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Borra asks Brownson's permission to translate the works of Orestes Brownson into Italian, beginning with "The Convert" of which he would appreciate a copy and also information on Orestes A. Brownson, whom he greatly admires. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Borra has received Brownson's letter and books and sends in return the first two volumes of Professor Rossi's "Principii di Philosofia" a picture of Professor Rossi and some photographs and a medal blessed by the Pope. He is pleased that Brownson, like his father, admires Professor Rossi who is his professor of dogma at the Foreign Missions College. Borra is now completing his studies for the priesthood, after serving three years in the field artillery of Italian Army, in the hope of being...

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Bossier owes Timon an apology for Madame Bossier who kept her son longer than she should. As for his own weakness he owes another greater apology. Having been so unfortunate with their first children. It seems that those who are left, when far away, make them even more unhappy. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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The cost of reproducing the engraving will be fifteen cents per square inch. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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They will obtain large originals in Boston of the subject Hudson sent and from these make the plate sizes desired. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2 pp. 8vo.

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A newspaper clipping containing an interview given by Mme. Albani to a reporter of the Boston Herald. :: X-3-k Clipping 1p. 12mo.

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Spread of the devotion of consecration to the Sacred Heart. Fifteen dioceses consecrated. :: I-1-e Newspaper clipping 2 columns folio

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The writer encloses $5.00 in memory of a Protestant, a dear friend, now deceased, who spent many happy days on Mt. Carmel. When he left he consented to wear the scapular to gratify the old monk whom he loved, and finally he was baptized, a captive to Our Lady's Scapular. :: I-2-g A.L. 2pp. 12mo.

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In accordance with the instructions of Madame Marie Marchal, Bouasse sends Hudson's samples of chromolithography. :: X-3-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Boullier hopes this letter will reach Timon before the departure of Bill with the wagon. He forgot to mention in the note he gave to Father John Mary Odin, C.M. that he wishes, 1. Timon could spare some rice and a little keg;, 2. the blowing tools for the quarry;, 3. 3,4, or more demijohns;, 4. hosts for Mass., Timon is not to fail to come next Saturday. He is to bring some money. Boullier hopes that Father Joseph Paquin, C.M. has succeeded in his collections. On the letter in another ...

Scope and Contents He sends by Father John Odin, C.M. a note of $50 on one of the Mississippi banks. Timon is to try to pass it on as soon as convenient and not to receive any as all the banks of that state do not stand on good footing. Fathers John Rosti, C.M. and Benedict Roux? are sick. Work for the church and at the farm goes slowly. A kind of preacher came a few days ago and is going to supersede Mr. Concannon in his school. Mr. Morton has left Mr. Lappin. Last Sunday Zeno Leyton got beastly drunk ...

Scope and Contents James Hutchins Hurtchins is going to the Barrens and quitting work for them. By the same opportunity Boullier also sends Robert. The other workman who was working by the cord has left also. They are destitute of hands and were Timon able to send one or two, Dorey? and Bill?, it would be of great advantage. Boullier gave Timon's letter to Mr. Miles yesterday. Miles finds Father Joseph V. Wiseman's conduct in that affair very hard; he has several letters of his sister requesting him to...

Scope and Contents Boullier received Timon's letter of the 9th by Will. He has no horse and will go by boat on Wednesday next. Timon is to send his horse to Davis's landing next Thursday. Mr. Rodney was here last week and surveyed the old Cape tract they bought from Menard but he did not survey it to Boullier's satisfaction. Instead of a mile front on the river it wants 22 links? Of half a mile owing to some entries of Garner and Cross. They must try to have it surveyed again and extend their lines from...

Scope and Contents Timon will receive this by Peter. His trunks and baggage will get to the seminary tomorrow. Timon is to send back Charlot immediately. Boullier wishes Timon could come over to St. Genevieve next Sunday so that they might discuss some things of importance; if it would not be necessary for him even to go to St. Louis to borrow. Timon will see Mr. Kincaid who will bring his daughter to the convent. If Timon does not come to St. Genevieve tomorrow or the next day, he is to send word and ...

Scope and Contents Boullier received Timon's letter stating that Father John Baptist Tornatore, C.M. is not willing to let Timon spend a week here with Father John Mary Odin, C.M.. About the same time Boullier received a letter from Tornatore consigning him to hell with Judas. Boullier will teach him how to behave and mind what he writes. Timon is not to fail to come on October 7 and preach here. Boullier cannot go to the Barrens next week, but expects to go soon. He does not want Mr. Pratt's ...

Scope and Contents Timon will receive $300 by Father John Brands, C.M.. Boullier sold Father Louis Moni's note to Father John Mary Odin, C.M.. $34 more is to come from Father J. Bergeron who got the note but pretended that Timon promised to buy his white wine for which he asks $29, an extravagant price. The 4 barrels Timon got were not more than $17 apiece delivered at Denis;s. Bergeron has been using the wine and other things of Father Francis Xavier Dahmen, C.M.. He claims a full salary besides all...

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Enclosed is Timon's brother's Owen Timon? note for $1,000. Boullier has left $50 with Toussaint Lahaye to enter? 40 acres of land for the church at Little Canada, Missouri. Boullier is sorry the organ maker did not come over. Boullier will prepare as soon as possible to leave in about a fortnight. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents By Father John Brands, C.M.'s return he advises Timon of his safe arrival last night. He paid Mrs. Ziegler's account and got her receipt for $37.95. August St. Gemme would not give his account, but said he would send to the college, his brother's wife whom he was expecting daily from St. Louis. For the balance of the $100 of the Seminary, Boullier will settle with Timon when Timon comes. Timon is to send Boullier's trunk to Pratte's Landing for forwarding to St. Louis in care of the...

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Boullier saw Timon's father James Timon in St. Louis. James will be at Timon's place in a few days. Young Dinies? told Boullier he saw Dwyer and Seiton? in the streets of St. Louis. Boullier has on board those things for the mill and prefers going on to the Cape. He will be back in a few days., P.S. Boullier wishes Father Francis Xavier Dahmen, C.M would come to the seminary a few days before St. Vincent's feast for Boullier's retreat. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Antonio Palleli asked Boullier to write. Palleli wants Timon to try him a little longer. He promises to do well; he will work, make shoes? or anything. Boullier thinks it would be advisable to grant him this request. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Boullier has received Timon's two letters through Father John Brands, C.M. He is sorry to hear that Timon is ill and unable to come to Old Mines whence they might together have gone to St. Louis where Timon would have struck the last blow and thrown away all the encumbrances and oppositions which seem, to swarm? their projects for the good of the Congregation. Boullier will try to disentangle Father Peter J. Doutreluingne, C.M. from Cahokia and bring him along, and also get the deed...

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Boullier is told that Clement Detchmendy left Old Mines some days ago and must be at his mill now. Boullier is going there this morning. In case Clement had gone yesterday to the Barrens, Timon is to tell him that Boullier will wait for him until next sunday at St. Genevieve and to come directly from the Barrens there tomorrow or Saturday. Boullier inquired of Doctor Shaw for that diamond; Shaw has sold it. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Boullier is sorry to learn by Timon's of the 8th of the superior's sickness. Father Francis Cellini, C.M. is expected every day from St. Louis. Father Francis Xavier Dahmen, C.M. spoke to Mr. Sergeant? who promised to go if it is impossible for Boullier to go to the seminary. The worst thing is that Timon will not come over at Christmas; everyone has made the greatest exertions to complete the church. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Boullier saw Mr. Walsh of St. Louis who said that Mr. Ames? Aimes arrived safely at St. Louis, and the other two have not arrived this morning. It would be good to hunt them about the Bottom somewhere. With the horse that Timon left him Boullier could not have crossed the Sabine to St. Genevieve. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. Folio

Scope and Contents Timon will receive by the bearer the 75 cents for the book he sent Boullier. He has not yet seen Dr. Sergeant and cannot tell whether he wants his as a loan or not. Since Boullier saw Timon he has been reflecting on establishing a nunnery at Old Mines. He thinks the sooner the better if they could get the approbation of the Bishop. He has spread everywhere that they would have a female school next Easter. The house Boullier has rented for them will be liable to be paid only when they...

Scope and Contents The bearer is a Miss Huff of the Mines who came over yesterday. Boullier had spoken to Timon of her desire to go to the convent, and probably become a nun. As she lived nearly 12 miles from the Mines, Boullier saw her only 2 or 3 times. From what he heard she has very good dispositions and comes in spite of her relations who did not want her to become a Catholic. Timon had told Boullier that he would receive her in the Barrens. She got here with her brother. Boullier had written by Mr....

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Boullier hastens to reply to Timon's letter through Mr. Rozier who leaves tomorrow for Timon's place. He asks Timon to ask Father Matthew Bernard Anduze, if his picture of the Virgin is about 7 or 8 high, to send it and he will get his money at New Orleans. He is sorry Father Joseph Paquin, C.M. is gone; he would have been very glad to see him for some little commands he had for New Orleans. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. French, English 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents By a letter from Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M. Boullier has been advised that the fourth Sunday after Easter will be the time for consecrating or at least blessing the church at Mine à Breton Potosi. He does not dare ask anything more of Timon or Father Jean Baptiste Tornatore, C.M. but for something like the consecration of a church he begs him to come to assist at the ceremony. He left for Mines with the intention of going on to the Seminary but fatigue and the nearness of Sunday made...

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Boullier arrived in St. Louis and saw Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M.. He asks Timon not to fail to be at Old Mines? the fourth Sunday after Easter for the consecration of the church at Potosi. Boullier is also to let Timon know that the Michigan has six boxes or packages belonging to the Seminary. The Captain will land them at St. Mary's. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. French and English 2pp. 4to.

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Sister thanks Hudson for the book he sent her. She sends five dollars for Masses. :: X-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.