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Rousselon must have been notified by Father Jean Baptiste Avenard of Campté about some things his father was to send him from France. Finding no occasion to send a barrel of white wine at Nantes he sent it by Bordeaux. He encloses no enclosure the bill of lading from Captain Platte . Avenard's son wrote in September that Rousselon would be the one to see that he received it. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Avenard received Rousselon's letter of July 20 on July 30, and in it found that Rousselon had sent him a large barrel of wine by the steamboat "Effort". Avenard thanks Rousselon and will pay him the $14.00, as Rousselon suggests, by saying 14 masses for him. The "Effort" has not reached Campté, and Avenard hopes it will get as far as Grand Ecore, where he can have it picked up. Avenard does not want Rousselon to think that he had disregarded Rousselon's advice by getting wine directly from...

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He received the barrel of wine and the stole, as well as Rousselon's letter of the 7th. He did not reply sooner because he spent twelve days touring the mission. He accepts with gratitude Rousselon's proposition that for payment he say twelve masses for his intention. :: VI-2-e A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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Avenard received the wine and Rousselon's letter. Avenard thinks that the surest way to pay what he owes is to give it to Father John Peter Bellier who has an account with Thomas O'Donnell :: VI-1-o A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Avenard's family lives only 15 miles from the mouth of the Loire. A fine dock began several years ago at St. Nazaire is now completed and open. The railroad from Paris to Nantes links this spot to the capital. Avenard's father wrote that if he wished anything sent it would be easy to do so. About a month ago Avenard asked his father to send a cask of wine addressed to Rousselon. Rousselon is to address it to Mr. Mérot, a merchant who lives on the river. Rousselon is not to be surprised if it...

Scope and Contents Avenard writes about a problem which he very much dislikes touching upon. Father Leonard Ménard has criticized him several times for waiting so long. It concerns their relations with the Sisters of Mercy . Mother Mary Aloysius Oliver, S.M., is very independent of priests; she left Natchitoches without attending a retreat which Bishop Augustus Mary Martin required many others to attend and without any letter from Martin. When Avenard asked her what their relation would be, she replied that he...

Scope and Contents Begun Feb.3, 1880. His delay in answering Leray's circular or September 16 has been due to circumstances that did not allow the quiet of mind and body that he wished for in order to collect his thoughts. On October 18 he sent Leray $24.50, the total amount then on hand for the Propagation of the Faith . Since then he has received from the Plaisance station $15 and from Spring Creek $2.40. There are about 1400 Catholics in his missions scattered at Alexandria, Pineville, Kanomie or Bayou...

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Avenard wrote toward the end of last year to send to Campté the barrel of wine his father was to send him from France. It seems that trips from St. Nazaire to New Orleans are less frequent than he thought. He has been informed by a letter that the wine has been shipped by way of Bordeaux and that Rousselon has been given instructions about it. But in the interval R. Pérot has left Campté Rousselon is to mark it to the care of Marcy and Company :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Avenard left Alexandria on the 16th and reached here on the 19th. Since his visit last year to New Orleans and Chatowa Avenard's health has been much better. Father Menard, owing to a telegram sent Avenard by Father Jean Baptiste Bres, thought it certain that Brés reached Alexandria during Passion week, and he had already moved to Pineville. Bres arrived only on Saturday to relieve Avenard a little. The next morning Avenard relapsed into a severe attack of asthma; there was no improvement....

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His son, Father Jean Baptiste Avenard? , has told him that Rousselon is a charitable man who helps priests in the interior. Will Rousselon receive a barrel of white wine and see that it gets to Avenard. A note in Rousselon's hand states that he enlisted the aid of Mr. Cavaroc and Mr. Legardeur. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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She gives Edwards grateful thanks for the stamps he sent her for her collection. She often hears from Miss Fanny Gregori who writes long letters. Her parents and brothers wish to be remembered. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 4pp.

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He sends Edwards best wishes for a happy Xmas and a bright New Year. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed

Scope and Contents Odin appealed to the seminarians of Nantes. Avril would like to leave with him. His director asked him for the permission to approach Bishop Anthony M. Jaquemet but because of many refusals, Avril prefers to address Odin. Jaquemet has a rule forbidding all students to leave the diocese before finishing his seminary. If he gives permission, Avril is Odin's. If Odin accepts this plan, Avril will go to his home to ask his parents' consent and will be at Odin's call on November 7. He is in first...

Scope and Contents Circular for 1852. This institution has been in successful operation for 12 or 14 years. Under the name of Anderson's Collegiate Institute it acquired a high reputation, which it has fully sustained since it passed into other hands. The faculty is equal to that of any other literary institution in the west and the students educated here are unsurpassed. They all board in the family of Dr. Wood and associate with his own sons. The school is designed to be a seminary of business education and...

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Brother encloses a tribute to the Blessed Mother for the month of May. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Azarias received the book "A Troubled Heart" and comments favorably on it. He thinks that it is not as strong as the "Confessions of St. Augustine" or Newman's "Apologia Pro Vita Sua". Charles Warren Stoddard tells his story in a charming style. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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The history of Spanish America is not an indifferent subject to the citizens of the United States. He is offering for sale the historical works published by his late father R. Azpurua. An attached list mentions a few of the political events treated :: XI-1-h A.L.S. Printed 3pp. 8vo.

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In response to Edwards' letter, he begs to say that the entire Brazilian exhibit will be returned. :: XI-2-g L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Verses are enclosed for the Ave Maria. :: X-2-m A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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B encloses $1.50 for Mt. Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He claims that Lincoln's war is being supported by the Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Episcopalian churches because they believe it to be a war on Popery and Negro slavery. The abolitionists say that by freeing four millions of Negroes and amalgamating with them the enfranchised Negroes will outvote the Irish who are generally democrats. Thus the Abolitionists will be able to keep in power for war. The four million Negroes must either become their equals and amalgamate with them...

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The writer encloses $1.00 for Mount Carmel, and requests prayers for his family and himself. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Mary's husband has just left a crushing disappointment on her heart. She has cast her whole existence upon one act over which he cannot nor shall not step. She is sure he appreciates Blanc's good will in their behalf. She is not angry with him for not accepting Blanc's name; he has been very kind in explaining it to her. She will have wealth but where are the lady-like privileges she needs. She got that paper from her husband which she showed Blanc with her promise that she would see him...

Scope and Contents Since she has had the time to reflect she is convinced that Blanc is right. Blanc told her that it is too late to begin now after so long neglecting her duties. It shows that she is a doomed wretch. She does not think she has the courage to ask anything from a Protestant. Last Saturday Blanc told her that she depended too much on human aid and not enough on God. She has prayed for two years that God would open the way for her to make amends for the past. She has hoped something would remove...

Scope and Contents Father P. J. DeSmet, S. J., recently called his attention in connection with articles in the Journal dealing with the Prophecy of Orval, to a series of interesting articles entitled "Des Propheties en Vogue" in the "Precis Historiques" edited by Father Terwecoren, S. J. The "Precis Historiques" is an authority in itself, but these articles can afford to rest on their own merit. They demonstrate that the phophecy of Orval and the so-called prediction of St. Malachi in relation to the...

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No message; picture of Williams Tavern, Marlboro. :: XI-2-k Postcard, signed

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He sends a box of letters and such which Edwards requested. The original letters used as a basis for "Orphans and Orphan Asylums" may prove interesting. The original manuscripts of "Roman Court" and "Legal Formulary" are enclosed, though Baart can see no advantage in keeping them. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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The pamphlet on the "Tenure of Church Property" was not intended for general circulation, but only for the bishops of the province. Hence only a few were printed. Edwards has a copy the Archbishop returned to him. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.

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Baart reciprocates the very kind wishes of Edwards for the coming year and assures him that one of his happiest memories is the time spent in the company of Edwards. :: XI-2-h (No signature) 1p.

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On July 4th he expects a few friends for dinner among them being Father Thomas Barry of Philadelphia. He will be pleased to have Edwards with them on that occasion. :: XI-2-b A.L.S. 1p.