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Scope and Contents Foltier has just talked with C.H. Mouton who seems tired of the delays in the distribution of funds of which Rousselon is the administrator. Rousselon's resignation has been recorded, Daniel O'Bryan O'Bryon's request has been recorded but mention must be made of it by a lawyer appointed by Rousselon. It will soon be four years since the death of Father Anthony Désiré Mégret . Sister St. Paul Aucoin, O.Carm . says that Rousselon has 34 piastres belonging to the convent, and received 3 more...

Scope and Contents D. O'Brien Daniel O'Bryan is here; his request is to be published next Saturday. The Free Masons, somewhat calmed by the replies made to them, have said that they will make no opposition to O'Brien if the statement of receipts and expenditures is given to them. O'Brien's advice is to send an account. It will be registered at the court house and the affair will be ended. Foltier asks Rousselon to send an account of the estate and Foltier will have it registered. Rousselon is to lose no time...

Scope and Contents Daniel O'Bryan O'Brien's request has been published in the paper and up to now has met no opposition. Yesterday Foltier met Howard Mouton who apologized for his language and promised to make no opposition to the appointment of O'Brien if the accounts were turned over. Foltier asks Rousselon to send them so they no longer have to hear about this estate. Foltier has had word from Mr. Gueyrouze ; when Rousselon sends the money of the estate he is to indicate the amount the Sisters are to pay to...

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Her brother is in Nashville but will return Saturday. She had a charming letter from Father Corby. She attaches a notice about a Professor Edwards being in the city. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 5pp.

Scope and Contents He asks to be excused for not writing sooner. The Father Rector left Philadelphia for Baltimore Friday morning but he did not leave until that night as he wished to see some friends in Tacony. On his way to Baltimore, the train broke down and he was several hours late, and couldn't say Mass until ten o'clock Saturday morning. He finds his late journey interesting reminiscing, the most memorable thing was that he became acquainted with McMaster, whom he long admired, but who was at the...

Scope and Contents He is pleased to inform Lefevere that the acquisition of the house has been made, and the act of promissory notes, also, has been accomplished. The price is 13 thousand francs. The final document to be drawn up is at the latest the 14th of next August, up to that date the money will not bear interest. If by that date, Lefevere has not the money, he has until the first of January, 1858 but the money will run 4 1/8 per cent from August 14 until January 1. He will enter into possession right...

Scope and Contents Three months ago he told Odin of his desire to join up with the Roman Expedition. That was at the time of the departure of the Canadians and there was no question of sending troops from this country. Now he sees in the "Propagateur" the plan to form an American Crusade. He has been a military man all his life, serving both in the Civil War and in Belgium. His character can be attested to by the Consul, Mr. Quintero . P.S. He speaks French, English and German. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. French 3pp....

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Fontanel asks Hudson to announce his arrival in Chicago with a stock of wine. He guarantees all priests that they can use his wine at mass without scruple. :: X-3-a A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Archbishop Patrick Feehan is not in town and Fontanel is at present unable to obtain his recommendation, but he will attempt to get it later. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Fontanel hopes to get an order for altar wines. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Fontbonne visited Father Julien Priour at New Iberia. He seems a little better. Father Jeremiah Moynihan Moinihan seems satisfied; as soon as he learned that Fontbonne was at St. Martin, Moynihan paid a visit. Priour would like to know when Blanc is coming so they can prepare for Confirmation. Fontbonne is waiting for Blanc to come to make arrangements with trustees; he does not like to discuss money. Adrien Dumartrait is very attentive to Fontbonne. The most needed repairs are being made to...

Scope and Contents It would give Fontbonne great satisfaction to be able to give an agreeable reply about that young man. But for some time his servant has said that because she is always ill at St. Martin she intends to return to the city. In that case Fontbone would be obliged to board out like Father J.E. Blin . It is difficult to find a suitable servant here. There are not, as there are at New Orleans, persons of color who are converts. Fontbonne asks Rousselon to wait until next spring and then if he can...

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Fontbonne received _____ 's letter. Father John Timon, C.M. told Fontbonne that _____ rather than Fontbonne speaks English. Fontbonne does not speak it nor understand one word. He studies every day but without a master. Fontbonne rejoices at _____ 's ordination and sends good wishes to him and to Father Odin. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He send greetings to Archbishop Blanc and all at New Orleans. He asks Rousselon to send him his revenue. P.S. He has heard nothing of Rousselon's parents, so they must be all right. The pastor of Grigny is near death. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Will Rousselon send Fontbonne his annuity? He is to give Fontbonne's address to Rousselon's brother and tell him to send an order on the bank of St. Etienne or Lyons. P.S. Fontbonne is serving at Chassagny near Givors, Rhone. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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Fontbonne asks Rousselon to render the same service as he did last year about his income. He is still at Lérigueux near Montbrison. He has to give a note for 10 piastres to Mr. Renoudet of St. Martinvelle for a miscalculation he made. Rousselon is to pay it and charge it to his account, that is, send Fontbonne only 230 piastres instead of 240. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Fontbonne ask the same favor that Rousselon performed for him last year and to send his little revenue the same way, if possible. :: VI-1-g A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Fontbonne counts on Rousselon's usual kindness to send his income. Fontbonne has heard that Father J. Moulard has died. Perhaps some of those who knew him will remember him in their mementos. Fontbonne sends his respects to the Archbishop and all his confreres especially Father Duquesnay. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Blanc will be surprised to see this letter from Lyons. Fontbonne had been better at Philadelphia but became much worse. Some advised him to return to New Orleans; others to continue his trip. He did not see Father Boué as he had company that day. Fontbonne received Blanc's letter of May; it is truly unfortunate that that priest let himself be led by pride and disobedience. Fontbonne hopes the insurance company will pay and that Blanc can build a church which he can confide to whomever he...

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Receipt for 400 piastres received from Father Stephen Rousselon for Bishop John Mary Odin 's account. :: V-5-e A. Receipt S. French 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Fontbonne told Blanc's vicar general that he wanted to tell Blanc of his decision to leave for Lyons on Blanc's return. His decision is in order to uphold good rules and right reason against Father Constantine Maenhaut, so-called rector of the Cathedral, whose idea of prelacy seems to have made insane. Blanc can decide whether he can leave Fontbonne at the Cathedral with such dispositions. If Blanc thinks he should go Fontbonne begs him not to refuse him letters of recommendation. If he...

Scope and Contents Fontbonne thanks Blanc for the advice in his letter and that given by Father Rousselon. During the retreat, Father J.L. Gleizal, S.J. gave out the proposition that all pastors have the power to hear confessions of the parishioners wherever they find them, adding that Maenhaut could, etc. One of Fontbonne's confreres denied it. Blanc can imagine Fontbonne's surprise when Father Constantine Maenhaut endeavored to prove it! Maenhaut also cited canon law about preaching. Fontbonne was quite...

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This is a protest against an illegal and anticanonical act. A notice, signed by Father Constantine Maenhaut, has been posted saying that Blanc orders a Mass to be sung in the Cathedral every day of the Octave. None of the priests has any knowledge of this order and if he who is neither Blanc's secretary, nor his vicar general, nor his special delegate, can do such things, where do they stand? :: V-5-g A.L.S. French 2pp. folio

Scope and Contents As he went to Philadelphia to see his sister, Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick invited him to stay a while, saying that the climate of Philadelphia could be as salutary as his trip to France. He gave Fontbonne a room at St. Joseph's Hospital where he could say Mass for the Community. Several times he has been tempted to go back to New Orleans but he was stopped by the thought that he could not be of use. His health is not much better although no one wants to believe that he is ill. He no...

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St. Martin's is replacing the bell which the Bishop sent them and which has cracked. The trustees have asked Fontbonne to bless it before placing it in the tower. He asks for authorization to do so or have a confrere do so. :: V-5-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Fontbonne blessed the marriage of Jean Baptist Laguaite, son of Claude Laguaite and Jeanne Bessie of Lyons, France; and Marie Eugenie Ballot, daughter of Jean Constant Ballot and Elizabeth Emélie Couvertié of New Orleans. This marriage was contracted legally at Mobile before Judge Samuel E. Storamler on April 10, 1850. Witnesses of the church marriage are Joseph Chemidlin, Emile Couvertié who sign, as do the husband and wife. :: VI-1-a A.D.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Population 4,000 Catholics. Baptisms in 1848, 121; 2 adults. In 1849, 102. 33 slaves in 1848; 125 in 1849. There are many more baptisms of slaves but they come in a crowd and retire so quickly that they cannot be registered. Marriages in 1848, 10; in 1849 up to the present, 12. About 200 Easter Communions. There is a spirit of hostility toward religion. Hardly any slaves Negroes practice their religion but they have their children baptized. V-5-k - A. Report S. - 2pp. - folio - {4}

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Fontbonne will be at New Orleans the first days of May. Father Ange Marie Felix Jan has done what he could but he has helped only a little. Fontbonne is better but his nerves are upset. They did what they could during the jubilee in somewhat sterile ground. Jan exclaimed in admiration; Father Louis Rocoffort did not seem satisfied. :: VI-1-a A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

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If his singer asks to go to the seminary, Fontbonne sees no difficulty in admitting him. He is a practical Christian. As for the faults Fontbonne spoke to Blanc about, what better place to judge than in the seminary. If he is found not suitable to become a priest, what harm could result? If he has money, Fontbonne would make him pay a little. :: V-5-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Fontbonne had trouble in returning to St. Martin because of the discontinuance of the boats making the portage. He had to stay 4 days at Plaquemine with the young man he brought for his chanter. The pastor at Plaquemine received them at his house and was very kind. Fat er H. Thirion arrived today, a little terror stricken; he saw with his own eyes the blow-up of the Franco-Saxon. Fontbonne will go to New Iberia this week to consume the Hosts and will use to advantage in regard to the...