, sent two copies of the Catholic Mirror for June 4. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Connelly has been instructed by the Catholic Editorial Convention to extend thanks of the delegates for the kindness shown by Onahan in providing them with a meeting place.

Scope and Contents Connelly sends $50 which he has collected since leaving Bay City. Since the action of Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes, of Alton, Illinois has been publicized, Connelly has been asked by many subscribers to express their sympathy. Everyone condemns the action. One German priest who Connelly mentioned the matter to, referring to it as a mistake on the part of Baltes, exclaimed that "mistake" was a charitable word and that "gross stupidity" would better express it. The readers of the Journal...

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For some time, they have had for collection, some claims against the Catholic Church in this place, for work an materials. They have endeavored without success to obtain payment from the administrators. If they present these claims to Blanc, approved by Messrs. Aycock, Gagné and Lirette, will Blanc pay? They say Blanc assumed to do so when the church was sold to him; they have no money belonging to the church. P.S. The claims amount to 5 or $600. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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The Household Library of Ireland's Poets; an advertising leaflet containing notices of the book. In the papers of Father Daniel E. Hudson. :: X-3-f Printed leaflet 3pp. 8vo.

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Connolly sends The Household Library of Ireland's Poets. He hopes that it will merit a notice in the Ave Maria. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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He sends one of the Vertex Document Ties. He left the address to the Archbishop with Mr. O'Day. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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He mailed the numbers of "The Seminary" Edwards asked for. He is sorry that he cannot allow the mitre to remain with Edwards as it is one of a set. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.