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Lavialle acknowledges Purcell's letter of the 2nd. The 24th of September is definitely settled for Lavialle's consecration and he is requesting the Bishops of the Province to attend. Archbishop Martin J. Spalding will preach and Lavialle is happy to learn that Bishop Sylvester Rosecrans will be present. He asks Purcell to send his letters on to Bishops Quinlan and Juncker? whom he urges to come. Also, Lavialle is going to ask Bishop Woods to come. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Lavialle is again disappointed in the expectation of visiting Purcell and must give it up till the week after Easter. He requests Purcell's opinion on the sad case stated in the enclosed paper no enclosure. It is said to have occurred about 11 months ago. If it must be dealt with as a "casus sollicitationis" Lavialle considers the suspension incurred to be only "ferendo sententia" and requiring the declaration of the Bishop, but after this the case to be one reserved to the Holy See. Purcell...

Scope and Contents In the case on which Lavialle requested Purcell's opinion, he did not raise the question of the existence of the solicitation but his question was whether it be a case of the "crime" of solicitation with the penalty of suspension, and whether the priest himself was bound to report the sin to the proper authority and whether the confessor should inflict the penalty. Lavialle finds that in 1857 Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick of Baltimore obtained from the Holy See as a special...

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Lavialle regrets that he forgot to send Purcell a memoranda of his, meeting. He would like to know if Purcell thinks the Fenians are, increasing. He believes the number of petitions for dispensation from, religious vows is greater in this country than any other. He asks Purcell, to help him in regard to this number. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Lavialle asks Purcell if he will be at home next week because he hopes to callon him. He asks for information as to the character of Father Jeremiah Vaughn from Ireland who has been saying Mass in Louisville without having received permission. Vaughn is reported to have exercised priestly functions in Boston and Cincinnati. He hopes Purcell's health is good and asks prayers. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Lavigne hastens to send him the names of the two ladies from Marseilles. The oldest is Mrs. Icard, the other is Mrs. Jacques . The latter is very rich. He can probably procure their addresses from Father Blanc, pastor of St. Philippe. Mr. Gueysand, pontifical consul at Marseilles, he believes, knows Jacques very well. She asks to offer to Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perchȳ their respects. They often speak of the happy times they had with . Mrs. Hill and Miss CarrȲre are thankful for his...

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Lavigne has been a widower for almost a year; he has two small children one of whom is crippled. His late wife left a half-sister, 23 years old, who for several years helped in bringing up the children. She is an orphan; she needs Lavigne and Lavigne needs her. They, Marguerite Blouin and he, ask Blanc's permission to marry. Lavigne signs as a Savary grandson. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 2 copies 2pp. 4to.

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He sent $8.50 three weeks ago to McMaster directly, for the Papal Zouaves, not knowing the box number of St. Michail's Ass'n, but since then he has not heard anything of it. He asks McMaster to let him know if it was received. The names of the donors are listed. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Madame Lavy sends the list of the Annals Rousselon promised to send and asks him to send them to Mr. Garidel for them. If there are multiple copies of others they would be very useful for reading in their classes. :: V-5-i A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents They have learned with happiness of Rousselon's return from France and they rejoice with all the good Catholics of New Orleans for whom he will continue his zealous works. They have not forgotten what he puts into the Propagation of the Faith and they offer him $42 which Mr. Garidel will give him. Sister asks Rousselon to send the Annals for them directly to their address and not to the College. They are missing a great number which she lists. They would also like some cards for the Living...

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Law thanks Hudson for the copy of "Lepers of Molokai". He sends a donation of ten dollars fromMrs. Crawford for Hudson's subscription for the lepers. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 3pp. 16mo.

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5 or 6 weeks ago Law forwarded to Blanc a copy of "The Colonial History of Indiana under the French, English and American Governments." Not hearing from Blanc, although Bishop Martin acknowledged reception, Law fears it has miscarried. :: VI-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He encloses a letter handed him by Father Gilbert Raymond. The superior of the convent at Opelousas will get permission from Lawler to go to New Orleans and he will try to get her permission to get what is needful for herself and Community and also wine for Raymond and his reverend brethren. Odin is to give Lawler's compliments to Father Louis Deynoodt, pastor of St. Patrick's and tell him to send something to the less fortunate brethren in the ministry on the other side of the Mississippi...

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Never did she enjoy a visit so much. The boys were very kind. One could not help but enjoy themselves in company of such perfect gentlemen. It does one so much good to meet with truly nice and good young men. She thinks Edwards' friend Frank a charming young man. She is leaving tomorrow for a long visit with the Sisters.

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Lawler learned of Mrs. McMaster's death through the Journal and sends McMaster his condolences and promise of the prayers of his family. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p 8vo.

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Lawler has received Onahan's letter. He will not be able to attend a meeting on the 14th of May, since his long absence in California has left many delayed matters, to which he must devote his time. :: IX-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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He has purchased a plantation four miles below Baton Rouge and expects to make it his home. He has an eighteen-year old daughter and wishes to get her a place in some convent where she could teach English and perfect her French. Lawler is known to Madame A. Shannon, Madame Miller, and the Sisters at Grand Coteau. Lawler expects to be out of service soon and to take his family to Louisiana in October. :: VI-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Lawler asks McMaster to accept the enclosed $6.00 for Mount Carmel. :: I-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lawler thanks Onahan for the copy of the official call and programme of the Columbian Catholic Congress. He hopes to meet Onahan on that occasion.

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Lawler thanks Onahan in regard to the cards for Educational Day. He hopes to see him at the (Columbian Catholic) Congress.

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He asks Onahan to put Mr. Bremner's office address on the enclosed. (No enclosure.)

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Lawless submits some verses for Hudson's consideration. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lawless submits an article for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lawless asks for the prayers of Ave Maria readers for Mrs. Rebecca Clyde Van Inwegen of Chadron, Nebraska, sister of Esmerelda Boyle and daughter of Commodore Boyle. :: X-3-i A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Lawless will be pleased to contribute to the Ave Maria. The last number of the Catholic World published one of her contributions. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lawless thanks Hudson for the volume which Hudson sent her. When Lawless has anything she will send it to Hudson for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lawless submits two verses. She asks Hudson for a list of publishers for a story for children. :: X-3-k A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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She submits a poem for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Lawless apologizes for troubling Hudson about Father Russell's book. She suffers from rheumatic iritis. :: X-3-j A.L.S 1p. 4to.

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Lawless submits some verses and an article for Hudson's consideration. :: X-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.