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Scope and Contents This letter will recall to Blanc one of his former co-workers. He had just completed the education of the nephews of Messrs. Villemain and Desmousseaux of Givré when the catastrophe of February 24 broke out He went back to active ministry and is pastor of a parish near Dreux. For two years his only news of America has been from a merchant from New Orleans, Mr. Perier . Has Charles Daron completed an arrangement with Zamora? If there has been an exchange against the claim of Zamora, what...

Scope and Contents De L'hoste has received two letters from Charles Daron, one in December, 1848, and the other in October, 1852. In neither one did he mention where he was living. De L'hoste had learned that Daron left New Orleans and did not know whether he had left the state. This, together with the report that he had declared bankruptcy did not allow de L'hoste to leave him a charge which would become burdensome and for the renewing of which, after Mrs. Destrem 's death, de L'hoste would have needed to...

Scope and Contents De L'hoste thanks Blanc for his letter of February 7. He thanks Blanc for this new kindness. If there is a priest like De L'hoste who had a heart like ice in the service of God, and who was for years an unworthy priest, he is to tell him to ask a lively faith from God and he will enjoy untold joys. Mrs. Destrem's 's eight months of illness greatly edified De L'hoste. God called her on February 28. Mrs. Destrem made him her heir, but heir of what, if the lands in Louisiana have no value. For...

Scope and Contents He thanks Blanc for his letter. For several years he had been attached to things of earth only because of the burden on him caused by the old age and infirmities of Mrs. Destrem . Now that he is free, he hopes that God will inspire Mr. Zamora to accept, in payment of De L'Hoste's note, part or all of the lands he owns in Louisiana in his name or by Mrs. Destrem's death. He suffers by not being able to fulfill an obligation brought on by the position Zamora placed him in by being obliged to...

Scope and Contents De Luynes is interceding for a woman to whom Blanc loaned $25 several years ago to pay her travel expenses from New Orleans to New York. Her name was Ann Murphy, and she married a man named Kavanaugh in New York. Blanc had told her that $15 would suffice as payment of the debt, and she was to turn it over to Father William Starrs of St. Francis Church, New York. She was unable to do so, and and now her husband has died, leaving her no estate and two children to support. De Luynes fears that...

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In case Odin knows some unfortunates whom it might concern, General William Tecumseh? Sherman will be replaced in his command this evening and the order of the departure of the enemy will be suspended starting tomorrow. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The statistics Clarke sent to de Meaux are precious. De Meaux wants to know if the numbers Clarke gives represent the value of the church edifices or the value of all the properties owned by the Roman Catholic Church. During his stay in New York, de Meaux was shown the Protectory and he expressed his admiration for that splendid house in some essays which appeared in their Catholic Review, The Correspondent. These essays will be put in the form of a volume. P.S: De Meaux is only a...

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One year ago the Bishop of Chicago called him to organize a, French parish. Difficulties in the work and the severe climate cause, him to consider leaving. His work has kept him from learning English, so he could take an Irish parish. He is 45. He has heard Odin has, many French parishes, and asks whether there would be a position open, for him in the New Orleans diocese. :: VI-2-j A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Fatigued by a French mission to which he was called by the Bishop of Chicago several years ago and exhausted by the rigorous climate, he must seek a warmer climate. Cannot Odin give him work in his diocese, so largely French. His papers from France and those from Chicago are perfectly in order. The Bishop of Alton has just asked him to come to attend several French families here, near St. Louis. It does not offer the means for a resident priest and the climate would be entirely unsuited. He...

Scope and Contents On his return from Huron River he received Hennaert's letter of the 15th. It is false that he often takes walks with his housekeeper. What is true and frees him from blame is that in some cases of necessity he took her along to take back his buggy. He does not believe the public out of spite of stupidity could go so far! For such trips there is no one else in the neighborhood whom he can employ, even with money. He has struggled to reduce the cost of maintaining his two churches which has...

Scope and Contents De Mun asks to be excused for writing in French, since his English is poor. He has received the invitation sent by the Committee on Organization, of the Catholic Congress of Baltimore. He would be happy to respond, and express his sentiments to the American Catholics. He admires the development of the Catholic movement in America, and is interested in the social action exercised in favor of the people by the American Bishops. He treasures the recollection of Cardinal James Gibbons,...

Scope and Contents No one knows better than de Neckere the vast needs of this portion of the Church and so no one can better appreciate the talent, zeal and piety given them by Anduze. The most neglected part of the diocese at present is Pointe Coupée, Fausse Rivière, and St. Francisville where English is as necessary as French. Iberville is also impatiently waiting for a pastor. Father Delacroix as well as the Ladies of the Sacred Heart were very happy to have Anduze's visit. Copy French. The following year...

Scope and Contents Timon's letter of last month was received. It will probably not be in De Neckere's power to send at once the $100 for Masses but he will endeavor to forward it in two or three parcels. He now sends 40 Masses. New Orleans has been severely visited but except for a few cases, it has subsided. All their Sisters of Charity have been sick with the cholera or yellow fever. They thank Providence for having spared all their priests., P.S.D Neckere has sent the $40 through the Bank of the...

Scope and Contents He is sad to announce that Father Simon Richard, vicar general of this diocese, died on July 3. He left a will in which the Convent of the Barrens became an heir as follows: To the Sisters of Loretto 1436 gourdes with the obligation to pray often for the repose of his soul and those of his parents. The money is in bonds but it will not take long to cash them as soon as De Neckere has them. He is anxious for Timon to have it as he knows he has need of it. In the same will there is...

Scope and Contents De Neckere has been at the seminary several days and his health has improved. Doutreluingne no doubt noticed the old date of the letter brought by Brother Joseph, C.M.. It was forgetfulness, caused by the sickness he has suffered from so long. De Neckere has some money given him for Father Stephen Theodore Badin, a missionary from Kentucky; he believes Badin is now in Rome. At the College of St. Stanislaus there is another American missionary through whom he could get this money to ...

Scope and Contents De Neckere received Doutreluingne's letter and rejoices that they are again reunited under the government of the same Father and that the choice of the Holy See has fallen on a man as worthy as Father Peter De Wailly, C.M.. De Neckere has desired to learn whether Doutreluingne had received his exeat, and what his superiors have determined concerning his vocation. De Neckere was at Doutreluingne's home a few weeks ago; all were well and desire news of him. The pastor of Herseaux and...

Scope and Contents Some six or seven weeks ago he sent Father Peter J. Verhaegen, S.J. $40 as intentions for Masses. He desires to know whether they reached Timon. Father Constantine Maenhaut gave Timon's sister, Mrs. Douglas, $50 and observed to De Neckere afterwards that he intended them as intentions of Masses to be acquitted by Timon. De Neckere was not able when Mrs. Douglas applied to him for assistance, to afford her any and he accepted some $20 or $25 upon condition that a number of Masses would...

Scope and Contents De Neve sends Lefevere's bill for the scholastic year 1865-1866. Father John Anthony Herwig left this morning. He says his father's illness prevented an earlier return. Father F. O'Flanagan and Father James Pulcher will be ready in the spring next year. Father Joseph Joos can tell Lefevere that De Neve has endeavored to find men for Detroit. The number of students who can pay is getting very small. De Neve hopes Father Michael O'Donovan will give the utmost satisfaction. Thomas Rafter and...

Scope and Contents In compliance with the request of March 30, De Neve encloses the bill no enclosure. He hopes to collect the pension from them and he hopes Mr. Matthew H. Schaeken will pay his traveling expenses to America in September, if not he will have to charge it to Detroit. If Hennaert wishes to adopt or to secure more students for Detroit, De Neve will send the expenses in the next bill. Does Hennaert want Bohemians for the diocese? Why does the Redemptorist Father not preach any longer for the...

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DeNeve acknowledges Hennaert's letter of Nov. 26 with draft enclosed for 102 pounds to be put to the account of the American College with Detroit. He cannot understand what became of Father Elvert, a good priest having paid his own expenses. He would be efficient in a German congregation, but not in an Irish one. When DeNeve admitted him to subdeaconship, he thought of Adrian, Michigan :: III-2-l A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Lefevere's requests in his letter of May 3 are complied with. Father John Reichenbach remained in Germany longer than expected. Father John Anthony Herwig writes from Germany that he is getting ready. A priest from Glasgow, Nyt de Willige writes this morning: Please inquire from Father Cornelius Moutard what he is, and let De Neve know if Lefevere receives him. He is the old vicar of the parish, Tymaart of Moutard. Father Edward Joos is recovering fast, and paid them a visit at the American...

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The information received about the priest Odin saw at Louvain was not desirable; De Neve did not receive him. He hopes Matthew Halbedl will arrive in time. Odin is to let De Neve know when and where he wishes Halbedl to be. P.S. He will send a copy of accounts. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has received and credited Odin's payment of 2000 francs. Since Odin made no mention of it, he asks if he received his bill of November 9, 1867. Odin's two men will be ordained next Saturday. He asks for details on when and how they should be sent to America. He may be able to get some money from the Ludwig Verein at Munich because one of them is originally from Munich. He is pleased that Father Ignatius Scheck and Father Pierre Leonhard Thévis Tewis are doing well. He read of the death of...

Scope and Contents He received Odin's letter of December 18. His delay in answering was to find out more about the students who are not yet registered for a diocese. He has two Belgians in Philosophy, but one has very poor health and the other wants the Indian missions. There are seven Germans and he might be able to promise two or three of them but he would like to know whether they must also know French. Expenses rarely go above $250 a year. De Neve believes that he might give Odin 2 theologians if something...

Scope and Contents Before complying with Lefevere's request of September 21, De Neve feels duty bound to inform him that James Pulcher and F. O'Flanagan have not finished theology, and are unprepared to start parochial duties. Therefore he will keep them at The American College at Louvain until further orders. De Neve will always comply with his superiors' wishes, but if asked, would not hesitate to express his opinion; he would sooner leave the people without a priest than to give them one who is unprepared....

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He sends Lefevere's bill for the scholastic year of 1866-67. Three drafts on Adolphe Certes of the Association of the Propagation shows a balance of $654.26. :: III-2-l A.D.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He is happy to learn of Lefevere's happy return to the diocese and to report to him that he had obtained $3400.86 from Paris Association of the Propagation . Does Lefevere wish him to take in a larger number of students or is it allright to credit the sum to students already received for the year 1867-68? McSweeny, who served Lefevere's Mass at Roulers, wishes to be adopted for Detroit. He has received a man by the name of Paul Camillus Maes whom he is going to enroll for Detroit; he hopes...

Scope and Contents De Neve has been in Rome to have his faculties renewed and to settle some questions about the American College at Louvain . All the privileges requested have been granted. The visit to Europe of Fathers Henry Rievers and Remigius Van der Heyden does much good. The former will bring two priests to Detroit, who will pay their own passage. He will also bring one who was about to go to America. He has just received Mr. Uytdewilligen of Glasgow for Detroit. Ignatius Rickert and Donovan will be...

Scope and Contents The American College of Louvain is crowded with new theologians. He expects Thomas Rafter and Camillus Paul Maes to be ready by May. Rafter asks for a dispensation in aetate. De Neve hopes Lefevere will soon be able to do something for the College. The balance due of last year is $2673.69, for 1868-69 becoming one for board, Rafter, Maes, Lewis, Sweeny, Kraemer, Wheeler; he hopes Schaeken and Elvert will pay themselves. He has only five that are able to pay and two are for Detroit. ::...

Scope and Contents If Lefevere decides to leave De Neve as director it will be advisable in order not to hurt the feelings of Father August Durst to write a letter expressing the great need for a German priest. The actual director is not made for the place he occupies. De Neve has examined the correspondence of the Vicar General Father Peter Kindekens ? with the Council of the Association of the Propagation of the Faith and found that by imprudence he compromised the success of his cause. He would be gone if...