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A receipted bill for $85.75 for wine. :: V-5-m A. Bill S. French 1p. 16mo.

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A receipted bill for $191.25 for wine from March 22 to July 31. One item for $26.50 is for Father Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C. . R.A.Lefebvre signs the receipt. :: V-5-n Receipt S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Receipt for $12 for one barrel of white wine. :: V-5-c A. Receipt S. French 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Despite his ardent desire to return to the diocese, the infirmity of his throat obliges him to prolong his stay in France. It will be a very great sadness for him if he must abandon it forever. He will never forget what he owes the diocese which raised him. If he can be useful in any way that does not involve preaching or singing, he will be glad to return sooner. He asks him to convey his regrets to the Archbishop. He also sends his best wishes to Father Adrien Rouquette and to Father...

Scope and Contents Lavaquery received Leray's letter of the 1st; Leray had authorized Lavaquery to give only ten piastres as he had been pastor only 3 months in 1882. Father Olivier Bré was pastor up to May 1, and during the vacancy Father Pierre Marie F. Letilly had charge of the parish. The taxes for 1882 are not payable until January, 1882. When Lavaquery has a reply to his letter of August 29 he thinks he will be obliged to go to Harvey's Canal and from there he could go to pay the 6 months of 1882 with...

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The greatest consolation for the poor disabled one at Chesnière Caminada and Grand Isle is to see his eleventh trip crowned by Leray's pastoral visit. On that day Leray affirmed Lavaquery's authority and gave him new courage. He has undertaken the enlargement of his church and the building of a chapel at the bayou and one in each of the two islands. Lavaquery had the consolation of presenting 96 confirmands. :: VI-3-d A.L. Incomplete French 2pp. 4to.

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Lavaquery thanks Leray for his visit to the islands. He could have a house 42 by 26 at Chesnière Caminada, a large kitchen is attached and also a large boat shed?. He has to sign a contract at once; for the cash, he believes that the diocese would recognize the debt. It is difficult to have the money with these poor fishermen. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Having written to Leray to obtain authorization to buy 11 arpènts of land with buildings suitable for a chapel at Chesnière Caminada, Lavaquery has received no answer. As he must leave for the islands in a few days where he wants to settle this at Harvey's Canal, he asks if Leray gives the authorization. Chesnière had 2½ feet of water in the last storm but there was no damage. Grand 'Isle is soon to have a railroad. The Morgan Company plans to go by way of Barataria Bay. This would place...

Scope and Contents Pierre Joseph Mattern married 18 months ago, Uranie Trophine? Dufresne before Judge E.P. Bernard of Raceland, 8th ward of Lafourche. Lockport, up to Harang Canal makes up the 9th; Harang Canal to the sea, the 10th. The ease of communication brings these persons to Our Lady of the Rosary Church and Father Pierre Marie F.Letilly has given verbal authorization for Lavaquery to minister to them. But their position between Lake Salvador and Bayou des Allemands, in the island, makes Lavaquery...

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He received Grace's letter of June 20, 1864, introducing Dr. _____ Massey. He was pleased with Massey, and would have liked to do something for him, but after his first visit, Massey did not return. He hopes that Massey was able to secure a good position and would like to see him again.

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Joseph Thibodeaux and Caroline Bourg ask for a dispensation to marry. Can Blanc come soon to give Confirmation at their church. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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Mrs. Carrigan, wife of Judge Carrigan, former superintendent of public schools, is going to live in New Orleans and wishes to have a few words of introduction to Blanc. Lavay has agreed all the more willingly as this lady deserves all kinds of consideration. Lavay baptized her last year and ever since she has been a subject of edification for the parish. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Can Blanc give Confirmation at Plaines and Manchac when he comes to Baton Rouge? At Manchac there will be about 20 persons, at Plaines 15 or 20. He also wishes to know what he should do in the following case. A young woman has been coming for instructions for baptism. She had been married by the judge to a Catholic some years ago. As one of the parties was an unbeliever and no dispensation was asked for, the marriage would seem to be invalid. She says she never gave her consent and had...

Scope and Contents Father Curioz tells Lavay that he has no intention of recalling Lavay without Father Darius Hubert, S.J .. They will leave only when Blanc sends a replacement. Lavay wishes to be recalled soon. Lavay regards the schools as entirely saved. He has required that all the children give something each month; only 2 or 3 have refused. This contribution added to voluntary subscriptions and collections will be more than enough to support these 2 schools. The big objection to Lavay's going having...

Scope and Contents Lavay has seen Mr. Hynes and has shown him Blanc's letter as well as the pastoral letter of Archbishop Purcell. Hynes said that for this year it was absolutely useless to talk of Blanc's bill; that it would be too late. Hynes said he would keep all the papers for the next legislature. Lavay also talked with Henry? St. Paul who also said it was too late. Lavay thinks St. Paul is not very zealous for this bill. Blanc's letter of yesterday is far from quieting. He asks Blanc to tell him...

Scope and Contents H. R. Parsons and Anne Jones wish to obtain a dispensation from disparity of cult. Lavay also would like to know what line of conduct he should pursue in regard to the burial of Freemasons or members of other secret societies . Here is what has been done up to now or at least what Bishop Auguste Marie Martin did, if Lavay has been rightly informed. They have not refused church burial to members of secret societies but other members of the society are to attend as individuals and not in...

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Lavay asks for a dispensation for Flavien Tines ? not baptized, and Anne Polson, Catholic, and for Wintrop Brown and Marie Boullion . Lavay would also like to know if he can celebrate the marriage before receiving the dispensation for all kinds of impediments in case he foresees that otherwise the marriage will be celebrated before a magistrate. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents In asking for the dispensation from disparity of cult for Fleming Tynes and Ann Polson, Lavay made a mistake. He was told that the young man had never been baptized and he has told Lavay since that he was baptized in the Presbyterian church. If it does not spoil Blanc's plans, Lavay asks him to defer his visit to Baton Rouge until the end of July. Lavay is to go to Grand Coteau to make his retreat and will not be back until the end of next month. He would like to be here during Blanc's...

Scope and Contents Baton Rouge is already beginning to feel the absence of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart . A petition was sent to the superior at Grand Coteau but in vain. Madame Amelie Jouve, R.S.C.J. replied that she could give no hope even for the future. The parents do not want to send their children to the Protestant schools. They hope that Blanc can send them the Sisters of Charity either for the school for the poor or for the asylum. They talk of a hospital. However, these Sisters could not have a...

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Mathilde Victor arrived yesterday. She seems to be capable. She announced the opening of classes for the 10th. She would be very glad to have the French teacher whom Blanc suggested as soon as possible. She could only offer her $30 a month with board and laundry, perhaps she could give more later. She sends her thanks for lending her the house. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Emile Droz, unbaptized and éleste Grandpré, Catholic, wish to marry and ask for a dispensation. Lavay would like to know whether he should ask a fee for this kind of dispensation and also for simple mixed marriages. The trustees having put the old church up for sale, it will be necessary before it is torn down, to take up the bodies of persons who have been buried beneath the altar. Besides Mr. Gros, father of Mrs. Sheppers, they say there are several other persons, all benefactors of the...

Scope and Contents Will Blanc come soon for Confirmation? Lavay would like to prepare the children for First Communion before that time. They will resume work this week on the new church to finish it. It was suspended for several reasons; the principal one was lack of funds. The trustees all seem determined to go ahead. Mr. Thériot is no longer there with his narrow ideas. The schools are doing well enough, there are 100 to 120 children in the two. A house for the girls' school has been built; only it is not...

Scope and Contents Lavay sends the information he gathered about the marriage about which he spoke at Plaquemine. It took place in 1835 at Foret Verte in Lower Canada, about 50 miles from Toronto. The parties were both Catholic and had every opportunity to be married by a priest. However, they believed there was no priest there when the marriage took place. The husband having obtained a divorce from his first wife, married a second and now wanted to have this second marriage blessed as the first one was...

Scope and Contents Yesterday, Lavay saw Miss Mathilde Victor . As the Ladies of the Sacred Heart had not yet written to her, Lavay said nothing of their intention in regard to the sale of the house. Victor is very sensitive of Blanc's interest in her establishment and seems determined to keep his favor. She wants to keep the house she occupies as she would not know where to find one as suitable. So if Blanc can buy it, it would be a great favor for the whole parish. Victor says she was disposed to pay the rent...

Scope and Contents Yesterday Dr. Williams showed Lavay a letter from Blanc. It has embarrassed Williams greatly as he has already taken possession of the house and counted on opening his school next Monday. Williams had understood that Blanc had granted the use of the house to Mathilde Victor until next January and thought that Victor could transfer her privilege up to that time which Victor had promised to the Religious of the Sacred Heart . If Blanc cannot accord this favor, Lavay is afraid Williams will...

Scope and Contents Father Jean Baptiste Dechambenoit, S.J. had already left here when Blanc's letter arrived. Lavay examined it and informed the appropriate person. Dr. Enders wants to have the house but he wants to pay only $6000: $2000 cash and the balance in 1, 2, and 3 years. If Blanc does not agree Enders wants to rent for $450 a year. In spite of Lavay's great desire to let Dr. Williams use the house until the school is underway, Lavay will do all he can to look for another buyer or renter. He will not...

Scope and Contents For fear that Blanc did not receive Lavay's letter of the 4th or 5th in reply to the letter Blanc wrote to Father Jean Baptiste Dechambenoit, S.J. about the sale of the convent, Lavay again sends the results. Dr. Enders wants very much to buy the house but he wants to give only $6000, $2000 in cash and the rest at 1,2, and 3 years. The notes would be deposited in the bank of Baton Rouge or New Orleans. If Blanc does not agree Enders will rent it for $450 a year. :: VI-1-k A.L.S. French 1p....

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Dr. R.H. Carval, a baptized Protestant and Louisa R. ? Brunot, a Catholic, ask for a dispensation to marry. Lavay supposes that Blanc has received Lavay's last two letters about the proposal made by Dr. Enders so it is unnecessary to repeat it. :: VI-1-k A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Lavay received Blanc's letter of November 5. He would have answered immediately if Jules Bonnecaze had not said he had just written on that subject. Yesterday Lavay saw Dr. Enders who said that all was ready for the completion of the sale except one small difficulty. It seems that the mortgage was never lifted by Mr. Henderson and the recorder refuses to lift it unless he is given the notes attesting that the property was paid for. Enders asks Blanc to send him the three notes which Blanc...

Scope and Contents Lavay received the three notes Blanc sent and yesterday he received the three notes that the Ladies of the Sacred Heart had and he sent them all to Jules Bonnecaze. The sale has been completed Jules will leave tomorrow to bring Blanc the 2000 piastres. When Mathilde Victor left the old convent, she wrote to Blanc to know if she could take the furniture she found there. Blanc replied that she could take what she wished and she took everything so that all that remained was the altar which...