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License for Father Stephen Rousselon to marry Dominique Gaillord and Marie Louise Garcia :: VI-2-c D.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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License for Father Stephen Rousselon to marry Athenas Ozin and Marie Philomen Christine Parez . Notation on back: July 2. :: VI-2-c D.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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License for Father Stephen Rousselon to marry Thomas Thomassin and Cecile Joseph. :: VI-2-c D.S. 1p. 32mo.

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License for Father Stephen Rousselon to marry Eugene P. Brugere and Zelia Lafaye. :: VI-2-c D.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Duquesnay does not dare to take it upon himself to bless the marriage of Mr. Belkan with his niece. He sends them to Rousselon who knows better than he what to do. :: VI-1-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Duquesnay certifies that it is, and always has been the custom, since the adoption of the civil code in 1808, that baptismal certificates of Catholics are kept by the priest administering the sacrament, that they are signed only by the priest whose signature is sufficient for the validity of these certificates in the civil courts of this state. It is also the custom not to designate the name of the father in certificates of the baptism of an illegitimate child unless the father approves and...

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He sends a small remembrance to express his great obligation to Edwards. He trusts that Edwards has enjoyed the rest during the vacation. He is ready to devote the next six months to study. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.

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Durand has had many troubles and has offended God but he loves Him and has never done evil deliberately to anyone. With these sentiments he recommends himself to Blanc's prayers. :: V-5-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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In a few months a seminarian of Bishop John Mary Odin, C.M. 's, Charles Padey, now at the St. Louis Seminary, will go through New Orleans to go to his bishop. Durand asks Blanc to give him hospitality and to advance him traveling expenses. :: V-5-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Durand leaves it to Rousselon's kindness to find a way to send this box to Bishop John Mary Odin . It contains a vestment, alb, chalice, etc.. They are the savings of three poor working women who are sending them to their brother. It is six months since they have heard from him. Lately he was at Houston, Texas. If Rousselon knows where he is, he is to send the box direct to Father Charles Padey . Durand saw Rousselon's brother a short time ago; he is well. France is becoming more red; it...

Scope and Contents Certain rumors have come to the Sisters of Mercy from several sources which cause them to fear that he is under the impression that Mother Mary Austin Carroll, S.M. has exceeded the time fixed by their rule for the office of Superior. The attached coupon no enclosure should convince him of the falsity of this assertion. At the time she was first proposed, she was the only professed religious, and she was, therefore, elected only mistress of novices. Later when several new subjects had joined...

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Since she saw him she has considered his good advice; she is sending her letter to Bishop Francis Xavier Leray . Rouxel can also show him the copy of Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché's letter. If Leray wishes to see the original, they will allow him to do so. The Sisters of Mercy are grateful for the sympathy Rouxel showed them the other day. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Translation uncertain This introduces Brother Guiseppe Sticia who wishes to place himself under Timon's tutelage and obedience. Sticia was born May 5, 1811; received the habit as a coadjutor brother April 25, 1831, and took his vows April 28, 1833. Their procurator gave him 160 florins for his trip to Paris. If the Propagation of the Faith has given money to Timon for the trip and also for this brother he could remit the sum to the procurator in Paris. But if his passage is to be paid...

Scope and Contents He has not found the Mrs. Daily or Regan Reverend Mother recommends. He is bothered not a little by the supplications of many old women to whom the Sisters of Mercy gave the hope that Duranquet would put them in the new establishment. The new establishment has no resources; the old people there pay something. Would to God they might have a Catholic Alms House for the 2000 Alms House inmates there! When the Sisters go to Sing Sing Duranquet recommends Thomas Latham who was craving for...

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Father Duranquet invites McMaster to the Confirmation, Nov. 25, at Randall's Island and at Hart's Island. The Archbishop John McCloskey will go on the "Minnohononck." It would be a good work to show interest in the "waifs." :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He thought McMaster would like to have the facts which introduce the paragraph of the Independent to the readers of the Journal. He encloses such a cummunication, copies of which he intends to send to the other Catholic papers in order to prevent mistakes. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The Chardon family is under the impression that the Jesuit priest stationed at the old Jesuit mission of the River St. Joseph about the year 1700 was one of their relatives. Charlevoix calls the Father Chardon there in 1700, Pierre, the "Lettres Edifiantes" calls him Jean B. The family thinks that the name of their Jesuit uncle was George. If there were at the old mission some register, list, grave, or any information about Father Chardon it will be a great gratification for them....

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Mary Louise Graham, bearer of this letter, is a pious convert whom Durban received into the Church the last day of last year. She has been at their school a good while. She expects to visit New Orleans. She has not been confirmed, and even if she returns there will be no opportunity to receive that sacrament here. It would be well for her to receive it in New Orleans. Durbin recommends himself and his godchild to Blanc's prayers. V-5-d - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}

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Enclosed is $1 for the Japanese Missions. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Some months ago, Duroin wrote to Father James Ignatius Mullen concerning a Mr. Coffy ; his Christian name may be Andrew Coffy . He has taken as a wife a Mrs. Ellen O'Mealy, maiden name Ellen Callaghan . She has a son and daughter. Her husband, the father of those children, lives in this county. She would be glad for those children to be sent to him. And if the woman should die it would be well to inform him. It may be that Doffy and she are wicked enough to approach the sacraments. They are...

Scope and Contents Durbin received the letter of June 11; he was in fault in not learning more of the case before writing. The persons of whom he inquired have left Orleans and she Ellen O'Mealy has left Coffey and is in this country. Durbin does not know whether her husband has become reconciled with her. She left Coffey and child in Cincinnati and came here with the two children of her husband. Durbin was in Blanc's house but once and will probably never be again. But he will not forget his kind reception....

Scope and Contents Mrs. Anna Maria Schmoll, the accuser of Father Roman Weinzoepflin has gone to New Orleans; Durbin considers her capable of anything bad. She received Holy Communion from Weinzoepflin the same day she accused him; there is no shadow of a doubt of his innocence. It is said the woman is leading a bad life. The priests should know about her so that if she came to die and sent for one he might know how to proceed. She is divorced and her husband is married again. If it be necessary to learn more...

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Some years ago he undertook the building of a cathedral for his diocese, one of the poorest and smallest in Ireland, and having exhausted all his funds the church remains unfinished. He has decided to send one of his priests, Father Henry Anderson, to America to appeal for funds. Anderson is at Albany and will probably visit McFarland and he would be grateful if McFarland will let him beg in the diocese. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Durel gives permission to the slave Alaman to marry the mulatress Florence belonging to Joseph Fernandez A.D.S. Attached to the above:

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A tax receipt for $37.50 for the 1865 taxes on the properties at St. Bernard evaluated at $2500. The name of the controller is indecipherable. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents In their last letter to Father Rousselon, they told of the good welcome they received at the archbishopric and at the seminary. Today they want to describe the life they lead here. English is their study all day long, in recreation, reading, classes, chapel. This is why Blanc sent them here. Their second study is theology. The Superior teaches moral theology; Dr. Rausicranss Father Sylvester Horton Rosecrans teaches dogma. From time to time they go to the Cathedral to assist the priests at...

Scope and Contents They are going to leave on July 1 to enjoy their vacations in some cool healthy country place. When they bade farewell to France, they fancied that dark clouds would hang over them but they are spending the happiest times of their lives. He asks Blanc to bless them all and particularly their Superior, Father John Quinlan . Blanc is not to be anxious about them; in placing them under Quinlan, he gave them all things. Their table was so well furnished that it would have been a feast in French...

Scope and Contents Durier received Blanc's letter on Saturday; he read it with great pleasure. He has been on mission for a month. He is with a French priest to whom Archbishop Purcell sent him. Durier will ever have in mind the motto of a veteran, Father Stephen Theodore? Badin : Follow Providence. Since he came Durier has preached four times and hears confessions. On his first mission he was not happy as only 7 persons were at Mass. At Christmas time many returned to God. Durier says Mass every morning at...

Scope and Contents Durier was much surprised that Blanc wanted him to be ordained so soon. He tried to decline but accepted the will of God. His ordination took place last Tuesday. Last Friday he offered Mass for the first time. It was in the convent of the Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul. It was the anniversary of his starting from France. The next day, All Saints Day, he performed as Deacon at St. John's and Sunday he sang High Mass in the Cathedral. The building of their seminary is going on; it will be a...

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In the case in question the truth does not lie with either the accusors of Father Gilbert Raymond or with Raymond himself. The whole truth would cause Perché to be angry at all the administrative personnel during his absence. For the good of the diocese it would be best for him to throw his cloak over the past. He is perched highly enough to do so without weakness. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.