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In other days, business with the Holy See was conducted only in Latin or Italian. But now the Sacred Congregation receives letters in French, German, Dutch, etc. They wish hereafter that these documents be written in Latin or Italian. And since the use of Latin has declined, they urge the bishops to promote the study of that language as the bond of unity in the Church. Signed by Barnabo and Archbishop John Simeone as secretary. :: III-2-l Printed L.S. Latin 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents He refers to a draft enclosed in Purcell's letter of February 6 in the name of the bishop of Detroit Peter Paul Lefevere which Barnabo presented to his Holiness in an audience of March 4 for which the apostolic Benediction is imparted. Moreover, it is quite agreeable to hasten the consecration of the bishop of Marquette Ignatius Mrak . He would be assured that he could look to helping the many necessities of that diocese already bereft of its pastor for many months. Father John Simeoni signs...

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On August 16, 1860 Rousselon indicated to him that the estate of Father Augustin de Angelis had been settled some sixteen years before. A question has been raised about it by certain of his relatives. The sisters and nephews asked him if it were determined by a judge and how it had been decided. He asks Rousselon for better information. Archbishop Cajetan Bedini signs as secretary. :: VI-2-d A.L.S. Latin 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Barnabò reported the matter and the Pope granted to Archbishop Anthony Blanc the faculties for absolving Sister Mary of St. Anthony, R. U . who made her profession in Galveston in 1847 and who fled in the beginning of this year and is now living in New Orleans as Sarah Monaghan, after a severe salutary penance has been enjoined. Also for permitting her to remain under Blanc's charge or that of another ecclesiastical person; also for dispensing her from the vows of poverty and obedience. Her...

Scope and Contents At a general council Aug. 1, Father John Quinlan was elected Bishop of Mobile. The fathers thought they should wait to nominate the coadjutor because of the constitution of 1834 which requires a delay of the nomination subject to an interpolation of other archbishops. Barnabo takes the occasion to thank Blanc for his answer to the request for information concerning Bishop Augustus Mary Martin of Natchitoches. The answer eased their worry and was a consolation. Archbishop Cajetan Bedini signs...

Scope and Contents No. 2. Although the Sacred Congregation of the Faith does not easily admit accusations against bishops, nevertheless when grave charges are made against Bishops by persons who deserve to be listened to, the Congregation must seek the truth. Against the present Bishop of Nathchitoches, Augustus Martin, charges have been made that he has spoken publicly in a manner unbecoming to his state and that he has become a member of the Free masons. Barnabo does not believe these charges against Martin...

Scope and Contents In reply to Blanc's letter of November 28, 1857 Barnabò sends no enclosures the rescript of the faculty of dispensing in a certain number of cases from the first degree of affinity and for administering Baptism to adults in the rite for children. Regarding the absolving in a case reserved for the Holy See and from irregularity, a priest who absolved from a sin against the sixth commandment, presumes to exercise his ministry, this petition has been referred to the Pope. Archbishop Cajetan...

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It has been reported to the Congregation of the Propagation of the Faith that some priests carry the Eucharist with them every day because if they were called to minister the Viaticum they would be too far from the church. This abuse is completely at variance with the practice of the Church. Barnabò inquires whether and in what dioceses this abuse exists. Archbishop Cajetan Bedini signs as secretary. :: VI-1-n L.S. Latin 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Barnabò received the letter of January 31 sent by Blanc and Bishop John Mary Odin of Galveston. It was referred to Pope Pius IX on March 4. From the attached rescript no enclosure Blanc will see how the Pope has provided for the two particular cases explained in the letter. When the replies from the rest of the bishops arrive concerning the vows of the Sisters of the Visitation it will be decided what the places seem to require. Archbishop Cajetan Bedini signs as secretary. :: VI-1-n L.S....

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Barnabò received Blanc's letter of March 4; he is glad to learn that in Blanc's province there is no abuse in the way priests carry the Blessed Sacrament. Concerning the metropolitan see to which the Vicariate of Florida will belong, an account will have to be made at the time of establishing an episcopal see in that region. Archbishop Cajetan Bedini signs as secretary. :: VI-1-n L.S. Latin 1p. 4to.

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Father Leopold Bonaventure M. Moczygemba , O.S.F. Conv . Marzygeba, Superior in North America, recently brought a letter from Blanc strongly recommending him. Barnabò escorted him to these offices where he might more easily achieve his purpose. :: VI-1-n L.S. Latin 1p. 4to.

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Barnabo announces the appointment of Bishop-elect Napoleon Joseph Perché as coadjutor-Bishop of New Orleans, with the right of succession and gives him all ordinary and extraordinary faculties for that office. :: VI-2-o L.S. Latin 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Copy Having maturely weighed, as Barnabo had promised in general sessions on October 30, the facts presented by Odin, in and considering the peculiar circumstances by which Odin has been transferred from Galveston to New Orleans leaving Galveston vacant for several months, the Fathers of the Council recommended to the Holy Father that the man recommended by Odin, Father Claude Maria Dubuis, a man well recommended, be appointed to the vacant see. When Barnabo presented this resolution of the...

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Enclosed no enclosure Perché will find a letter sent to Barnabo from Bishop Augustin Verot of St. Augustine, complaining that Perché received Father E. Rousse whom Verot had obtained from Archbishop Bisuntino . Perché undoubtedly knows that a statute from the 2nd Plenary Council of Baltimore prohibits a bishop from granting faculties to a priest coming from somewhere else without confirmed testimonial letters from his last bishop. He requests a reply. :: VI-2-o A.L.S. Latin 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Barnabo is gratified that these accusations sent to him were for the most, contrary to the truth. However, he deems it opportune to observe that if Metropolitans were to show themselves more inclined to admit and consider the complaints made to them by some against their Bishop, recourse might not so readily be had to this Sacred Congregation. When difficulties are not settled by those to whom they belong, the Sacred Congregation is compelled to lend a willing ear, owing to the deep concern...

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Barnabò referred to Pope Pius IX on May 27, the petition of Sister Sarah Monaghan . Rousselon will see by the attached rescript how the Pope provided for the case of the aforesaid nun. As soon as the notes are received which this Sacred Congregation thought necessary, Barnabò will move for establishing some norms which will facilitate deliberations in such cases. L.S. Enclosure:

Scope and Contents Barnabo received DeNeve's letter of the 11th, together with a letter from the Bishop of Louisville, Martin John Spalding and also signed by Lefevere in which they themselves and in the name of other bishops commend DeNeve and the American College to the Sacred Congregation. Barnabo wrote them without delay, but no other letter on the subject from the bishops of the United States has reached him and therefore, so far, he cannot answer the petitions of DeNeve or his predecessor because nothing...

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Barnabo acknowledges that he has presented to the Holy Father a copy of Clarke's work and the attached letter. The Holy Father asks Barnabo to acknowledge it. He thanks Clarke for his copy also and wishes him well. John Simeoni signs as secretary. :: I-2-n A.L.S. Italian 1p. 4to.

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Barnabo has received Purcell's two letters of October 20 and November 4. As to the first, the petition annexed, signed by all the bishops of the Second Plenary Council, he has read, and since it concerned the Council he referred it to the Sacred Congregation which the Council is concerned with. The second letter about laws concerning civil marriages in those regions he has sent to the Sacred Congregation of the Inquisition. H. Capalti signs as secretary. :: II-5-c L.S. Lation 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Copy. In compliance with his request forwarded to the Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda respecting the decree of the assembly of the Congregation of the Mission Vincentians, by which suffrages are denied to Bishops of the said Congregation promoted without the permission of the Superior: Father Jean-Baptiste Etienne, C.M. by his letter of October 14 has declared that he agreed to the intentions expressed by His Holiness; and Father Guarini, C.M., the procurator, by his letter dated...

Scope and Contents With delight Barnabo has read DeNeve's letter of April 15, describing the flourishing state of the Louvain American College established for the Missions of North America, and the advantages already gained, as well as for the future. However he has received letters from many bishops who, declaring that under DeNeve's direction the College has prospered, ask some favors of the Holy See and that the faculty be given him, as rector of the College and to his successors, of granting students of...

Scope and Contents Barnabo refers to DeNeve's difficulties as regards dimissorial letters for his students, as expressed in his letter of June 15. Barnabo took the matter to the Holy Father in his audience of August 9; the Pope graciously assented that the students of the American College with DeNeve's dimissorial letters could be promoted to Orders outside of canonical time and without observing the interstices, and at the same time also grant the aforesaid students faculties, by which they can be admitted to...

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Some years ago his father loaned to Patrick Curran the first two volumes of Francis Plowden's History of Ireland, printed in 1806. Prior to his death Curran had been living at Notre Dame and Barnes was informed that the books were given to Notre Dame. He should be pleased to hear from Edwards in regard to the books. The other volumes are useless without the first two. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Barnes sends McMaster $3 as his subscription fee for the Freeman's Journal. He also sends $2.90 in mission dues to aid the Indian Missions. For the few cents remaining over these amounts he asks McMaster to send him an Almanac, or some other some other small book. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Barnett asks Rousselon to marry his servant Charlotte to one named Claiborne on Saturday. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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He permits his servant Charlotte to marry. on the same paper:

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License for Father Stephen Rousselon to marry Theodore Kolbohm and Ellen Connely . Witnessed by ?: Frederick Calme?, Frederica Voegt, James Kennely, and Julia A. Inglan?. :: VI-2-a D.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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License for Father Stephen Rousselon to marry Adolphe Toumaroux and Maria Assevedo . Notation: October 15 at 8 o'clock. :: VI-2-a D.S. 2pp. 32mo.

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License is granted to Father Rousselon to marry Sosthene Ferrand, free man of color and Marie Magdelena Busza ?. :: VI-1-o D.S. 1p. 16mo.

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License is granted to Father Stephen Rousselon to marry Francis Bono and Angele Alfred :: VI-2-a D.S. 1p. 32mo.