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In reply to Blanc's letter of September 22 Labiche thinks Blanc's presence is not necessary at the moment, the property of the late Father Flavius Henry Rossi having been sold and the first payment falling due next April. Rossi's brother gave his power of attorney to John Jasse? Louaillier on his last trip to Opelousas. :: V-4-k A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents A copy of the resolution unanimously adopted on December 16. A treasurer will be named to replace Father Victor Jamey, former pastor, plus a secretary to keep the records. The council appointed Gustave Cahanin treasurer and Labiche secretary. The trustees renounced the portion of fees assigned to them on March 9, 1814; the pastor will enjoy the fees without any deduction. The money from the pews and graves will belong to the trustees and be used for the improvement of the church. The...

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Receipted bill for $50 for furniture for Mr. Aime. :: V-4-j A. Receipt S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents It is to Blanc, the head of the Catholic Church, that one has recourse for a grave injustice like that done against his family by Father F. Zeller, pastor of Jefferson Parish. Zeller, in a letter of February 28, 1854 offered a pew to Labranche's family in his church in Jefferson Parish, at the home of Mrs. Waggaman . Labranche replied through this lady that he accepted with gratitude asking him to send the price by the bearer. Not receiving an answer, Labranche wrote a second time to Mrs....

Scope and Contents The trustees, Norbert Longue, Jacques Lavigne, Valsin Marmillon, Ulger Vicknair, Marcelin Perilloux and Labranche, chosen to see about the purchase of a place to say Mass were informed by Father Peter M. Lacour, their president, that all purchases for churches were to be made in the name of the highest dignitary of the diocese; this dignitary and his successors acting as agents of the congregation. In the present case where the bill of sale is to be signed by Odin, who signs the notes to be...

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The undersigned members of St. Charles German Coast ask for the appointment of Father Adrien Rouquette, their compatriot, as pastor of their church. Signing with Labranche are 40 other members. :: V-5-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents The earth to make the bricks for rebuilding the Episcopal church was taken from the land which it seems was acquired by subscription by the Catholics of Bayou Sara and the parish. It was thought that they had no authorization and information was gathered which led to different versions and ended by suspecting a stratagem. One version was that permission had been given by Blanc through Father Charles Chambost ; the other was that Blanc gave permission in compensation for labor and materials...

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A receipt for a bond from Charles Télon drawn by Father Napoleon Joseph Perché for $23, in payment of the same sum advanced to him. :: V-4-o A. Receipt S. French 1p. 32mo.

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Receipt for 1 barrel transported via the Steamer C.D. Jr., $1.00. :: VI-2-a Receipt S. 1p. 16 mo.

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One dollar is enclosed for the Count De Mun fund. Best holiday wishes are extended. :: I-2-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McMaster is notified of a meeting of the New York council of the Catholic Union on July 12. :: I-1-o Printed form filled in and signed 1p. 12mo.

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McMaster is invited to attend a special meeting of of the New York circle of the Catholic Union, to consider the circular letter prepared by the executive council for presentation to the Bishop. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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McMaster is notified of a meeting of the Council of the Catholic Union on Nov. 8, at 8 P.M. :: I-1-o Printed form filled in and signed. 1p. 12mo.

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The Council of the Catholic Union has accepted an invitation from Father Thomas Preston to attend a lecture on the Temporal Power at St Ann's Church on Dec. 17. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Claude Anthony Tholomier has had an organist come who knows plain chant and singing. Although the parishioners and Tholomier's predecessors have always seemed satisfied with his services, Lachapelle understands that he is to retire. The purpose of this letter is to assure Blanc that in spite of events, he will always feel it a pleasure to serve the Church in every way possible, as he has in the past. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Several times Lachapelle has been on the point of writing to obtain a recommendation; now circumstances oblige him to do so. He was deprived of obtaining the education he desired for his two oldest but he has not lost the hope of being more fortunate for the youngest, aged eleven and half. His wish is to find a position in a convent where as a teacher of harp, piano, and violin, he could support his family and procure for his daughter a Christian education. His marriage is in order both in...

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Lackman would like to have some of the articles that Mary Alice Seymour has written for the Ave Maria. Her daughter, Jennie, is traveling in Europe with Seymour. :: X-2-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sent the goods, and hopes they reach Edwards in good shape. :: XI-2-j Postcard, signed.

Scope and Contents April 14, 1857, Lacolley was married in Paris in the town hall to a barkeeper's daughter. His father-in-law owns one of the fine cafes and had promised it to Lacolley, but a quarrel between Lacolley and his wife's brother led to jealousy and Lacolley cannot have the cafe. He had quit a job in one of the finest shops in Paris and did not want to go back so he left with his wife for Havana. There, he started a shop selling shirts, collars, and ties which was certain to make him rich in five...

Scope and Contents Lacombe recommends to Blanc's kindness a young man who is leaving for New Orleans and who will bring this letter. Blanc cannot have forgotten Lacombe who was about to leave from Havre in 1835 with Blanc and whom he once believed shipwrecked. Lacombe arrived in Gaudeloupe several days after Blanc left but he was consoled to learn that Blanc was satisfied with the welcome given him at Pointe-a pitre. Father Louvet, although in the prime of life, did not survive long. Lacombe regretted his loss...

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A receipted bill for $18.25 for wine. :: VI-1-f Receipt S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents People are going to church less often and in smaller numbers, because Father J A Poyet 's relations with the parishoners show little tact or understanding, as well as duplicity. This man has destroyed all semblance of relations between himself and his flock. The people are at the end of their patience and issue an impassioned plea to Blanc. They hope that he can solve this problem. Signed by: A Lacour, Victor Boetz, Valsaint Veazez, Demory, Christophe Kloms, Sosthen Bouvieau, Valerien,...

Scope and Contents They are conscious of the importance of receiving instruction in the Catholic religion. Some time ago General Couvillion, president of the trustees of St. Paul's Church, Avoyelles, wrote Blanc the results of a meeting in which a resolution was adopted giving 600 piastres a year to the priest Blanc would send them. They have not yet received an answer and Lacour would like to know whether Blanc received the letter. There are many children here who need baptism. :: V-5-b A.L.S. French 3pp....

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The bearer of this letter is a young man who wishes to get married. He has need of a dispensation for the third degree of consanguinity, and also Odin's advice about obtaining a license. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Father Ve. Modeste Mina being sick, asked Lacour to write to Odin that the First Communion will be the fourth week after Easter. They learned of Odin's return with joy and hope that soon they will have him for a few days. Lacour also experienced great joy in learning that Bishop Claude Mary Dubuis, C.M. had been named for Texas. They ask Odin to present their respects to Dubuis, if he has arrived, and to Fathers Rousselon and Perché. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Lacour asks Odin to fix the time when he can come for Confirmation, so that the children may be prepared. He would also like to have Father Gabriel Chalon come with him so that Chalon could finish the good he began during the retreat he gave at St. Peter's; he really did marvels during the few days he spent with them. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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If he did not answer Odin's letter of the 7th to allay the fears show in his letter it was because everything was already arranged for paying the bills. Today the trustees met and made up this sum. They are devoted to the work they have undertaken. Odin is to receive kindly Marcellin Périlloux, who brings this letter. He is their treasurer; he takes from his own purse to make things go. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Some days ago, being in Galveston, Lacour showed Bishop John Mary Odin the impossibility of building a church at Liberty unless he found help elsewhere. Odin advised him to take a trip to Louisiana to ask for help. Although Lacour does not think Blanc will oppose it, he asks for permission to leave. He proposes to leave toward the end of May if Blanc's reply is favorable. As he is to make the trip by land, he will visit the Catholics of Calentior ?. :: VI-1-g A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents He has just received word from his sister, Mrs. Moulin, telling him that Odin is now at Ambierle with his family. He would like to go to see Odin, but Mrs. La Couture is in very poor health and he cannot leave her. He had asked Mrs. Mocelin? to inform him of Odin's arrival at Arfeiulles but his visit was too short. Odin is the hope of his unfortunate fellow countrymen and of their Catholic brothers of Louisiana. They await his return with impatience; he sees dark clouds over that distant...

Scope and Contents He learned from his sister, Mrs. Moulin, that Odin had spent several days at Ambierle with his family. The same reasons keep him here; he is still nursing the sick. He sent his son the letters Odin wrote. The son was to leave for Weston, West Virginia where their property is; his whole family is to spend the winter there. Lecouture is sending Odin the papers his son sent; they will give him news of America. They give a sad picture of the South. Mrs. Lacouture joins in regards. :: VI-2-m...