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Scope and Contents Immediately after Blanc's letter advising that the box was missing, Abbadie went to the convent for news. It had just left, they said. He thought it would have arrived long ago, when he received a letter from Father Frederick Larnaudie, S.J. that it was still going around the world. He then found out through Father Gilles that it had been sent on the Princess, without adding whether it was the Princess, No. 1, No.2, or No. 3. The next day, November 8 or 9 he learned that it had been sent to...

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Blanc's feast will be almost past when Abbadie's letter comes with his good wishes. The Christmas collection for the seminary brought $31 for Blanc; he has notified Father Rousselon. The travelling house is again on the road and though still on his land, it no longer hides the church. Abbadie has commenced catechism for First Communion. And the tobacco? Mr. Ferrand will bring this letter :: V-5-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents A young man wishes to marry the daughter of his first cousin; Blanc is to send a dispensation. Just how far should he go in insisting that weddings be held in the church? He advises it for all and demands it for those on this side of the college on one side and Mr. Fayot's on the other. He has done about the same around the cha pels. He has not baptized in the homes except in case of grave illness. In general they are not in any hurry to present themselves for baptism and so they want a...

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He has learned that the Brothers of the Christian Schools wish to establish themselves in Louisiana and that at St. Louis they have 3 members available. Abbadie set to work to try to get them and found much encouragement. The house belonging to the church where Mr. Pierson is, would be their house; the old church, their school and the $600 would not be lacking. :: V-5-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents The Ladies of the Sacred Heart ask him if Blanc will be here the 8th of next month to confirm their pupils on the day of their First Communion. Abbadie would like the 21st better, the day he has set for First Communion in the parish. At the first occasion, and by Edg. Druilhet, Abbadie will send his box for the holy oils. Abbadie has asked Father Rousselon to send another mission chalice, which he is to give to Father John F. Cambiaso, S.J. who is to come to see Blanc next week. If Abbadie...

Scope and Contents Yesterday he had a reply from Mr. Welham who consents to giving the roadway if Abbadie gives him a watch for which Father Ladavière paid $70. Abbadie told him he would write to Blanc and if Blanc consented they would sign the deed. Abbadie has been asked to buy a little house near Mrs. Jacob 's. What does Blanc think? P.S. Abbadie encloses a letter for Father Joseph Soller, S.J. , asking Blanc to send August with it so he may have it at once. Abbadie is notifying him to get some articles...

Scope and Contents He had hoped to receive today the reply to his questions of last Sunday. In case his letter was not received here is what he asked: 1. Someone wishes to buy one or two of the little houses back of the church. Can he sell them? 2. Mr. Pieron is going to cultivate part of their land. Instead of letting him build could Abbadie move the house where Mrs. Jacob is now? 3. Mr. Welham will cede the roadway provided they give him a watch which Father Ladavière left. Abbadie asks Blanc to reply and...

Scope and Contents He thanks Blanc for his letter of the 14th. The two numbers were welcome. Father Vital Gilles, S.J. and Father J. Lavay, S.J. read them with as much pleasure as Abbadie. He asked Father Aloysius Curioz S.J. to pay Blanc $21 for the subscription, for the Propagation of the Faith, and the seminary. In the amount for dispensations which he gave Blanc at his last visit, be counted $20 which he was to claim from Em. Jacob but Jacob said he paid Blanc directly. Abbadie will do his best about the...

Scope and Contents He did not reply sooner because he was waiting for a letter from Father John F. Cambiaso, S.J. which has not yet come. It seems that Cambiaso has persuaded Father Vital? Gilles, S.J. to give the retreat at Grand Coteau. Abbadie told him to learn Blanc's wishes and ask some one either for the retreat at the convent here or for the parish during Abbadie's visit to Amité River on November 11. He has had no reply. 5 rolls of tobacco have been waiting for Blanc for a long time. Father Frederick...

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He thanks Rousselon for his shipment and the latitude he gives for payment. The $70 is already placed to his credit as is the $31 from the collection for the seminary. He believes the vestments are blessed; the two-color chasuble will go to St. Joseph's; the two others to St. Mary's. If Rousselon can get two crucifixes, Mr. Pieron will soon go to the city and bring them. V-5-l - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}

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His purse is empty so he will content himself with part of the articles for the chapels. He asks Rousselon to send one chalice at $25 and two vestments, $44. Out of the subscription for the chapels, Rousselon is to give $2 to St. Mary's and two to St. Joseph's so that Abbadie owes $45. Father Gilles, the Brothers, and Abbadie send best wishes for the new year; the same to Father Jamey and all fellow workers. V-5-l - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}

Scope and Contents He asks Rousselon's pardon for sending the enclosed letter to be posted but he has a reason for preferring it to go from there rather than from here. If Rousselon still has mission chalices, he is to send Abbadie one. His little chapels, although not yet finished, have begun to produce some good. At St. Mary's he had 35 Communions. On the 21st he will have Mass at St. Joseph. Rousselon is to tell Father Victor Jamey that the seats have come for St. Mary's; he hopes they have come for St....

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He received the second chalice through Father John F. Cambiaso, S.J. and from Rousselon will receive $248.80. Does the title of confessor extraordinary authorize Abbadie to hear the confessions of Sisters who come to him from a distance? When the Bishop comes, Abbadie will ask permission to sell the houses behind the church. He will also present his accounts for his approval. :: V-5-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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If the Provincial of the Brothers of the Christian Schools comes to New Orleans, Rousselon is to ask him to come to St. Michael. At what time does the Bishop plan to come here for Confirmation? If the Bishop has returned Abbadie would like to know if he would authorize him to sell, at a profit to the church and for repairs thereon the houses occupied by Mr. Pieron and Mr. Andermann. :: V-5-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Théodule Bourgeois wishes to marry Emilie Shexnaidre, and asks for a dispensation. The wedding is to be next Saturday. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Abbadie asks what his faculties are as pastor of St. Michael. Will Rousselon send him another leaflet? Next week he is to marry two related in the fourth degree. Is he the extraordinary confessor for the Ladies of the Sacred Heart as he is the ordinary confessor of their pupils? They held a service this morning for Father Maisounabe. :: V-5-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents He has already taken steps to have a chapel at the two ends of his parish and has not yet asked the Bishop's approval. Rousselon is to find out what he thinks of it. In the Association of the Propagation of the Faith the year begins, he thinks, the day one is enrolled. He will try to get some more subscriptions to the Propagateur. If two chapels are built, however, would not the registers of the church for baptisms, burials, etc. suffice? The Ladies will start their vacation December 13....

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Abbadie sends by Jules Druilhet, his oil stocks, asking Rousselon to fill them and return at the first opportunity. If not returned sooner, Mr. Andermann will be in the city this week. Yesterday's collection for the seminary came to $35 which he asks Father Cambiaso to give Rousselon. All the Holy Week services were well attended. He sends greetings to the Bishop, and Fathers Jamey and Mascaroni. V-5-k - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}

Scope and Contents Mrs. Littell lives with her son-in-law, Dr. E. Millard, at Grand Coteau. Her infirmities prevent her attendance at church and she has asked Abbadie to say Mass at the home. Can he? And how many times? Also for people and others unable to travel, may he say Mass at another place even if it is only about 3 or 4 miles from the Church? Abbadie asks Blanc to ask Father Raymond to keep on at Prairie Laurent as he has done before. He presents questions on marriage difficulties, giving six problems,...

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If he had received Blanc's letter of the 4th in time, he would have replied by the same messenger to express his gratitude. Abbadie will apply himself to become not only good, but very good. To those asking Blanc for a dispensation from banns he has said for a long time that he could dispense from two, or even three, if they had a good reason, but they have none. :: V-5-m A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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He received Seaton's letter of October 21. He will be at St. Joseph's Rectory on November 4 to dine and later to open his Fair. (Seton notes on the back that) Governor Abbett dined there and afterwards opened the Fair.

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He has received Seton's invitation to attend the laying of the cornerstone of St. Joseph's School and Hall on September 13. He will be out of town but will endeavor to be back early enough. :: II-1-c Typed L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents He has an unfinished work of 75 or 80 chapters, 700 pages or so, in which there is one chapter on slavery that both his and McMaster's friends say is the best they have ever read on the subject. He has been requested to send McMaster a copy of the chapter to read and to insert into his paper if he wishes. He could not, however, presume so far as to send it without writing to McMaster. The argument is new and the line of discussion has not been previously used. He does not argue any of...

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She sends two Indian papers and one photograph of Father J.B. Weikamp, the way he used to dress when travelling.

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She ships a box containing several articles Edwards selected while he was there. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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As soon as the Trunk Line and Central Traffic Associations are heard from relative to rate reduction for the Catholic Centennial Celebrations at Washington and Baltimore, the matter will be considered. Enclosure: Instructions for fare and a third rate reduction Plan, certificates, and a list of addresses of Ticket and Passenger Departments. Railroad Correspondence. :: IX-1-a Printed D. 7pp. 8vo.

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Mrs. Abbott sends $1.45 as dues from her mission group to be used to aid the Indian Missions. She says she knows from the persecution how badly they need help. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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In reply to Seton's letter of the 11th, Abbott says that they have among the books presented by Theodore Parker to this library, the volume "Dissertazioni Epistolari Bibliografiche di Francesco Cancellieri sopra Cristoforo Colombo di Cuccaro nel Monferrato discopritore dell' America."

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A list of articles that are requested. :: X-2-m A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Received from James Kelly one box to be delivered at Assumption Seminary. Signed by clerk W.H.J. Armstrong. :: V-4-k A. Receipt S. 1p. 16mo.