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The children of Sacconnex wish to give him a small remembrance of their work as a symbol of their gratitude for all his good words to them during his short moments in their midst. He told them that he had some young orphan sisters, the same age as they, under the care of St. Vincent. They have made a collection of pictures which they send to them. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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Geoffrion sees that Father Arthur B. O'Neill has written to Hudson about going to Bengal. He would be far better at Notre Dame University because he is a good teacher. Hudson should try to get him to come to Notre Dame. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents At a meeting of the trustees held on the 21st Geoffroy was requested to ask Blanc if Father JosephEvrard is pastor of East Baton Rouge in particular or of West Baton rouge together. On the 17th the parents and children of J. Daigre, who died the evening before, came to ask the pastor to have the funeral for their Father, offering him 25 piastres. He refused, saying that he had to go to the other side of the river to prepare the children for First Communion and he left. This has caused much...

Scope and Contents Ellen C. George sees recorded in the Freeman's Journal of the 22nd of April, the death of her husband, James George, in Vera Cruz, Mexico. She asks for the letter with all the details McMaster has in his possession. She received two letters from her husband - one dated February10, 1865 from Vera Cruz, Mexico; the other dated February 23, 1865 from Mexico City, Mexico. He told his wife he was in good health and would write to her by the next boat. She has been looking anxiously for a...

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Edwards will remember they had a conversation about steins for the University sometime ago. They have started a man to Europe and wish to have him get up a line of Notre Dame steins. They would like to have Edwards make suggestions for the motto and send samples of the school colors, and some pictures of buildings. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 1p.

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Georget would be much obliged if Rousselon would advise the bearer of this letter; she is the mother of a retarded child 16 years old. She would like to place the child in an institution. She could only afford $5.00 per month. Rousselon knows the New Orleans institutions so Georget asks his aid. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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Georget is much obliged to Rousselon for having his ciborium gilded. If it is ready, h is to give it to Mrs. Come, the bearer of this letter. Georget would also be obliged if Rousselon would tell her where to get wax candles for the altar and candles for lighting. VI-1-o - A.L.S. - French - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}

Scope and Contents Father Améée Beccard has arrived and told him all of the circumstances behind his departure from New Orleans. Georget is certain that given Beccard's good will and the isolation of their situation, with a little vigilance and charity he should be able to be saved. While the scandal he gave is great, it is not yet known in Mississippi. Beccard will be kept in the house at all times and will not have access to drink. Next summer, however, it might be best if the interdict were lifted. Beccard...

Scope and Contents The writer urges on the good work in regard to the Holy Father and Victor Emmanuel which was begun the previous week in Georgetown College, and of which he read in the Freeman's Journal. Feeling McMaster's readers would be interested in an account of the mass meeting and the reception tended Archbishop Martin John Spalding of Baltimore and the Most Reverend Prelate on Nov. 24, 1870, the writer describes the meeting, at which the students presented to the guests a check for $500., as...

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Duplicate of a draft for $120. Signed by J. Mulligan, Cashier of the Bank of the Republic, New York. Also signed by W.H.J.?, teller. Draft :: VI-1-f A.L.S., Draft 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Geraghty writes concerning three tomb vaults he has taken in part payment of a family tomb erected in St. Patrick's Cemetery which he sold for the family of James Flood . The vaults were previously occupied by members of the Flood family. The remains were removed, not knowing that Geraghty was infringing on the rules of the cemetery. He allowed $30 for each vault in part payment of the tomb. These vaults are not injured and can be sold again for the usual price. Geraghty paid Father James...

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A receipt for $100 for repairs on the front of tomb vaults in St. Patricks cemetery :: VI-1-f A. Receipt S. 1p. 32mo.

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Only one tomb vault in St. Patrick's Cemetery, belonging to the church, is vacant. Geraaghty would erect some, subject to inspection, should Blanc favor him with the work. :: VI-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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A receipt for $60 for repairing tomb vaults in St. Patrick's Cemetery :: VI-1-j A. Receipt S. 1p. 32mo.

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A receipt for $300 for repairing tomb vaults in St. Patrick's Cemetery . Previously Geraghty had received $60; the amount in full $360. On the back; Geraghty will make good any defects. :: VI-1-j A. Receipt S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Statement of Geraghty, contractor with the trustees of St. Patrick's Church for building tomb vaults. The trustees at the time, Thomas Hale and Martin H. Deveroux accepted his letter of proposition dated May 31, 1841. The contract was to stand for 5 years. The time is expired and he owes a large debt. Having no resources save a sacrifice sale of a homestead for his family he appeals to Blanc. P.S. His intention was that the proceeds from the vaults should go to help paying off the debts of...

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Geraghty has repaired the vaults and lined the tops of all with another covering of cement. On his return home last evening he was run over by a buggy and it is doubtful when he will be able to leave the house. :: V-5-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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A receipted bill for $69.40 for paving ordered by J. Devereux?. V-5-k - Bill S. - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}

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Receipted bill for $30 for repairs and materials. V-5-k - A. Bill S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {1}

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Edwards' letter accompanied by a souvenir of Father General will be regarded as a precious remembrance of her visit to Notre Dame. Notre Dame with its wealth of natural and artistic beauties often looms up before her. They anticipate a visit from Edwards. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 3pp.

Scope and Contents This letter will be handed to Odin by Dr. J. Cummings, for many years a resident of Monroe. He was chief surgeon of the military hospital during the year they had the Daughters of Charity from Natchez. His kindness to them is remembered to this day. Dr. Cummings was stationed in Shreveport and in Galveston where he met Bishop Dubuis and the Catholic clergy. Although not a Catholic he has shown partiality to all their institutions. Several of his friends propose to send their daughters to...

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The agents of the steamer J.F. Pargoud, Muse and Brother will present Bishop Augustus Martin's order in his favor for $250 to Rousselon in order to receive that sum. :: VI-2-d A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents When he visited Bishop Augustus Martin at the beginning of the month, Martin told him that as soon as he arrived in New Orleans he would send him a letter and a money order for $300 payable by Rousselon on the funds belonging to Martin. By now Martin should have returned to Natchitoches but he has received neither the letter nor the money order. If Rousselon has the money, he asks him to give it to M.M. Quartier Janet and Co. and to have them transmit it to J. Frank Pargoud who will bring it...

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He has received the letter of the 2nd with the power of attorney, and has put the document in question into proper form. He has sent Blanc a copy of the new deed which Blanc will please transfer to Bishop Auguste Marie Martin if necessary. He will stop in New Orleans on his way to New York to leave for France. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Enclosed he sends the promised documents of Father Stephen T. Badin. :: XI-2-e L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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A letter of Father Stephan T. Badin dated Cass City, Indiana, June 29, 1832 came into his hands. Having heard that Notre Dame preserves old relics concerning Church History in the U.S. he places the paper at Morrissey's disposal. It treats an intended riot or murder. :: XI-2-e L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Gerlach has arrived in Portsmouth hale and hearty. When the "Scholastic" and the "Catalogue" come out he would like to have a copy. He sends his regards to Mr. Sullivan. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Odin will recall the Germain and Leroux families, tinsmith and carpenter who worked at the Convent, a friend of Bishop Claude Marie Dubuis. Mrs. Germain, who is to return from France in September, will come to see Odin if they touch at New Orleans. Odin is to tell her they have left for San Antonio and that if she can avoid going through Mexico she will save more than $50 plus the difficulty of the trip. They saw Dubuis who had dinner with them at Matamoros on his last trip. They expect to...

Scope and Contents He arrived at Gethsemani on the 8th but still no further advanced than the first day. The regime of the house is even more severe than that in France because the convent is very poor, the land is very difficult to work, and there are very few lay brothers. The directory exaggerates the number of religious. There were more than 45 at the time of foundation but now there are no more than 25. They have not professed a single American. There are two Oblates of Mary Immaculate ; they follow the...

Scope and Contents Perché's silence shows that he did not receive Germain's letter of April, so he will give him a resumé of it. He will probably be astonished that he is still in Italy since he had planned to go to London and study English while waiting for the month of August. On the feast of St. Thomas he was received in an audience by the Holy Father. Several days later, Father Laurencon, S.J., presented him to Cardinal John Baptist Pitra, who is so skillful and so wise in the direction of souls. Pitra...