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Doutreluingne received the catechism Rousselon sent by John Barclay, and has said the four masses. He asks Rousselon to send him two pamphlets on the rosary. He would like to receive the Propagateur and asks Rousselon to ask Father Perché to send it to him. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Doutreluingne asks Rousselon to send by Father John Chandy, C.M. books, cards, etc of the mysteries of the rosary. They have established a Confraternity of the Living Rosary in the College and wish to establish others. The name of Father J.E. Blin is written on the letter in another hand. :: V-5-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents They arrived last night without accident except that the captain took a longer way than necessary. Everywhere they found Methodists full of prejudice against the Catholics. Here they find great indifference. They went first to Judge Bruys who said he was not a Catholic but that he was from Geneva. His daughter is a Catholic. Bruys sent them to Henry O. McEnry, an Irish Catholic, but his wife is not. They hope to say Mass at their house today. They do not know yet if they can find a place to...

Scope and Contents He thinks he will be at Monroe until Easter after which he will go down 40 miles to Prairie de l'E. Prairie du Lait? in Columbia Parish. Blanc can address him in care of Colonel Henry McEnery, where Doutreluingne rooms as he will go on horseback and return to Monroe. Blanc will greatly oblige him by sending 2 or 3 dozen catechisms and a dozen prayer books, all in English. There is much good to be done here; religion is almost entirely abandoned and ridiculed. Almost all are unbelievers; they...

Scope and Contents Father Joachim Alabau, C.M. Alabo and Doutreluingne, being sent to the missions of Natchitoches by their superiors, passed through New Orleans but found Blanc absent. They arrived at Natchitoches on May 21 where they found Father John Chandy, C.M. who left for the seminary on their arrival. Doutreluingne visited Cloutierville which is almost 31 miles below Natchitoches where there is a church; the interior is not yet finished; they need a good priest badly. He also visited the mulatto...

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Douvernay reminds Perché to intercede for him with Mr. Solacroup so that he might get a better position in order to bring up his small family. :: VI-2-o A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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This will be presented by G. Smith. He travels south on a musical engagement accepted principally on account of his health. Dowd recommends him, less an account of his distinguished musical talent than on account of his excellent character. ` A.L.S. ` Attached to the above:

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Dowd informs Hudson that a man called Brother Onesimus is dead. The Brother was studying for the priesthood in Ottawa College and was doing very well. He died in the way he lived, in the bosom of the Church. Prayers are asked for him. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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They received a case of four pictures for Edwards. If they are intended for the University, Edwards, will fill out the enclosed declaration and they will endeavor to get them in free ofduty. :: XI-2-f TYPED 1p.

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They are referring all papers to the Secretary of the Treasury at Washington. As soon as they get reply they will advise him of results. :: XI-2-f TYPED 1p.

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Dowley gives this line of introduction to his valued friend, Father Patrick MacManus on his way to Bishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of Texas. Odin has lately informed Dowley that any missioners destined for his diocese might call on Blanc and obtain information for their further progress. Of the bearer, Dowley will observe that seldom has a foreign bishop received the aid of so distinguished a subject. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Dowley introduces James Walsh, an ex-pupil of St. Vincent's who proceeds to New Orleans to look after property there which he inherits from his late father, and also probably with the view of settling down. Dowley has no doubt that his superior abilities will insure him of a successful career. :: VI-1-c L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Michael O'Reilly, an ecclesiastical student of excellent promise, presented himself here with a desire to devote himself to Blanc's diocese. Because of his qualifications and willingness to defray all expenses of passage Dowley held out to him the hope that he would be adopted by Blanc. He has already set out for Liverpool and is now presumably bound for New Orleans. :: V-5-h A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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Dowley presumes upon an acquaintanceship of many years to introduce his niece Mrs. M. Lenihan and her husband, dowley's nephew, who reside in New Orleans. She inherits a large portion of the faith and piety of her native land. Her ability and zeal may be turned to advantage. :: VI-1-m A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Having received a communication from Blanc through Bishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of Texas last February that Blanc desired him to procure ecclesiastical students for his seminary, Dowley now presents the bearer of this, Mr. O'Connor, of excellent character and good promise. Dowley was glad to hear that the young men whom he was concerned in sending to Blanc had given satisfaction. O'Connor is accompanied by two postulants for the new Ursuline convent of Texas. They are nieces of Archbishop...

Scope and Contents By a letter of January 15, Bishop John Mary Odin, C.M. conveyed Blanc's wish that Dowley procure candidates for Blanc's seminary. He has selected Mr. O'Connor, well qualified to enter the class of logic; he should commence his philosophy anew. He took his departure from Liverpool by the "Rockall" on the 16th. By the same vessel two postulants for the Ursuline convent of Texas, nieces of Archbishop Patrick Joseph Carew of Calcutta have sailed. Dowley fears the new state of Texas has not as...

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He comes to redeem the promise he made to Blanc. He introduces Michael O'Reilly as a candidate for the mission of New Orleans. Dowley trusts he will be found fit to join the philosophy class. His good sense and solid virtue will leave an easy task to their friends at the Seminary in forming O'Reilly into a good priest. :: V-5-h A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents In acknowledging Blanc's letter of the 7th of last month, enclosing the bill of expenses of Mr. O'Connor, Dowley sends his profound and grateful respect for the kind value Blanc has set upon his efforts to serve the cause of Blanc's mission. The passage expenses of Irish candidates for New Orleans are so excessively high that many of them would press too heavily on the limited resources of an American mission. He will be on the lookout for 2 or 3 students who can defray their own passage and...

Scope and Contents They were delighted with his letter upon arrival at New York. The Dominican Sisters have done their part. Since Odin's departure it has been intimated that discomfort and dissensions still prevail in the Dominican Convent, New Orleans. The truly good Prioress at Cabra wrote some time ago to Sister Mary Ursula O'Reilly, O.P. pressing her in the most generous manner to return to Cabra. Dowley wrote her to the same effect. He hopes Odin will concur in the wisdom of this course and see her...

Scope and Contents Odin's note of the 27th has closed all the arrangements for the voyage. The Vincentians as well as the Dominican Sisters rejoice at the prospect of seeing Odin once more. The calling of the steamer Baltimore at Queenstown is more convenient and gratifying to the nuns who will be in full readiness for Odin any day before February 11. Care will be taken to have the places engaged at Liverpool. He asks Odin on his next visit to the Irish College to say to Father John? Lynch, C.M. that the Irish...

Scope and Contents Dowley's long silence before replying to O'Reilly's letter of May 11 was because of his anxiety to report something decisive relative to a commission with which he was honored by Bishop Anthony Blanc . O'Reilly is to tell Blanc that two months ago he succeeded in getting 3 ecclesiastical students of good standing for Blanc's seminary. They were told that their departure should be postponed till the middle of next month. They would be most happy in concurring with their countryman, Alexius...

Scope and Contents They have been expecting a line from the Irish College, Paris, which is not at all required. Odin's last favor has set all things to rights. The Dominican Sisters at Cabra have made the choice, and the Vincentians have all agreed in choosing the route via Liverpool where they will arrive on the 10th ready to sail on the following day under Odin's protection. Father John? Lynch has no doubt informed Odin that they were disappointed in the case of the priest promised and engaged for St....

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The accompaning letter will put the matter properly before the public and give Brownson an opportunity for such reply as he may think due to his honor and integrity. If he chooses to avoid giving proofs, he can readily do so without compromising himself in any way. Should he conclude not to give the letter to the press, he is asked to return it in exchange for his own. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dowling has Brownson's letter, in which he takes exception to some expressions found in the published report of a lecture Dowling delivered in the Church of SS. Peter and Paul, Detroit. In that lecture he found fault with the disposition sometimes evinced by Catholics to contend with one another, instead of directing their united energies against the common enemy and with that class of newspaper writers who seem to take special pleasure in attacking Catholic colleges and academies. Many of...

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Dowling encloses the letter which Brownson sent him a few days ago and which he engaged conditionally to return. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He gives a list of delegates Detroit College hopes to have at the American Catholic Congress . Some of the back counties are yet to be heard from; they may supply one or two more. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 32mo.

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On his return to the city from Albany he found (McMahon)'s note on the Catholic Summer School. He is heartily in favor of the plan and considers its success assured. He feels honored to be requested to lecture and will be at (McMahon)'s service. The summer months are periods of least labor for him since the courts are in recess from July to Oct. 1. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 2pp. - 8vo. - {1}

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Downer sees Blanc's name in the New Orleans Picayune as a reference for St. Joseph's College, Bardstown. He wishes to know if it is a good college and if the teachers try to influence the scholars to the Catholic religion or any other. :: V-4-l A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Downes sends McMaster $1.35 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. She lists the 15 contributors. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12 mo

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Downes sends McMaster $1.44 as mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.