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Scope and Contents Grignon takes advantage of he services of Mr. Cole, a member of the congregation, to acknowledge the barrel of wine and to thank Father Rousselon. People are coming back from the country every day; Natchez is becoming what it was before the epidemic. Yesterday Grignon received a letter from Jackson telling that Father Francis Xavier Leray was ill. Father Richard B. Hardey arrived as the letter was being finished. Grignon expects a second letter; he is worried about Leray. :: VI-1-f A.L.S....

Scope and Contents In consequence of Blanc's last letter about Father John Andrew Fierabras, Grignon wrote to Port Gibson for the paper Mr. Moore made out immediately after Fierabras' death. If Blanc judges it right to countersign this copy, Grignon will send it as soon as he receives it. Blanc could also tell him if the letter Grignon will send to Fierabras' parents should go at the same time and the same address. He believes Fierabras has several sisters but knows the address of only one to whom Fierabras...

Scope and Contents Since Bishop James Oliver Vandevelde has not yet appeared publicly in Natchez, Grignon asks Blanc to manage that he does not arrive during the next week. Grignon would like to have next Sunday to himself to decide certain things in regard to the organist and the portrait of Bishop John Joseph Chanche . Also to see if he could not prepare the men of the congregation and friends? of Vandevelde to have a meeting with him. Grignon recently received a visit from an ex-Presbyterian minister. He...

Scope and Contents Grignon is sorry to have to contradict the last letter he wrote about Father Julien Guillou . He was doing well until the cold and rain came. He is still in bed; he seems better. Father Peter Holton left for Yazoo City the Wednesday of the week they received Blanc's letter. The recommendation to have him read the letters of faculties was more than apropos. Holton had also received one from Bishop Chanche with certain restrictions. Blanc had given him another at Natchez, Holton said, but...

Scope and Contents As he had announced to Blanc, Grignon passed over Woodville ; there are very few Catholics and most of those who manufactured cotton in the last years, have disappeared. It will not be easy to build a chapel there. The only Catholic living there, Mr. Elder, does not dare take the responsibility. The ground is bought and paid for but yet registered in Blanc's name. Elder says there is no danger in waiting for the new bishop. Grignon has let the affair about the choir rest up to now. The...

Scope and Contents In accordance with Blanc's letter of January 13, Grignon tried to find an error in Mr. Elward 's account but has not succeeded too well. According to his account and to the register of pews, he found no error. The rent of his pew has not been paid since 1847 in April; the rent is marked at only $20 a year; Grignon's figure placed it at $25. Grignon went to Elward's Yesterday; to his great surprise, Elward showed him a receipt from Father Blaise Raho, C.M. dated 1851, with the words, "Paid in...

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A very sad accident has just occurred at Natchez. Bishop James Oliver Vandevelde broke his leg Tuesday evening in a misstep in going down the steps leading to the street. The three doctors who were called spent more than 4 hours in bandaging and putting the leg in a sling. Yesterday on Grignon's arrival from Vicksburg, he found Vandevelde suffering greatly. Whatever the consequences of this fall, it is certain that it will take much time to heal. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Within two hours after taking leave of Blanc, Grignon received a visit from Miss de Mailly, head of the school in the house beside Rose Hill. She asked to rent Rose Hill for 3 years at 1000 piastres a year. As she seemed anxious to have it, Grignon showed indifference, promising however to write to Blanc, but telling her that probably the Archbishop would like to at least get the interest out of it, etc. Grignon thinks she would give a little more than 1000 piastres. If an agreement is...

Scope and Contents In his preceding letter to Bishop James Oliver Vandevelde, Father Richard B. Hardey asked for his exeat and said that his health would not permit him to return to Vicksburg. It seems that he got no reply; will Blanc send an answer? Grignon has just received Blanc's letter about Rose Hill . All are well. Father Paul Marie Le Corre is going to leave for Jackson next Wednesday. It is best to separate these two as they speak French all the time they are together. P.S. Grignon believes he said...

Scope and Contents Grignon has just received Blanc's letter and the certificate of deposit of $2080 to pay the note of Miss Emma? Marcilly but he believes the note will be presented not at Natchez but at New Orleans. As for the second and last payment for the lumber to complete the church, Grignon is certain that on May 31, 1855, he paid $826 and then on June 28, at the time when the promissory note was protested at New Orleans for the second payment, he sent $826 from Natchez to a bank of New Orleans in the...

Scope and Contents Grignon has just received Blanc's letter and he accepts with pleasure the 200 Mass intentions Blanc proposes. He asks Blanc to keep the 100 piastres for the present. Bishop James Oliver Vandevelde has just visited Vicksburg, Jackson, and Madison; he is to be at Port Gibson gipson next Sunday, then return to Natchez. Vandevelde pleases everyone; they wrote that they were enchanted with him in Vicksburg where he confirmed some 40 persons. At Natchez all is going quite well also. The Sunday...

Scope and Contents Grignon has written four letters to the Ladies of the Sacred Heart of St. Michael in behalf of a young lady who wishes to finish her education at their institution. Grignon received the lady in the Church in 1853; she has ever proved herself faithful even when persecuted by her father and false friends. It is a question to send her to a Catholic institution in preference to a Protestant one. Her father and brother are willing. Money for her board and tuition are in the hands Mr. Reddy at...

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Grignon is writing from his bed; he is sure that Blanc has received Father Francis Rene Pont 's letter about Grignon's fall. He is recovering but it will take time. A priest for Holy Week now becomes more necessary, especially for instructions and confessions. Every care possible is given him. P.S After his fall he was taken into the carriage of Mrs. Elliot who was going by. Dr. Lyle took him back? in a short time; Dr. Stone continues to visit him. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Grignon did not think of asking Mr. Perrault or Mr. Johnson of Vicksburg to bring the holy oils from New Orleans. He will leave it to Blanc to send them by the most convenient way. Grignon's leg is not regaining strength as quickly as he hoped. With a crutch and a cane he can walk around his room. On Wednesday and Saturday he heard confessions in the library from 2 to 8 p.m. Father Jean Arthur Poyet did the same. It is too bad that Father Patrick Behan or some outside priest was not here for...

Scope and Contents Because of political troubles, Bishop James Oliver Vandevelde had insured the church for $10,000. This expires on the 24th; the premium is $125. Grignon leaves it to Blanc to decide whether to renew it. Some say it is unnecessary. Insurance on Rose Hill runs out in May; Grignon thinks this should be renewed. Grignon suffers very little from his leg but he cannot use it much. Friends suggest sea baths but he cannot travel alone. Also he cannot leave Father Francis Rene Pont alone so long....

Scope and Contents Grignon is really embarassed by his long silence about the wine. It arrived in good shape; Henry mentioned that he filled many more bottles than usual. Grignon does not know just what to think of his bad leg; he has little pain usually but must use a crutch and cane. But he cannot celebrate mass fittingly. As to Blanc's suggestions about replacing him, it seems to him it would make a void in one place to fill another. Father Francis Rene Pont managed alone at Natchez, as Father Paul Marie Le...

Scope and Contents The doctor is surprised to see Grignon so long without progress and sees nothing more beneficial than the sea baths. So if no obstacle comes up, Grignon will leave June 4 on the Natchez. Besides Father Francis Xavier Leray, he has written to Father P. Behan of Little Rock who said recently that he was going to New Orleans to seek children for their institutions. If Behan could stay here for a time. Grignon would be very happy. Grignon does not know where he should go but he is sure that on...

Scope and Contents Grignon has waited long enough to confirm in his mind that the promise of these Sisters about the house is only Vain words. So he will have to provide for it himself. Natchez is very healthy. Grignon's leg is about the same as it was when he went through New Orleans. However his walking is more sure. Father Francis Rene Pont is very well. Hoping that the arrival of their new Bishop cannot be too far off, Grignon thinks they should renew their stock of wine. He has nothing new about...

Scope and Contents Grignon had a letter ready to mail to acknowledge the receipt of the wine when he received Blanc's letter of Septrember 20, written from St. Martinville about the note to be paid. The exact amount will be $1020. Grignon is told that with a note of this kind, there is nothing to do in court. They have only to give the money and receive the note. The surest way would be for Blanc to send Grignon the check and he would pass it on to the holder of the note. The name of the lawyer is Malin? Davis...

Scope and Contents An article in the newspaper about the Catholic Almanac for 1857 recalled to Grignon that last year, after the death of Bishop Van De Velde, he received a letter from Baltimore asking for statistics. He left out several things which should be remedied this year, especially the establishments at Sulphur Springs and Bay St. Louis. If Blanc counts on him for statistics this year he is to let Grignon know. Will Blanc come to Natchez next month? Father Francis Rene Pont joins in respects to Blanc....

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Grignon writes about the little school for boys he has tried to start. Several boys wish to go to college soon. It will be impossible to pay the salary of the teacher but if he had one who could eat and sleep at the house, he could be recompensed by the revenue from the school. If Blanc knows a man who would suit, he is to let Grignon know. :: VI-1-k A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents On his arrival from the church, Grignon found Blanc's letter. While thanking Blanc for all the trouble he took to procure a teacher, Grignon asks him not to do so for the present as Grignon has just made an arrangement that he had scarcely foreseen. The priest of whom Blanc speaks or any other will be welcome here. Fortunately he has had few sick calls during the week but Sunday is a little too hard for him alone. The liberty Grignon took in saying that he did not want a doubtful priest, or...

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Grignon thanks Blanc for sending him Father Jean Honoré Dubernard . The Sundays and feast days were too difficult for Grignon. As soon as the weather permits, Grignon will introduce Dubernard in the city. P.S. Grignon presumes Father Rousselon will send ordos. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Grignon received Blanc's letter of the 8th about Emma Marcilly and Rose-hill . Grignon is glad she has left those sundry articles; he will see what he can get for the old pianos. If he can get $600 for the rent of Rose-hill, he will pay part of the basement. He hopes Blanc will approve if he pays an old debt of Father John Andrew Fierabras ' to John B. Quegles . The amount is under $100. Quegles thought of writing to Blanc to present the amounts advanced to Father Francis Rene Pont during...

Scope and Contents Grignon presents his views on Father Jean Honoré Dubernard . Last week Dubernard revealed the cause of his leaving New Orleans. Grignon understands his position better now. Dubernard's great desire to hear from Blanc and to know his future preoccupies Dubernard. It seems that someone has talked about his going north to study English. He is ready to do what Blanc wishes. Grignon believes Dubernard is willing to remain here until Blanc recalls him but he would like to know positively. He reads...

Scope and Contents Grignon has just heard that Father Jean Honoré Dubernard has chosen Natchez in preference to Vicksburg or Jackson. Grignon thinks that Vicksburg would not suit him as he would have to live or at least eat in the homes of others. As for the work which made Father Francis Rene Pont ask for an assistant, Grignon does not see in what it consists. Grignon does not mean to say that 2 priests would not be very useful at Vicksburg but it needs one to furnish the oratory and one to get the work for...

Scope and Contents Grignon did not reply to Blanc's letter of February 27 because the few words he sent the same week were equivalent to a reply. Father Jean Honore Dubernard has been ill the last two weeks. His moral suffering has contributed no little to his physical sickness. He thinks that Blanc does not want his services. Grignon tells this so that Blanc may send Dubernard a word of encouragement if he sees fit. Grignon can only praise Dubernard's piety and regularity. There is nothing new except that the...

Scope and Contents Grignon has just retired the note through the kindness of John B. Quegles in whose favor Grignon has drawn on Blanc for $1044.95. Grignon knows nothing more about Bishop William Henry Elder than Blanc wrote. It would be too bad to see him come alone. Bishop Portier or Bishop Martin could perhaps come in Blanc's place or some of the priests from New Orleans. It might be somewhat difficult for Elder to pontificate and preach on the same occasion; Father Mullen could perhaps come. Grignon finds...

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Grignon has just received a letter from Bishop William Henry Elder informing Grignon that he could not leave before the 18th but hoped to arrive for Pentecost. He will come by way of St. Louis. He also received a response from Elder to the letter of congratulation sent by the men of the parish. :: VI-1-l A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Following the direction of Bishop Elder who is on a trip as far as Sulphur Springs, Grignon sends a check for $1500? to complete the sum due to Emma Marcilly on the 14th. Grignon received a letter this morning from Marcilly who says nothing of the exact sum but thought the sum was due in May. Last Sunday they had their First Communion and Confirmation. They had a public procession. During Grignon's trip to Vicksburg, Jackson and Sulphur Springs he saw all the confreres. Father Paul Marie...