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He does not oppose Berard's departure for America but encourages it. It will perhaps be an end to Berard's trials. A person of his zeal and his talents will succeed. The Archbishop gives his assent. :: II-5-c A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He cannot express too much his recognition and esteem for Brownson's service to the Catholic social cause. Brownson will command only two or three hundred intelligent and zealous readers and will form with them a sacred battalion capable of doing good in combatting protestantism and materialism. Protestantism rose from the renaissance of paganism and from the independence of the state in regard to the church. It is necessar to disengage the true doctrine in theology, in philosophy, in...

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He acknowledges receiving $625 which McMaster has addressed to them. If a few days he will have a reply written in English answering the numerous questions which he is yet unable to understand fully. He must wait for the interpreter. who will return the 18th of the month. :: I-2-c A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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No message; picture of a cow-girl. :: XI-2-k Postcard, unsigned

Scope and Contents Labadie asks Duquesnay to enter the baptisms of her two children, which she neglected to have registered, and to give her a certificate. Duquesnay must not be ignorant of the fact that most of the residents of New Orleans neglect to baptize their children some days after their birth. The time passes and they do not think of it anymore. Then the child is on his death bed, the priest is called, and he is baptized. This happened to her two children; they had to seek out Father J. Moulard of St....

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of December 14 is at hand. They know as little as Blanc as to the exact time Father John Mary Odin, C.M. will return among them. On September 15 Labadie received a letter from Odin stating that he had been sick on the Labacca but would leave September 6 for St. Antonio. Labadie has just returned from his plantation where he spent all December. It is presumed that Odin is at Austin. As soon as Odin lands among them, the first house he goes to will be Labadie's. Labadie will...

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Labadie met a friend just from Austin who informed him that Father John Mary Odin, C.M. was still in St. Antonio, as he understood, very low and much doubt was entertained as regards his recovery. Labadie has made every inquiry in his power and this is the most correct news he has received. He will write to Odin; he hopes he has recovered for hie is too useful to be snatched away from them. :: V-4-m A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Francoise, the Widow Begué, asks Blanc to give her news of one of her sons, Jean Francois Begué, who to all appearances was ordained priest in Blanc's diocese less than ten years ago. This is founded on the request for an exeat made to the Bishop of Tarbes during this time. On the address side of the letter is written: Widow Flotte. :: V-5-d A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

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In view of the prolonged absence of Father Th. Alleau, the Council considers his engagement broken and asks Odin to appoint a preacher for the Christmas season. The Council hopes that their decision will meet with Odin's approval. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents In accordance with the promise which he made to Father Gabriel Chalon he is writing to inform them of his arrival and of the reception which Mr. _____ Leriverend gave to the part of Chalon's letter relating to their small affair. Upon his arrival, he went to Leriverend's house but a man who claimed he was his brother said that he was sick at his country house and he could not see him. He received the same response the next day. He gave the letter to the brother who promised to pass it to...

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He is sorry for not having mailed the letter before he left Havana but he was told suddenly that an English steamship was leaving immediately for the Bahamas, and as he intended, without being completely decided, to go there, he took it. He finally arrived at New York today. He is eager to put an end to Father Chalon's expectation. ` A.L.S. French :: VI-2-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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As trustees they ask Blanc for a pastor for St . Louis Church, a pastor of irreproachable morals whose presence in the sanctuary will cause neither trouble nor scandal. The material interests which the law commits to their administration are not those which Blanc would wish to claim. They would like Blanc to explain what he means by the restrictions and reservations he speaks of in his letter of the 26th. :: V-5-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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They send Blanc an extract of the resolutions taken by the trustees of St. Louis Church on the 8th of this month. They are also ready to confer with whatever committee Blanc appoints. A.L.S. French 2pp Enclosure:

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of August 3 with the postscript of the 17th has been received. They wish first to reply to the one of July 26. In their letter of July 30, they wanted to know the nature of the reservations of which Blanc spoke in his July 26th letter. They regret that the steps they took were far from what he said he had a right to expect. They did not imagine that so just a proposal would be rejected, especially after reading in the Propagateur Catholique of July 22 that the "decision is...

Scope and Contents Labatut submits the enclosed letter by the reporter of the finance committee of the trustees of St. Louis Church, regarding a stipulation made by the bank with which the committee is negotiating for a loan. This bank wishes to have assurance that the good relations between the clergy and the trustees is of a permanent nature. It is Blanc's province to attest that all has gone according to the stipulations made in 1844 for the return of the clergy to the Cathedral. Labatut asks Blanc's help...

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Labatut asks for an audience to discuss a very serious matter. P.S. He will come for Blanc's answer the day after he receives his letter. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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They, the old committee and parishioners, pray that Father Louis Dufour be permitted to remain among them. He has their hearts and can direct their congregation better than any other. Signing with Labauve: Louis Desobry, Michel Schlatre, J.? A.? Dardenne, M. Hébert, F. Dupuy, Paulin Dupuy, Michel Schlatre, Jr ., Gervais Sansata ?, Henry Desobry. :: VI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 4to. 12

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The seminarian who writes to Odin is a young man of good character. No doubt he will be called to the diaconate at the end of the year if he remains. If Odin accepts him he is to let Labbé know as soon as possible. A.L.S. French Enclosure:

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Labbé wrote Odin at Rome several months ago to send the request of Louis Ozanne who wishes to go to New Orleans with Odin. This young man has a good natural ability; he has finished one year of theology. Labbé is not without some doubts about his vocation. The subdeacon they talked of is waiting only for a word from Odin. They hope to see Odin again before he leaves for America. :: VI-2-m A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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Labbé is happy that an oversight of Frederick Faivre furnishes him the occasion to offer his respects and to wish Odin and their seminarians who are accompanying him a prompt and happy crossing. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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After his misfortune, Labbé does not dare call on Blanc but asks him, if he has received any letters for him, to give them to Marie who has two shirts for him. Labbé leaves Saturday aboard the Nashville to go to France to some community and try to save his soul. He would like to go to Confession but does not know if Blanc will permit a priest to hear him. :: V-5-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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If Blanc could procure passage for de Sceaulx, L'Abbé believes it would be the best thing to do. L'Abbé asks Blanc to see that de Sceaulx leaves for France. A.L.S. French :: V-5-b A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.

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No. 4 Receipt for $4 for notice to persons having any claims against Felicité's estate; signed for Bullet, Magne and Company by H.M. O'Driscoll. ` A. Receipt S. 2pp. 32mo. :: V-4-k A. Receipts and Bill S. French and English ` 7pp. 4to. and 32mo.

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A receipt for $12 for 12 months subscription from December 1, 1842 to December 1, 1843., Signed by Morton Quirk. :: V-4-m Receipt S. 1p. 32mo.

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A receipt for $10 for 12 months subscription from January 1, 1843 to January 1, 1844. Signed by Morton Quirk. :: V-4-n Receipt S. 1p. 32mo.

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Receipted bill for $20 for St. Mary's College of the Barrens, for advertising. Signed by August Herisson. :: V-4-k Receipt S. 1p. 16mo.

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A receipted bill for $38.75 for bricks for the Conde Street church, tile, etc. sold to Bishop Anthony Blanc :: V-5-e Receipt S. French 1p. 16mo.

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Receipted bill for $47 for plastering at the little chapel, etc., charged to Mr. Chevillon :: V-5-f A.Receipt S. French 2pp. 16mo.

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Receipted bill for $80.60 paid by Father Stephen Rousselon for plastering etc. at the Bishop's house and work done at the church. $30 had been paid on account; $50.60 was the amount of this receipt. :: V-5-f A. Receipt S. French 1p. 12mo.

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A receipted bill for $75 paid by Father Stephen Rousselon for tiling. :: V-5-f A. Receipt S. French 1p. 16mo.