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The children of the Convent of Mount Carmel express their wishes for Blanc's happiness. May God preserve this establishment which does so much good to parents who want to raise their children in the Catholic faith and which was built by Blanc's orders. And they must not forget their pastor, who does all he can for them. :: VI-1-m A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Barraux writes on behalf of a poor mother whose son, a priest, may be in the New Orleans diocese. Father Henry Picherit of the diocese of Angers, left for America with Father Gilbert ? Raymond and several others in August, 1855. They located their little society at Opelousas at the parish of St. Landry. After two years Raymond's companions left him, and since then Madame Picherit has had no word from her son. The last letter was dated May 1, 1857, and many letters addressed to St. Landry's...

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Receipt for $3.00 for the repair of a 4-wheeled dray. :: VI-2-a A.Receipt S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents A novice Sisters of the Incarnate Word afflicted since August with a mental derangement, has just done something which has brought upon them the most atrocious calumny. As Sister wrote the Bishop a few days ago, this poor girl ran away, in her religious habit, and took refuge in a house of ill fame. Finally she returned to the convent. The newspapers did not spare them. It happened just when school was opening; a good half did not return. The doctors decided that a change was necessary for...

Scope and Contents Sister St. Dominique Ravier, V.I. arrived today in Brownsville. The poor young woman concerned was born of Lutheran parents and belonged to that sect until she was 16 or 17 when she embraced the Catholic religion. Her father finally drove her from home. She sought refuge with a Catholic family and worked in a store. The Sisters of the Presentation of Dublin introduced her to Mother Ste. Claire, V.I. during her trip to Ireland. Her sweet manner won Sister's affection and she received her to...

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Bishop (Charles E. McDonnell) adds several names to the list of delegates previously sent. Their delegation will not exceed the scheduled number.

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George Anson has been in Chicago the last few days, his sister is attending Kirkland School. Frank Cummings has been at West Baden the last few weeks. He hopes to keep Lent as well as they did at Notre Dame. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 3pp.

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Due to other duties, Barrett is unable to comply with the request to prepare a paper for the Columbian Catholic Congress on "Trade Combinations and Strikes."

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Two more names are sent, one as a replacement, from the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania as delegates to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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In accordance with the wish of Bishop William O'Hara, Barrett forwards a list of delegates appointed to the Columbian Catholic Congress from the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania. (Newspaper clipping giving delegates attached.)

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She sends a thousand thanks for the letters and cards. St. Joseph's will never be the same; she misses Msgr. Robert Seton so much. She hopes Seton will make many friends among the dignitaries of Holy Church. She read he attended a dinner at the American Embassy in Rome. :: XI-2-e A.L.S. 4pp.

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A week from today he will be once more with Edwards. As time passes things begin to assume a more cheerful aspect. He was glad to hear that Edwards defeated Purdue so beautifully. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 4pp.

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Last night being Troop night he took dinner at the Great Northern with one of the boys and on entering met one of the O'Brien boys. George Anson is coming up for the opera. He will send Edwards one of his military pictures. Paul Healy sends his regards. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 3pp.

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He took the first opportunity to write. Most of the fellows have returned to school and Chicago is once more normal. He has become a member of the City Cavalry Troop which has joined the National Guards. He hopes the Venezuela controversy will come to a sudden end or else the troop will evaporate. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 4pp.

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Barrett shall be the only representative from St. Clement's College to the coming Catholic Congress at Baltimore. If a card of admission is needed,Onahan is asked to forward one. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is a dealer in rare old books and pictures and has three engraved portraits of Elizabeth Seton before her entrance into religion. They were made in Paris but he does not know when. The price is $2 for the three. :: XI-2-d A.L.S. 1p.

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Blanc is to let her know by the bearer who is to hear their confessions this week. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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A poor girl living with them died last night? of yellow fever. Will Rousselon send a free permit to have her buried in St. Patrick's Cemetery. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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He will take advantage of Edwards' offer. He will have some of the engravings framed and sent as directed. :: XI-1-k TYPED 1p.

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He thanks Edwards for his trouble in exhibiting the two frames. :: XI-1-k TYPED 1p.

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He asks Edwards to return the frames with the portraits of the bishops which were transferred after the Exposition. :: XI-1-m TYPED 1p.

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In response to Edwards' favor, the frame cost him $24. If Edwards send half that amount he will not charge for the prints. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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In response to Edwards' request they enclose an itemized statement of the account. Edwards has now received sixteen volumes, four are left to come to Edwards. Two of them will be ready in a few days. :: XI-2-i TYPED 1p.

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They acknowledge the receipt of Edwards' favor of the 13th. In view of the circumstances and with the understanding that the fact will be confidential, they are willing to allow Edwards a discount of 25%. :: XI-2-h L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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Barrington made a study of the establishments and progress of the Roman Catholic Missions in the Hawaiian Islands during his residence in Honolulu and would like to act as a correspondent for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Barron sends this letter of sympathy in the midst of Blanc's trials. He sends his respects to Fathers Rousselon, Perché, Duquesney, Mascaroni, etc. In order to prevent a civil marriage, Barron has been asked to obtain information about Antonio Jourdan, if he is living or dead. Jourdan is about 43, married to a lady of St. Augustine. Florida, Antonia Crespo with two children. They lived then in Charleston, South Carolina, then went to New Orleans where Jourdan was put in prison because of...

Scope and Contents Barron trusts that the Almighty will spare Blanc all his priests under the present epidemic. Here cases of the cholera have been extremely few. There was a report that some cases had found their way to Spring Hill but this was not true. Bishop Michael Portier left yesterday to see a sick person at Tuscaloosa. He expects to be back about the 16th. Since Barron has been in Mobile the weather has been rainy. Father J.M. Portier, who is in Havana, is declared to be in the second stage of...

Scope and Contents He delayed his answer to Blanc's letter of last month as he learned Blanc would be absent for several weeks. Blanc's assurance of his leaving New Orleans too soon for his health was fully realized. Near Cincinnati he got a bad cold. The slight change in weather has caused a return of his asthma. He had determined going to St. Augustine, Florida, thinking he could well there the whole year round. It is likely he will leave here for that place in a few days. The acts of the last 7th Provincial...

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According to a letter from Bishop Blanc, there are some letters at the postoffice in New Orleans for Barron. One is very important; he fears it may be lost or returned to Washington. He asks Rousselon to send them in care of Bishop Portier if they are still there. V-5-k - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 4to. - {1}

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Barroux will meet Hudson in Detroit. He hopes Hudson will be better in Wisconsin if he returns. He gives an account of the services of Ecourse on Assumption's day. He had compassion on Sister Misericord and left her at Ann Arbor. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.