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Scope and Contents He regretfully left the Seminary without bidding Timon goodbye. He begs Timon to come down for next January 8. Timon can give the sermon in the cathedral that day before all the authorities on the occasion of the Te Deum chanted for the victory of General Andrew Jackson over the English. Borgna begs Timon not to set any obstacle should the Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M. approve and he promises in recompense to fill Timon's mouth with new teeth. He will send the tea at the first ...

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Borgna is truly disappointed; he expected to meet Timon in Kaskaskia. He intended to go to the seminary but his horse? is so rough he cannot. He has lost the habit of teaching and how shall he examine the pupils of the Ladies of the Visitation Visitandines. If Timon cannot come he is to try to have Father Regis Loisel sent. Mr. Menard left yesterday for St. Louis. Timon's father was well on Friday., P.S. The examinations begin Tuesday morning. :: IV-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. folio

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Borgna's hand is getting better. He leaves this morning for Kaskaskia, and begs Timon to send a priest there for next Thursday only to say Mass, because Borgna cannot yet celebrate and Father Benedict Roux Rue is going to St. Louis. Timon is to send Father Blaise Raho C.M. some cigars. Cellini entreats Timon to come to visit. Written by Cellini. On the address side: Care of Mr. Madoc. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. folio

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This is a certificate of his acceptance into the sodality of the B.V.M. signed by Borgna as rector, and John McCloskey and Michael F. Martin. :: I-1-a D.S. Latin 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents The bearer of this letter is William Hughes who, wishing to learn the French language, applies to the Seminary for that purpose. He is ready to pay the boarding, being in the mercantile line. Borgna starts for the east in a very few days. Next Friday he will be in Kaskaskia. Bishop Joseph Rosati has no doubt told Timon what for; Borgna will do his best to succeed. His heart has received a wound of which he fears he will never be cured. Borgna's hand and arm are better, yet he traces ...

Scope and Contents Borgess has exercised Purcell's patience is not answering, but since Purcell told him the bulls would arrive soon he delayed answering in the expectation of receiving them. He know that FatherEdward Purcell wrote every week. Borgess relates to the death of Charles Conahan . Conahan's nephew, Edward Monford, died the day before. Yesterday Sister Mary Louise Hughes died at the novitiate of the Sisters of Charity. Also Robert, the son of John Henry, died. Father George G.E. Glass is declining...

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Borra asks Brownson's permission to translate the works of Orestes Brownson into Italian, beginning with "The Convert" of which he would appreciate a copy and also information on Orestes A. Brownson, whom he greatly admires. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Borra has received Brownson's letter and books and sends in return the first two volumes of Professor Rossi's "Principii di Philosofia" a picture of Professor Rossi and some photographs and a medal blessed by the Pope. He is pleased that Brownson, like his father, admires Professor Rossi who is his professor of dogma at the Foreign Missions College. Borra is now completing his studies for the priesthood, after serving three years in the field artillery of Italian Army, in the hope of being...

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Borromeo, majordomo to Pius IX, announces to Seton his appointment as a Private Chamberlain. :: II-1-a A.L.S. Italian 1p. folio

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Bossier owes Timon an apology for Madame Bossier who kept her son longer than she should. As for his own weakness he owes another greater apology. Having been so unfortunate with their first children. It seems that those who are left, when far away, make them even more unhappy. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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The cost of reproducing the engraving will be fifteen cents per square inch. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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They will obtain large originals in Boston of the subject Hudson sent and from these make the plate sizes desired. :: X-3-j A.L.S. 2 pp. 8vo.

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A clipping telling of the exhibition of the Tabernacle society of the Notre Dame Academy of Berkeley street showing pictures of the vestments of Archbishop William H. O'Connell and telling of other things of interest in the exhibition. Note: This clipping was probably sent to James F. Edwards by Francis E. Carroll, or his wife, Alice Carroll who was a member of the society. :: XI-2-k Newspaper clipping, PRINTED

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A newspaper clipping containing an interview given by Mme. Albani to a reporter of the Boston Herald. :: X-3-k Clipping 1p. 12mo.

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Spread of the devotion of consecration to the Sacred Heart. Fifteen dioceses consecrated. :: I-1-e Newspaper clipping 2 columns folio

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The writer encloses $5.00 in memory of a Protestant, a dear friend, now deceased, who spent many happy days on Mt. Carmel. When he left he consented to wear the scapular to gratify the old monk whom he loved, and finally he was baptized, a captive to Our Lady's Scapular. :: I-2-g A.L. 2pp. 12mo.

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He asks Edwards to purchase Frank's ticker to Boston and advise him to be careful while traveling. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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He asks Edwards to purchase Frank's ticket to Boston and advise him to be careful while traveling. :: XI-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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A list of a number of vestments from churches in Massachusetts. :: XI-2-j Postcard, unsigned

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In accordance with the instructions of Madame Marie Marchal, Bouasse sends Hudson's samples of chromolithography. :: X-3-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Boudinet thanks Purcell for his charitable aid. He does not have the same claim on Purcell as Bishop Doupanloup but his diocese has the greater same needs. They are still occupied by the enemy and there is ruin in their remaining. One important house in New York wished to give 3,800 barrels of flour to industrial centers and charged the president of their Chamber of Commerce to provide statistics for an equitable division. The result was that 700 sacks were sent to their city. At the present...

Scope and Contents It is not necessary for Boudinet to tell Purcell of the evils that France has had to undergo, especially those in parts that have been invaded and occupied by the enemy. Among those parts, Amiens had undergone the greatest trials. The Bishop gives a detailed account of the capture, recapture and other sufferings of the city from the German and French armies and the battles in and about the place. The Cures of the countryside have nothing in their parishes. They do not have sufficient bread,...

Scope and Contents Boullier hopes this letter will reach Timon before the departure of Bill with the wagon. He forgot to mention in the note he gave to Father John Mary Odin, C.M. that he wishes, 1. Timon could spare some rice and a little keg;, 2. the blowing tools for the quarry;, 3. 3,4, or more demijohns;, 4. hosts for Mass., Timon is not to fail to come next Saturday. He is to bring some money. Boullier hopes that Father Joseph Paquin, C.M. has succeeded in his collections. On the letter in another ...

Scope and Contents James Hutchins Hurtchins is going to the Barrens and quitting work for them. By the same opportunity Boullier also sends Robert. The other workman who was working by the cord has left also. They are destitute of hands and were Timon able to send one or two, Dorey? and Bill?, it would be of great advantage. Boullier gave Timon's letter to Mr. Miles yesterday. Miles finds Father Joseph V. Wiseman's conduct in that affair very hard; he has several letters of his sister requesting him to...

Scope and Contents He sends by Father John Odin, C.M. a note of $50 on one of the Mississippi banks. Timon is to try to pass it on as soon as convenient and not to receive any as all the banks of that state do not stand on good footing. Fathers John Rosti, C.M. and Benedict Roux? are sick. Work for the church and at the farm goes slowly. A kind of preacher came a few days ago and is going to supersede Mr. Concannon in his school. Mr. Morton has left Mr. Lappin. Last Sunday Zeno Leyton got beastly drunk ...

Scope and Contents Boullier received Timon's letter of the 9th by Will. He has no horse and will go by boat on Wednesday next. Timon is to send his horse to Davis's landing next Thursday. Mr. Rodney was here last week and surveyed the old Cape tract they bought from Menard but he did not survey it to Boullier's satisfaction. Instead of a mile front on the river it wants 22 links? Of half a mile owing to some entries of Garner and Cross. They must try to have it surveyed again and extend their lines from...

Scope and Contents Timon will receive this by Peter. His trunks and baggage will get to the seminary tomorrow. Timon is to send back Charlot immediately. Boullier wishes Timon could come over to St. Genevieve next Sunday so that they might discuss some things of importance; if it would not be necessary for him even to go to St. Louis to borrow. Timon will see Mr. Kincaid who will bring his daughter to the convent. If Timon does not come to St. Genevieve tomorrow or the next day, he is to send word and ...

Scope and Contents Timon will receive $300 by Father John Brands, C.M.. Boullier sold Father Louis Moni's note to Father John Mary Odin, C.M.. $34 more is to come from Father J. Bergeron who got the note but pretended that Timon promised to buy his white wine for which he asks $29, an extravagant price. The 4 barrels Timon got were not more than $17 apiece delivered at Denis;s. Bergeron has been using the wine and other things of Father Francis Xavier Dahmen, C.M.. He claims a full salary besides all...

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Enclosed is Timon's brother's Owen Timon? note for $1,000. Boullier has left $50 with Toussaint Lahaye to enter? 40 acres of land for the church at Little Canada, Missouri. Boullier is sorry the organ maker did not come over. Boullier will prepare as soon as possible to leave in about a fortnight. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents By Father John Brands, C.M.'s return he advises Timon of his safe arrival last night. He paid Mrs. Ziegler's account and got her receipt for $37.95. August St. Gemme would not give his account, but said he would send to the college, his brother's wife whom he was expecting daily from St. Louis. For the balance of the $100 of the Seminary, Boullier will settle with Timon when Timon comes. Timon is to send Boullier's trunk to Pratte's Landing for forwarding to St. Louis in care of the...