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Scope and Contents Blanc acknowledges Purcell's letter of the 19th and as he is starting on a two weeks' visitation and wants to write to the Cardinal prefect he will not write at length. He had heard nothing from Rome and if the Pulls come Father Stephen Rousselon will forward them immediately. Despite the bad season, Blanc is so desirious of seeing Purcell that he will attend the consecration, if it does not interfere with the diocesan retreat. Blanc understands Purcell to say that he would occupy Purcell's...

Scope and Contents AsBlanc has no secretes from Purcell he communicates to him the contents of the letter from the Cardinal prefect. Father John Quinlan is named bishop of Mobile and letters will be sent to him, but the Sacred Congregation did not agree about Blanc's coadjutor and decided that the decree of the Council of March 18, 1834 concerning the consultation with other bishops and archbishops should be carried out. Blanc is happy that Mobile is provided for. He hopes that this will be an occasion on...

Scope and Contents Conforming to the desire expressed in Gonzalez's letter of October 14, it would be a great pleasure to admit to ordination the subjects of the diocese of Monterey whom Gonzalez has presented. Before as well as after their ordination, their conduct has been a subject of edification. While praying that God will put an end to the necessity which has obliged Gonzalez to have recourse to him for this service, Blanc assures Gonzalez that he is always ready to renew it whenever Gonzalez judges it...

Scope and Contents Blanc wrote last Saturday by the George Collier but packed the letter with those for St. Louis. In his letter he mentioned a boy who was to have gone to Timon's college but was stopped. He forgot to remind Timon that he would probably retain Father John Rosti, C.M. at Grand Coteau until his return. Blanc is determined to leave here by May 1. Father August Jeanjean is at Grand Coteau saying he will return only after Blanc has left, wishing to be nothing in the administration. Should he...

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Regrettably Blanc is obliged to delay his departure for at least a week and so cannot consider going by way of St. Louis because of the very limited time he has to spend in france. He recommends to Timon's care young Bienvenu who will probably hand Timon this letter. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents This day he will put on board the Missourian a box addressed to Timon, containing some clothes and linen of the late Father Benedict Richard. Some of them may still serve in the seminary. Since the melancholy event that has befallen them. Blanc has received Timon's two letters to their late beloved Bishop Leo Raymond De Neckere, C.M.. Timon's draft of $50 will be attended to in its proper time. Blanc will respect richard's intentions as to his legacy and, as soon as he received the...

Scope and Contents Timon must have received the key of a trunk which, having been left on the levee here by the clerk of the steamboat, has been found since by the police and sent to Timon by the Chester. Blanc now has some money from the estate of Father Benedict Richard, to be distributed among the legatees. Timon may draw on Blanc, for the seminary, for $100 to be said in Masses, as Bishop De Neckere had advised. $100 more will remain due. Timon may draw for $400 for the Sisters of Loretto. Father ...

Scope and Contents Blanc received Timon's two letters, accompanying the two most acceptable mementos of the good sisters. They are more precious than gold. They expect Father Auguste Jeanjean at the beginning of next month. Jeanjean's letter of February 22 says he was waiting for Father John Mary Odin, C.M. who was yet in Spain, in search of money and men., P.S. Blanc has a little sum to collect as yet of Father Simon richard's estate. As soon as he has it, he will see the sisters receive their due. On...

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Timon does not know that when a draft is not paid it is returned to the person who sent it. Therefore Timon is to give him a reply about what he has done with his draft. If Timon had sent it immediately it would have been paid as Blanchard received the money from the crop the day after he sent the draft. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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She asks if Edwards has a duplicate copy of DeConcillios "Catholicity and Pantheism" to exchange for one of their duplicate volumes. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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She sends a little souvenir of their dear departed Mother. She has no good cut of their house but will have one made when the building is finished. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 3pp.

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Blanchet received all of Moffitt's letters as well as the bill of lading for the thrashing machine which arrived safely at Portland, Oregon. It was sent up to St. Paul where the mission farm is located. Blanchet's nephew being unwilling to keep it, he found a man who would buy it. Blanchet will send the price agreed upon by Wells Fargo Express; $150. In the papers of Archbishop John Baptist Purcell :: II-5-a A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.

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Blanchet has overcome his repugnance and will comply with Murray's requests. The number of priests and churches can be found in the Directory of 1876. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He hopes the notes are of assistance. He requests they be returned with a comment as to what use they served. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He requests that his notes be sent back, but he did not know he should be so soon in need of them by the demand made on him to prepare the history of religion in Oregon. He wishes to correct his notes to say it took him five days to get to Oregon and not three. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The volume of Murray's history was misplaced before the Archbishop could peruse it, when the second edition is out he will buy another copy. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He acknowledges Murray's letter of November 3. His recommendation of Murray's volume was a small price to pay for a copy of Murray's volume. It should have been, however, an 8º volume instead of an 12º volume in size. The price of $2.50 would be preferable to $3.50, as it would allow the book to be purchased by the rich and poor alike. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He acknowledges Murray's letter of June 5. He sends certain corrections for Murray's book—on page 341, Murray is not correct in saying "In 1840, with one companion, he started on his sublime mission." In 1841, Blanchet started alone, for the Rocky Mountains, spent two months among the Steelheads, baptized 600 of them, and returned to St. Louis; and, in 1841, he returned with two other fathers and founded the St. Mary's Mission. On page 343, Murray says "and in Oregon to bring the...

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He sends a more correct copy of his notes which he wants returned so that they do not fall into the hands of anyone else. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The copy of Murray's work which he first recieved was misplaced and the loss was not much regretted, since the volume was not perfect nor worthy to be kept. Nor did he call for the 2nd or 3rd edition for good reason. Still, he hopes it will come a second time at last. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The volume sent to Blanchet by Murray was misplaced before he had time to examine it, nevertheless he sends his application for the book which is added to another letter within the same letter. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Blanchet acknowledges Purcell's letter of Sept. 2 in which he expressed anxiety concerning a previous letter of June 20. Blanchet acknowledges his fault in not answering. Then he thought the sisters were about to go to Cincinnati and it was his intention to give them a letter to Purcell. Purcell's letter gave him joy and he is grateful for Purcell's interest in the orphans. The orphans and Sisters will not cease to pray for Purcell. The Sisters designed to collect in the East will soon set...

Scope and Contents The Sisters of Charity founded in his diocese in 1856 have hitherto only the poorest buildings for themselves and their institute, and these have proved insufficient for those whom they lodge. They have been forced to build a new institute which though not a superb building will take care of their needs. Lacking the means for this, and unable to obtain them from the diocese, the poorest in the United States, they have sought permission to collect in certain eastern dioceses where they hope...

Scope and Contents Since McMaster is the defender of the weak and of justice Blanchet has no doubt he will publish the enclosed no enclosure letter soon. Blanchet has written two letters to Commissioner Ely Parker about their Indian missions to beg for Catholic agents on the reserves, one on January 27, the other on February 16. Neither has had a reply. Since Blanchet wishes the injustices to be known by everyone, he sends his letter addressed to the secretary to "several" papers, even non-Catholic,...

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In the Ave Maria of November 29, 1884, Bishop Augustin M. Blanchet of Nesqualy was listed among the dead bishops of the United States. Blanchet notifies Hudson that his uncle is still alive and says Mass daily even though he is eighty-seven years old. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He forwards to Bishops' Memorial Hall James F. Edwards, Director a stole which Archbishop F. N. Blanchet of Oregon City, his uncle, wore for forty years. This letter was found among James F. Edwards' papers. :: XI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Enclosed are the notes of the late Archbishop Francis Norbert Blanchet, an uncle of Blanchet's, on the establishment of the Oregon Mission in 1838. The notes are for the Bishop's Memorial Hall at Notre Dame. The notes include mention of Father Modeste Demers, Bishop Joseph Norbert Provencher and Father Augustin Magloire A. Blanchet. :: X-3-k A.L.S.Notes in French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Blanchet asks McMaster concerning a man who arrived in Portland in December, 1874, calling himself Father Daniel . The man claims to be from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and says that his name is listed as Rev. Alphonsus B. David in the Directory of 1873 on page 351. He has only three papers, one supposedly from his Bishop, dated Jan. 17, 1873, from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He also has a letter supposedly from the Bishop of Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, recommending him. He claims to be...

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He sends enclosed the balance of his correspondence with the Secretary and the President… See original entry for calendar of 18 cards Cross references:1. Archbishop John Baptist Purcell 2. Father B.A. Maguire, S.J. 3. Archbishop James R. Bayley 4. Catholic Indian Bureau 5. Father Peter J. DeSmet 6. Columbus Delano 7. Grand Ronde Agency 8. L.S. Dyer 9. Father A.T. Croquet 10. Mr. Lafolloet 11. Henry W. Corbett 12. General Parker 13. Henry Judge 14. U.S.S. Grant :: II-5-e L.S. 6pp. 8vo. 14

Scope and Contents The enclosed letter of Father George Deshon to Blanchet will explain the object of the present. A chance is given to all Bishops having claims on Indian Reservations to present their claims to Deshon, who will plead their cases in Washington. He thinks that all statements should be addressed to the Archbishop James R. Bayley of Baltimore that he may give true direction by his advice. All other denominations except Catholics have an accredited agent in Washington and they should not remain...