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The trustees have received the letter dated April 28 which Blanc sent Father James Fontbonne to announce that he had appointed Fontbonne pastor of St. Martin Church replacing Father Louis Dufour who for reasons of health must return to France. At a meeting on May 11, the trustees recognized Fontbonne as pastor. They hope he will inspire the same esteem as Dufour did and they will do all they can to bring about harmony. :: V-5-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents He is commissioned by the trustees to acknowledge the receipt of Blanc's letter of the 5th, which Father Louis Dufour brought, in which he announced the temporary appointment of a pastor. The trustees met yesterday to acknowledge Dufour as a replacement for Father Giles F. Martin . They are sorry to learn that his trip to New Orleans did not make him better. Dufour's affable manner, and the religious principles shown in his sermon yesterday, will no doubt win the confidence of his...

Scope and Contents A subscription has been started for a purchase of an organ at St. Martin Church. They ask Blanc to choose an organist to give his opinion on the organ and its suitability for their church. Some ladies have offered to play it during the services. Father Louis Dufour continues to attract his parishioners. They have not yet been able to get a quorum for a meeting to consider the new arrangements Blanc proposed in his letter, but Dumartrait does not doubt that the fabrique will agree; for his...

Scope and Contents Dumartrait sends herewith a memorandum which the council of St. Martin Church addressed to him about what happened with the pastor, Father Giles F. Martin . He also sends a copy of the letter written to Martin and a copy of the resolutions passed by the council. Martin has left for New Orleans. The assistant, Father Peter Lucas is officiating during Martin's absence; he has been sent the new linen for the church which was one of the complaints. Yesterday a collection was taken up for him but...

Scope and Contents Dumartrait encloses a copy of the resolutions of the trustees of St. Martin's Church in reply to Blanc's letter of July 17. Father Jean Martin, on Blanc's recommendation, resumed his duties. The assistant said Mass yesterday in the Chapel at Pont Breaux ; Blanc is to decide what his salary will be. The trustees believe that the pastor should receive only $400 a year in fixed fees, as they did before Father John Francis Brasseur . Dumartrait then lists the various fees and their allocation...

Scope and Contents The council of the fabrique of St. Martin's, after Blanc's letter of January 10, 1842, informing them that Father Martin had been appointed pastor, hoped that Martin would be grateful to Blanc for having been chosen. 17 months have gone by; the trustees noticed last year that Martin in his sermons was a little too excited. At Blanc's visit last year, the council preferred to say nothing in the hope that the pastor would be more prudent. Two illnesses affected Martin's health. Blanc sent...

Scope and Contents On the 28th Dumartrait received Rousselon's letter delivered by a sister from Lafayette. Judge Ed. Liaw? has been back in New Orleans for a month and Rousselon could get in touch with him to receive the $950 he received from the purchaser of Father Louis Dufour's servant. The judge lives on Esplanade Street at Dauphin and if he is not at home, his office is on Royal Street in the same building as that of Jules Mossy. On April 20, Dumartrait received a letter from Dufour, dated Paris, March...

Scope and Contents Dumartrait received on June 23, Rousselon's letter concerning the shipment Francesco Borella, of Milan, made in memory of his brother, Father Marcel Borella , deceased pastor of St. Martin's and to which was attached the letter about it. The marble has been received and they are following the wishes of the donor as far as possible but the stone in place at Borella's tomb is very beautiful and the Latin inscription was made by the late Father Auguste Jeanjean . Perhaps they will place the one...

Scope and Contents Dumartrait received Martin's letter. He wishes that it would have told him that his health was better than when he left; he hopes God will hear the prayers of his parishoners. He has good doctors and they hope that he can realize his plan to visit the capital of France and his native country. Dumartrait saw Alfred Bienvenu who is busy collecting the accounts due Martin. Dumartrait gave him a certificate of deposit for $150. The election of trustees took place last Monday; they are Valery...

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This morning some one came to inform Dufour of the death of Vabry Barres and announced the funeral for 2 o'clock this afternoon. If Dufour can return, he will greatly oblige the relatives. Drousin Broussard came this morning for a Mass to be said each Friday in memory of his wife. Dumartrait presumes there was some misunderstanding between Broussard and Dufour. A.L.S. French :: V-5-d A.L.S. French 6pp. 4to. 16mo.

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Miss Meur? sends Bishop Anthony Blanc 200 francs in gratitude for his help in collecting revenue which her brother had left her. On the back of the note P. Borgnier writes that this was addressed to him with the 200 francs. :: V-5-d A. Note S. French 2pp. 32mo.

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For five weeks he has been at the theological seminary of the diocese of St. Cloud. The superior of the seminary of Besancon thought it preferable since the number of priests there is hardly sufficient and less probationary time and less money are required. If he were dispensed from his vow, he would incorporate himself without further delay. His vow to leave for the foreign mission was made without the knowledge of his confessor. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.

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Dumée asks Blanc to certify the signature of Father Ennemond M. Dupuy on the enclosed burial certificate no enclosure. The paper is to go to France and not knowing Dupuy's or Bishop Portier's signature, Dumée cannot legalize it. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents The petition of Henry Guillaume de Bouteiller of Nantes, Charles Guillaume Marie de Bouteiller of Chateaubriand, Angelique Eleanore de Bouteiller of Nantes, Henry Francois de Bouteiller of Dinan, herein represented by Lubin Garnier of New Orleans; and also the petition of Miss Camfrancq of New Orleans shows that by his will the late Hiligsberg made to the late Charles Francois de Bouteiller and Miss Camfrancq and others, legacies amounting to $37,000 and the legacy to the late Bouteiller is...

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No. 25. Heirs of Bouteiller vs. the testamentary Executors of L.G. Hiligsberg . Sister is to comply with the demand in the accompanying petition or deliver an answer at the clerk's office in 15 days. Witness Octave S. Rousseau, judge. A. Citation S. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents The only news that will interest Lefevere concerns the American College at Louvain which is progressing under the prudent direction of Father John DeNeve. The number of students is increasing; after the vacation the philosophers will be around forty. There are many Germans, and the number of young men from Belgian colleges is proof that the American College is gaining prestige. It would be well to have more Americans. Social intercourse is necessary. The bishops of Buffalo John Timon, C.M.,...

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Alexandre Henri Michel Fourrier, who will bring this letter, is going to Donaldson to be the organist. The ex-director of the Quinze-Vingts has asked their Mother General to give him a letter to Blanc to aid him in a country which is entirely unknown to Fourrier. Dumont expresses the thanks of their Mother and adds her own expression of gratitude for all the kindnesses Blanc did for her in her stay at St. Michael. :: V-5-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Mr. Bonney has allowed the mentioned twenty-five per cent donated to St. Vincent De Paul Society. They will do their best to make arrangements.

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A receipted bill for 35 for a mitre from the firm? of Au Bon Pasteur. :: VI-1-i Bill S. French 1p. 8vo.

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Having met Odin on his trip to Aix, Dunand confidently forwards the enclosed request. It concerns an inheritance left by a man from Savoie in the St. Bernard community, Terre aux Boeufs. He asks Odin to send him information. ` A.L.S. French 2pp. ` Enclosure:

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The present state of her health prevents her from going to Chicago to meet Edwards. She has already arranged in Italy for a perpetual Mass for her dear ones and she does not wish when she comes that Father General Edward Sorin, C.S.C. further press his desire for a mortuary chapel. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Not having heard from Edwards in a long time she is anxious to know how he is. She may go to America as the winters here are so damp. She would be pleased to know if any of the priests are coming over and will return; she does not like to go alone. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He wishes Edwards very many returns of the festive season. The Colonel and Estelle are in San Antonio, Texas, as the guest of the bishop Anthony Dominic Pellicer . He thanks Edwards for his kind intention of the Holy Mass; let it be offered for his darling son. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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She received her mother's and Edwards' letter. She begins to think Edwards and her mother need to be chaperoned by a nice sedate couple such as Estelle and her husband are. It is a comfort to know that Edwards is with her mother as she knows he will take good care of her. She wants to know exactly how her mother feels. Estelle is much pleased with Richmond. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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She received Edwards' letter from Indianapolis. Her trip from Chicago was uneventful. Mrs. Keough is indeed a lovely person. Mrs. Relyea lost her diamond earrings. Their new pastor, Father J. Gneimer called last evening and says Waukesha is a charming place. Her mother sends her affectionate regards, as also Father Callaghan. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She has been very ill since last Sunday. They have just returned from Milwaukee and will go to Dubuque to see Mount Mellary Abbery. Edwards must have enjoyed meeting his old college chums. Col. West has gotten into quite a difficulty through his defense of "Hancock." There were several articles in the papers about him. West's reply will be in tomorrow's "Milwaukee News." She received "Airy Fairy Lilian" and read it with pleasure. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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They have returned from a delightful trip of six months in Europe. The trip benefited her mother very much. The Holy Father Leo XIII is so delicate. She imparts a great secret: she is going to be married in July and asks Edwards to be one of the groomsmen. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She is sorry to hear that Edwards was so much under the weather. She is thankful for the ocean breezes. She is delighted Father General has viewed the project in its proper light. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She did not know that Edwards was so sick. She hopes Edwards is well enough to buy the monument. On the 15th of May, the Colonel Richard Dunbar will be dead four years. Estelle did not like the brownstone base. She asks Edwards to tell Father Alexis Granger C.S.C. to say a Mass for the soul of Mr. Dunbar. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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She received the photographs of a monument for Mr. Dunbar and a sketch. She prefers the one that is photographed. She is sorry to give Edwards so much trouble. She sends a draft for the monument, and $10 for Father Alexis Granger C.S.C. to say Masses for the soul of Mr. Dunbar. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 4pp 12mo.