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Asks Clarke to mail to Father M. Harnais, Plaquemine, Louisiana 3 vols. of Clarke's Lives of Deceased Bishops of U.S. and to let them know the discount he allows to priests. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Pursuant to Perché's instructions of April 9, he sent the circulars to the priests of the city and to a great many of those of the countryside. The dispatch sent to Father Gilbert Raymond arrived to confirm the circular. He does not know what reply the corporation has made, but he fears that the apparent agreement between the board and Bishop Francis Xavier Leray indicates that they have not agreed to Perché's projects. He believes that many of the clergy will join him in opposing...

Scope and Contents Lafargue's letters of January 22 and 27 no doubt reached Perché several days ago. He hopes it has been possible to make a remittance to Mr. Brièrre . Otherwise, the latter will not delay taking extreme measures which will entail the saddest consequences for Lafargue. If he is not able to help, Lafargue asks him to obtain from Rome a formal invitation to Bishop Francis Xavier Leray and the corporation to pay the sum due him without delay. In order to facilitate such steps he is sending no...

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Archbishop Perche has taken charge of Mr. Lutton's debt to them and will not delay in sending a note to pay the account. Copy French :: VI-3-a A.L.S., Copy French 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents They have just learned that their families no longer have a place in the German church although each has furnished his share. They had been assigned to the 8 o'clock Mass and they were satisfied for a long time. But it is a long way and they often arrived late and tried to remain for the ten o'clock Mass for the Germans but were prevented by the ill will of the latter. But now it is no longer that; they do not want the Redemptorists to direct them. They beg Blanc to send them a priest of...

Scope and Contents The minute of the March 1 meeting of the board of police. All members were present: John Greig, president; Maximilen Dugat, Armand Hulot, Lessin Hébert, Louis Simon, P.T. Bernard, and Aureillien St. Julien . A park is to be built at the west end of the Vermilion bridge, similar to the one at the east end. 100 piastres were allocated and Euclide St. Julien is to be in charge of it. Their representatives and Senator in the state legislature are to be asked to use all means possible for the...

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A receipt for $5 received for services on the day of the sale of tickets at the St. Louis Cathedral on April 30. :: VI-2-o A.D.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Perché for his letter, and sends him the address of his son, René Laffau in New Orleans. René does not have the consolation of religion but Laffau counts on Perché bringing it to him. He wants his son to return to assist him in his work but he places as a condition that he bring with him his son, Raoul Laffau . His daughter-in-law does not wish to be separated from her son who is 14 years old. He asks Perché to use his influence. He has money for the trip and room in his apartment...

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A receipt for $10 received for services rendered at the Cathedral on April 30. :: VI-2-o A. Receipt S. 1p. 12mo.

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He was too busy to write sooner and presumes that Edwards is still at Notre Dame. They had a miserable winter in New York—no skating. :: XI-1-a A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents They are all very anxious for news of him. Everyone asks to be remembered. He knows how sorry they are that they could do nothing to help him in his misfortunes, but she prays for him everyday. Her Clementine is very worried about her husband for whom the doctors can do nothing. It is very sad with a family like his. Jeanne is also unhappy: Perché knows why. Everyone else is well enough. P.S. The ladies de la Perché, as well as Mrs. Roquerbe, wish to be remembered. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. French...

Scope and Contents She cannot express her happiness at the receipt of his letter. She would have written many days ago but her sister-in-law, who has been spending several days with her, was very gravely ill. Also Ladébat's poor Clementine is still very afflicted. The latter's husband is much better and she hopes that God will restore his health. She thanks Perché for having thought of him. She has seen Father Leris, who showed her his title. He has been to see Father Aigrieperse for information about his...

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Lafforgue asks for information about a near relative, Jean Peyriga who was, some months ago in one of Blanc's seminaries and about whom Lafforgue has had no news since February 26. He has sent several letters to St. Mary's Seminary, Barrens and all remain unanswered. This silence saddens him. :: VI-1-k A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Lafforgue wants information about J. Celestin, who arrived in New Orleans in 1854 and who is supposed to be a descendant of the Guise family. He gives some particulars and asks Deblanc Blanc to help him. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Lafin sends the resolution taken at the meeting of May 16: The secretary gives notice to the pastor that for the year beginning March 1, 1851, his salary will no longer be what it is now. The salary was allowed because of his expenses in establishing himself in the parish. :: V-5-m A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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In reply to Leray's note of the 11th, Lafitte will be glad to meet Leray as requested, and he will render any assistance in his power. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Lafond is sad to see his friend Father Anthony Thèves go so far away, but he is pleased to see the sacrifice he is making for God. Blanc will find Thèves a good subject. Lafond has known him since childhood to be pious and to have distinguished himself in his studies. :: V-5-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Yesterday Lafont received the second letter Blanc wrote about Mr. Wh. He delayed until he could give more complete information. Bishop (John Mary) Odin having left, Lafont did not have a chance to acquaint him with Blanc's intentions. However, this will not prevent Lafont from fulfilling Blanc's commission. He will advance the sum to add to the 150 which Odin left on deposit and will draw on Blanc for the amount. Lafont has not yet seen Mr. Wh., but on his arrival in New York Lafont will do...

Scope and Contents Lafont furnishes some information on Father H.J. Chenal who wishes to join Rousselon's diocese. Chenal is truly a priest. Bishop McKinnon of Arichat, who used him in his diocese certified for him. After some time, McKinnon decided to get rid of his for reasons McKinnon did not specify. Arrived in New York a year ago last February, Chenal told Lafont lie after lie and went about begging money wherever he could without a care for the consequences. Finally seeing winter coming on he agreed to...

Scope and Contents Lafont seeks information about three French people who left for New Orleans November 9. 1847: Josephine Vuillem in and her two daughters, Eliza and Sylvie. They took passage on the Alfred. Mr. Vuillemain, the husband, has heard that his wife is behaving very badly and that the daughters follow her example. He wishes to know whether this is so, so that he may take means to remedy it. P.S. Rousselon will be glad to learn that the Brothers of the Chri tian Schools are succeeding very well in...

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Lafont recommends to Rousselon a Frenchman who on foreign soil recalls the Christian principles he learned in his native land. Before leaving for Louisiana, he received the sacraments; he hopes by Rousselon's counsel to escape the dangers of New Orleans which are no less than those of their Babylon of the North. On the back of the letter in another hand: Edouard Chaixbourbon ?. :: VI-1-o A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Only today was Lafont able to get the information about the baptism of A.J. Rédon. All the registers of the oldest churches were searched but with no success. Rousselon will congratulate Lafont on obtaining the Brothers of the Christian Schools who arrived in New York. His efforts at the time of his trip to Paris were unfruitful when suddenly he received a letter from Brother Philippe, F.S.C., the Superior General, that a charitable person of Paris wished to pay the expenses of the trip for...

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Lafont asks a service which he hopes will calm the anxiety of the family of John Cox of New Orleans. John was employed as a chauffeur for Mr. Morse at the City Hotel. His parents have written several times without receiving a reply; John has been their main support. If Rousselon can send some information he will be doing a charity. P.S. Their Superior General is watching over New York; he has sent Lafont two confreres. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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The Diocesan School Board held a meeting in Fort Wayne on the 17th of August, 1905. A list of the resolutions passed is printed out. :: XI-2-h PRINTED 2pp.

Scope and Contents Lafontaine talked? with Lefevere once and now must ask him again to satisfy the parish for what he has done is all lost. What Lefevere told him gave him great hope but the priest Lefevere sent them for a week, has gone back on his word. He even went into a Protestant grocery on Sunday to make a map to cut off the advantage he had given them. But Lafontaine believes he was forced to do it; he had always been a good priest. But this action has caused great anger in the parish so that all have...

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Lafrance received Blanc's letter dated June 21; it reached him only in September. Lafrance is happy to learn that Bishop Auguste Marie Martin of Natchitoches will admit him to his diocese and help him to some day become a priest. Lafrance plans to leave at the beginning of November. VI-1-o - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}

Scope and Contents He acknowledges McMahon's letter stating that at a convention of the Catholic Summer School held in New York his name was mentioned as a lecturer for the Summer School. He is pleased to be in touch with the movement and he will be willing to do all he can to aid the movement and he will be willing to do all he can to aid the movement. Considering the advancement in education, the number of Catholic academies and schools, the summer school is one that teachers should take advantage of. ::...

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Legrange sends this letter which perhaps contains a useful indication. A.L.S. On the same paper:

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A receipt for 150 francs from Father Stephen Rousselon for two pictures. :: V-5-h A. Receipt S. French 1p. 16mo.

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Lahaye certifies that P.J. Clarke after one year at the College of the Holy Cross, near Montreal, repaired to the seminary here. During the last two years he has completed his studies in a satisfactory way and undergone examinations before Father P.M. Mignault and the vice president John Baptist Duhaut . Clarke's conduct has been moral and regular and he is ready for Holy Orders. :: VI-1-m A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.