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Jamison asks Hudson to forward her mail to Wheeling, West Virginia. :: X-2-h A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Jamison would like to advertise in the Ave Maria for a teaching position in English, French and music. Father F. Marrow, the pastor at Knoxville will give Jamison a letter of recommendation. She has translated articles from "Annales du culte de St. Joseph" and inquires if Hudson will take them. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Jamison asks Hudson to send her the address of the pastor mentioned in the appeal for Christmas gifts in the latest Ave Maria. :: X-2-h A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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In late September Jamison came to New York and petitioned for admission to the Society of the Sacred Heart. Mother Jones accepted her and she has begun her postulantship. :: X-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Until September 1st, Jamison will reside at Ocean City. :: X-2-h A. Postcard S. 1p. 32mo.

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Miss Jamison would like Hudson to send her some French exchanges published in Canada or the United States or let her know where this information is available in America. The "Le Propagateur Catholique" does not suit her as it is too expensive. It also contains too much advertisement. Gives wishes for prosperity at Notre Dame. :: X-2-e A. Postcard S. 1p.

Scope and Contents Jan received Blanc's letter at the end of April. He was very ill and put off his reply, although he had assured Father J.M. Bonniot of his intention to write, until he saw how his medicine would work. He is not yet entirely recovered but he will leave on the 28th of this month for New Orleans. He is late getting started on his apostolic life. Another reason for haste is the turn of events in France. P.S. Bonniot gave him several commissions; he has done them and will bring them with him....

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Since seeing Odin his old sickness has returned more intense than ever. Although now a little better, the doctor is strongly opposed to his coming to New Orleans for the retreat. Mr. _____ Fais left this morning to seek help from the Jesuits of Grand Coteau and he hope4s he will be back tomorrow with one of them. :: VI-2-e A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Edward Monge and Ezilda Dusuau Delacroix seek a dispensation from the first degree of affinity. Monge, finding it necessary to remarry, naturally looks to the one who for six years has been a mother for his five children. Ezilda, already 26 years old, is clearly and solidly pious. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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If he had not been completely occupied with six slaves condemned to death, he would have replied to Odin's letter of the 10th sooner. The execution took place yesterday. Never in a similar situation has he seen such calmness and Christian resignation. One might say that the deaths were of those who ought to have been precious in the lives of God. He thanks Odin for continuing the faculties which Archbishop Anthony Blanc had given him. :: VI-2-d A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Jan has not spoken until now about the repairs which he was ordered to make on their church. He hoped to see Perché first. The church is already transformed but everything is not yet completed. The presbytery needs repairs but nothing can be done about that until he has finished paying the debt due Eugene A. Duchamp . He received Perché's circular of January 31. He has occupied himself with the Diocesan Association but if he succeeds it will not be immediately. :: VI-3-a A.L.S. French 2pp....

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The good Lord has heard the prayers for Jan's recovery and, against all hope, has returned him to health. Soon he will be able to perform all the functions of his ministry. He has near him always Father Joseph Roduit, S.J., with the devotion that characterizes him. A petition has been presented to the court to annul the transfer of their church to the diocese. He has not forgotten the good visit Leray paid him. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Jan is in a situation as embarrassing as it is difficult. A pastor of his district Father Charles Brun?, who has always been known to drink very much, delivered himself completely to his passion. Jan has spoken to him and has written to him, but it has been completely useless. Last Sunday it was necessary for some soldiers to intervene; they seized him and made him return to the priest house. Jan wonders what he should do. ` P.S. This deplorable scene is an exact repetition of one given by...

Scope and Contents He seeks a dispensation from the second degree of consanguinity for Martin Bouillon and Melanie Champagne. He doubts that they will be able to pay for it. Father Philibert Gutton is waiting to be named to some mediocre spot. The precarious state in which Gutton finds himself has a bad effect not only on his spirits but also on his body. For the reason which Gutton has given he can not be assistant at St. Martin. He hopes that he will be placed elsewhere and he is convinced that he will do...

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Father Philibert Gutton will bring Rousselon a money order for $176.65 of which $77.90 is for the seminary, $58.75 is for the Propagation of the Faith, and $40 is for dispensations. He has sent Mr. _____ Fais to conduct Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. to Breaux Bridge and from there to Lafayette. :: VI-2-e A.L.S. French 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Jan received the box Rousselon had sent. The statue suffered a little in the sending. However they began their May devotions and many came. Jan will send by Mr. Freschaux the bottles for the holy oils. Rousselon will receive, at the first opportunity, the advance he made for the statue and catechisms. Rousselon said in his last letter that he was writing Jan officially. He is still waiting, which puts him in a false position. The trustees keep asking if he has received his appointment. Could...

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Four of his parishoners, Onésime Thibodeaux and Gracie Thibodeaux; and Desire Letullier and élasie Frederich wish to marry. They ask for dispensations. The parties are poor and cannot pay the ordinary fee. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Father L. Hoste, several weeks after his arrival, came to bring the letter Odin asked him to bring. New Iberia will be grateful for the good pastor Odin has sent them. Jan is grateful to have him as his nearest confrere. If Hoste speaks of building a chapel at Fausse Pointe, Jan asks Odin to do nothing before hearing several observations from Jan. He sees by the December 22 Propagateur that the time of the retreat is fixed. He cannot attend; for more than a year he has had hemorrhages and...

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Two parishioners of Pont-Breaux, Ferjus? Castille and Aurélia Thibodeaux ask for a dispensation. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Two of Jan's parishioners, Francois Duthénor ? Domengeaux and Julie Guidry ask for a dispensation. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. French 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Two of his parishioners, André Fontenette and Maria Wilz, free people of color, wish to marry and ask for a dispensation. Jan would like to know when they could have Blanc at St. Martin for Confirmation. He would not ask if he knew less about the religious apathy of a great number confided to his care. Jan thinks Blanc would also like to give Confirmation at Pont-Breaux as soon after St. Martin as possible. The priests at Grand Coteau would help him. At the time of the retreat, Father F....

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Two of Jan's parishioners, Joseph Champagne and Julie Picard with to marry and ask for a dispensation. They can give only $10. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. and envelope French 1p. 12mo.

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Two of Jan's parishioners, Felix Thélisman Bienvenu and Mathilde Bienvenu wish to marry and ask for a dispensation. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Jan received last night, on his return from Lafayette, the little note Blanc sent him with Miss Quinet's letter. This letter was very painful for him; he had no suspicion that he owed anyone. His prinicple has always been to buy only what he could pay for. When he ordered the things in question, he asked Quinet to draw on him as soon as she sent them to his family. She did not do so. Three days before leaving for Louisiana, Jan was in Paris and went to Quinet's who told him that she had just...

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Jan sends the death certificate for éon Margain ?. The register reads Margin so Jan has used Blanc's authorization and added the missing letter. An addressed envelope is folded with this letter. :: VI-1-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Désiré Judice and Elise Labauve wish to marry and ask for a dispensation. Jan has their license. He has 10 piastres for this dispensation. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents As soon as Jan received Blanc's letter addressed to the President of the trustees, he gave it to him. These gentlemen seem fully satisfied. Jan thanks Blanc for the advice he gave at the start of a ministry totally new to him. Up to now, he has encount red no obstacle. The jubilee exceeded all hope. Communions are more numerous than last year; the Archconfraternity of the Heart of Mary has 132 members. 71 made their First Communion; more adults than children. Jan will not forget Blanc's...

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Nicolas Wilz and Marie Josephine Thériot ask for a dispensation. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Joseph Alcide Décuir and Marguerite Olympe Dugas wish to marry; they ask for a dispensation. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. French 1p. 16mo.

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Two of his parishioners, Nicolas Dupré Romière ? and Marie Carmélite Romière ask for a dispensation. He fears they will offer only 12 piastres. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. French 1p. 16mo.