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Scope and Contents Mother Beatrix informs McMaster the proofs arrived about 9:00 AM and she is able to return them within the hour, so that they will reach him today. She has made a change on page six, for the ceremonial of Profession takes place in the Chapter room, not in the Choir. She thanks him for printing the prayers on a card. Previously they had been merely written. Sister Teresa is writing him her usual Saturday letter. His message was delivered to Sister Gertrude, and pleased her. :: I-2-f...

Scope and Contents Sister Beatrix asks McMaster to send his paper to them gratis for the benefit of their patients. They have had charge of the hospital since 1884, and the company furnishes reading matter, but nothing good. With good books and good papers they can do great good anomg the railroad patients. Nine young men have been instructed and received into the church by the chaplain Father Gregory Schlitt, O.S.F. . Their conversion often began with the reading of a Catholic book or paper. During this...

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Subpoena of the Circuit Court of the U.S. 7th circuit, District of Michigan to Antoine Beaubien, Robert Beaubien, et al including Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere on the complaint of John Baptist Beaubien et al to appear in the Court on the first Monday of February. Witness Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, John Winder, Clerk. :: III-2-i D.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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As their case, now pending at Washington, is about to come to a close, Beaubien deems it his duty to say that if Lefevere offers him anything like a fair compromise, he will take less now than ever again. James A. Van Dyke compromised with Beaubien several years ago and if he were living now, he would tell Lefevere that Beaubien's claim to that property is perfectly good. P.S. Madam Mother Mary Aloysia Hardey of New York paid Beaubien for her interest. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Circumstances stronger than his will have prevented him from conveying his best wishes whether they be for his happy recovery after such a grave illness or for the fiftieth anniversary of his priesthood. He begs his remembrance before the Lord for himself and his family. :: VI-3-a A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Maria asks Blanc to watch over a soul gone astray and if possible save him from complete ruin. She dares not give her name but can only divulge that she is 36, of a distinguished family and married for 14 years to a man of an honorable name in France. During a trip to London he ran off with a young Protestant woman. Maria asks Blanc to give the enclosed letters to her husband and to the woman. Her husband left July 26 from Liverpool on a ship called the Harriet or Henriette, Captain Johnson,...

Scope and Contents The death of her Father-in-law, the duc de Bellune, makes her ask Blanc to send on the enclosed letter to Victor Beauclerc's address. It contains a copy of her Father-in-law's will. She dares not recount here all the grief she has had especially because of her Father-in-law's severity toward his son; her husband is to tell Blanc. The clause in question, which the law has already declared null, is also null before God by the pardon she has asked for and received for her husband before a...

Scope and Contents Maria does not know Blanc but in the name of charity, she addresses him with confidence. She does not know whether he received her first letter. It told how a man, married 14 years and with 8 children became infatuated by a beautiful young woman he knew in London and went away with her, leaving two families in sorrow and dishonor. This man is Maria's husband and she has just learned from him that he is in New Orleans. The young woman's parents have also urged her to return to her duties and...

Scope and Contents Beauclerc regrets that Peter Conrey is determined not to swerve from the instructions received from London. This is going to delay a separation which would be much better if it were more prompt. Miss de L. still cannot decide to return to her parents; she did not conceal this in her letter to her Father two months ago. They are awaiting a reply. In two weeks Beauclerc will know the result of steps he has taken to obtain employment. If the result is as he wishes, he will have the means to...

Scope and Contents Beauclerc sends Miss de L's reply. Her fears of a trip to England are deeper than he can combat. It is difficult to have her join her grandmother without her parents knowing it and besides the Marquise de L. could not leave London without her sons knowing it. She would have to give her granddaughter over to those who have a right to claim her and this is to be avoided above all. If Blanc knew the persons and the circumstances he would share Beauclerc's opinion. Miss de L. hopes to receive...

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Beauclerc will be at Blanc's house tomorrow at 6; it will be a very happy moment. :: V-4-k A.L.S. French 1p. 32mo.

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A Frenchman with a rather well known name and high rank arrived in this country a short time ago as an adventurer. In the midst of mistakes often criminal, God gave him the grace to keep some religious sentiments in his heart. This is what brings him to Blanc today to confess his faults. He is known here as Beauclerc; Blanc is to let him know when he will hear him. :: V-4-k A.L. French 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Beauclerc called at Blanc's house several days ago and regrets he did not find him. He gave one of the servants the book Blanc loaned to Miss de L. His means obliged him to leave the hotel; he is now in a furnished house in Rue de la Douane. He has been confined to his room by an all over aching but when he recovers he will come to pay his respects. He can live for six weeks but then he will be destitute. He begs Blanc to find employment for him and spare his family new sorrow. The...

Scope and Contents In giving his recommendation to the Governor, Blanc has not asked any guarantee except Beauclerc's word. Beauclerc wishes to justify such confidence by telling Blanc of the difference between the instruction he proposes and that being used in the schools today. If his system seems useful Blanc can speak with more assurance; if it seems useless Beauclerc will confine himself to employment more suited to his talents. He then outlines his course of instruction. He believes Jefferson College...

Scope and Contents It was very kind of Odin to send Bishop Claude Marie Dubuis to ordain their future American missionary. He leaves it to their American Jesuits to express their gratitude. Dubuis spent the evening and night with them. On Sunday morning at 5:30 the ordination took place and at a quarter of one Dubuis took the cars for Rouane and Paris. They learned that the yellow fever is raging in New Orleans and he will try to have the departure of their young men put off to October or even later. May Our...

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Odin may celebrate Mass tomorrow at the privileged altar of the sanctuary of Fourvières. Beaudequin awaits him with pleasure. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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The Religious of St. Viator, connected with Joliette College, have conceived the plan of erecting a sanctuary consecrated to the Sacred Heart. They appeal for donations and prayers. The spiritual advantages of the Institute of St. Viator are listed, together with the episcopal approbations. :: VI-3-c Printed Circular 4pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents On leaving for Opélousas, Blanc recommended that Beaugier write directly to Father Rousselon. Beaugier was sorry not to have received Blanc's letter until the 17th to which he would have replied at once if he had not wanted to give precise information which one finds it difficult to sort out from the jumble of the village. They have already spoken ill of Beaugier; since Blanc does not know him well, Beaugier will tell him what really exists. He had promised Blanc to keep it secret that he...

Scope and Contents The advice Rousselon gave Beaugier about Father John F. Raviol was very useful. By some attentions and especially keeping from touching the sensitive chord they not only have a good understanding but he is very pleased to say that Raviol's welcome has not diminished up today. After the Archbishop's letter, Raviol hastened to have Beaugier's relative come, whose presence has produced an effect quite opposite from the one Rousselon feared. Miss Raviol received her like a sister, virtuous...

Scope and Contents Beaugier would have liked to attend the retreat but he learned that navigation was totally interrupted. He wrote 2 weeks afterwards to the vicar general and learned of Blanc's departure for Europe. He gave the vicar general details of the parish. This letter remained unanswered for 3 months. Then Beaugier gave hospitality to an Italian priest coming from Avoyelles to go to New Orleans; he took a letter again addressed to Father Stephen Rousselon, which suffered the same fate as the first....

Scope and Contents Since receiving Blanc's letter, it had been impossible for him to go to Opelousas and he did not want to reply without telling the results of his interview with Father Gilbert Raymond . In reading Blanc's letter to the pastor of Opelousas, September 6 was set for Confirmation at Ville-Plate while in Blanc's letter to Beaugier it was set for the 5th. Today Beaugier realized that the 5th fell on Wednesday instead of Thursday of which Blanc spoke. As Beaugier believes that Blanc's wish is to...

Scope and Contents Beaugier would be very happy only to thank Blanc for visiting him. But he makes a request to which Blanc has forgotten to reply. Blanc knows Beaugier's situation. The revenues of his parish would be sufficient if the cemetery at Opelousas did not draw the burials from VillePlate and especially of those rich who have a family tomb there. Beaugier had asked Blanc to settle his rights. Up to now, Father Gilbert Raymond has settled nothing on this subject. It had been agreed in the presence of...

Scope and Contents Beaugier has been waiting to send some sure news about their parish. He had wanted to give Blanc the details about a meeting which was to take place on Christmas day to add up the subscriptions for building the new church. They were to fix the site for it and the presbytery for which they were to ask Blanc for a plan. As soon as it was received they were to set to work under a committee of 2 or 4 members. Bad weather came and they were obliged to put it off to the first of the year. But the...

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Beaugier sends Mr. Lazarre ? who will explain what Beaugier forgot in his letter to Father Rousselon. Lazarre is to ask authorization to move the chapel nearer to the cemetery. Blanc is to give him his instructions and order. P.S. Beaugier has not received his chalice which he does not understand. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents It would have been a long time if Beaugier had been silent since Blanc's visit to Opelousas. Perhaps his sister's letter could have made Blanc think Beaugier had forgotten him. Ten days before New Year's one of Beaugier's parishioners, Mr. Rousseau, was given a letter for Blanc. Beaugier believes that this letter went astray as Rousseau was going to try doctors in New Orleans and as soon as he arrived, went to the hospital where he remained for 6 months. Beaugier has not written to his...

Scope and Contents The Bishop has no doubt communicated to Rousselon the letter Beaugier sent him. The reason for his delay is that no sooner had he mailed his letter in which he said that Messrs. M. Coreil and Marcel were mute, than he learned that they had sent a petition to the Bishop to obtain the rent of the presbytery. They do not want to remember that the Bishop on October 8, 1854, struck by the poverty of their chapel, had given them a year to enlarge it. Also they forget that they had promised to...

Scope and Contents Beaugier writes to Rousselon to be his advocate to the Archbishop. After studying Father Gilbert Raymond, Beaugier finds him to have a wicked heart. Raymond could not put up with Father Rene M. Pineau Pinot nor Father Henry A . Picherit Pichery, nor the latest assistant. He is a money grubber, with ambitions toward the mitre. Beaugier and his cousin have been in his grip for some time and money made them discover the demon in this monstrous vicar-general. He has deceived the Archbishop. When...

Scope and Contents It has been almost a week since Beaugier asked Rousselon to have the concierge send a German servant who knows how to cook, wash, and iron. Beaugier had written to Mr. Goubler but had no reply. Beaugier would be less pressing if his cousin's health allowed him to wait. It is impossible to find a negress here. P.S. Rousselon is to advance the expense of the servant's trip; he is to send her to Messrs. Carrière and ébaillon, who will send her to Beaugier by the stage which goes through Ville...

Scope and Contents For almost two months, Beaugier's cousin has not been well; she needs a servant to cook, wash, and iron. Beaugier wrote to Mr. Goubler, concierge at the Archbishop's house; will Rousselon see about this matter. He is to send her by the first boat, paying her passage and sending her to Messrs. Carrière and éboillon at Négreville who will put her in the care of the driver of the stage which goes through Ville Platte on the way to Alexandria. Beaugier will write soon to Rousselon, the...

Scope and Contents Rousselon is to express Beaugier's sympathy to the Archbishop. Archbishop Anthony Blanc has written Beaugier three letters. The first enjoined him to send away his cousin in 20 days. His cousin has shared Beaugier's misfortune; he must in gratitude share her fate. Beaugier wrote this to Blanc about the middle of August. He received a second letter in which he was told that he had 4 months to leave Ville Platte. He quotes from Blanc's letter giving the terms. On August 29 Blanc wrote giving...