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Scope and Contents Ever since Elder's return he has intended to thank Blanc and to inquire when he might reciprocate. He postponed, wishing to transmit a copy of his last will and testament. He could not get an opportunity to consult Judge Joseph S.B. Thatcher . Elder now encloses a copy no enclosure. But Elder has just received a letter from Bishop Portier enclosing a letter from the Bishop of Erie in answer to a letter Portier had written in April concerning Father Jeremiah O'Connor whom Elder has just sent...

Scope and Contents Enclosed is Elder's letter to his Holiness no enclosure. Elder asks Blanc to forward it if he finds nothing out of the way in its style or form. He trusts that Blanc has answered his letter about Vicksburg . Yesterday Elder received a letter from Father Jeremiah O'Connor about the mission the Redemptorists promised to give. O'Connor has begun working at the plastering and finishing of the church. Elder thought he had told O'Connor not to begin without informing him. Elder appointed Father...

Scope and Contents He fears there has been under his jurisdictions an unhappy case of Absolutio Complicis. He asks Odin to advise him. He does not expect to have more evidence than the one statement of the one party. Elder thought not of judging, but of admonishing the person concerned if he knows himself guilty and advising him to make a retreat. But is that sufficient, and if he denies it, should Elder proceed any further. Elder sometimes authorizes Father Grignon to open some letters but not Odin's. Their...

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Elder has just sent Mr. Hearns permission to receive Minor Orders with Verrina's approbation. If Verrina thinks it advisable that he receive Subdeaconship at once, Elder gives him powers to present him to the Archbishop. Father F.? Martin is here in good health and spirits. He thanks Verrina for directing him here. Elder has written to his Archbishop about him. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Leray's letter was received in the midst of much business to start his visitation; it is indeed a grief to Elder. Leray does not seem to be aware that Father James BLake? had already made the pledge to Elder; he has broken a serious promise. The result is mortal sin and horrible scandal in the place where it would seem that there was a conspiracy to persuade people that religion is all violence and hypocrisy. Can Blake? not enter some severe religious house for his own good and the good of...

Scope and Contents Two boxes were sent yesterday to Leray. They were left by Father Henry Leduc and Father Francis Orlandi and contain, Elder believes, the effects of Father J.B. Mouton . In one of the boxes is a package to be forwarded to Father Le Corre . As there are no priests on the River above Leray except at Milliken's Bend Elder recommends that Leray give as much attention as he can to that portion of the levees. Elder hears of men being out of work and there is a good deal of sickness. Below Leray can...

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Dr. McGraw asked Elder to forward the enclosed note to Leray to collect. Mr. Pont Father Francis Pont? received it a year ago and McGraw gave him the cash. By some oversight it laid in the doctor's draw till lately. P.S. Leray is to ask his congregations prayers for the Holy Father. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Concerning the Conference at Vicksburg, Elder congratulates Leray and his reverend brothers on having led the way in so good a work. They will begin theirs at Natchez next month. What means could be taken by secular priests to protect them from losing their fervor. Such conferences will be among the most valuable. Elder finds nothing to object to in the Regulations submitted. The amount paid in case of absence, Elder would call a contribution. The subject of the conference ought to be stated...

Scope and Contents Leray is to recommend that each of the faithful offer a Holy Communion for the protection of Pope Pius IX. The Provincial Council of New Orleans will open on January 22 and continue until January 29. The spiritual exercises for the clergy will begin on the evening of February 8 and continue till the morning of February 15. P.S. Leray is to communicate the above to Father Andrew Bennett . Elder was told that Leray's housekeeper had a disreputable name in Natchez. Elder understood she was from...

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Reflecting about Mr. Byrne 's children, Elder does not see that he has lost the legal right to appoint their guardian by will. Let him quietly make a will appointing a guardian, have it only signed and witnessed, then leave it in the hands of a friend. Leray ought not to be guardian himself but get some worthy Catholic, like Mr. Genella . Leray is to write before making any promise about the time of Confirmation. :: VI-2-c A.L. Incomplete 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Leray's letter with that of Mr. Hilgard reached Elder 10 days ago. He wrote to Archbishop Blanc; yesterday he received his letter but no allusion to Hilgard. Elder advises Leray as former pastor of Jackson, the church nearest Oxford, and as the priest best acquainted with his condition, to make out a statement and Elder will add his certificate. Elder has to give a retreat in Cincinnati in July. Father F. Miller has to be in Woodville the first Sunday of July. Elder is uninformed when they...

Scope and Contents He has given Leray nothing definite about his coming because he could not learn definitely from others. He will be at Vicksburg June 17. He expects to hold an ordination on Trinity Sunday and will go to Vicksburg when Father F. Miller returns. Elder is writing to Father P. Le Corre about Greenwood, Mississippi, where there are several Catholics. If he is unable to attend to it, could Leray or Father Andrew Bennett visit it? Mr. Roach has a plantation on the Mississippi, near Greenville,...

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It may be more convenient for Leray to have Confirmation the 24th. Elder could remain in Canton for the 17th, then go to Chatawa, and join Leray at Mrs. Hynes'. Elder must take time enough for Chatawa and Brookhaven; Leray can learn from Mr. Pont how much will be needed. He has promised to be in Louisville if not Cincinnati by July 1. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father Andrew Bennett was given a dispensation in Disparitute Cultus but neglected to give him the names of the parties in full. He asks that Leray check the Register. Bennett has been given a place by Bishop Clement Smyth of Dubuque and he has sent him his exeat. Elder does not know when Father Mathurin F. Grignon expects to be home. He hopes Leray is in correspondence with the Sisters of Mercy as they know the house will be vacant Oct. 1. There are many cases of dengue in town but it is in...

Scope and Contents Leray's letter of the 3rd has been received. He will provide for the Sisters' retreat himself. If they should need lay teachers he has received several applications from suitable ladies. He has been encouraged by learning that some very excellent subjects have applied for admission into the community at Bay St. Louis . If Father F. Pont is successful in collecting, he hopes to give some of the fruits to Vicksburg although Pont will be entitled to a large portion. As this is uncertain Leray...

Scope and Contents If he is accustomed to reciting in public the prayer for the ruling powers he should continue to do so. But as they have heard that the connection with the Federal government has been dissolved, if true, he should make the following alterations. In the 3rd paragraph instead of "President of the United States," "Governor of this State"; instead of "Congress," "Our Legislature." During the sitting of the Convention read "Our Convention and Legislature." In the fourth paragraph omit "for his...

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Father Francis Orlandi will go to Port Gibson for Sunday and stay till Thursday. Elder answered Leray's letter about Professor Hilgard. Leray is to write a statement of what he knows. Hilgard can send it to the Spanish consul in New Orleans. Elder will bless the church in Canton Sacred Heart on June 15 and come back to Vicksburg for Sunday. Father Mathurin F. Grignon sailed May 5. :: VI-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He left with Father Julian M. Guillon last November a copy of a new will to be sent to Rousselon to be kept among the Archbishop's papers. He should send it to him if he has it. :: VI-2-d A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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He asks that the enclosed letter be addressed to Miss Edes in Rome. :: I-2-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Elder wants McMaster to insert a specified advertisement in the "Freeman's Journal" four times, and then to send the bill. He congratulates Mc Master on the success of the Journal and expresses his pleasure at finding it in so many parts of his diocese. He hopes the Journal's circulation will increase in his diocese and promises to aid its growth. He suggests that McMaster cultivate a friendlier spirit among the Catholic periodicals. The great hindrance to the growth and influence of...

Scope and Contents Her letter of November 25 arrived while Elder was attending the consecration of the Bishop of Mobile John Quinlan . With regard to young Smith, Elder will write to Father W.H. Neligan and explain his views and the conditions on which Elder would give him the opportunity of pursuing his vocation. Elder is happy to learn of Sister's good health and harvest of good works. Not long ago, Elder baptized children four years old who had never been seen by a priest. He also said the De...

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of October 27 reached Elder here on his way home after two months. He will be at the consecration of Bishop John Quinlan and his installation in Mobile if not long deferred. If Quinlan comes by the River, Elder can probably Join him on the boat. Elder has yet to make his visitation of Vicksburg, and to call on some places on the New Orleans and Jackson Rail Road. If he does not join Quinlan on the boat, he would like to go to vicksburg for the 20th and go down the railroad,...

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It will be better for Elder to return home as early as possible. Very probably he will return to Vicksburg for the 20th instead of the 13th. Elder expects to pass through Vicksburg next Monday. He has to go to New Orleans for the consecration of Bishop John Quinlan on November 27, and will come by Vicksburg and visit Brookhaven and the other places on the railroad between the 20th and 27th. He sends blessings to Father Andrew Bennett and all. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Elder encloses no enclosure the Constitution of the Third Order of Carmelites . Elder has not had much time to look at it because of the Children's Retreat last week. He can hardly express any judgment on it—he confesses ignorance about Religious, the powers of a bishop concerning them. He has had almost no experience with them, so he does not know what should be in a Constitution. He saw nothing to object to, and will look over and send the rules as soon as possible. Major Elward told Elder...

Scope and Contents Elder has just received Blanc's letter of the 1st. He sees no strong reasons for or against the postponement of the Provincial Council till 1860. But he is rather in favor of 1859 because 3 years is the regular period and the want of time for testing former decrees does not seem a strong reason. How would it be towards the end of 1859? Elder is much pained to learn that Blanc is not yet able to walk. Blanc's letter reached Elder in Baltimore; he got a receipt for the Herald and Visitor and...

Scope and Contents Elder is not positive about steamboat schedules, but will try to find out about the "Vicksburg" before he concludes the letter. Elder just returned from Sulphur Springs, Missouri?. Elder told Dr. O'Reilly that his contribution would be published, and expresses the opinion that all collections in each congregation should be published. Both the Sisters of Nazareth and the Sisters of St. Joseph decline Vicksburg, and Elder is going to try Nazareth again, asking Bishop Martin J. Spalding of...

Scope and Contents Elder has just received Blanc's inquiry about the Sisters of the Visitation ; he really cannot give any opinion. He presumes that the Sacred Congregation does not inquire about the law but rather about the intentions of the Sisters, practices, etc. Elder has never had any share in directing them. Elder asks Blanc to send him the instruction of the Congregation concerning the law of Trent on clandestine marriages. Considering all the difficulties connected with it, Elder cannot see the...

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The Ave Maria, #25, was hardly distributed when Miss Eliza Carey was heard from. She wishes her name inserted correctly as a donor for the University and not Ellen Casey. The Morning Star pays for contributions and Elder wants to know what the Ave Maria could offer for original historical sketches. :: X-2-e A.Postcard S. 1p.

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As Elder is shipping the last of those wax candles which Leray found so satisfactory, Leray might want to secure some. Elder offers the lot of a dozen boxes at 55¢ :: VI-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Elder thanks Hudson on behalf of his daughter Theresa for republishing her poem "Vera Effigies". :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.