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Scope and Contents It is against Jan's wishes that he has waited so long to give an account of the request Rousselon made of him. After several trips to Lafayette, Jan has asked Emile to let him know when the seals would be broken and the examination of the papers finished. But Emile wanted Jan to give him back the will. He returned here yesterday. The seals were broken, the papers examined; no will was found. Jan had to go again today to Lafayette to get the reading? and have it proved according to law. It...

Scope and Contents He regrets that Rousselon yielded to the suggestion of Father Louis Rocoffort, S.J. to go to Opelousas, first, because it deprived Jan of seeing him again, and then because Jan believes that Rousselon would have met less difficulty at Attakapas. Yesterday Jan saw Mr. Labathe to whom he gave 177 piastres to pay in full the contractor for the work of the Sisters of Mount Carmel ? which will be finished at the end of this week. P.S. Mr. Fois ? having made a number of purchases Jan has...

Scope and Contents He has just performed a very sad duty here. After giving the last sacraments to Father Anthony Désiré Mégret he heard his last sigh. His illness, which did not seem serious, lasted only 6 days. He died this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Tomorrow the services will be held; Jan has gathered all the priests in the area. The people want him buried inside the church; Jan thought it wise to let them do so. It is impossible for Jan to see about Mégret's temporal affairs; he saw him only a few hours...

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Two of Jan's parishoners Joseph Clenné? Dugas and Louisa Haysse wish to marry; they ask for a dispensation. Jan has their license. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Jandel thanks Blanc for his letter of March 29. Because of Blanc's confidence in their order Dominicans , it would have been very consoling to reply by the foundation of a monastery in New Orleans if the present scarcity of subjects were not an obstacle. Last year a monastery was founded at Washington; Jandel does not know where they will find subjects. They have tried unsuccessfully to take Father Thomas Martin, O. P. from the diocese of New York whose Bishop does everything possible to...

Scope and Contents Jandel is embarrassed by his delay in answering Blanc's letter of June 26. When it arrived Jandel was leaving for a visit of their monasteries at Naples. He was sure that the affair of the ex-Dominican Joseph Pascual was the exclusive province of the Scared Office because in their order, they take solemn vows immediately after the novitiate. After 5 years, canon law does not permit the religious to claim nullity of profession. The master of spanish novices could not say otherwise. Jandel...

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Their school being their only support and all their resources being exhausted, the Visitation Sisters are obliged, with the permission of Bishop John Quinlan, to send Sisters Mary Genevieve V.S.M. and Mary Stanislaus, V.S.M. to New Orleans for reasons which they will reveal to Odin. They recommend them to his charity for they will need direction on their dangerous mission. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Janell encloses $6.00 for subscription. Because of hard times he will be unable to continue taking the "Journal" any longer. Note: McMaster wants himself charged for the next two years for a subscription for Janell. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He acknowledges Perché's letter of January 28. He is very grateful for the Archbishop's kindness towards the Daughters of St. Clare Poor Clares in Edenhall. Nothing can prevent the transferring of the monastery of the order to New Orleans. However he asks that the Archbishop arrange that they have a Mass in their monastery and a regular confessor. VI-3-a - A.L.S. - Latin - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}

Scope and Contents A socially and intellectually distinguished lady to whom Jannes mentioned Orestes A. Brownson's admirable book, The Convert, suggested that a French translation preceeded by a biography of the author would be beneficial to the Church's cause. She requested Jannes to sollicit Henry's permission for, although there are no copyright laws in force between the United States and France, courtesy demands them to seek his permission. If Henry is pleased with this undertaking he may send the...

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After many interruptions caused by bad health, Madame la Marquise de Forbin has finished the translation of the Convert, which certainly will encourage the defense of the True Faith. But it is necessary that the translation have a prefatory biographical note on the author, which Brownson, who has experience of this kind and is well informed about his father, is asked to supply. :: III-3-b A.L.S. in French 3pp. 12mo.

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Jannes introduces two young friends, le Vicomte des Cassyres de Richemont and M. Jean de Ravignon. They are anxious to see the worthy son of a man who was not only a great American but a world-renowned Catholic honored by the Church. :: III-3-d A.L.S. inFrench 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Jannes has just received Brownson's translation of Tarducci's Life of Columbus and is much indebted to him for the present. Whatever Brownson says of the style of the author, Jannes much prefers to read the work in his English than in the best Italian. He congratulates Brownson upon having offered to the American public so useful a work, just at the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America. It is a new service to the Catholic cause. Jannes was asked by some Italian friends to be present...

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Jannet has not forgotten Perché's kindness when he saw him at Marseilles. He has sent Perché a copy of the second edition of his book, "Les Etats-Unis contemporains". He is also sending a copy to the "Propagateur Catholique " which represents the Catholic cause in the southern United States. :: VI-2-o A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Jannes thanks Brownson for planning his route from New York to Abilene and will be pleased to visit him in Detroit. He sails from Liverpool on the 23rd, arrives in New York on the 2nd, stays there two days, stops for a few hours at Niagara Falls before arriving in Detroit, only a few days after the arrival of this letter. He will send a telegram from New York, for which a reply should be sents to the Metropolitan Hotel, with information about a hotel in Detroit near Brownson's office. ::...

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Edwards letter relative toa donation to Notre Dame is received. Having already given quite a good-sized donation towards rebuilding, they feel they can do no more as they are obliged to divide their contributions.

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Enclosed Clarke will find some items of the life of the late Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes. He sent that morning a package by mail containing some of Baltes' Pastoral instructions, letters, circulars, and lectures. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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In compliance with the request of the Committee on Organization of the American Catholic Congress, Janssen proposes Michael Reis, ex-Mayor of Belleville as Vice-President to said Congress for the Diocese of Belleville. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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List of delegates to the Columbian Catholic Congress from the Diocese of Belleville, Illinois.

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He leaves New Orleans on June 25th for Chicago via Cincinnati. On his way to Boston for the meeting of the archbishops, he intends to pay Edwards a visit. Edwards said he thought he could obtain a free pass for him. It would be gratefully accepted. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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He is told that there is a professor at Notre Dame named Newton A. Preston and that he is sick. Janssens used to know him and would like to know if his sickness is considered serious. He sends regards to Father Corby and James F. Edwards. :: XI-1-l A.L.S. 1p.

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He sends some letters and also the parchment belonging to the cross of Jerusalem which he gave before. :: XI-1-k A.L.S. 1p.

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A printed invitation to the centenary celebration of the erection of the See of New Orleans, April 25, 1893. Replies are to be made to Father Joseph Thebault. The Order of the Day is given. :: XI-1-k Printed Invitation 4pp.

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He encloses some letters which may be of interest. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 1p.

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He is obliged for the documents which might be valuable. He sends 2 letters of the Cardinal, 1 of Bishop Fitzgerald, and one of Bishop Weinschaert. The latter is interesting. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He received the oil painting in good condition. Whilst some say he looks too serious, it is a very good likeness. The dining room now has a completed gallery in oil of the bishops of New Orleans. He will thank Edwards personally when he comes to spend a few days with them. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He received the $20. He wishes Edwards would find some more hidden treasures. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Janssens has made arrangements for confirmation in the city and cannot possibly leave in time to attend the Commencement. It will be better for him to keep the arrangements indicated in a former letter. He will be much obliged for a ticket from Cincinnati. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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In the last issue of the "Ave Maria" is an article on Our Lady of Prompt Succor. He would like to have four copies sent him and if Father Hudson permits it, he will have it reprinted in their papers. He hopes Edwards will pay him a visit in the winter. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He is sorry Dr. Goldsmith died; he was very good and pious. He will be glad to put Bishop Rosati in his place. Edwards should bring him along. Janssens had to send Father E. de Wilde to the country Opelousos where he has much improved. :: XI-1-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.