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Scope and Contents He begs pardon for having been so distracted that he forgot to send the names of the parties to the marriage. They are Roselius Orillion, legitimate son of Rosamond Orillion and Antoinette Blake, and Mathilde Dupuy, legitimate daughter of Joseph Dupuy and Cerasine Orillion. Their church is finished but they still owe $8,000. For a long time he has tried to get _____ Hebert, the Secretary and Treasurer of the administrators, to raise the money but he is so slow and almost so indolent that he...

Scope and Contents The Orleans Mates are all well; all is right at St. Mary's. They are cheered by Father John Quinlan . They love this country and have elected to live as citizens of the States. The Sisters here take good care of them. They are grateful to Blanc for supporting them in so nice a retreat. There are about 12 in theology; 3 Frenchmen, 3 Franco-Belgians, 3 Germans and 3 English. Archbishop Purcell told them of the murder of Bishop Sibour. Father Anthony Durier, on mission since December wrote from...

Scope and Contents It is a pleasure to him to give an account of his trip and an occasion to express his gratitude. The trip was agreeable at first but one night the ice broke up and the ship could scarcely put up with the huge ice cakes. On March 1 they reached Memphis where the captain said he would go no further. Bishop Martin John Spalding took Follot to spend Sunday with the Dominicans and Monday the Belle-Sheridan, leaving for Louisville, took them on board. But the huge pines which the swollen waters...

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After perusal of his fellow students' letter, Follot fully shares and agrees with the contents. Follot sends this dispatch of filial love. A.L.S. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Follot hoped to write from the premises of his vacation which began July 1. The annual examination was presided over by Archbishop Purcell, who said that with scarce an exception he was highly pleased with the seminarians' improvement. The next day everyone scattered for the holidays. Anthony Durier set out for his countryman, Father John Mary Jacquet ; Auguste Barthelemy Langlois, for two other priests; Follot was sent by Father Quinlan to Father Michael Kennedy at Piqua. It is a fine...

Scope and Contents Odin's reply saying that he could not accept Follot's proposal has arrived. He sees scarcely any other way to buy back the church. By the news clipping enclosed no enclosure Odin will see the methods of some of their men. L. Desobry, "a great schemer", wants to reinstate the trustees, take the church property and direct everything his own way. Doubtless he would like to see a church here, not for himself but for his store, etc. If they do not buy back the property, which they could do, as at...

Scope and Contents At a meeting held today at St. Joseph's rectory, Folse was asked to write to Blanc about their critical position. Today, Father John Audizio offered him resignation giving as the formal reason that he could not pay his assistant out of his own revenues and said that it was their duty to do so if they could. Their financial situation does not permit them to do so. They are already in debt and fear lawsuits. The cotton crop is almost nothing. Folse asks Blanc for himself and his fellow...

Scope and Contents Folse has heard that Father Cletus Urcun has gone to the city, probably to leave them after what has happened to him and because of the accusations that he was intemperate, and consequently unable to perform his duties. This is false. His sermons are filled with instruction not only for the children but also for anyone not too bigoted or evil to comprehend them. Folse asks Odin to persuade Urcun to stay among them for the instruction of the children with which he is always occupied. Folse...

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They beg Odin to let their pastor remain. He suits their congregation and is a real Father to all good Catholics. They are fortunate to hear sermons preached with good sense and aplomb as Father Cletus Urcun does. Signed by about 65 people. :: VI-2-h A.D.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents As the pastors of Chicago must give him permission to collect in their diocese, it has been impossible to obtain success there. In concert with Father Denis Dunn it was agreed that he should go elsewhere and return in a month. He did, however, receive four invitations to return and try in a few weeks. On Saturday he went to Cincinnati but was informed by Archbishop John Baptist Purcell that collecting was out of the question. He sent $600. That is all he could do. On Monday he went to...

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He sends Odin another $500. There are very hard times in Louisville. Father Benedict Joseph Spalding has been extremely helpful and sympathetic. Foltier asks for two letters of introduction to Pittsburgh, since he heard that trade was good there. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Since Odin's regulation of December 21, 1861, burial services are to be held in the church of the parish to which the deceased belonged at the time of death. Mrs. Auguste Saltiman moved six weeks ago into his parish; she died last Saturday and was buried from St. Augustine's on Sunday, the 17th. Foltier asks Odin to take away any doubts about the ruling. :: VI-2-j A/.L.S. French 4pp. 8vo.

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It is the duty of every man to make amends when he has acted wrongly. After expressing personally to Odin the pain he experienced in giving way to an unconsidered action in the question of the "discipline" which Odin proposed to introduce, he asks Odin to be his intermediary with his confreres. He begs them to forget the attack he made in their presence. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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He arrived on the 5th at St. Louis and has taken up residence with Father Thomas Burke, C.M. . He has received written permission to collect in the city. The time is favorable and he is the only stranger collecting. He will send Odin the funds as he acquires them. P.S. Burke has asked him to be the intermediary in saying that he would like to see Odin. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He sends Odin the first $500 from his collection. He does not think he will collect over $1500 in St. Louis, but hopes for at least $1000. Many of Odin's old friends send regards, especially Miss Grant . He asks Odin to write her a few words, begging her to use her influence to assist him. There are several families from whom she could obtain more than he, especially the Lucas Family which is rich but not very generous. He has no pressing needs at present. He asks Odin for three more letters...

Scope and Contents He received Odin's acknowledgment of the first $500. He sends another $500. He plans to stay in St. Louis to the 14th, and then to go to Chicago. After he has collected $2000 he will tell Odin which of the pressing debts should be paid first. A frequent complaint he hears is "hard times, nothing doing". Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick is expected back by the 15th. He thanks Odin for the news about his parish. All seems to go well. He wrote two days ago to Father F. Renaudier that he should...

Scope and Contents In addition to the case which Blanc answered in his last letter, Foltier has others: 1. Is a marriage before a judge between Catholics valid if it is impossible for them to see a priest or if when they are able they are unwilling to do so? 2. In a marriage between a Catholic and a Protestant the marriage is illicit, but is it valid or not? 3. In a mixed marriage by a Protestant minister is the marriage valid, or is the Catholic in apostasy? How may he repent? Foltier would like answers to...

Scope and Contents Foltier sends by Mr. A. Neveu the plan of the church offered by Chaix Bourbon and the deed of donation for two pieces of property. He asks Blanc to return the deed and he will have it recorded and send Blanc a copy. He also sends $24.15 from Easter collection and $22 for the Jubilee for the Propagation of the Faith. Foltier tells Father Stephen Rousselon that he thinks that the Sisters of Mount Carmel will be sending a package to their Convent. P.S. Rousselon is to return the receipted bill...

Scope and Contents Foltier reminds Odin of his promise. He should be prepared for November 21 but as the ecclesiastical retreat will require an absence of 12 days he would prefer to settle his debts before his departure, that is before November 12. He wonders if he might have it in early November and where he could pick it up. If Odin wishes, Barthélemy Seris, to whom he is in debt, will go to New Orleans for it. Since Odin has decided to take charge of the administration of the church of Lafayette from...

Scope and Contents It is with great joy that they have learned that they have Odin as their Father and protector. He would like to go to New Orleans to pay his respects, but circumstances prevent his leaving Vermillionville. ` P.S. He would like to know what day Odin will give Confirmation at Vermillionville. There is a convent which has its vacation at the beginning of September and the Sisters of Mount Carmel could preside at the distribution of prizes. There is also St. Joseph's Academy for the boys; they...

Scope and Contents Foltier received Odin's letter announcing his pastoral visit and asking him to go to Royville. He announced that Odin will confirm on August 27, thinking that he would like to rest on the 26th. He believes that the scandal given at Royville will not have any fatal consequences if Odin sends a pastor there as soon as possible. In fixing the boundaries, the 6 mile radius, for which the parishioners plan to ask, will suffice. Foltier has always said there are all the necessary elements to form...

Scope and Contents The last time he was in New Orleans Foltier did not tell Odin of his definite decision to leave Attakapas at Easter. He has no more provisions; the situation grows worse with the times. His health is broken. The pews could not be rented because of the occupation by the Federals. Foltier has let the parishioners have their last year's pews, payable at Easter 1864. The rent should be around 2400. Foltier is selling what he has to get a little money; his cotton business is still there. He would...

Scope and Contents Foltier has finished paying Barthélemy Seris what he owes for his slaves. There remains a debt of $500 for the Academy which he hopes to pay at Easter. As death could cause many difficulties and cost much money for lawyers he sends Odin his will no enclosure. As for his slaves he has followed up Odin's idea of giving them their freedom. The emancipation places them under Odin's supervision with a minimum indebtedness which can be received or abandoned. The civil law does not permit giving...

Scope and Contents Odin's circular arrived and Foltier hastened to conform. Supposing the revenues of Lafayette to be $4,000, $200 are for the Jus Cathedraticum, $800 for the pastor, $1,000 for the expenses of worship, and $1,000 for the fund. He has examined what accrued to the church for rental of pews. He has a right to nine months in order to pay his debts, but there remain three months at $250 each for a total of $750 until Easter. Anticipated expenses are $120 for the organist; $400 for the singer,...

Scope and Contents Foltier is sending Father Stephen Rousselon $750 which he owes. It has been necessary for him to pay nearly $600 in the stores or at Royville by reason of the unforseen removal of Father Emile Hillaire and he owes $500 for the last note on the school. He does not need a loan to cover this debt, but he will always protest the decision of the council in regard to the school. The donation was made only so that it would not go to his natural heirs if he died. Archbishop Anthony Blanc always...

Scope and Contents Since Rousselon had authorized him to give Royville to Father Émile Hillaire, he sends details of the latter's departure. He has gone to Father Napoleon Joseph Perché's at New Orleans with a letter of recommendation from Foltier. During his stay he gave no occasion for scandal. However, reproaches could have been made in regard to his ideas and projects. All this made people talk but things were beginning to quiet down. The real cause of his misfortune is a 14 or 16 year old urchin who...

Scope and Contents He believes he should write to Father Émile Hillaire to give him a clear idea of his situation. Hillaire does not understand because he was not treated shamefully. However that was only because of Foltier's entreaties among the people. He asks Rousselon to take notice of the letter and then to seal, stamp and mail it as he knows everything without Hillaire suspecting it. The Superior of the Carmelite Convent sent him a letter which Hillaire wrote to Miss _____ Pierson; he sends it to...

Scope and Contents Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. after having confirmed 222 in the church of St. John the Evangelist on August 25 and 149 in the chapel of St. Stephen, Royville, has been forced to rest. Humors, massed by excessive fatigue, threatened to paralyze one of the nerves of his face. Sister Ste. Marie, O. Carm., applying a violent remedy, produced an eruption and relieved him. He leaves for Grand Coteau today. Under the doctor's advice he has decided to postpone the Confirmation at Abbeville and to...

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Foltier asks Rousselon to press Rousselon's sacristan, Mr. Julien to buy and send the things Foltier has asked him for. The $10 he sent was received by the New Orleans post office. He knows because it was registered mail. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Foltier received the Ordos and the Annals entrusted to Miss Marguerite. All is fine in the Parish and convent of the Carmelites? . The terrible weather, mud and sickness are keeping the church nearly empty. He has only $22.85 to turn in from the Jubilee. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception was to have been general Communion day and he had a priest from Grand Coteau to help but the rain spoiled the plan as it did at Christmas. The bill for $300 can be presented at Easter time. Foltier has...