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Sister Angelica, S.C. said that the money which the legislature distributed among charitable institutions would be given only to the Superioress. She asks permission for herself and Sister Philomina, S.N.D. to go. On the way home they want to step in at St. Elizabeth's Asylum to see the kitchen there as she wants to buy a new stove and they have a good one. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents In the name of all the School Sisters of Notre Dame of her community she wishes him a joyous happy new year. She has not forgotten his kindness when their ex-Sister proved so annoying. She delayed expressing their gratitude in hopes he would soon visit them. His decision proved such a favor they still feel its influence. On the next day she started but on reaching the depot found it necessary to have a pass, to procure which she had to return. After getting a pass, she hurried from one...

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The School Sisters of Notre Dame wish to speak to Odin about some of their affairs and to ask his advice. They wonder if they might call on him today. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Mother Mary Jacobina is sorry she had not the honor of speaking with Odin when there on Wednesday. On Monday morning, she called on Colonel Hollabut, Chief Quarter-Master, who gave her a letter for his lady saying Mrs. Hollabut would accompany her to St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum and examine it. Mrs. Hollabut did, and acknowledged their great need. Before leaving she begged for a memorandum of those articles of clothing they deemed most necessary, adding she would present it to her husband. She...

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Their kitchen range in the Asylum of the School Sisters of Notre Dame is worn out. They are obliged to cook large quantities; there is a large stove for sale, originally made to order for a large hospital. The price is $325. They seek permission to go to this store and examine the stove. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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The School Sisters of Notre Dame send Odin greetings for his feast day and the New Year. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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The School Sisters of Notre Dame request him to accept their present: fresh eggs from their own hens and butter from the milk of their own cows. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents The Sacred Congregation of the Propaganda in full session on January 28, 1884, considered against the case of Father Patrick Gleeson, and decided that the basis for the suspension was not proved. Archbishop Peter Richard Kenrick 's action is not sustained. Father Gleeson is still bound by his vows as a member of the Congregation of the Mission Vincentians and does not have the faculties of the diocese. Note apparently by Ella B. Edes : This is the decision in the case of Gleeson of...

Scope and Contents The Roman Catholic St. Mary's Assumption Mutual Beneficial Society had been in existence since 1857 without much interference from the priests until last spring when a picnic was held for the purpose of purchasing a society vault in the cemetery. They resolved that every member must be present under a penalty of $2.50. Anthony Schmucker and George Brion? chose to be absent. For this they were expelled by the president without ballot. Since both men are very much beloved in the congregation,...

Scope and Contents Jacobs states that he sent about a fortnight ago, a book entitled "In Spirit and in Truth", to McMaster, but had not the time to write McMaster, and he must have been at a loss what to think of it. The book was recently published in England by the very Rev. Fr. Bridgett. C.SS.R., Rector of this house Mount St. Alphonsus, and a convert from England. Jacobs also sent copies to the Archbishops of Baltimore and St. Louis; to the American Provincial of Redemptorists and the editors of the...

Scope and Contents Jacquart asks for information about the legacy, if there is one, of a cousin who lived for thirty years in Blanc's city and who, it is said, died last June. He was Alexandre Porcy ?, a native of Marseilles, about 50, dealing in wood and living on Quartier Street. Blanc will do a service to Jacquart as well as to his sisters, among whom are two religious, and to numerous nephews and nieces. Blanc's reply can be addressed to Jacquart, assistant to Father Castries on the island of St. Lucy. For...

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Father Francis Berthaud, a priest originally from Nantes, has just returned to the parish of his birth after having served for some time in New Orleans and, if he does not deceive himself, as deputy pastor of the principal parish of New Orleans. He gives reasons of health for his return to France and the Bishop wishes to know if they are genuine. Berthaud has real ability and could render appreciable services during his stay at Nantes. :: VI-2-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Jacques asks Perché to honor them with his presence in their poor chapel in order to give them his blessing. :: VI-3-a A.L.S. French 1p. 16mo.

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He wishes to leave the Diocese of Galveston and has Bishop Claude Mary Dubuis ' promise that he will not refuse the necessary freedom if he enters Odin's diocese. Jacquet would be very happy to serve once more under Odin's jurisdiction. :: VI-2-l A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He thanks him for his letters to him and to Father Henri Parmantier Parmentier and hastens to give him some news about Attakapas . He is still pastor of the parish and has had charge of the college since the end of January. Father Michael Coughlan is absent, having gone north in search of money in order to build a church at Loreauville to replace that destroyed by the flood in September. The college had opened under bad auspices: two adolescents were professors and fifteen or sixteen young...

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The director of the school of St. John Baptist, Brother Oliver, F.S.C. of the Christian Brothers appears to be willing to take charge of the establishment at New Iberia. He promised to lay the matter before his superiors. However, he wants to know what conditions will be imposed. Jacquet hopes that Leray will not place any obstacles to the success of this matter. :: VI-3-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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He writes what he wanted to say in person to Odin when he called on him. He is far from complaining about St. Bernard, Terre aux Boeufs which Odin has assigned to him but the lack of action and the solitude make him sometimes wish for another place, especially where he would not forget the little English he know He has heard that Odin needs someone at Washington; if Odin would see fit to appoint Jacquet he would accept it with pleasure. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents The intentions expressed to Odin in July remain the same. He did not return with Father Rousselon because of unforeseen circumstances. On his arrival in France his family urged him to remain. But he never thought seriously of this. But the time seemed long and he asked to, work in the diocese of Lyons. He was immediately appointed as an assistant. When he prepared to leave Father Borias wrote that he would have to ask for dimissorial letters from Lyons. On writing to Father Pagnon, the vicar...

Scope and Contents About 2 months ago, Jacquet wrote to Father James Ignatius Mullon, pastor of St. Patrick's asking for news of Mary McMahan and her two daughters, Winefred and Ellen who were to leave Liverpool for New Orleans on September 23 on the steamer Charles Saunders? to come to join the husband who has not heard from her since. Having received no replay from Mullon, Jacquet writes again. If these poor Irish are in New Orleans, Blanc probably knows them. If they are, they should write to Denis MacMahan...

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The congregation of Bellaire has increased to nearly five-hundred but the number of communicants is low. He will answer the questions of Father Caspar Borgess in a few days. The school in Beaver is doing well. A lady from Wheeling is teaching. Father Dominic Kluber is going to Cincinnati, shortly and he will bring Purcell $50 from Messrs. Door of Miltonsburg, according to Purcell's own statement. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Jacquier experienced so much joy on receiving Blanc's letter of January 12, that he could not answer at once. He must excuse himself for the way in which correspondence with Blanc was done in 1848. He had sent a first letter of recommendation to an esteemed business man of Pointe Pierre, in which Jacquier gave Blanc details of their troubles and the events afflicting their unfortunate country. Several others came afterward to ask for passage through the city; he gave them a few lines written...

Scope and Contents A young man from Martinique is going to join relatives at New Orleans. Jacquier received Blanc's letters in reply to those brought by Alphonse de Gentile ; Jacquier is pleased to see the progress of religion in Blanc's diocese. Since his last letter Jacquier has become head of the Mission of Martinique and named Prefect Apostolic by a decree of August 18, 1844. This position is far above his strength and he is about to resign as he has just heard that they are to be made bishops. If Blanc...

Scope and Contents A priest who came here from Dominica to regain his health, Father Rossarelli, is going to leave this country where for six months he has rendered so many services and made himself favorably known. But he does not want to return to the English island; he would like to offer his services to Blanc. One of the pastors of Port Pierre, in whom Jacquier has much confidence has asked for a letter of recommendation for this priest. Jacquier believes he can recommend him. It has been a long time since...

Scope and Contents After a trip of 13 months to France, where he had not been for 30 years, Jacquier is back in Martinique. Scarcely arrived, a priest of Port de France has asked for a letter of recommendation for Francois Tasset whom he knew as a professor. He praised him highly, especially his morality. Jacquier does not hesitate to give him a letter to Blanc. He would have liked to spend a few moments with Bishop Michael Portier but he had just left for Gaete and had not yet returned to France when Jacquier...

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How can he refuse a service to those who are in trouble, obliged to abandon their birthplaces to seek a sad existence at an advanced age. He recommends Mrs. Havard née de Laurens, daughter of a former emigré from San Domingo. She says she has need to talk to Blanc. Their Commissioner-General has just arrived. After 24 hours of great uneasiness the horizon has cleared. :: V-5-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Unfortunately they know that he knows Blanc; here is another inhabitant of Martinique who asks to be presented to Blanc. Mr. Desrioux of Messinia has been very badly treated in the latest events. :: V-5-i A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Dr. Boulin, and Mr. Lepelletier-Duclary, former president of their colonial council is leaving for New Orleans where he wishes to stay. He has asked to be recommended to Blanc. :: V-5-i A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Mr. Arnoux, a notary, frightened as are others, about the future, is leaving with his family, to add to Blanc's fold. He merits Blanc's favorable reception. The party of order, in spite of the damagogues, seems to maintain itself in France according to the latest news. Father John Baptist? Etienne, C.M.? from Blanc's country, has had some communmunities mistreated. :: V-5-i A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Jacquier wishes nothing more than to be among Odin's workers and he has done all that depended upon him. However, all has been in vain because he has found an obstacle before which he must give way. If Odin will receive him later, his entire happiness would consist in rejoining his companions. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Refering to an article in the Journal of Jan. 13, concerning wax candles, Jaeckel believes there should be no trouble getting candles in a country where so much wax is produced. The trouble lies in bleaching the wax and not in making the candles. The bleaching process is very simple. Many farmers sell their yellow bees-wax for very little when they could bleach it at home and make a large profit selling bleached wax. He sends along the bleaching process which he has found successful and...