Scope and Contents Timon can send to Ste. Genevieve, Missouri one or more priests, and make with the inhabitants, the arrangements that he believes proper. the building of the church must be pushed; there is danger that unless Timon constrains them to finish it, they will leave it on his hands on the pretext that it belongs to him. rosati's health is much better. He will go to Kaskaskia, Illinois for the examination, which is to take place on July 27. He hopes to meet Timon there. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. French...

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Father Matthew Condamine, pastor of Cahokia, after 9 days of sickness succumbed to a bilious fever. He died yesterday at 6? p.m. Timon will be affected as much as the other confreres among whom Condamine was equally loved and esteemed. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents By Father Francis Xavier Dahmen, C.M. returning to the seminary, Rosati writes a few lines. Timon may tell those seminarians whom he cannot keep to find a place elsewhere than in Rosati's diocese, as Rosati cannot give them any. They must not come to St. Louis; it would be useless. Rosati will not go to the Seminary as he intended. He wishes Father John Baptist Nozo, C.M. could see the effects of his decrees. Rosati doubts whether he will be able to withstand so many blows. He has no...

Scope and Contents The painting which Father Francis Baccari, C.M. ordered for St. Mary's Church Barrens, Missouri arrived. Rosati has asked Father Francis Regis Loisel to take it with him when he gets his effects at the Barrens. The freight is $7 which Rosati will pay from the money which he is to give Timon from Mr. Pitcher. Bishop Simon Gabriel Bruté has arrived at Vincennes and wants Rosati to come to see him. Rosati will leave day after tomorrow by stage and will return in 10 days. :: IV-3-j A.L.S....

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Rosati has hardly time to write two words. Timon would like to have Joseph Giustianiani ordained a deacon; Rosati should ordain John Peter Fisher at Christmas or the New Year. Rosati asks Timon to send fisher before Christmas; they are so few; Fisher would serve for the pontifical Mass. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Rosati is delighted with Timon's report in his last letter. He thanks him for the mission of New Madrid, Missouri and hopes that Father John Boullier, C.M. will continue there until Providence will dispose otherwise. He will be pleased to see Fathers Joseph Giustiniani, C.M. andHector Figari, C.M., but he must have at least another who can sing. Perhaps Father Francis Simonin, C.M. or someone like Father Bartholomew Rollando, C.M.? who has never seen St. Louis, can come. They should be...

Scope and Contents Rosati has just received a letter of the Archbishop; the Council will be opened on the third Sunday after Easter. Rosati must leave St. Louis for Baltimore on Easter Monday. All provincial superiors of Communities are invited. Will Timon come? Rosati wishes to see Timon before going, he will be at Kaskaskia March 7 and remain there only a day or two. Timon could meet him there, unless he prefers to come to St. Louis. Timon is to send Fathers Giustiniana, etc., before Palm Sunday. on...

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Rosati will see Timon in Kaskaskias next week; he will leave St. Louis next Monday. He cannot remain more than a day. He will have the powers and faculties copied for Timon by Joseph Giustiniani, C.M. but Rosati would prefer that Timon come to Baltimore., P.S. Seven paters and aves should be said for the happy issue of the Council. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Rosati paid $48 to James Timon who fulfilled all Father Timon's commissions because Rosati was too busy. Father Joseph Giustiniana, C.M. today said his first Mass at the hospital; Father Hector Figari, C.M. was also very useful during Holy Week. They are two excellent subjects. Rosati does not know what Timon told him about Sister Leocadia. Neither she nor anyone else has spoken about it. Rosati does not believe she will find happiness there. She should have spoken with Superiors; some...

Scope and Contents Rosati received Timon's letter of the 4th, and the Directorium Chori. He sees nothing to urge the taking in of Miss Aubuchon as a novice at Bethlehem immediately; a delay will show whether her health will permit her to join the Sisters of Loretto. Rosati is glad to hear the new increase of the Snowbush Settlement; the Germans are very industrious and useful citizens, and excellent Catholics. Rosati sends his compliments to Joseph Schnurbusch Snorbush and all the new comers. A good...

Scope and Contents Rosati has just received a letter from Father Victor Paillasson who has been very ill since his return and who seems dissatisfied with what seems claimed by the Sisters of Loretto, that is, that the property of the Convent and land be ceded to them for the reason that they could not interest themselves in an establishment which did not belong to them. Rosati is grieved by these obstacles to God's work. Paillasson wishes to have the title in the Bishop's name because these properties ...

Scope and Contents Rosati paid $48 to James Timon who fulfilled all Father Timon's commissions because Rosati was too busy. Father Joseph Giustiniana, C.M. today said his first Mass at the hospital; Father Hector Figari, C.M. was also very useful during Holy Week. They are two excellent subjects. Rosati does not know what Timon told him about Sister Leocadia. Neither she nor anyone else has spoken about it. Rosati does not believe she will find happiness there. She should have spoken with Superiors; some...

Scope and Contents Rosati paid $48 to James Timon who fulfilled all Father Timon's commissions because Rosati was too busy. Father Joseph Giustiniana, C.M. today said his first Mass at the hospital; Father Hector Figari, C.M. was also very useful during Holy Week. They are two excellent subjects. Rosati does not know what Timon told him about Sister Leocadia. Neither she nor anyone else has spoken about it. Rosati does not believe she will find happiness there. She should have spoken with Superiors; some...

Scope and Contents Rosati paid $48 to James Timon who fulfilled all Father Timon's commissions because Rosati was too busy. Father Joseph Giustiniana, C.M. today said his first Mass at the hospital; Father Hector Figari, C.M. was also very useful during Holy Week. They are two excellent subjects. Rosati does not know what Timon told him about Sister Leocadia. Neither she nor anyone else has spoken about it. Rosati does not believe she will find happiness there. She should have spoken with Superiors; some...

Scope and Contents They arrived at St. Louis last Saturday. As Joseph Pratte will leave St. Louis instantly this will be a short letter. Rosati's health is excellent, but John? Cotter is very sick. Father Joseph A. Lutz also as usual. Timon will receive a box of books. He is to have twenty Masses said for them. Father Philip Borgna is at Mount St. Mary's College. Rosati saw Father Joseph V. Wiseman's mother in Philadelphia; she is well. He also saw Mr. Kennedy, Timon's brother-in-law and his oldest ...

Scope and Contents Rosati has delayed answering Timon's letter about the marriage cases because of illness. He is thinking of proposing Timon's case and others to Rome. Rosati would be glad if a church were built at Grand River; but Father John Boullier, C.M. Boullier must be informed so that he will not be offended that Father Louis Tucker goes there. Timon knows that Boullier used to go there. Rosati has just received a letter from Doctor O'Dwyer. Rosati knew him in St. Louis. He is well educated, ...

Scope and Contents Rosati believes it will be difficult to find a piano at a bargain here in St. Louis. He had promised the monastery $50; he has paid $10 for two copies of Rodriguez. There remains due $40 which Timon will receive from Brother Blanka, C.M. Rosati gives without charge a third copy of Rodriguez for the new establishment at St. Michael's. He also sends some large maps which may be useful for the college., P.S. Father John Mary Odin, C.M. will have no letter because Rosati received none ...

Scope and Contents The establishment of the Sisters of Loretto at St. Joseph's, Apple Creek, Missouri remaining in the same languishing situation in which it has ever been, the Sisters having no school or means of subsistence, having to depend entirely on the Convent of Bethlehem, Rosati thinks it proper that it should be suspended for some time and the Sisters return to Bethlehem. He is confident that, as the Catholic population will increase there, before long the establishment may be resumed and go...

Scope and Contents Rosati has never been in a situation so trying. Cahokia, Illinois is unattended. He has written to Father Francis Regis Loisel to come and take charge at least provisionally. He hopes Timon does not consider this wrong. Father Peter J. Doutreluingne, C.M. is here; he assisted Father Matthew Condamine. Rosati begged Doutreluingne to defer his departure until next Monday in order to set the affairs of this parish in order which no one can do as well as he, being known in the parish. ...

Scope and Contents Rosati had no time when in Kaskaskia to speak with Mr. Kane about the Maxwell grant for an Irish settlement in the farthest part of the state. Dr. Lewis F. Linn wrote from Washington that he expected the confirmation might be obtained. Rosati also intends to ask Linn how he could obtain the refund of the duty money paid in New Orleans for the bells. Rosati asks Timon to write to Linn on these subjects. Has Timon written to Father John Boullier, C.M., Boullier and Mr. Casey about the ...

Scope and Contents One of Rosati's priest Father _____ Bigeschi who is very zealous during his ten years in the diocese is returning to Italy and wishes to see Brute's establishment. Rosati asks him to present this letter. He will give Brute a testimony of their affection for him and will also give an account of affairs in with Rosati and the state of his alms. He has need of Brute's prayer's. Father Anduze has shown him his latest letter from Brute with the engravure of the college building. He would ...

Scope and Contents Rosati does not recall whether he has replied to Timon's letter in which he spoke of the establishment of the Sisters of Loretto at Joseph Schnurbusch Snowbush's house. Rosati is convinced that it will do much good and wishes to have it. Upon whom does it depend to furnish them religious aid? It does not depend on Rosati. Timon can judge better than he. If they could have Mass and Confession and Communion twice a month, it would be enough. They have had establishments in Kentucky ...

Scope and Contents Timon's words regarding their seminarians have given Rosati great pleasure. He is delighted that the Sisters of Loretto can go to the home of Joseph Schnurbusch Snowbush. He agrees perfectly with Timon's judgement. The aim of an institute of Sisters devoted to the teaching of persons of their sex would fail, should it admit that promiscuity of girls and boys which is deplored in the schools of this country. Rosati is surprised that Timon, overburdened as he is, has sent Father John ...

Scope and Contents Rosati grants permission to the Sisters of Loretto to keep the Blessed Sacrament in their chapel at Apple Creek. He prefers that they adore at home on Sundays and feast days when they do not have Mass, rather than to the Barrens. He desires that they do not make such trips; it was always done thus in Kentucky. When Jean B. Vallé presents the draft for $128 he will be paid on sight. They have just learned of the election of a pope, Cardinal Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, Prefect of the...

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They have just learned of the death of Pope Pius VIII last November. After having edified the Church by his piety, prudence and gentleness during his short pontificate he has passed to eternal rest. Boullier is to celebrate a solemn service for the repose of the pope's soul. After reception of this letter he is to add to the Mass the collect for choosing a pope which is to be said every day until news of the election. :: IV-3-i L.S. French 2pp. folio

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Here is the permission Timon asked for. Rosati is convinced the Mine will draw great advantages from this foundation but does Timon have enough Sisters? Rosati will write to Bouiller now.` A.L.S. French :: IV-3-i A.L.S. Latin, French 3pp. 4to., 4

Scope and Contents Far from being displeased at Timon's observations, Rosati thanks him for them. He does not envy his episcopal brothers their revenues, palaces, and secretaries but he wishes he could have a good "conseil." The reasons Timon exposes for leaving Father Regis Loisel, C.M. at the seminary until Father John Mary Odin, C.M.'s return and their journey to Europe are satisfactory. Rosati has received a letter from Bishop Simon Gabriel Bruté who leaves it to Bishop Flaget and Rosati to determine...

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Mr. Burgess, who will deliver this letter, goes to the Seminary to continue his ecclesiastical studies. Timon no doubt made his acquaintance here and Rosati hopes he will take particular care of him. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents This is the third week that Rosati has been confined to his room with catarrh. He can no longer in conscience leave the convent as it is at present. Since his representations to the superior have been useless he is obliged to use his episcopal authority. He entrusts Timon with the direction of the convent at Bethehlem Sisters of Loretto to hear their confessions. He has written the superior General about it. Timon will inform Father John Brands, C.M. and Father Joseph Wiseman, as well...

Scope and Contents Rosati forgot at the seminary the music for the Three Hours of Agony. He wishes Father Blaise Raho, C.M. to send it. Mr. Nicolet, a member of the French Institute, great mathematician, astronomer, mineralogist, who has spent two years making excursions through the United States and observations with the best instruments ever seen in Europe, arrived here Saturday. He will remain two months in Missouri and will visit the Barrens. Rosati wishes Timon could come and assist at the ...