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Scope and Contents Hailandière this morning received Blanc's letter of June 24 about Father Michael Clarke . Clarke cannot leave without the authorization of his bishop. In the case that he has it he should notify Hailandière so that he can find a replacement. To withdraw now after what he has forced Hailandière to do for him would be something Hailandière could not countenance. Clarke has business to settle, personal debts to pay which call for his prompt return. Blanc already has so many priests of...

Scope and Contents The box has arrived. Father Michael Clarke has returned to his post, decided to remains there. He has taken up the building of the church again. He realizes that he was wrong in leaving his parish as he did. Blanc is to be congratulated on getting rid of Father J. Mullen . Hailandière has written several times to Father Charles Oppermann whom he is permitting to return. Hailandière deplores the death of one of his best priests, Father Vinceent Baquelin . He has withdrawn all powers he had...

Scope and Contents A visit to Evansville and 4 surrounding congregations kept Hailandière from answering Blanc's letter sooner. He thanks Blanc for his kind offer and remembers his kindness of 8 years ago. His health is better and so he does not have to leave his work this winter. He wrote Father Charles Oppermann two weeks ago that he is to return without delay. In keeping him it seems to Hailandière that Blanc has overestimated his needs without understanding Hailandière's He has nothing more to say about...

Scope and Contents Yesterday he received the order Blanc sent; his letter preceded them. The 35 Masses will be said. $35 would be too dear; his priests would not want to pay that price. Hailandierè made no mystery to Bishop Michael Portier of what he thought of his Sisters of Providence and what he knew about Father Auguste Martin. The former, taking advantage of advantageous offers made to them, they say, are always threatening to leave, after Hailandierè has spent $25 to $30,000. Blanc has expressed the...

Scope and Contents Hailandière would have owed Blanc a letter of thanks even if he had not written that letter from St. Louis. He thanks Blanc for the visit he made them. He is happy to know that Bishop John Mary Odin, C.M. is well but he is disappointed that they will not see him; he counted on Odin preaching the retreat. Hailandière has not yet begun to build his seminary but he thanks Blanc for his remarks on the subject. Far from wanting to go to great expense, his desire has always been to build something...

Scope and Contents Hailandière received Blanc's letter of August 3 while on his trip and the one of the 12th on his return to Vincennes. He regrets that he did not meet Mr. Poincy . He thanks Blanc for reducing his request; if he had known the prices were so high he would not have bought the red wine. He learned in a letter from Father Rousselon that Blanc's troubles had begun again. He suspected that all was not over as he knew too well the bad leaven working for a long time in New Orleans. At Vincennes...

Scope and Contents Hailandière hastens to give the information asked about Mr. Tumoine . He knows little about him. He is said to have done well in humanities in France. However he did not finish and had to study at Vincennes. Hailandière does not know his dispositions. He would probably have been received into Hailandière's seminary if he had persisted but he is perhaps too dissatisfied with the Eudists; he will be better with Blanc. Blanc is truly severely tried. Hailandière does not doubt that the issue...

Scope and Contents Hailandière wrote Blanc several days ago through one of their young people who was going to France to see his father. At that time he did not know of Blanc's request for a coadjutor. He has been away; on his return he wrote to Cardinal Fransoni recommending in a special way the one Blanc recommended. However he does not think he will get him; he is so necessary to the order he directs. Hailandière has written to Father Joseph Kundeck to return. It is simply astounding that having asked...

Scope and Contents Hailandière thanks Blanc for all he did for their young travelers. He did not send the seminarian to Blanc knowing that there would be many at his house and the seminarian did not find it agreeable. Father F.M. Masquelet wrote to Hailandière in the same vein in which he talked to Blanc but Hailandière does not believe a word. As for the money of Masquelet's collection, Blanc is to ask him for it in Hailandière's name since Hailandière is still in charge of Illinois . FatherJohn? Lefranc left...

Scope and Contents He has decided at last to ask for a coadjutor; his letter has left for Rome. The names he proposes are the following: 1.Father Martin John Spalding, pastor of Bardstown; 2. Father Charles Ignatius White, pastor of the Cathedral of Baltimore; 3. Father George J. Goodwin Goodwine, priest of the Boston diocese. Hailandière would like the first one; what they said about him at the council has been withdrawn. Blanc is to write to Rome; it will be a new occasion for pressing the reply to Blanc's...

Scope and Contents He would have answered Blanc's letter of February 19 sooner but he was embarrassed to speak about what Blanc asked for in his letter received yesterday. Father Francis M. Masquelet? was not sincere. Blanc can ask him for the letter in which Hailandière thanked him, after 3 months, to his great regret. He had been recommended highly by the Bishop of Coutances and at first he thought him very capable; he soon saw he had made a mistake. Masquelet? Talked nothing over with Hailandière, blamed...

Scope and Contents Hailandière and many others regret that Blanc will not be coming for their ceremonies. He is happy about the recruits arriving for Blanc from Europe. Well chosen young people are a thousand times preferable. Like Blanc, Hailandière needs only priests who speak English well but he sees none coming. In regard to Father John Lefranc, if he has the courage to undertake their difficult missions and if their cold climate does not discourage him, Blanc could write that Hailandière would accept him...

Scope and Contents It was only on his return from a long tour in the north of his diocese that he learned of Blanc's trouble with the trustees of his cathedral. A letter from Father Stephen Rousselon just received makes him fear things are not as near settlement as he had supposed. Doubtless Rousselon has acted for the best in resigning. At first sight he feared that it could have bad effects; he congratulates Rousselon on his generous act. The ordos will soon be arriving; 50 is more than he needs. The number...

Scope and Contents Several days ago he requested Mr. Blum of Vincennes to get from Rousselon the money asked for by Father Maurice? Berel . He also asked him to buy 3 barrels of Mass wine. Blum left without saying he would carry out these requests so Hailandière asks Rousselon to buy the wine if Blum says he has not or if he does not call to get the $60. Possibly Father Ferdinand Dominic Bach could take advantage of Blum's return to send the things Hailandière is waiting for. Rousselon is to keep $2.50 for a...

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Hailandière thought again on Kundeck's going to Mexico. There seem to be few motives to go, many to remain; the success is more than incertain. At present he does not wish him to go. He had thought Kundeck should be free to come before Christmas; Kundeck thinks not; he is to do as he can. A.L.S. English :: V-4-o A.L.S. French English 4pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Hailandière received Blanc's letter; he would have replied sooner but he was waiting for a letter which Blanc said was coming from his vicar general and was to contain the note of the advances he had made. This letter has never come. If the vicar general is in France, Hailandière may no longer be here when he returns; he asks Blanc to send the note. He has yet to receive a word from Rome about his affair. On the back of the letter in Blanc's hand: $20 received from Father Gilles, Vicar...

Scope and Contents He thanks Blanc for the 10 Mass stipends. If Blanc knows anything about Father Gillis?'s $20 Blanc is to tell him. It would be better not to send the wine as Bishop John Stephen Bazin may want to do his own buying. Hailandière is still without news from Rome. If it arrives before Bazin receives his Bulls there will be no powers in the diocese. Hailandière rejoices in the favor Blanc evidences toward his successor. Hailandière cannot be indifferent to the future of a diocese he has loved so...

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He sends Edwards some notes which he wished to put on paper. It was difficult for him to do on account of his eyes. He sends his respects to Father Edward Sorin C.S.C.

Scope and Contents Hailandière thanks Blanc for finding time amid the confusion of leaving, to write him a few lines. But why is he in such a hurry; it has been so long since Blanc has been in France. It seems it would be in his interest to remain here several months. Good Breton priests or others would be desirable for him. It would have been an occasion for Hailandière to show Blanc his remembrance of the hospitality and friendship given him. It is hardly possible to travel in this bad weather. They have...

Scope and Contents The Cuny ladies, sisters of Father Isidore Cuny, who died last year in New Orleans, came to ask Hailandière to ask Blanc to procure some details about Cuny's last days. They have not received any and only recently received news of his death by means of an ordo which came to their attention. Cuny, they believe, had some money. They wish to know what has been done with it, as well as his vestments, linens, books, etc. They also need a certificate of their brother's death. There were 19...

Scope and Contents The newspapers have told him of Blanc's presence in Rome for the solemn days of the proclamation of the Immaculate Conception and his arrival in Marseilles and supposedly his return to Lyons. Is there a way to see Blanc before his departure for New Orleans? Will Blanc spend some time in France? In his last letter, Blanc spoke of his desire to have some Breton priests. Would this not be an occasion to visit this country of faith? Hailandière would offer his services; he wants to see Blanc....

Scope and Contents All summer he has been a trifle indisposed. He has not been able to settle his business in Rome; they are busy with Nashville and after that will come Vincennes. While waiting, he is going to France; probably when Blanc receives this he will be in New York. He may go to Rome. It will be impossible for Father Auguste Martin to come to see Blanc during Hailandière's absence. Martin, aside from a true piety and a brilliant pen, lacks many things. Hailandière congratulates Blanc on the happy...

Scope and Contents The consecration of their church will take place August 8. Hailandière hopes that Blanc will come; he has many reasons to want Blanc and Blanc knows how much their poor people would be pleased. Bishop John Joseph Chanche will be coming. Perhaps other bishops will come and they could talk over their affairs. Blanc could aid him by his advice., P.S. So Father John Mary Odin, C.M. has refused; how unfortunate. Could Blanc not write to Rome to order him to accept? Bishop Joseph Rosati did that...

Scope and Contents Hailandière has Blanc's letter of January 4. Blanc will have received Hailandière's asking him to permit Father Stanislaus Buteux to try a little collection at New Orleans. Hailandière has no opposition to Father Francis M. Masquelet's remaining until Easter for devotions for the Germans of whom Blanc spoke. An absence of 8 months in a district 75 miles long can only be harmful but Hailandière is happy to make the sacrifice but he could not let Masquelet stay longer. If a priest of his...

Scope and Contents Vincennes, Indiana, to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere, Detroit, Michigan ` Hailandière asks why he should be offended by Lefevere's silence. They should be rather consoled that they have offended neither God nor a brother. He is astonished at the contrarities in the path of Lefevere but the previous history of poor Detroit could not make things otherwise and Lefevere has the weapons and must defend the kingdom of God. The bishops of flourishing dioceses must also have their trials, such as...

Scope and Contents Hailandiere has no intention of showing discontent with Lefevere in this letter. He will show none and made no pretext. What he wanted him to say is an object of pure administration. He opposes this gathering together of Brothers and Sisters and desires to prevent it. If he proposes Madison for the Sisters of Holy Cross it is because people demand that they be received in the diocese. He is not opposed to the Sisters of father Edward F. Sorin and has no objection that they settle outside the...

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He encloses an application for editorial pass to be filled out and returned. Referring to cash fare receipt handed him, he will see that Edwards gets his money refunded. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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The cash fare receipt Edwards left with him was forwarded to St. Louis to Mr. Brunner who replied that he dislikes to take up question of this kind with Vice-President. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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Haire has shipped a lace alb to Hudson as a taken of gratitude for all the kindness received. Haire hopes God will reward Hudson for his well known generosity. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Haire has given up the business in Chicago and is working for an importer and distributor of dry goods. He has a good position and little to worry him. He feels he is indebted to Hudson for some notices in the Ave Maria. From the tenor of a note from Brother Francis de Paul, C.S.C. Haire felt "that" matter was cancelled. He will look into the matter when he comes to Notre Dame, but lets it rest for the moment. The alb he sent Hudson was a poor expression of his real feelings toward...