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He is unable to comply with Edwards' request not having any mitre or other objects belonging to his brother or predecessor. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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There are some copies of one very faithful portrait of his brother Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick of Baltimore by Healy. Photographs of this may be found in Baltimore. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sends thanks for a volume of Murray's "History." :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Being unwilling to have his name mentioned in Murray's proposed work, Kenrick begs to decline furnishing Murray with the notes he has requested. :: I-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Kenrick thanks Purcell for the book sent to him through Mister Bachman. Kenrick says he has just heard that Bishop Henry D. Juncker is seriously ill. Kenrick proposes to go to Alton that afternoon to see him. :: II-5-h A. L. S. Photostatic copy from the Archives of the College of Mt. St. Joseph, Delhi, Ohio. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Kenrick has given the case Blanc proposed his consideration but without seeing any satisfactory reason for regarding the marriage as null. The presence of a priest and witnesses gives it the character of a serious contract. If he was truly baptized there is no ground for setting aside the marriage. The impediment of disparìty of worship appears to be the only ground to rely on. Kenrick answers from here where he is engaged in his visitation. In 3 weeks he hopes to reach the city. :: VI-1-b...

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In offering his congratulations on Blanc's metropolitan dignity, Kenrick presents Miss Dolores Lopez, daughter of a Spanish gentleman long a resident here. Her piety and determination to devote herself to God are indications of a true vocation. :: V-5-n A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Kenrick presents the bearer of this letter, Thomas Francis Knox of a distinguished family who embraced the faith last year with Father Faber. He is traveling in the United States and plans to go to Havana before returning home. :: V-5-f A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Kenrick presents Joseph C. Molloy who, with his family, is about to reside in New Orleans, Kenrick takes this opportunity to express his sympathy in the critical circumstances in which Blanc has been placed and his hope that those who have given trouble will soon return to their duty. :: V-4-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Kenrick presents George A. Ramsey of Philadelphia who wishes to visit some of the Catholic institutions during his stay at New Orleans. :: V-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Not knowing if his brother Bishop Peter Richard Kenrick is still in New Orleans, Kenrick sends this letter to be given to him. In case his sickness is dangerous Blanc is to let Kenrick know so that he can be on the way immediately. :: V-5-c A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Edward Johnson is of a respectable family. After he became a Catholic, his wife left him and took her two children to her mother's where she still remains She complained of his constraining her to follow his example, and an attack of lunacy, in consequence of an accident when young, afforded her occasion to fear for her safety. He has had 2 or 3 severe relapses causing him to be confined. She has obtained a divorce but is not likely to marry. Kenrick has always been of the opinion that he...

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Desmond, at present Consul General of Rome, being desirous to represent his own government at the Roman Court, Kenrick recommends him to Buchanan's notice. His knowledge of the Italian language and the previous relations in which he has stood to the Holy See would render his appointment acceptable. A.L.S. :: V-5-h A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Their letters crossed. His silence was owing to his absence on visitation. He is not willing to put the least obstacle to Reynolds' measures for filling the new see but has given him the reasons for not supporting the nomination. Kenrick gave no letter to Flavianus, but leave to say Mass. The continuance of the Drogoman to frequent sectarian temples throws great suspicion on the whole affair. The warm commendations of the Bishop of New York disposed Kenrick to think favorably of the priest....

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Kenrick thanks Blanc for the letter brought by Father Michael Clarke who seemed to have hope of returning to New Orleans after several weeks. Kenrick thinks the new Pope will send an encyclical and then it will be their duty to write a testimonial of their devotion. kenrick's brother had already told him about the Oregon affair but he cannot decide that it is true. On address side of the letter: Favored by Father Oakley. :: V-5-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Father James VanDevelde 's trip will give Kenrick a chance to acknowledge Blanc's invitation to again spend the winter with him. But his health is good and he has no excuse to absent himself from St. Louis so he must renounce it. Mrs. Biddle died January 10 and left money to establish and endow a home for poor widows; and also property for the Visitation Sisters who were forced to leave Kaskaskia because of the flood. Kenrick hopes Father Augustin de Angelis ! will is good and that this debt...

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Having found it advisable to make inquiries regarding church property in this diocese at Havana Kenrick has given the letter to Father John Timon to be posted by him after obtaining Blanc's consent to the arrangement in it in order to meet the expenses. This is, to draw on Blanc for the amount. If Blanc has any objection Timon will not post the letter. P.S. The person directed to draw on Blanc is José Maria Morales of Havana; the amount cannot be very great. :: V-5-e A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents One of the missionaries of the diocese has asked Kenrick to write Blanc about a picture of the Blessed Virgin sent from Modena and addressed to the Bishop of New Orleans. Since it might arrive during Blanc's absence Kenrick asks him to have someone send it to him. Kenrick hopes to see Blanc at the next council. If Blanc came through St. Louis Kenrick could accompany him to Baltimore, either by way of the lakes or by the beautiful river without water as the late Bishop Simon Gabriel Bruté...

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This letter will be brought by two Sisters of St. Joseph who are returning to France and for whom he asks Blanc to help find a boat. :: V-5-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Father Lahaye who will bring this letter is a priest of this diocese who has just escaped a very serious disease. He is going to visit Father James Fontbonne whom he knows well. :: V-5-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Kenrick introduces Mrs. J.C.? Dinnies who is to become a resident of Blanc's city. She is a convert and a lady of no ordinary literary acquirements. Her contributions to periodical Catholic literature have been considerable and her exertions in the cause of the orphan have been unremitting. :: V-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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He takes advantage of Father Simon A. Paris ' visit to New Orleans to present his respects. Paris is going to spend several days in Blanc's city to recover after his labors. Blanc knows him and esteems him as Kenrick does. :: V-5-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Blanc perhaps knows that Mrs. Marion Lavinia Todd is at the Convent of the Visitation, Madame Eleanor Grey, R.C.J. having refused to receive her. Kenrick wanted to know Blanc's feelings about Father Francis Lahaye . This young priest has told Kenrick through Father A. Thibaudier that he has been the victim of a slanderous rumor which he said was without foundation and that Blanc had been perfectly satisfied with his explanation. Kenrick regrets the necessity of sending Lahaye to New Orleans,...

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Although Kenrick gave a German priest, L a letter dated the 26th of this month testifying that while here, he did nothing blameworthy, Kenrick afterwards found out some things which show that this man is of little worth. V-5-l - A.L.S. - Latin - 1p. - 4to. - {1}

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Brother Gelisaire, F.S.C. will hand this to Blanc to express Kenrick's deep sense of the benefits the schools of the Christian Brothers have conferred on this diocese in the 10 months of their existence and the hope that Blanc will be able to have a colony of these Brothers. :: V-5-n A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of March 29 was given Kenrick by Father Irenaeus St. Cyr who has just arrived and Kenrick hastens to thank Blanc for all his kindnesses to him and St. Cyr while they were at Blanc's house. Kenrick does not know what to think about Father Joseph Richardbole ; he always regarded him as a zealous and pious priest. Bishop Andrew Byrne had made some allusions which Kenrick thought unjust. He passed them on to Father John Timon upon whom they seemed to make no more impression than...

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The young man who hands Blanc this letter visits New Orleans on a painful occasion the particulars of which Kenrick has already communicated to Father Stephen Rousselon on the advice of Father John Timon . Kenrick gives the introduction to one of their most exemplary young Catholics who at the request of his afflicted parent, has undertaken a very difficult task. :: V-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Blanc knows that Father James Fontbonne has agreed to replace Father Nicolas Francais . Kenrick sees him go with regret. :: V-5-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 3to.

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This letter will be brought by Father Nicholas Savelli, an Italian priest who is leaving to find his brother at Caracas. His going is a real loss as Kenrick does not have enough priests for his missions. Kenrick takes this occasion to thank Blanc for the information about the will of Father Augustin De Angelis . He hopes that this affair can be settled to leave Kenrick the $4000 with interest. :: V-5-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Kenrick apologizes for not answering until now the letter Blanc wrote him since the death of his predecessor, Bishop Joseph Rosati . Kenrick feels more and more his incapacity for his position. He has just written to Rome to give the Sacred Congregation his views on Blanc's choice of a coadjutor. The appointment of Father John Timon, C.M. would be an irreparable loss to his order but the American episcopate would gain. Kenrick is anxious for news about the unfortunate case brought against...