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Scope and Contents Lefevere acknowledges Baillargeon's letter of May 26 about the Memoir which Father Bruyère sent to Baillargeon. For a long time Lefevere has been aware of the deplorable condition of the Diocese of Sandwich Ontario due to the bad administration of its Bishop Pierre Adolphe Pinsonneault btu prudence suggested silence, believing that the Bishop of the same Province would inform Baillargeon or the Holy See. But now that the Vicar General has taken the initiative in sending the memoir,...

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Lefevere received Marchand's letter of May 20, and his desire to enter the priesthood in the Detroit Diocese pleases him. Unable to judge from one letter about so important a move as this, Lefevere advises him to visit him so that he may judge what is best for Marchand's own interest and that of religion. Father Peter Hennaert notes on the back of the letter Jules Marchand applied on September 2, 1869 but Hennaert declined receiving him. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents The accusations against Father Cornelius Moutard of Jackson, Michigan are entirely false and are the work of a group of men who disapproved his closing and re-renting some pews from which they carried on selfish speculations which resulted in a lawsuit. They lost the suit and threatened to see that he was forced to leave the congregation and they are responsible for articles appearing in the papers, and the letters which Purcell has received concerning Father Moutard. Lefevere is pleased...

Scope and Contents Lefevere agrees with Purcell and Bishop George A. Carroll that the Council should be opened on the 5th of June, the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, and suggests that all future Councils should begin on the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost. He has inquired into the affair of the priest who made a statement at the house of Mrs. Elbert and he is Father J.A. Rotchford, a Dominican Father of the Convent of St. Joseph's, Perry Co. Ohio and is now Superior at London, Canada. Rotchford, while at a tea at Mrs....

Scope and Contents Lefevere has been awaiting Purcell's decision on the date of the next Provincial Council, but since he last wrote concerning it, times have become more troubled. An order issued from the headquarters department in Missouri by a supposed Catholic and the oath demanded of, all attending religious conferences and conventions are very significant. If such a thing were proposed in Cincinnati Lefevere feels that all the bishops of the province should know it and not permit it to be enforced until...

Scope and Contents He returns the faculties Purcell so kindly sent him, but if he is not mistaken, the difficulty still exists. He would be pleased to accompany Purcell and Bishop Spalding to St. Thomas, but for the whole month of May he is engaged by fixed appointments which he cannot break without causing disappointment. Lefevere thinks Bishop Michael O'Connor of Pittsburgh is perfectly right in tendering his resignation. Long absences of the bishop from his diocese is detrimental to religion. But he is...

Scope and Contents He is not conscious of being guilty of any of the complaints mentioned in the papers Purcell sent him. Lefevere thinks these attacks are some of the many tricks of that unworthy priest Father Hugh Quigley, D.D. who threatened in public that he would disrobe Lefevere. Quigley wrote to Father Bruiere, Vicar General of the Bishop of Sandwich that he would punish Lefevere because Lefevere prevented him from being received into any diocese. Lefevere received the proposed questions for the...

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This letter introduces Father Charles G. Bolte, a young priest, of the diocese of Detroit, who made his theological studies in Purcell's, seminary. Bolte will explain the object of his errand. Lefevere, recommends him to Purcell's attention. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.

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He was pleased to learn that the Bulls for the consecration of Father Peter J. Lavialle as bishop of Louisville have arrived. He has just been informed that Father John J. Conroy has sent his Bulls back declining the diocese of Albany. He is glad of the decision given by the Holy See in regard to the Fenians for that society has done much harm to religion and to the Irish people. He is sorry to hear of the illness of Father Edward Collins. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.

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He duly received the new faculties. He will send on a copy to Bishop Frederic Baraga as requested. He is glad Purcell wrote the Cardinal for an extension of the permission to eat meat on Saturdays. With regard to the successor for Louisville, he is not acquainted with Father Edward Fitzgerald, but he is of the opinion of the Archbishop in regard to the fitness of Father Henry B. Coskery for that place. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He most cheerfully accepts Purcell's invitation to his hospitality during the Council for nowhere does he feel happier than when in Purcell's company. Father P Hennaert will accompany him as his secretary. He has learned with deepest regret the sad affliction that has befallen their brother of Burlington, Bishop Louis De Goesbriand. He hopes De Goesbriand may sufficiently recover to continue his usefulness. Father Peter J. Lavialle should be persuaded to accept the episcopacy. Judge Wilkins...

Scope and Contents He is glad Purcell received the money he sent by express for the Holy Father. He trusts that the Bishop of Covington George A. Carrell is fully recovered but he fears that he may have relapses of that kind from time to time. Since his health is good he will not postpone his visit to Rome any longer. He gladly accepts Purcell's offer to be his companion on the voyage along with the Bishop of Philadelphia James F. Wood. He asks to be informed of the time of Purcell's departure for Rome. ::...

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Lefevere says he received a ten day draft on Purcell from the Treasurer of the Propagation of the Faith at Paris. It is for one thousand and eight francs. He endorsed it at the Bank of Detroit. Lefevere asks if he should not write to have the faculties, granted by Rome and expiring this year, extended. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1pg. 12mo.

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This letter is to introduce the bearer, Father Louis Barroux, a priest of the Detroit Diocese, who has for years attended an Indian mission in this Diocese. Barroux will explain to Purcell the object of his errand. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents An agreement by Lefevere by which he gives over and transfers all ownership and benefits to Father Francois de Toule Henry Tempier, O.M.I. Vicar General of Marseilles, France and Father Etienne Edouard Chevalier, O.M.I ., living at Montreal, Canada, that land owned in the said city of Detroit situated in the district of Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan, commonly called the Church Land, cut in two by the river road, the same land formerly given to him by Francois Paul Melcher ; Lefevere...

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A formal note on the question whether the vows of the Order of the Visitation in America are solemn or simple. He lists 4 reasons why they are not solemn. :: III-2-i A.D. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Lefevere sends Babcock his report of the Indian schools in the Catholic missions under his superintendence for the year ending September 1848. The proficiency of the Scholars who attend regularly has been as great as any previous year except those of Pokagan, Mackinac, and Point St. Ignace where the attendance is irregular. The progress of the Ottawa Indians at Arbre Croche, Michigan has been flattering. Their schools have been better attended than preceding years, except at Middletown,...

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Lefevere thanks Purcell for having sent the faculties from Rome for Military Chaplains and the single copy received will be enough as only one priest from the diocese is an Army Chaplain. He received a copy of the general invitations to go to Rome but cannot go at this time because of the present circumstances in the diocese. He is sorry he was unable to attend the Consecration of Bishop S.H. Rosecrans. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents In response to Campau's letter of yesterday Jan. 24. Bishop Lefevere emphasizes the fact that he is forced to say that he does not nor ever has owed Campau the pretended sum of $2,863.19. On the reverse of the letter is a notation in Lefevere's handwriting copied from page 74 of the notebook of Colonel Buffet, a statement that on Oct. 5, 1833, Charles Larned, Peter Denoyer, Francis Rivare, and Col. Buffet called on Mr. Joseph Campau and offered him $715.00 as the amount of the claim due him...

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Bishop Lefevere writes that Campau's demand for $2,863.19 is so surprising and unheard of, that he is not able to give an answer until he has investigated the whole matter. When he has done this he will give Campau a decisive answer. Copy of letter sent by Lefevere. :: III-2-h- A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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A statement of difference in the settlement of the account of Lefevere for the fourth quarter of 1852 and the first quarter of 1853. The amount of the difference was $27.05 for Indian pamphlets from Jacob Barnes and Co ., receipted by Martin :: III-2-i A.D. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Bishop Lefevere has observed that Catholics in his diocese are marrying outside the Church. The Church has always reproved such clandestine marriages. If he did not condemn and punish in an exemplary manner guilty parties in the present situation he would be concuring in their works. Jesus Christ said that a member, however useful, should be separated from the body rather than allowed to corrupt it. St. Paul did the same in the case of the Corinth scandal. Canonical punishment has always...

Scope and Contents Lefevere acknowledges Purcell's letter of the 16th. FatherA.Damen, S.J. was giving a Mission at the Cathedral for three weeks. Ten to fourteen confessors labored all day. Holy Communion was given to 7500 persons and also 67 converts were received. Peoples in Michigan who know Quigley are as disgusted with his conduct as he is. Purcell's inquiry about apostacy in the Congregation of St. Joseph in Detroit surprised Lefevere as he knew nothing of it. Six servant girls have left the Church. The...

Scope and Contents Father Joseph Koening was in Detroit at St. Joseph's Church and because of the scandal he caused, Lefevere withdrew his faculties. Koenig is now among the Franciscans, although he used false recomendations for admittance into the Detroit diocese Koenig had nothing to do with the Monroe Michigan affair nor with the anonymous letter which Purcell and Bishop John H. Luers of Fort Wayne, Indiana mentioned. Bishop James Duggan showed Lefevere an anonymous letter sent to Rome accusing Bishops...

Scope and Contents The offices of Holy Week prevented him from answering sooner. He is glad that Purcell wrote a very severe letter to Father Hugh Quigley. Purcell requests Lefevere to obtain from all the places where Quigley has been, facts which will set his character in its true light. Lefevere knows that all the prelates in whose diocese he has been are very glad of having got rid of him and all are afraid of his lying and slanderous tongue. Lefevere sends a letter Quigley wrote to the Bishop of Covington...

Scope and Contents He sends some additional letters which will give light on the vicious character of Father Hugh Quigley who boasts that he bought his diploma of Doctor for $60 from the faculty of the Sapientia in Rome. Word has been received that Bishop Frederic Baraga has started afoot from Lake Superior on his way to the Council and was taken very sick at Thunder Bay in Lake Huron. Lefevere thinks the council ought to be postponed until times are better. Perhaps even the government might take umbrage at...

Scope and Contents Lefevere acknowledges Purcell's letter and is pleased that Father Ignatius Mrak has accepted. He has not heard from him but supposes that he will visit Detroit on his way to Cincinnati. Lefevere will be happy to assist at the consecration. As regards Father N.L. Sifferath who wrote to Purcell against him, Lefevere says he is a poor production of Bishop Frederick Baraga, formerly a lay brother in the 3rd Order of St. Francis who had been dismissed. He was never in a seminary but because of...

Scope and Contents He received the list of questions to be proposed at the council. The last clause of the circular has caused some uneasiness in his mind lest some question in reference to politics may be brought up. Considering the scandals brought by the unfortunate meddling of some clergymen in politics, Lefevere protests against mooting any question of this kind. He proposes that they forbid clergymen to take part in the political affairs of the country. He inquires about certain faculties. :: II-5-b...

Scope and Contents Lefevere acknowledges Purcell's letter of the 26th, enclosing a document from Rome. He does not know what to say about the names proposal for Louisville. He agrees with Purcell that Father L. Coosemans would be preferable, but he is afraid the Jesuits will oppose him. Since Father Benjamin Spalding has already been rejected by Rome, it would be useless to propose him again. Father Peter Lavaille would do except that Rome will not have him due to some unfavorable information. Nor does...

Scope and Contents Four times he tried to answer Purcell's letter but the thoughts of the scandalous conduct ofFather Quigley filled him with such repugnance that he had to give it up. Quigley's allegations are falsehoods; Lefevere owes him nothing. If it were known at Rome how Quigley speaks of the Holy Father, the Cardinals and the Bishops of the United States, the Pope would have personally excommunicated this bogus doctor who boasts of having purchased for $60 his doctorship in Rome. Quigley said he would...