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Barry submits a manuscript for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Barry thanks Onahan for his letter. He sympathizes deeply with Onahan's aims. If there is anything Onahan would want done in England, Barry shall oblige. F. Ryan went with Barry to Niagara. In Toronto, he was encouraged to see that Archbishop (John) Walsh is greatly liked by his clergy. F. Nugent would like to hear from Onahan. Regards to the family.

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Barry hopes to be in Chicago at the Temperance gathering in June, but must return to England before September and will not be able to attend the (Columbian Catholic Congress). He has been asked to contribute an article on the Discovery of America to the quarterly Review of London. He shall also write on the Duties of Capital, along lines of previous essays. His general contention has been brought out in the papal encyclical Rerum Novarum. (Nine typed copies attached.)

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Barry saw Cardinal Gibbons yesterday. He asks Onahan to thank F. Fitzgerald and say that Barry shall be happy to put himself under Fitzgerald's care, while at Chicago. It will be a pleasure to visit Notre Dame especially if (Maurice) Egan will be there. He also hopes to converse with Onahan. He presents a list of traveling details and plans.

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Barry will stay over Monday in Washington and will arrive in Chicago on the seventh, Wednesday. He is also writing a line to F. Fitzgerald.

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Barry need not say why he is embarrassed in calling on McMaster between the desire of seeing him and the fear of meeting so soon after his domestic trouble. It is better for him to express his friendship in a note. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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It will give Barstow great pleasure to accept Brownson's invitation and he will come to his house on his arrival in Detroit. Barstow has been at Sackets three or four weeks. Robertson is in command. Livingston has gone to Plattsburg; he told Barstow of Brownson's visit to Wood. Barstow was sorry to have missed Brownson. :: III-3-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He gives an explanation of who he is and the excuse for writing this letter. His father was one of the oldest residents of South Bend and a good friend of Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C.. He asks for something that could be illustrated, of the early history of Indiana for the Indianan Society of Chicago. He sketches his life and and the life of the society. :: XI-2-k L. S. (Typed) 1p.

Scope and Contents He wrote recently to Father Napoleon Joseph Perché to ask if a trip to New Orleans would be agreeable to Odin. The object of the trip would be to go find his books and trunks. He has received no reply from Perché. Vacation time here at the Seminary would be a good time to go. He is not coming to ask to return to the diocese of New Orleans. The reasons, serious or foolish, for which he left, no doubt still exist. He accomplished his duty and when his resources ran out he left. He would not...

Scope and Contents Barthe hastens to reply to Blanc's letter of January 16 which arrived the 5th. His health is better everyday although his legs are far from cured and the doctor says only sea baths will cure him. This is why Barthe will go to Illes for a mission of 2 weeks and take his cure at the same time. On his return, he will go to see Blanc or spend a few days at the seminary. He does not think he will open the jubilee before Easter; the spring work will keep many away. He could attend to those near...

Scope and Contents The men who showed their good will at the time of Blanc's pastoral visit, are beginning to get to work. Mr. Lirette is to begin this week, a portion of the wood for the floor. A. Verret has made arrangements with the carpenter. Mr. Boutelou came to the presbytery where he subscribed for a good portion of the pews. Mr. Claiborne sent to get the window frames. Barthe talked with the most interested creditors. The Germans to whom they owe $900 do not wish to make any concession and at the fall...

Scope and Contents Today was the closing of the jubilee. 253 came to the sacraments during these two weeks. He gave Holy Communion to 87 at the Easter High Mass. In spite of his 50 years, he believes he is at the head of their corps. He leaves tomorrow for lower Terrebonne, 30 miles, where at least 60 are waiting for him. Then he has Bayou du Large where some thirty from Thériot have asked for his services which he will render them after visiting Caillou, "ille au vin," and "derniere ille," and "ille au...

Scope and Contents He received Blanc's letter of the 8th today. It is not only the lack of confidence which is the cause of the church not being finished, but the lack of lumber since January 1. The windows and shutters are finished; next week the flooring will be delivered. If three months from now the pews are not finished, Barthe will leave Houma. He gives a summary of the religious progress in this parish giving the figures for 1849 and 1851. He gives instructions every Sunday. He will go next week for...

Scope and Contents He hastens to reply to Blanc's letter of the 19th which he received on the 22nd. Blanc says that on his return from a long trip, he had received a letter from Berget and Braun claiming a payment and interest, and the cost of a suit. This is how it is: For bricks for the church, they owe these men $771.50 with interest since July 1, 1850. It will be paid, half in March 1851 and half in 1852. The administrators are still disposed to carry out the subscription they opened in Blanc's presence...

Scope and Contents Barthe cannot let the year end without giving news of Terrebonne and replying to Blanc's last letter. He has only praise for the parishioners. It will not be long before the church is ready to accommodate them. The estimate of $350 for the windows has been accepted. Mr. Lirette who is to furnish the wood for the floors and pews will begin as soon as high water permits bringing the logs to the sawmill. When Barthe was ill with erysipelas, he was abandoned by his confreres. Father Charles M....

Scope and Contents He waited so long because he was waiting for a meeting of the building committee. In going to Houma he passed the home of the president. Cleborne Thibodeau who seemed well disposed and spent the first days visiting the members who live near. All made fine promises. But they did not meet. He saw Mr. Gagné and Mr. Priant ? several times; they said the roads were too bad or the time not favorable to collect, etc. The two first days he lived in the presbytery-cabin, 15 feet square. a Mr. Fiter...

Scope and Contents On the 9th, the committee met and Barthe addressed them about the means of playing the debts and advancing the work of building. They decided nothing and things were put off to the 15th. Alexandre Liret holder of the subscription, spoke at length to Mr. Boutelou on the conduct of Father Charles Henry Boutelou de St. Aubin, his uncle, saying that St. Aubin had speculated on the building and pocketed the money of the bonds. At their next meeting these men agreed to ask Blanc for 1000 or 1500...

Scope and Contents Barthe had promised to write 10 days after Blanc was here but Mr. Froste, the brick maker had not set a price for the bricks for the church until today. He estimates 27,000 bricks to do the work and his price is $400. Barthe writes to have Blanc's consent to this. He received Blanc's letter of October 11 today; he thanks him for the Mass stipends. When Father Charles M. Menard goes or has the ordo brought next month they could be brought at the same time. Barthe spent 5 days at Terrebonne...

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Messrs. Frost and Springer, in the coming week, will have finished the brick work on the church. Their work is far superior to the old. Father Charles M. Menard, the pastor, who saw it yesterday, found it satisfactory. Barthe does not need to remind Blanc that the first payment will de due February first. He has seen Father Hyacinthe Tumoine; his illness is very serious; it will be a great loss as he is a good priest. V-5-k - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 4to. - {6}

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He hastens to reply to Blanc's letter of the 5th which he received on the 14th with Blanc's mandate for Lent, 1849. He was very glad to receive the stipends for 10 Masses. Money is so scarce here. For three weeks he made sick calls in the different bayous. All wished to pay their amount of the subscription to pay the debts of the church. He hopes to have it ready for use by the feast of St. John. P.S. He will have the $10 brought. V-5-k - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}

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Messrs. Frost and Springer wish to have a draft for $200 still due on their work on the church. Blanc is to let Barthe know if he would agree to a bond of $200 payable July 1. V-5-k - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 4to. - {4}

Scope and Contents He replies to Blanc's letter of the 10th to thank him for the 15 Mass intentions. He has signed a draft on Blanc's account for Messrs. Frost and Springer payable July 1. He will have the money for the Mass intentions brought by Father Charles M. Ménard, pastor of Thibodaux, when he goes for the holy oils. He has been asked, with Deputy Sheriff Mr. Verret to collect the subscription for the church although money is very scarce with the Creoles. They hope to collect $1800. There will remain...

Scope and Contents The church committee want to see the church ready for services but the returns from the subscription will not be enough to pay the debts of $2800. They ask Barthe to inquire whether they could not borrow $2000 in the city. This would be paid back in 2 or 3 years. Their names are Claiborne Thibodaux; Alexandre Lirette, sheriff; V. Boutelout, property owner; Adolphe Verret, recorder; Jo? Aycock, clerk of court; From? Gagné, warehouse keeper. Yesterday, Easter, Barthe had 4 Communions so Blanc...

Scope and Contents Barthe received Blanc's letter of August 29 and thanks him for the $10 for Mass intentions as well as for his approval of Barthe's management of the parish during the year. He told the administrators of the church of Blanc's intention of visiting Houma and giving Confirmation. But they find that since the church is not in a state worthy to receive him, they ask Blanc to put off his visit until next year. Several cases of small pox have shown up among the negroes but without malignity. But in...

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In this parish report, Barthe gives the figures for the Catholic population, baptisms, marriages, Easter and First Communions. V-5-l - A. Report S. - French - 1p. - 8vo. - {2}

Scope and Contents He has been here a year and will give a report. The people are more and more disposed to hear the word of God and many come long distances to Mass. In the missions people come in crowds. He has had 55 First Communions this year. There were 17 deaths; 15 received the sacraments and the majority were people who had not practiced their religion for 15 to 30 years. There were 9 marriages and 11 validated; three of Americans. He baptised 95. Easter Communions were 146. The income was $313. This...

Scope and Contents On the sixth of this month, Barthe left with Mrs . Rost a letter instructing Blanc that the negress is out of his house. He cannot look for a replacement until he has a decision from Blanc, that he will remain undisturbed in his parish. Not knowing English, it is the only post suitable for him. He is too old and worn out to go to new fields. He has been in the city several times; here are the reasons he did not call on Blanc. Being 60 years old he could not make up his mind to hear words...

Scope and Contents Almost a month has passed since he left St. Charles He offered no difficulty either to the letter of Father Step en Rousselon nor to the trustees who brought this letter. But Rousselon has compromised himself. In a proclamation which Barthe may give to the public he will show that he is neither impious nor immoral. In his letter to the trustees, Rousselon wrote like an unthinking man. The trustees showed more justice thatn Rousselon. And how could Blanc condemn a priest who has labored over...

Scope and Contents Last Saturday Barthe left with the porter his letter for Blanc in which he announced his departure from St. Charles, the injustices done to him, and the danger of abandoning him. From what Barthe heard today Blanc wishes to do so. He has not taken leave of his senses. When some one reveals the truth they say he has lost his reason. It was the same with the Jesuits and Father Nardonin ?. Barthe has great truths to announce to the world. He asks Blanc to recall other scandals caused by lack of...

Scope and Contents Barthe published the banns this morning for a young man who plans to marry one of his cousins in the third degree. He does not seem disposed to get a dispensation. That is the difficulty of this confusion of parishes and lack of jurisdiction. At the least difficulty, people go to another parish where they are not known. If the young man goes to St. John Baptist, should Barthe enlighten the pastor? Barthe is preparing several for First Communion and Confirmation for November 4; Blanc will not...