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Blakely sends 50¢ as dues from his mission group to aid the Indian Missions. The promised prayers will be said and more dues will be forthcoming. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents If an assertation be true because many make it and none deny it, McMaster's severe denunciation of Isabella of Spain and her character is merited. He paints her as not only immoral, but as a lewd and degraded prostitute. Many readers of the Journal cannot understand why the Press seems to have a monopoly in accusing her, while persons in exalted stations respect her. Even the Holy Father, a few years ago, marked her as recipient of His favor by sending her the "golden rose." If...

Scope and Contents Blanc has received the circular and prospectus of the contemplated American College at Louvain . The advantages are too great not to command the encouragement of every prelate in the Union. He regrets that his diocese will not be able to contribute effectually towards it. Owing to the "compose" of the population they will not be in want of subjects from that quarter. The German immigrants will settle only in the city of New Orleans where there are three German congregations, belonging to the...

Scope and Contents Conforming to the desire expressed in Gonzalez's letter of October 14, it would be a great pleasure to admit to ordination the subjects of the diocese of Monterey whom Gonzalez has presented. Before as well as after their ordination, their conduct has been a subject of edification. While praying that God will put an end to the necessity which has obliged Gonzalez to have recourse to him for this service, Blanc assures Gonzalez that he is always ready to renew it whenever Gonzalez judges it...

Scope and Contents Blanc wrote last Saturday by the George Collier but packed the letter with those for St. Louis. In his letter he mentioned a boy who was to have gone to Timon's college but was stopped. He forgot to remind Timon that he would probably retain Father John Rosti, C.M. at Grand Coteau until his return. Blanc is determined to leave here by May 1. Father August Jeanjean is at Grand Coteau saying he will return only after Blanc has left, wishing to be nothing in the administration. Should he...

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Regrettably Blanc is obliged to delay his departure for at least a week and so cannot consider going by way of St. Louis because of the very limited time he has to spend in france. He recommends to Timon's care young Bienvenu who will probably hand Timon this letter. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents This day he will put on board the Missourian a box addressed to Timon, containing some clothes and linen of the late Father Benedict Richard. Some of them may still serve in the seminary. Since the melancholy event that has befallen them. Blanc has received Timon's two letters to their late beloved Bishop Leo Raymond De Neckere, C.M.. Timon's draft of $50 will be attended to in its proper time. Blanc will respect richard's intentions as to his legacy and, as soon as he received the...

Scope and Contents Blanc received Timon's two letters, accompanying the two most acceptable mementos of the good sisters. They are more precious than gold. They expect Father Auguste Jeanjean at the beginning of next month. Jeanjean's letter of February 22 says he was waiting for Father John Mary Odin, C.M. who was yet in Spain, in search of money and men., P.S. Blanc has a little sum to collect as yet of Father Simon richard's estate. As soon as he has it, he will see the sisters receive their due. On...

Scope and Contents Timon must have received the key of a trunk which, having been left on the levee here by the clerk of the steamboat, has been found since by the police and sent to Timon by the Chester. Blanc now has some money from the estate of Father Benedict Richard, to be distributed among the legatees. Timon may draw on Blanc, for the seminary, for $100 to be said in Masses, as Bishop De Neckere had advised. $100 more will remain due. Timon may draw for $400 for the Sisters of Loretto. Father ...

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Timon does not know that when a draft is not paid it is returned to the person who sent it. Therefore Timon is to give him a reply about what he has done with his draft. If Timon had sent it immediately it would have been paid as Blanchard received the money from the crop the day after he sent the draft. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Blanchet has overcome his repugnance and will comply with Murray's requests. The number of priests and churches can be found in the Directory of 1876. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He hopes the notes are of assistance. He requests they be returned with a comment as to what use they served. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He requests that his notes be sent back, but he did not know he should be so soon in need of them by the demand made on him to prepare the history of religion in Oregon. He wishes to correct his notes to say it took him five days to get to Oregon and not three. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The volume of Murray's history was misplaced before the Archbishop could peruse it, when the second edition is out he will buy another copy. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He acknowledges Murray's letter of November 3. His recommendation of Murray's volume was a small price to pay for a copy of Murray's volume. It should have been, however, an 8º volume instead of an 12º volume in size. The price of $2.50 would be preferable to $3.50, as it would allow the book to be purchased by the rich and poor alike. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He acknowledges Murray's letter of June 5. He sends certain corrections for Murray's book—on page 341, Murray is not correct in saying "In 1840, with one companion, he started on his sublime mission." In 1841, Blanchet started alone, for the Rocky Mountains, spent two months among the Steelheads, baptized 600 of them, and returned to St. Louis; and, in 1841, he returned with two other fathers and founded the St. Mary's Mission. On page 343, Murray says "and in Oregon to bring the...

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He sends a more correct copy of his notes which he wants returned so that they do not fall into the hands of anyone else. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The copy of Murray's work which he first recieved was misplaced and the loss was not much regretted, since the volume was not perfect nor worthy to be kept. Nor did he call for the 2nd or 3rd edition for good reason. Still, he hopes it will come a second time at last. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The volume sent to Blanchet by Murray was misplaced before he had time to examine it, nevertheless he sends his application for the book which is added to another letter within the same letter. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Since McMaster is the defender of the weak and of justice Blanchet has no doubt he will publish the enclosed no enclosure letter soon. Blanchet has written two letters to Commissioner Ely Parker about their Indian missions to beg for Catholic agents on the reserves, one on January 27, the other on February 16. Neither has had a reply. Since Blanchet wishes the injustices to be known by everyone, he sends his letter addressed to the secretary to "several" papers, even non-Catholic,...

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In the Ave Maria of November 29, 1884, Bishop Augustin M. Blanchet of Nesqualy was listed among the dead bishops of the United States. Blanchet notifies Hudson that his uncle is still alive and says Mass daily even though he is eighty-seven years old. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Enclosed are the notes of the late Archbishop Francis Norbert Blanchet, an uncle of Blanchet's, on the establishment of the Oregon Mission in 1838. The notes are for the Bishop's Memorial Hall at Notre Dame. The notes include mention of Father Modeste Demers, Bishop Joseph Norbert Provencher and Father Augustin Magloire A. Blanchet. :: X-3-k A.L.S.Notes in French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Blanchet asks McMaster concerning a man who arrived in Portland in December, 1874, calling himself Father Daniel . The man claims to be from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and says that his name is listed as Rev. Alphonsus B. David in the Directory of 1873 on page 351. He has only three papers, one supposedly from his Bishop, dated Jan. 17, 1873, from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He also has a letter supposedly from the Bishop of Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, recommending him. He claims to be...

Scope and Contents He supposes that his first letter of Jan. 27 to General Ely Parker, Commissioner of Indian Affairs at Washington, has been read by all the Bishops. The letter concerned his rights to certain Indian Reservations in his Diocese. He supposes they read also Parker's answer, and the letter of Bishop A.M.A. Blanchet of Nesqualy to Hon. C Delano, Secretary of the Interior. He encloses his second letter of July 8 to Parker, the answer of the Secretary of Interior to the same, and Blanchet's...

Scope and Contents He encloses a circular addressed to all the Bishops of the United States, which he had intended to give to the public, but thought it too soon. However, he was afraid it would be published by others and sends it to McMaster, leaving its publication up to him, with the hope that it may have a good effect at Washington and elsewhere. He was bound to ask for the approbation and support of all the Bishops and has already received that from Archbishop Martin John Spalding of Baltimore. The...

Scope and Contents He sends McMaster a corrected copy. Yesterday there was a festival at Vancouver, Washington Territory, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bishop A.M.A. Blanchet of Nesqualy. The boys and girls from the College, boarders, and the orphans took part in the ceremony, lasting two hours and a half. The Cathedral was full when his brother celebrated a pontifical high Mass with Blanchet assisting. This was to repay a debt, for his brother had assisted at Blanchet's jubilee July 8 1869....

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Blanchet sends a copy of his letter to Cardinal John McCloskey, Archbishop of New York, congratulating him on his appointment as Cardinal. In it he congratulates McCloskey in the name of his archdiocese on the honor confirmed on him and on the American Church. He wishes him long years as a Cardinal. Blanchet tells McMaster to do as he pleases with the letter. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The archbishop tells McMaster that he left Montreal on Nov. 30th and arrived in Portland on the 14th, safe and sound after two months and seven days from Rome. With the enclosed, McMaster can do what he pleases, and the Archbishop says he is very sorry it has been sent around with so many omissions and faults. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He believes Hudson should reconsider his decision not to print his essay which appeared in the Catholic Sentinel. Inasmuch as it is the duty of Catholic papers to enlighten the minds of Catholics and Protestants also he thinks Hudson would be doing a great service to his readers by printing this essay on the various divisions of the commandments. He declares that the essay is the complete truth. It is only by printing stories like this one that the Catholics will be able to overcome the...

Scope and Contents Believing that McMaster understands French he writes in that language. He sent McMaster last November 29 a copy of the report of Dr. Henry on the reclamation by the mission of St. Jacques of a section of land and an extract of that report containing the decision. Dec. 14, L.N. St. Onge sent a letter to the Secretary of War pressing him to consider the question of the injustice that has been done the mission by the government occupying the greater part of the land for 20 years without...