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Scope and Contents Upon repeated requests of Father F. Bellanger, S.M., Favre is sending two new missionaries and two brothers to St. Michael. They will leave Liverpool on May 7 and arrive at New Orleans near the end of the month. Because of the hard times caused by the war, they may encounter difficulties in reaching their post. Favre commends them in a special way to Odin's care. He does not know if Odin is satisfied with the work of Bellanger and Father J.M. Gautherin, S.M. but asks him to make any...

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Father Lagniet spoke to Odin about a priest whom they wish to send to St. Michael where he could be useful in the College. This priest Father Collet? was more unfortunate than guilty and his fall came because he was not recalled from a very dangerous position. For four years since then, his conduct has been irreproachable. Favre asks Odin to permit him to say Mass after he arrives at St. Michael and while he remains attached to their house. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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Favre received Odin's letter and is glad to hear that he is satisfied with the Marist Fathers at St. Michael. Favre is sending a certain number of professors for Jefferson College and assigns Father Leon F. Denis, S.M. as pastor of the parish. He appoints Father F. Bellanger, S.M., head of the College. He asks Odin to approve. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Knowing Odin's special kindness toward the Society of Mary and his desire to have them take a post at New Orleans, they have decided to take the one of which Odin spoke to Father F. Bellanger, S.M., if it becomes vacant. They hope Bellanger will bring a priest or two and several Brothers. But it is not only the sending of subjects, they must be placed for the greatest good. He counts on Odin's advice. They know that times are bad in America because of the war. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. French 3pp....

Scope and Contents In writing the other day to announce the departure of the missionaries Favre forgot something essential because he thought Father F. Bellanger, S.M. had talked sufficiently about it, but he had not. It is about the expenses of the trip which they cannot assume because of financial embarrassment. They must defer the new sending until they receive help from the Propagation of the Faith. But Odin must ask to have the funds given to the Superior General of the Society of Mary. Odin is to write...

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The Marists held a council in regard to Odin's request. They accept his offer experimentally and will give him two priests at the moment of his departure. As they are short of money, they count on Odin paying the travel expenses. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Since they find themselves at a great distance from the churches of Charenton and New Iberia, they plan to build a church at Jeannerette. An inhabitant has donated a piece of land, and Fay has more than $375. She asks Odin to give his approval and to promise them a priest. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents It was only today that Fay could get the information to reply. They read in the papers that the cholera has made great ravages in Blanc's diocese. They regretted very much the loss of Father Gardette. Fay saw Jean Baptiste Plessis Belair, husband of Antoinette Bedford; he lives in a neighboring parish at the home of his brother. He regrets being separated from his wife. If he knew that she wanted to return here he would go after her, or if she returned herself he would receive her with open...

Scope and Contents Fay expresses sympathy for Father Martin Marco who is seriously ill. Fay called the evening before on Marco to find Dr. Blumuch present. The doctor suggested that Fay write to Lefevere, who had ordered the immediate removal of Marco, that due to Marco's serious condition, the doctor would not be responsible for the consequences. The day Marco fell ill he got as far as Mrs. McNamara's home, an attempt to get a conveyance to take him to Fay's house failed. Some bad-hearted persons, Fay fears,...

Scope and Contents She and her husband were completely ruined during the war. They have begun to pay back their debts, but are now concerned with the welfare of their 14 year old daughter. Fay wanted her educated at the Convent of the Sacred Heart, but they would not reduce the price. She wrote to the Superioress of Holy Cross at New Orleans but the latter said the price would be $314 per year, a price which her husband says he cannot pay. She, therefore, asks Odin if it would be possible for him to get her a...

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She gives permission for her servant Eleanora to have her child baptized. :: V-4-o A. Note S. French 2pp. 32mo.

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Her sisters join in inviting (Seton) to dinner at his convenience. She has heard much of the friendship between (Louis Joseph) Sands and (Seton) and it is only natural she should desire to meet one who seems destined to be their spiritual adviser.

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She thanks (Seton) for his gifts. Louie (Louis Joseph Sands) tells her that (Seton) has a cold. She is sorry and trusts he will take all care possible that they may not be disappointed next Wednesday.

Scope and Contents Fayet is a parish priest of San Miguel, a large congregation with many missions, composed mainly of Mexicans. Many American families settled in the neighborhood. Fayet needs Sisters of Charity badly to teach in the school, board him, take care of the altar. In return, Fayet will secure them a house with service and $800 per year. Extras, as music lessons, embroidering, etc. will be for themselves. Fayet also wishes them to take care of the choir and form the young girls. Lamy will give...

Scope and Contents Fearnley hoped to settle in Chicago, where he was confident of getting a good position but expectations fell through entirely. He drifted down to Kentucky and he is writing this on an island in the Ohio River where he is living with a party of German laborers who board him in return for his services as assistant cook. This afternoon Fearnley went to the nearest town, Glenview, the island is about eight miles from Louisville, to try and get work but he was unsuccessful. Fearnley wishes...

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Fearnley sends his testimonials. If Hudson finds the testimonials satisfactory, Fearnley will make a trip to Notre Dame for an interview. He is qualified to teach English literature. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Fearnley has written to the Superior of St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore requesting an explanation for the delay in sending a letter of recommendation. Because of his acting independently with the Sulpicians, he thinks he will have trouble in getting the recommendation. He realizes Bishop John L. Spalding cannot pursue the matter without the letter. Bishop John Moore is away, but the Rector of the Cathedral at St. Augustine, Father Edward Pace, who has known him for sometime has offered...

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Fearnley will be leaving for Chicago within a few days and will visit Notre Dame so that he and Hudson can come to an agreement. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Fearnley missed seeing Hudson Friday; he wandered up to St. Paul and may take a trip down the Mississippi for a few days. St. Paul is in the van of progress. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The crozier presented by Feehan to Bishop P. McMullen at the time of his consecration was not used by Bishop Thomas Foley of Chicago. Note: May 19, 1930, Father T. T. McAvoy, C.S.C. adds that the crozier is in Museum boxes. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has just received Purcell's letter and is very grateful for the information given him. He knows very little of the parties conducting the German movement to his state. He would like to have them all in charge of the Benedictines . If he had known they were coming, he would have invited them to Lawrenceburgh and Nashville. He sent Father H. Hueser to Lawrenceburgh and could not make a change abruptly. He will visit that settlement next month and will judge whether he can invite the...

Scope and Contents He has received Purcell's letter of the 19th and already written to Abbot LukeWimmer of Latrobe, Pennsylvania to ask him to allow some of his Fathers to take charge of the German settlement in Tennessee. If he objects, he asks Purcell to use his influence in the matter. He has also written to Father JGabriel of St. Joseph's, Covington, who had permission from the Abbot to come to Lawrencebrugh, Tennessee . Before, there were very few Germans here except at Memphis where they are in charge of...

Scope and Contents He has received a letter from the AbbotLuke Wimmer, O.S.B. of the Benedictines who said it was impossible to supply priests for the LawrenceburghTennessee settlement. He has also had a letter from Father JosephDwenger, of the Fathers of the Precious Blood who says his Provincial would probably send priests and sisters to Lawrenceburgh. He refers Feehan to Purcell. He is anxious to invite them to come and as soon as possible. He would like for Purcell to write a line saying what he thinks of...

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Feehan is a graduate of St. Mary's Academy, Class of 1883. Mother Angela requested that she write Hudson with regard to translating French articles for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Feehan writes a letter of introduction for Frank Quin, praising him and his family and asks Onahan to aid him in obtaining employment. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Since Feehan is leaving for Baltimore, he begs to be excused from attending a meeting, and asks Onahan to represent him in any necessary matter.

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Since it will not be convenient for Feehan to attend the meeting of the Irish Catholic Col(onization) Association on Wednesday (May 4th), he requests Onahan to act in his stead in any necessary matter.

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He cannot sufficiently thank Purcell for sending the Sisters to the poor people of Memphis, Tennessee. The fever is pretty bad there. All hope the scourge will not last as frost will come soon. Feehan is sorry he was not in Rome for the meetings. He trusts God will protect the Sisters. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Feehan received Purcell's letter from Mr. Medarty. He has not yet heard from Bishop Richard Whelan, and he has not transferred to Nashville or to Father Kelly, the late administrator, any of the church property of the Diocese. There is a claim against him for ten or twelve thousand dollars which he borrowed from a German Catholic of Nashville. Feehan believes there is also a lien on the church and bishop's residence. He thinks these claims should be paid for justice and for the honor of...

Scope and Contents Feehan has received McFarland's letter and will give him an account of the Sisters of Mercy there. The three who remained there four years ago were unable to supply the schools. Mother Clare brought with her a number of young persons from the east. After the usual time all were professed. They were not at first all educated or the most desirable subjects. They seemed to do well. But at the beginning of this year five began to complain about Sister Basilia, the assistant superior. After this...