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It is a fortnight since Kane wrote expressing his readiness to go to New Orleans. He is forced to conclude that it did not reach Blanc. Sickness and mortality is disappearing. In the whole parish there are only four cases of yellow fever. Kane asks to be remembered to Father Rousselon and the priests of the house. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Lest Blanc be disappointed at Kane's not returning to New Orleans, as Blanc ordered, Kane writes after his interview with the doctor. Mr. Duffel will in a letter Kane expects to receive in time to enclose, give more details relative to Kane's indisposition. He knows Kane's physique better than Kane does. His cough is what determines him to remain here a few days longer; here he can follow what the doctor prescribes. His cough, with the propensities Kane has, may have pernicious consequences....

Scope and Contents He received Odin's letter of the 29th; he is not worry about the land sale at Pattersonville . While there both Mr. Charpantier and Mr. Brossard spoke to him on the subject and agreed that one of them would attend the sale. The lot is not the one on which the church is built. It was bought before the war from a Mr. Nash. Two of the three notes given Nash have been paid but the inhabitants could not pay the third. On the strength of Odin's letter, Kane will attend the sale himself. Odin will...

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On his return from Pattersonville he received Odin's letter of May 26 and went immediately to Judge Palfrey 's home to interview Mary Roy . She says neither she nor Moses Roy? was christened, but she has always considered herself a Methodist and she always regarded herself as the wife of Moses during their four years of marriage. Despite his desertion, she consider herself his wife. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents He asks for a dispensation from wedding banns for Thomas Healy and Ellen Conrey . The latter is a widow of some years and both are too old fashioned to endure a charivari. He asks Raymond to tell Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. that regarding the purchase at Brashear he will probably not sustain any loss. Although a lower court ruled all the property should be sold for taxes, the former owners have appealed and agreed to pay all the indebtedness on the land. Even if the lower court decision...

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Kane has just got here and the Empire City is leaving for New Orleans. Father Rousselon says something on the other page. Rousselon is well as is Kane but Kane is most miserably lodged at least for this night. Tomorrow he will deliver some of his letters and by next mail will write Blanc a long letter which he hopes will prove that he is better satisfied with Havana. A.L.S. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French and English 3pp. 12mo. 6

Scope and Contents Now that he is settled down, Kane informs Blanc of how he is. Father Stephen Rousselon may have communicated the particulars of their voyage in the note Kane mailed by the last steamer, the troubled sea, the water spout, the universal seasickness. Rousselon left Havana some time the same night for New York. Kane felt lonesome in a city where he knew no one. He came ashore in a skiff and met none of those official annoyances that Americans complain of so vehemently. Fulton's Hotel was...

Scope and Contents After writing March 10., Kane's pains became so intolerable that he returned here and the change has had the desired effect. His nerves now let him alone, at least they let him sleep and eat. Blanc must come to see this beautiful island as soon as Father Stephen Rousselon comes back. The Bishop would be very glad and Mr. Mitchell, the best friend Kane has met, asked over and over again if Blanc would not come. The steamer Kane came in is expected here on Easter Sunday on her way to New...

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With a license from Judge Francois Calongne, Kane received the marriage vows of Lazaro Brizorari, son of Georgio Brizorare and Giulia Perrana ; and Maria Agostina Cella, daughter of Giuseppe Cella and Margarita Cella . Witnesses signing: P.A. Meteye ? and Vincent Usannaz :: VI-1-l A.D.S. 1p. folio

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A dispensation from banns for the marriage of Agenor Martin and Justine Jean. D.S. Latin Attached to the above:

Scope and Contents In spite of his proximity, Kane thinks a letter is better than a conversation which may provoke terms better unexpressed. Kane has been the object of calumny; priests have usurped episcopal authority. Twice at Attakapas, he was commanded to do such and such a thing. He is sure Father Ange Marie Felix Jan John will give particulars. Today Father P Guerard sent word that Kane is to take over Guerard's parish for "he wishes to travel." Kane's patience is nearly gone. Kane got back only this...

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When Blanc appointed Kane to this post Kane felt it his duty to accept. He has done his best; if God gives him better health he will preach again. His attempt to sing Mass proved a failure. Kane resigns unconditionally. He is sick, yet he will try to help Father Cornelius Moynihan this week. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of February 22 came to hand a week ago. On that day he felt unwell and they have but one mail a week. It was a pleasure to receive it in these lonesome woods. It is now nearly three weeks since Kane came here. He regrets leaving Havana. Here the pure, ken atmosphere is playing the very mischief with his nerves. There are moments of rest in which he feels perfectly satisfied with his trip. Kane's teeth seem to have a monopoly of his neuralgic pains. He will leave here in a...

Scope and Contents When it was recommended to Kane to try the mineral waters of this island he demurred until medical advice gave sanction. Father Planas, C.M. with whom he lodged a few days in Havana, sent for an excellent physician who told Kane to come here. The physician found many defects in Kane's consititution. He told Kane to take a good deal of exercise to expand his chest, to avoid talking and to gargle with the hot water found in the bottom of a little stream which is intended to cure a bronchial...

Scope and Contents Until yesterday Kane hoped that he was forgotten by those whose emnity his conduct has excited. He little thought that Blanc would add mental agony to his bodily pain. But the letter, heralding his advent here has shaken this belief. Kane came at the invitation of Father Ange Marie Jan . His coming was no secret. Blanc was informed; Kane wished to conceal nothing. Blanc must have been told something else. What is Kane to do; he is too weak to exercise the ministry. Blanc is to write to Kane...

Scope and Contents The day the Archbishop left here, he told Kane to let him know before November, how his health was so that he could place Kane to the best advantage. Kane does not write the Archbishop himself because of his accident. Kane's health has for a long time prevented him from accepting the post the Archbishop offered him. Kane has begun a treatment which the doctors say will take a long time. It forbids serious study and public speaking. Kane is discouraged. He will soon go to the Redemptorists...

Scope and Contents The contents of Verrina's communication astonished Kane. His punctuality up to the time of his troubles in attending the conference will prove the interest he has always had. If he has not attended this year it was because he was engaged here and his absence would cause inconvenience. He asks Verrina to represent the circumstances to Archbishop John Mary Odin. As his duties as chaplain did not fill up his time. Kane saw no better occupation for his leisure hours than in donating them to the...

Scope and Contents Kane's occupations have prevented him from acknowledging Odin's favor of the 28th. Odin requires him to hand over to Father James Ignatius Mullon whatever money he may have belonging to the Church funds. The portion of the church revenues, now diminished to a mere trifle, he has always given up to Mullon at the close of every month. The church owes him five months salary. Mullon has advanced him money, and during that period supported the house single-handed. How his accounts otherwise...

Scope and Contents He asks for two additional copies of the Freeman's Journal. Although McMaster has often expressed opinions which Kane could not share, the latter has always considered him honest and well-intended. After the removal of their blockade, Kane was the first in New Orleans to introduce the journal. McMaster's articles do more for republican government than even a proclamation, although contradicted in daily and local practice. They were amused at the pains McMaster took to appease "Uncas"...

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Father Adrian Rouquette is leaving sooner than Kane expected. Kane has been faithful to Blanc's injunction for six weeks and now wishes to hear confessions. He asks permission for the welfare of the faithful. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Kane received Blanc's letter of the 20th; the last letter of Father Henry Aubert leaves no doubt that he intends removing to this diocese as soon as his engagements will allow, likely about the end of next June. Henry's protracted stay at the Mountain becomes more and more irksome; he is not "contented with forcing unwilling urchins to imbibe the rudiments of Greek and Latin." Why he has not answered Blanc's letters is a mystery; Kane thinks he has never received them. Henry is succeeding...

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She sends her son Elias Kane to Timon and wishes him prepared for West Point. She wishes Timon to furnish Elias with bed clothing since his stay will be so short. she will visit Timon shortly and settle for Elias' expenses. She is much troubled and thinks a little of his good advice will make her feel better and more reconciled to her miserable situation. Timon is to remember her to Father Oliver and Wiseman and all. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Her mother Felicité Kane asks her to write to send for her brother Elias Kane if he can come so soon after being sick. He is to leave for West Point on June 1. Sarah? and Maria have been in St. Louis. Elias leaves home for so long and goes amongst strangers. Her mother will settle accounts with Timon as soon as some expected money arrives. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Since receiving Blanc's letter of the 4th, Kane has been considering whether to answer it or not. Its paternal affection was such that he could not put off thanking Blanc until he would be able to do it in New Orleans. He assures Blanc of his unhesitating adherence to all his letter contained. What Blanc said about a moderate exercise of the ministry, does not appear improbable. He went Father Anthony Verrina, C.M. to Donaldson where he spent 8 or 9 days. During that time, Kane mustered a...

Scope and Contents Kane wishes to devote himself to the missions of Louisiana. He is a seminarian at Mount St. Mary's where he teaches Greek and Latin. He has completed his studies and as he is now 21, he would like to begin theology. English is his native tongue but he speaks a little French. He wishes to pursue his studies at Blanc's seminary in order to perfect himself in this language. If Blanc needs certificates of his conduct, his Superiors will give them willingly, he believes. If Blanc comes to the...

Scope and Contents Tévis knows of the debts of the army, and of the Pope's wish to have them paid off. Tévis knows of their defenses, and of the fact that they are well-manned and well-quipped, but short of any funds, despite the strictest budgeting. Further, they have been forced by the government of Victor Emmanuel to accept debts for areas in which papal authority has been outrageously deposed since1859. He therefore asks Tévis if he would be able to help arouse world support and financial aid for Pius IX...

Scope and Contents Kanzler sends a receipt for the 8,000 francs which he has received from American Catholics in Favor of the Pontifical army and asks that Tevis express his gratitude to the Americans. He asks that special thanks be given to those who have generously helped Tevis and especially the editor of the Freeman's Journal James Alphonsus McMaster . He encloses a receipt of the same date in Italian for the 8,000 francs signed by Kanzler as ProAdminister of Arms, and stamped from what Ministery. ::...

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He thanks Odin for his kindness during the month he spent in his house to recover his health. His trip to New York was slowed somewhat by contrary winds. He has been in Manhattanville until a more suitable place is found. Mr. Avendano is in charge of sending Karel's six trunks to New York. Karel sends his regards to Odin's vicar general. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. Spanish 2pp. 4to.

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She encloses $1.50 for the poor Indians and names four contributors. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He asks him to consider the Journal of Germanic Philology in making up his periodical list for next year. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.