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Father A. Pierre Ladavière, S.J. thinks the fourth Sunday after Easter would be propitious for First Communion; could Blanc give Confirmation that day? They were told that their Act of Incorporation had passed; they are not sure whether the Senate or merely the House. All are well. They have 71 children. :: V-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents She received Blanc's favor of the 31st by Charles. They are in want of money; Washington, who is apprenticed to a carpenter at Donaldsonville, will have completed his time in May and will be sufficient for them. Two planters are ready to give $2200 in cash; several have said that Lolotte is worth at least $1000 and Charles much more. Were they not to consult their interest and happiness, they might have nearly $3000. If the Ursulines desire to buy them they shall have them for $2200. Their...

Scope and Contents She received Blanc's letter of the 13th. Father A. Pierre Ladaviere, S.J. communicated to her the decision of the Ursulines with respect to Charles. She regrets it as the negroes are reluctant to be sold to a planter. The two offers Gall way had: one has purchased elsewhere, the other, Mrs. Parr, died this week. Gallwey is pleased to accede to Blanc's wishes for Miss Marye ; the usual amount exclusive of the physicians's fee is $209 per year. They will be satisfied with $150. Her last letter...

Scope and Contents Gallwey has Blanc's letter of the 15th. They would be happy to admit the child for whom Blanc is interested but their number is complete. If Mrs. Dorsey would withdraw her daughter Blanc sent about 4 years ago they will receive her. She would have sent E. Dorsey had she known where her mother is. Madame Maria Cutts, R.S.C.J. left 8 days ago; she will return in about 3 months on her route to France where she is expected at the end of the year. Their building is going well; they hope to be...

Scope and Contents Blanc's long absence from St. Michael's makes him forget that they desire to hear from him. She wrote by Father John B. Maisounabe, S.J. to inform him of the time for their Distribution. At this moment they have a place for the orphan for whom Blanc was interested. He is to let her know if she is still unprovided for. Sister believes Blanc said she was thirteen. Their children are well but the Religious of the Sacred Heart have several indisposed. They need rest but their approaching...

Scope and Contents In the disorder, Sister let the time pass without offering their good wishes for his feast. In reparation they offered their Communion for him this morning. Father A. Pierre Ladaviere goes to New Orleans tonight and she sends this letter. They are overwhelmed with work; a week from today they hope to journey into the "promised land". She regrets to hear of the indisposition of the Sisters. They will be truly glad to see Blanc and his benediction on their new house will not fail to portend...

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Gallwey has just risen from her bed with fever, but as Father Petit leaves today, she writes a few lines. She hopes Blanc received her last as Father A. Pierre Ladavière, S.J. told her Blanc had not. Gallwey heard from Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.C .; she had just received permission from Madame T. Landry to make her last vows. Gallwey had her commence her retreat so that when Blanc comes for First Communion, she will be ready. :: V-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Their principal feast is near, may they hope to have Blanc there. Mother Maria Cutts arrived two days after Blanc's departure; she staid five days with them. She left to go to the Indians . Father James Oliver Vandevelde promised to accompany her. Madames Verret and Miller still suffer; the former is preparing for eternity. Father A. Pierre Ladavière does not suffer as much as when Blanc was there. :: V-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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The ember days approach; dare they ask if they may expect Blanc for their extraordinary confession? Sister Loy, R.S.H.J. who has been sick two months, received Extreme Unction. Mothers Verret, R.S.H.J. and Miller R.S.H.J. are much better. They have fixed their vacation for November 5. Father A. Pierre Ladavière, S.J. is tolerably well; sometimes he suffers with his foot. :: V-5-d A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Gallwey thinks Blanc did not receive her letter of September 13 about extraordinary confession. Father A. Pierre Ladavière informed her today that the ecclesiastical retreat might be in November. She asks as a particular favor for Blanc's presence on November 4 for the distribution of prizes. Madame Foy died on Thursday week. Yesterday Gallwey received a letter from Grand Coteau stating that Madame Maria Cutts had been sick for nearly two weeks. Their numbers have increased considerably;...

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Gallwey hoped to have seen Blanc before he left. It will be useless to count on the Fathers of Grand Coteau for the retreat. The children being more numerous, they must be greatly occupied. Their children have had an excellent retreat; they are all anxious to be assured of Blanc's attendance at the Distribution. :: V-5-d A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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They are sensible of the consolation Blanc must experience seeing the cause of Religion triumph over sophistry and intolerance. It was truly a satisfaction to hear that the Divine Sacrifice will be once more celebrated in the Cathedral of St. Louis and and that the nomination of the curate is left to Blanc's decision. :: V-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Madame Gallwey received Blanc's letter on Wednesday evening. She sent an express to Donaldsonville but it was too late. Father John Timon, C.M. and Father John Boullier, C.M. had left for the city. She received a letter from Father Maurice Oakley stating the impossibility of sending anyone, and also expecting Father James Vandevelde, S.J. which made it necessary that all should be at Grand Coteau. If Timon does not come they will commit themselves to the care of Father Pierre Ladavière S.J....

Scope and Contents Blanc's feast day presents an opportunity for the Ladies of the Sacred Heart to assure him of their respect and affection. They have been truly blest in their retreat. Father J.M. Lefranc, directed by Father Pierre Ladavière, S.J. , made the meditations, Ladavière, weak from fever, gave the Consideration. Madame Gallwey reminds Blanc of their "Incorporation" as the Legislature has commenced. If Blanc succeeds in obtaining the Act could it not include Grand Coteau. Madame Maria Cutts begged...

Scope and Contents Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.H.J. arrived last evening accompanied by two Religious of the Sacred Heart for Natchitoches. They are without a dwelling for their orphans and they think it advisable to demolish their former residence in order to employ the materials for other buildings. The buildings are bad and the position unfavorable. Blanc is to write by return post as they desire to have an understanding with Mr. Rice so that he may attend to it. They have a hundred children. :: V-5-i A.L.S....

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Blanc's letter to Mother Maria Cutts, R.S.H.J. came too late as she left yesterday for Natchitoches; Gallwey will keep it until her return. Blanc is to let Gallwey know if he approves the demolition of their old house. As she fears to lose their workmen Blanc is to give the word to the bearer, their gardener. :: V-5-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Bishop John Mary Odin, C.M. surprised them with a visit this morning and said Mass in their little chapel. He was much pleased with their house. He hoped to find Madame Maria Cutts, R.S.H.J. there but they only expect her tomorrow. The front of their old dwelling is demolished, the other is unroofed. The report of their having scarlet fever is altogether unfounded. Father A. Pierre Ladavière is well at present; last week he suffered considerably. They count 106 children. :: V-5-i A.L.S. 3pp....

Scope and Contents May they hope for Blanc's presence on the 11th? Madame Maria Cutts, R.S.J. arrived last night from Natchitoches ; she is delighted with the place. Mr. and Mrs. Lecomte have been profuse in their attentions. Blanc's James appears to consider it his duty to patronize them; his constant remark was "Madame, keep your money". Mr. Visinier promised to let Blanc know the result of his visit. P.S. Madame Cutts will leave after the Feast of the Sacred Heart; she finds it too late to go to St. Louis....

Scope and Contents She sends Blanc, by Mr. Beauvallet, a copy of the letter she has just received from her nephew Hippolyte Gally which informed her of the will made by her daughter Sophie Gally who died at New Orleans and of which Blanc has taken charge as executor. She has written several letters which have remained unanswered, no doubt because of the ill health of her brother. Gally's brother Louis, deceased, had given her a pension of 600 francs which is done away with as Blanc will see. Her brother had...

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The terms of this will no enclosure comprising only works of charity of which people of the world do not understand the importance, its execution should be confided to persons dedicated to the service of God. Wishing to have the most spiritual benefit from the little God has given her, she gives its direction to Blanc. She asks him to accept it. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Father Dicharry sent the ordinary faculties for the priests of Natchitoches. When Leray sent Galop to Avoyelles, he had placed a restriction as to certain impediments to marriages. Does this restrictions still exist? A.L.S. French :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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The little colony of religious Sisters of the Incarnate Word? , destined for Texas do not want to go through Blanc's city without receiving his blessing. Galtier is delighted to have the opportunity to renew his thanks for Blanc's kindness on his last visit to France. He has heard that Blanc is going to Rome this year; they hope to have him with them. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Galtier has received the letter which Odin sent to Bishop Joannes Francisco de Paula Verea of Linares for him. He shares in the pain which Odin experienced in leaving Texas. They have received a letter from the Sisters of the Incarnate Word of Brownsville announcing the results of their election and they can only applaud what has been done. They hope that Odin will continue his paternal kindnesses for the Sisters. Verea has come twice to the convent with the new Bishop Franciscus Ramirez who...

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She asks Leray where Mother M. de Sales S.M. is, as she is very anxious to write to her. A letter sent to Vicksburg was returned. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Galwey submits an article for the Ave Maria. He believes that the part Catholics played in the Civil War ought to be recorded. Now that he is unemployed he can send Hudson more articles for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Galwey thanks Hudson for the remittance and the numbers of the Ave Maria. He submits an article. :: X-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Galwey has given up writing the sketches for the Ave Maria because his time is taken up by teaching duties at Manhattan College. The article on Manzoni, which he has almost completed, he will forward. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Galwey submits an article on Manzoni. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Galway submits a list of articles he proposes to write for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Galwey calls attention to several typographical errors in his story published by the Ave Maria. He has a new story about an Irish immigrant boy that is available. Since the story of the New Year, Galwey has been a member of the Manhattan College Faculty. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.