Calendared content

Scope and Contents

Daniel sends the order of Marie Marchal of Paris. He sends a list of prices of statues. If Hudson gives an order, Daniel will not count the samples with which he bills him today. :: X-3-b A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents

Daniel quotes some prices for prints that Hudson wants. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents

He sends three other prints of Mother Inviolata Langlois' Visitation and Annunciation after Holbein. :: X-3-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dannequin sends Blanc a copy of a resolution passed by the trustees on the 23rd of this month: The trustees of Ascension Church, meeting to consider a report and letter from the trustees of St. Louis Church of New Orleans, are of the unanimous opinion that the Holy See alone has the right to elect the Bishops and that the right to appoint pastors belongs to the Bishops in their dioceses. Consequently, the trustees of Ascension cannot agree to the request of the trustees of St. Louis Church....

Scope and Contents The church council, in a special session, has asked him to send Blanc a copy of the minutes of the meeting: Members present were Narcisse Landry, Judge Ed. Duffel, Ed. Gaudin, William Hatkinson and Dannequin. Absent, Judge Albert Duffel, secretary. The president explained that because of slanderous rumors about Father John Francis Llebaria, C.M. and because harm to religion would be done by these false reports, he asked the council to take some action. Therefore it was unanimously resolved...

Scope and Contents

Dansac gives permission for his Negro, Sezard to marry Manda, Negress of Francois Boisdoré. :: V-4-l A.D.S. French 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents

Receipt for $5 for coal; signed by Frutin? Bonsignes. :: V-4-l A.D.S. French 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Sister thanks Purcell for delivering a parcel for Brooklyn. She would like Francis Cachard, in Cincinnati whose sister is in the Ursuline Convent in Brown County, Ohio, to meet some Catholic friends. Sister Danson sent pictures to Miss Ellinor Cachard, Francis' sister, but she has moved now. Sister asks Purcell to forward the enclosed note to St. Louis to Sister Mary Ambrosia Warren, Convent of the Visitation, St. Louis. ` Note by Purcell to Mother Superior: Please ask Miss Cachard if she...

Scope and Contents For a long time Dantoine has had a great desire to serve in the United States. Father Maril, chaplain at the hospital, in whom he confided a few days ago, confirmed him in his plan by making him hope that Blanc might receive him in his diocese. The post of chaplain which Dantoine holds is a post of confidence which Dantoine holds is a post of confidence which Bishop John Francis Stephen Leherpeur had given to his brother who died in the last epidemic. Dantoine directs 40 Sisters of St....

Scope and Contents He received Leray's letter of the 6th and was very sorry to miss his visit. As to making known the financial state of the account of the diocese of New Orleans, Leray must understand that without the express authorization of Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché he must be reserved. As Leray knows, his role is confined to the payment of coupons. On all other financial questions his part is very small. He was placed in contact with Jules de Boursetty by Perché and does not know him personally....

Scope and Contents Leray's letter of November 18 arrived and he received the news of the suspension of the payments of the diocese of New Orleans with chagrin. His personal loss is painful, but much more sensible is the bad moral effect this will produce in a country such as France where spirits are very hostile to religion, the clergy and everything that concerns the Church. He asks Leray to make sure that it is absolutely impossible to pay the interest due in January. He does not know the nature of the...

Scope and Contents D'Aquin's letter of July 26 remains unanswered. The demands for information on the chances of repayment are multiplying. The rumor has spread that some of the creditors have been repaid and that 150,000 of the debt has been redeemed. They also say that Leray will offer to use? 3 percent of the interests which would permit him to honor the obligations of the corporation. As for the capital of the debt they say that Leray guarantees its security more than ever. These pieces of news are...

Scope and Contents D'Aquin received Leray's letter of October 28 and confirms the one of his of November 9 which crossed in the mail. Leary's proposal in regard to the mortgage is worthy of consideration and d'Aquin will facilitate its acceptance. Most of the investors, aged priests, in order to prevent scandal, will make the desired concessions. But d'Aquin will have to present guaranteed terms. Mr. Théard says that drawings of 50,000 francs will be made as often as the resources of the diocese will permit...

Scope and Contents After reading the letter which Blanc wrote to her mother, Eugénie cannot resist telling how sad her soul is without his support and advice. The affair treated in his letter set in motion? the profound conviction that it was better for her parents and for them that they remain in France. In leaving, their parents would have been obliged to take with them her sister Uranie ? D'Aquin ? and Paul D'Aquin ?. Her sister could not remain here without her mother; there are too many dangers to her...

Scope and Contents A present of this value is a small thing to thank his uncle for the care he has taken of them. Later he hopes to be able to give other testimonies of his gratitude. Until then he will apply himself to his studies, as will George. P.S. George joins in giving this gift. This note is written in the back of a small copy containing the Life of Edward Darby who died at St. Charles College July 9, 1842, by Father John Francis Abbadie, S.J. Abbadie, Prefect of Classes. :: V-4-n Copy Book French...

Scope and Contents D'Aquin's sister Adele D'Aquin ? has told her that she plans to marry her brother-in-law. Blanc perhaps knows of Adele's attachment to her sister who, when dying, recommended to her, her three small children. D'Aquin has done what she could to dissuade Adele, who perhaps finding her too severe, has stated that she intends to consult Blanc. D'Aquin heartily approves of this and hopes his counsel will suffice. D'Aquin asks Blanc to use all his authority to prevent this thing which would be a...

Scope and Contents

Receipt for $11.85 from Father Stephen Rousselon for milk for the archbishop's house. :: V-5-a A. Receipt S. French 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents

Receipt for $18.75 from Father Stephen Rousselon for milk for the archbishop's house. :: V-5-a A. Receipt S. French 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents

A receipted bill for $49.30 for groceries. Signed by Edouard Sigg ?. :: V-5-n A. Bill 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents

A receipted bill for $61.48 for groceries. Signed by J. Miard ?. :: VI-1-e Bill 2pp. folio

Scope and Contents

A receipted bill for $65.13 for groceries. Signed by Edouard Sigg ?. :: VI-1-e Bill 2pp. folio

Scope and Contents

A receipted bill for $46.27 for groceries. Signed by Edouard Sigg ?. :: VI-1-e Bill 2pp. folio

Scope and Contents

A receipted bill for $35.12 for groceries. Receipted by J. Miard ?. :: VI-1-f A. Bill French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents

A receipted bill for $30.58 for groceries. Receipted by J. Miard. :: VI-1-h Bill French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents

A receipted bill for $39.58 for groceries, Receipted by J.J. Daquin :: VI-1-h Bill French 2pp. folio

Scope and Contents

A receipted bill for $132.25 for groceries from December 5, 1853 to January 27, 1854. Receipted by J. ?J. ? Daquin :: VI-1-g Bill French 1p. folio

Scope and Contents

A bill for $41.56 for groceries. Receipted by J. Miard :: VI-1-g Bill French 1p. folio

Scope and Contents

A receipted bill for $59.58 for groceries from April 6, 1854 to June 29, 1854. Receipted by J.? Miard? . :: VI-1-g Bill French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents

A receipted bill for $50.15 for groceries. Signed by Edouard Sigg ? :: V-5-n Receipt S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents

A receipted bill for $40.22 for groceries from June 2 to July 29. Signed by Edouard Sigg :: VI-1-f Bill 1p. 8vo.