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Dunne thanks Brownson's for Claudio Jannet's address. It seems now that the decision in Dr. Patrick F. Quigley's case will not be given until next Saturday. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Dunne asks Lefevere to permit Father Ferdinand Allgayer to remain in Joliet, Illinois until at least the return of Bishop James Duggan, who is now in Europe but will be back for the Baltimore Council. Allgayer is now engaged in building a church and Dunne has no priest to put in his place. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The late Bishop Andrew Byrne of Little Rock, during his visit to Ireland in 1859, selected from their foreign missionary students four subjects for his diocese. Dunne is at a loss to know what to do with them and wishes to know if a successor has been appointed yet and, if so, what his wishes are. Byrne fully authorized him to select subjects for his diocese and to present them for orders, dispensing from the interstices. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Upon hearing of the death of Bishop Andrew Byrne of Little Rock, he wrote to Odin that Byrne had four ecclesiastical students in the college, all reading theology. Three will not be ready for ordination before Pentecost of 1864, but D.J. Cogan, now a deacon, would be ordained at the approaching Pentecost and sent to Arkansas had God spared Byrne. He has endeavored by communicating with Helena to discover in whom the administration of the diocese rests without success. He asks Odin's advice...

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License is granted to Father Constantine Maenhaut to marry James Bounds and Ann Wickam, widow of James Murphy. On the back of the license: Dispensation for a mixed marriage, signed Archbishop Anthony Blanc . Also on the back in another hand: Son of William Bounds, Sarah Graham ; daughter of Thomas Wickam, Elizabeth Buarns . James Rainaldes :: VI-1-a Lic̀ense 2pp. 16mo. 10

Scope and Contents Dunne has received Brownson's letter of the 15th and will prepare a 30 minutes paper on Education for the Catholic Congress, as he suggests, and will if possible attend the Congress to read it. He will transmit the paper to Brownson before September 30. It seems to appear from Brownson's letter that the Congress is to have more of a lay character than Dunn supposed while writing the suggestions he forwarded yesterday. But Brownson says the project has been laid before James Cardinal Gibbons...

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Bishop Thomas Bonacum thanks Hudson for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Dupanloup compliments Corcelle on the very fine speech at the distribution of prizes at St. Barbara College. Another very close to Corcelle has also made herself heard, he means the book on Mrs. Seton by Helen Bailly de Barberey, Corcelle's niece. Dupanloup wishes to write her; she may not accept his comments but he is convinced that a new edition of this book would lead to 20 other editions and surpass "Les Recits d'une Soeur" in interest sublimity. :: II-1-a A.L.S. French 2pp. ...

Scope and Contents A young priest, Father Paul Gélot, has just presented himself. He was ordained in Blanc's diocese and shows an exeat signed by Blanc and by Father Adrien Rouquette . There are several corrections in this exeat which makes Dupanloup doubt its validity. This young man from Chambéry says he was brought to Blanc's diocese by the Oblates of Marseilles. He has just spent some time in Rome at the Lazarists' house. P.S. Dupanloup would like to establish in his diocese the cohabitation and...

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Dupanloup acknowledges Purcell's letter and the draft which it enclosed for the war victims of his diocese. He hastens to acknowledge the receipt and to thank Purcell. He will never forget Purcell's kindness to him and to his diocese. :: II-5-e L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Doupanlup asks Purcell a favor for the church in France and all Europe, asking that he give him answers to certain questions which he lists. 1. Despite the separation of Church and State in the United States is there any relation between the clergy, either Catholic or Protestant and the government? 2. In grand calamities and social crises does not the government demand anything of the church? For example in the late war, did not President Lincoln call for prayers from Catholic bishops and...

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He has willingly done what he could for M. Segond du Sopé. He is happy to have this occasion to offer Purcell's his homage and respect. P.S. He hopes he will see Purcell at the next council called by the Pope. :: II-5-d A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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He thought Odin might like a writing he has just published for the defense of the Church and the Holy See, entitled "La Convention du 15 Septembre et L'Encyclique du 8 Décembre." 2 or 300,000 copies have been distributed in France and numerous translations made. :: VI-2-i L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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The happiness he had in meeting Purcell in Rome three years ago makes him hope that Purcell will not find him indiscreet in writing now. He wishes Purcell to receive with kindness the work he recently published in defense of the Church and the Holy See entitled "The Convention of Dec. 15th and the Encyclical of December 8." Numerous translations have appeared in the different countries. The Holy Father has written him with his accustomed goodness. :: II-5-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Dupanloup has not heard from Purcell for a long time, in fact, since Purcell left Rome. MonseigneurKarl Joseph vonHefele has written to him twice stating that no one has asked him or any of his colleagues anything about the Council. He asks if this is true also of Purcell. In France Dupanloup knows of two bishops who were told indirectly by a layman, a business man, that, if they did not explicityly adhere, they would have a relatively difficult time obtaining certain marriage dispensations,...

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It is far from his diocese that he received Purcell's letter. The next time he is in Paris he will do what he can with regard to Purcell's request. He sees with fear and hope the approach of the next council which will be held despite the uncertainty of the times. He should like to see Purcell in Rome for that occasion and unite his efforts to Purcell in the work of conciliation which Providence seems to demand of them. :: II-5-d L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Dupanloup has written to Purcell asking him certain questions concerning the separation of Church and State, particularly in the United States. He asks an answer promising that the reply will be considered confidential. He wishes also to add a few more questions. How do the bishops of the U.S. recruit their clergy? Do they have them come from Europe as priests or as seminarians. 2. Has each diocese a great and small seminary? 3. Have they as many priests as they need? 4. Is it to each...

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Permission for the servant, Fanny, to have her child baptized Joseph, born Shrove Tuesday. On this note in another hand: Jean Louis, slave of Eulalie Mandeville; Victoire Moron, slave of Miss Morin :: V-5-c A. Note S. French 2pp. 32mo.

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He permits his negro Henry to marry Marie Rose. Signed by A. Dupeire. Father Stephen Rousselon notes: Celebrated January 19?. Witnessed by L. Adams, Joseph Cardelart?, Jean Baptiste, and Alphonse Barda. :: VI-2-a A.D.S French 1p. 32mo.

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Dupeire gives his mulatto Marie permission to baptize her child. :: V-5-d A. Note S. French 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Dupeyron introduces the bearer of this letter, an excellent Irish Catholic who has lived in Jamaica for almost 25 years. He is going to New Orleans to find one of his brothers and to see if Louisiana offers him more advantages than Jamaica. The quite common opinion is that this island is going to ruin; the seasons have changed. Dupeyron takes this opportunity to tell Blanc how much they regret what they have read about the schismatic trustees. Such people make one understand how important it...

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Dupeyron presents Charles Duquesnay of Kingston who for reasons of health must leave this country. Duquesnay is a brother of Father Benito Fernandez, O.S.F., the coadjutor of their Vicar Apostolic, and for several years has been Vice Consul of Spain here. Several days ago Dupeyron saw Mr. Sullivan who sends his respects to Blanc and again expresses his thanks for Blanc's kindness during his stay in New Orleans. :: V-5-c A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents At a meeting of the trustees of St. Joseph Church, Duplantier was requested to call Blanc's attention to the payment of his generous subscription for the erection of their new church. They have made a fair commencement and would regret to suspend operations for want of funds. The Board being desirous of completing the edifice by Easter, they would deem it a great favor if Blanc were to obtain additional assistance from their city friends. P.S. Blanc has subscribed for himself and others,...

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His boy Charlot is hereby permitted to marry Castiche, alias Marie Louise, the property of Judge Thomas G. Morgan. On this note in another hand: Auguste, Florence, Felicienne, June 19, 1845. :: V-5-c A. Note S. 1p. 16mo.

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The pupils of Sacred Heart send Blanc their best wishes for the New Year and for January 17. A.L.S. French

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The year 1853 has glided away accompanied by many crosses; the children of Sacred Heart hope these bitter draughts will form jewels in Blanc's crown. They send their greetings. Augusta signs as secretary. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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License for Father Stephen Rousselon to marry Thomas McConnell and Rosa Planpin Notation by Rousselon: After July 10. :: VI-2-a D.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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License for Father J.M. Morisot to marry Louis Lazare and Louisa Lajoy :: VI-2-a D.S. 1p. 32mo.

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License for Father Stephen Rousselon to marry Frederic Prouvot and Mary O'Donnell. :: VI-2-a D.S. 1p. 32mo.

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License for Father Stephen Rousselon to marry Auguste Henry Hebert and Mathilde Sudry. Notation: September 24. :: VI-2-a D.S. 1p. 32mo.