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Abbadie, S.J., Father J. Francis St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 March 12
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Identifier: CANO V-5-g
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Abbadie is sending Brother Chauvet, S.J. to town for provisions and has given him this letter for Blanc. In his preceding letter to Blanc, Abbadie had said that he had taken it upon himself to replace Father Theodore De Leeuw, S.J. by Father Joseph Soller, S.J. ; Blanc probably replied but for a long time mail no longer comes here. Presuming Blanc's approval he will substitute Soller for Father Florian Sautois, S.J . right after the First Communion on the 19th. After Mrs. Forstall 's action,...
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1847 March 12
Abbadie, S.J., Father J. Francis St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 March 26
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Abbadie received Blanc's letter of the 15th. He asks Blanc to tell him whether they could incorporate their College with the state. He thinks it will be more difficult since they have voted for the creation of a University of Louisiana. He would not like to see their students leave to take their degrees elsewhere. If he could borrow 3 or 4 thousand piastres, could he get that amount from some individual? He would not like to go to a bank; he would rather continue to pay interest to Father...
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1847 March 26
Abbadie, S.J., Father J. Francis St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 September 8
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Identifier: CANO V-5-h
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It was impossible to send Father Joseph Soller, S.J. as soon as Blanc asked because of the return of the students. He left with the Superior, in going through St. Michael, Blanc's request and the subsequent modification. The Superior has just written to have Soller leave immediately. Father Theodore de Leeuw, S.J. is going to take over the office? again and Abbadie will be the bursar. He will also replace Soller at the convent and Father Hippolite Gache, S.J. will be the extraordinary...
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1847 September 8
Abbadie, S.J., Father J. Francis St. Michael, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 August 29
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Identifier: CANO V-5-h
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Abbadie is going down to Charles? Fortin 's to wait for those whom he hopes will be brought by Mr. Thomas Fairhurst, S.J. . But before leaving Father A. Pierre Ladavière, Abbadie must speak to Blanc about the young man Ladavière has with him. In July Bouige pleased Abbadie very much; he pleases him still more now and if Blanc has not changed his mind about him Abbadie will write to his uncle at Donaldsonville to get his permission to have him come to the College at Grand Coteau. With his...
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1847 August 29
Abbadie, S.J., Father J. Francis, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1841 September 21
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Identifier: CANO V-4-l
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Abbadie thanks Blanc for his letter sent by B. Jourdan. Father Joseph Soller, S.J. has forbidden Abbadie to go down into town; the measure is a prudent one but difficult for him. Soller had given him permission to give the retreat to the Ladies of the Sacred Heart but since Father A. Pierre Ladavière is giving it Abbadie will return to the College tomorrow and go down again to bring the students. :: V-4-l A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.
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1841 September 21
Abbadie, S.J., Father Jean Francis, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1855 October 14
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-i
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Thursday evening at 7:30, Madame Melanie Carrard, R.S.C.J. went to join in eternity, the 13 companions who preceded her in the train of their Mother Annette Praz, R.S.C.J. . There is one new case, a novice. The 6 or 7 convalescents are fine. At 4 today, Abbadie go to assist Father Jean? Martin for the funeral of Drouzin Gaudet . This morning Abbadie was called for the little girl of Edg. Druilhet . Mrs. Felix came to tell Abbadie that her daughter Mrs. J. Le Bourgeois has been quite ill for...
Dates:
1855 October 14
Abbadie, S.J., Father Jean Francois St. Charles college, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 May 22
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Identifier: CANO V-5-g
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It was not Mr. Adams but J. Smith who gave Abbadie Blanc's letter of the 18th. Has Adams given up his plan to visit them? He is probably only waiting to make the trip with Father Francis X. Gautrelet, S.J. . Abbadie would like to have them preceded by Father Vital Giles, S.J. Gilles. Abbadie found in the letter the $73 which J.B. Noel Jourdan sent for the balance of Adelard Jourdan 's account. J. Smith announced that he had a student on board and that from the boat he went to Mr. Déjean 's...
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1847 May 22
Abbadie, S.J., Father JJohn Francis, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 April 18
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-c
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1. A young lady at the convent who wishes to be a Catholic, was baptized by Mr. Clapp . Should she be conditionally rebaptized? The same for a child baptized by an Episcopalian minister whose Catholic mother wishes to have her a Catholic. 2. Could those who cannot come to the church for the Jubilee, visit the chapels twice? 3. Father Anthony J. Jourdant, S.J. cannot leave before preaching at High Mass Sunday. He will go down by the first boat, afterward, He has a 4th but cannot find his...
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1852 April 18
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Franc s, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 March 11
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-c
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Abbadie foresees that he may have a case for which he will ask Blanc's decision. One of his parishioners is about to marry a stranger whom some believe married in her own locality. When will Blanc come to St. Michael? They will have First Communion on the 28th and at the convent on May 1. He would like to announce the day of Confirmation. If he does not come soon, could Abbadie bless an ostensorium, veil and canopy? The Religious of the Sacred Heart have just lost a novice; she will be...
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1852 March 11
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 November 5
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-d
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Father Joseph Lavay, S.J., slightly ill since yesterday, asks Abbadie to write for a dispensation for Paul Alfred Kleinpeter and Henrietta A. Smith . The wedding is set for next Wednesday. Father Vital Gilles, S.J. will have told Blanc that all is going well here. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.
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1852 November 5
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 November 6
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-d
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He asks for a dispensation for Jouel? B. Pullen and Suzan Rodey ; they wish to marry next Thursday. Father J. Lavay, S.J. is threatened with a bad fever. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.
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1852 November 6
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 November 21
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-d
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He replies to Blanc's letter of the 2nd. There are many Davises but no Robert Davis . The only illegitimate child in their records, around the time mentioned, shows up on August 26, 1845. The only chance now would be to find out where the mother of this child lives and learn whether she is the one being sought. Father Anthony Parret, S.J. has finally arrived, he made his debut in English today. He is on his way now to baptize, at Mr. Hicky' s, the dying child of Valery Trudeau . This morning...
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1852 November 21
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 December 31
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-d
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Abbadie joins his wish for a good year to the numerous ones which will be coming from all parts of the diocese for a happy 1853. He hopes that Blanc's devoted workers from here will contribute to it, whether those who serve the parish or those at the College. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.
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1852 December 31
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 January 7
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-e
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J. Courtade, whom Abbadie had as a teacher at St. Michael, wishes to retire to LaTrappe. Father Eutrope Proust, O.C.S.O. in order to admit him, demands a letter from his pastor, certified by the Bishop, stating that he has nothing to prevent him and that he had provided for the future of his children. He has 2 boys and 2 girls. He wanted to give Abbadie the boys; he took only one, at present, at $100 a year. The younger one will go to Ernest? Hébert, his uncle, at West Baton Rouge. The girls...
Dates:
1853 January 7
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 January 29
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-e
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The eve of the 17th, they were talking about the feast day of their Archbishop and their Superior and how the next day there would be a concurrence in the city between the Archbishopric and the corner of Baronne and Common Streets. Here Abbadie said Mass for Blanc and Father Anthony J. Jourdan, S.J . On leaving St. Michael, Abbadie had asked Father Joseph Roduit, S.J. to settle with Blanc. It seems this has not yet been done. Enclosed is to settlement Abbadie proposes. Having drawn the $500...
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1853 January 29
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 September 12
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-d
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Abbadie writes today in order to be free tomorrow to go with Father George Blackney, S.J. to dine at Colonel Hicky 's who invited them after Mass. This morning also, the trustees of St. Joseph's had a new meeting in which they asked Abbadie to write to Blanc about the church to be built. Mr. McKitrick spoke to them about the plan of the Natches church and he also was asked to see whether Blanc had it or could procure it. Abbadie thinks the new church will be built perpendicular to the old...
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1852 September 12
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 September 27
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-d
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Blanc must not have received Abbadie's letter of the 12th. Otherwise he would have replied to the trustees. Will Blanc send it in time for Abbadie to communicate it to them at their first meeting next Saturday. All are anxious to begin the new church; they will do so as soon as Blanc has spoken on the dimensions and plans. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.
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1852 September 27
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, St. James, Louisiana, 1852 October 4
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-d
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Abbadie received Blanc's letter of the 2nd. What a pleasure it will be to show it to the trustees tonight. And what a pleasure it will be when he can show them the plan. He will expect it, not by the Gypsy, but by the New? Latona which will have one of their Brothers on board. Abbadie writes for permission to binate on Sunday, as there are only four priests. One of the four will be absent on some mission each Sunday. One will say Mass at the convent; one will binate for the parish; the 4th...
Dates:
1852 October 4
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 June 4
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Identifier: CANO V-5-g
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Abbadie never had the intention of changing the price of the board much less raising it. When he conferred with Father Francis Gautrelet, S.J. to set it at $200 without extras, he thought it would be about the same in the two colleges. Gautrelet goes today, leaving Brother Jospeh Chauvet, S.J. with Abbadie for two weeks. Father Hyacinthe Tumoine spent last night here. It seems that for 2 weeks, he and the pastor have been threatened with lynching. Their convent is doing very well; Tumoine is...
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1847 June 4
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 June 20
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Identifier: CANO V-5-g
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Abbadie has received good news. Father Anthony J. Jourdan, S.J. Jordan wrote on April 28 that it had been decided at Rome that St. Charles College would return to the Missouri province and Louisiana and Florida would be in the Lyons province. The Superior of the mission is to be the rector of Vals, Father John B. Maisounabe, S.J. who was to be provincial at Lyons. Jordan will see the English Provincial about English Subjects. French scholastics are to be formed in England or at New York or...
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1847 June 20
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 August 1
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Identifier: CANO V-5-h
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He hopes that Blanc has already seen Father John B. Maisounabe, S.J. . He wrote from Cincinnati on July 13 that he was leaving the 15th for Spring Hill. Blanc is to let Abbadie know near the time of the beginning of classes whether there would be any dangers in going down to the city. From the city or along the river, there will be at least 10 new students: Delavigne, Fortin, Claverie, Lalande, Labauve, ésobry, two Kleinpeters and their cousin, Morancy . He is sure of only a dozen from the...
Dates:
1847 August 1
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis St. Charles College, Grand Coteau, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1847 August 22
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Identifier: CANO V-5-h
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Blanc's letter of the 17th found their Superior on retreat. He leaves on the 25th with three companions, Father Anthony Parret, S.J. , Brother Theodore Willebois, S.J., and Abbadie who is going to look for students. Parret will be replaced by Brother Thomas Fairhurst, S.J. and willebois by Brother Philip Corne S.J. . Fairhurst will take the students to the city and Abbadie will wait for them at St. Michael at Mr. Fortin 's. Without counting Alf. Delavigne there will be 12 at least, not much...
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1847 August 22
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851 February 16
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-a
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Father Jean Martin, their neighbor, finished his jubilee today, preached by the zealous Father Masson, C.S.S.R.? . Father William? Gilles, S.J. and Abbadie went alternately every day to help out in the confessional. Their own ended 2 weeks ago and thanks to the efforts of Father John M. Delcros, C.M. , they had some consolation. At the chapels, Abbadie had 45 Communions at St. Joseph; and 50 at St. Mary's. The offerings totaled $60 which he sends. They were to bring the tobacco today; bad...
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1851 February 16
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851 April 14
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-a
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Abbadie asks for a dispensation for Ovide Roussel and Estelle Roussel, first cousins. They have had 22 boys, 17 girls, and 2 negroes for First Communion. Brother Philip Corne, S.J. has ground Blanc's tobacco. Mrs. L. LeBourgeois ' two barrels for the orphans have missed two opportunities; they are waiting for a third one to go down to the city. They sympathize with Blanc and those at Lafayette for the new loss of the successor of Father Soller, Father Peter Steinbacher, C.SS.R. . :: VI-1-a...
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1851 April 14
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851 December 28
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-b
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Abbadie sends his greetings and his accounts. The enclosed sheet shows the sums received during 1851 and the debts paid, leaving a balance of $70 which Abbadie will send with Father Aloysius Curioz, S.J. at the first occasion. May Blanc's new year be fruitful, especially in worthy priests and holy Communities, and especially St. Michael. The enclosure itemizes the amounts and includes the names of P. Lespè, ébastian? Martinez, and Dr. Damaré :: VI-1-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.
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1851 December 28
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1852 January 20
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-c
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He neglected to write on the 17th of the past month. At the convent and in the new boarding school, he remembered Blanc's feast day. Poor Father Joseph Sadler ; purses do not wish to have the banns as the girl cannot obtain the consent of her father. Is this sufficient reason? Since Blanc intends to come soon, would he ask Father Rousselon to send other lists for the Propagation of the Faith? :: VI-1-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.
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1852 January 20
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1850 September 29
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Identifier: CANO V-5-n
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As Abbadie counts on seeing Blanc at the distribution of prizes at the convent, he sends their accounts in advance. If they are correct, the operations of 1849 and 1850 will decrease by $140.50 the $500 of 1851. When Blanc comes, Father Vital Gilles, S.J . will have already left for Grand Coteau. L. Améée Bringier wishes to marry Théèse Stella Tureaud, his cousin. Améée? Bringier and A.M. Tureaud, Stella's father, are first cousins. The wedding is set for October 17, probably in the chapel....
Dates:
1850 September 29
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1850 December 23
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Identifier: CANO V-5-n
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Yesterday Abbadie wrote to Donaldsonville to ask Father Giustiniani to send one of the priests for the jubilee which Abbadie wishes to begin here January 19 and end February 2. He has authorization on to have it before or after the jubilee in the church, in the two chapels. The priest from Donaldson could preach the jubilee at the convent and hear confessions. :: V-5-n A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.
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1850 December 23
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1851 January 12
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Identifier: CANO VI-1-a
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Abbadie writes at the request of Dr. De Poorter who wishes to know if the accident at Cape Girardeau has changed anything about the fate of the Barrens, whether he should send his children, and when. He hopes, in passing through New Orleans to take them there, that Blanc will give him in introduction. They announced their jubilee today; Abbadie hopes to give it at the same time to the parish, the convent, and the two chapels. Father Vital Gilles, S.J. is well, the two Brothers also. P.S....
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1851 January 12
Abbadie, S.J., Father John Francis, St. Michael, Louisiana, to Bishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1849 May 24
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Identifier: CANO V-5-k
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If Abbadie had not received the Propagateur in time, he would not have read what Blanc recommends. Next Sunday, Pentecost, they will take up the collection. When does Blanc think he can come here for Confirmation? The Ladies must prepare their pupils and Abbadie must prepare his people. They had their First Communion on May 3 and he had his on the 13th. His chapel below is begun. V-5-k - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}
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1849 May 24