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Scope and Contents Le Bray is back from St. Louis unexpectedly. He had a place in a firm for 6 weeks but he received no money. He demanded it and he lost half his work? the paper is stained and it is impossible to read the writing on these lines. Le Bray arrived 4 days ago; he is without money and obliged to leave his trunk as a guarantee for $10 which he owed. He has done nothing but look for work since he arrived. This morning at the recommendation of a doctor, Le Bray found a good firm to work for as a...

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Le Bray has just read in the newspaper about the epidemic in New Orleans. Le Bray owes Blanc much gratitude for his family whom Blanc underwrote before Le Bray's departure. Le Bray will have a Mass said in St. Louis Cathedral to ask God to protect Blanc from the epidemic. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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Le Bray wrote before his departure to send good wishes for the new year. Today he wishes to renew them for his family who are happy in their change. A Mass will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Church on January 19 for all the noble souls at St. Louis and for Blanc. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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Le Brun calls Hudson's attention to an error in the article "The Helpers of the Holy Souls". Contrary to the author's assertion, for the past four years there has been an Association of Honorary Members of the Society of the Helpers of the Holy Souls in the United States making preparation for the establishment of this Society in the United States. She sends an explanatory pamphlet on the association. No enclosure. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.

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A receipt for $28.87 ½ for materials from Le Clertinsmith. :: V-4-o Note S. French 1p. 16mo.

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A receipted bill for $44.75 for tin work from March 16 to September 25. V-5-l - A. Bill S. - French - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}

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Receipted bill for $12 and 2 escalins for tinwork. :: V-5-a Bill S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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A receipt for $9.50 paid by Father Rousselon for paving stones, zinc, etc. for St. Mary's Church in Condé Street. :: V-5-f Receipt S. French 1p. 16mo.

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Le Corre received the barrel of wine today which Rousselon bought for him. He is very grateful, for he has no potable water near his house. :: VI-2-b A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Le Corre received Blanc's letter of August 11 only today. Le Corre knew Yves Guillerm slightly. However he remembers him because of his appearance. What Blanc says of his piety and capacity is true. The philosophers said he had a thorough knowledge of his treatise. His appearance was queer. His originality was a source of amusement among them. His stature was small, his hair neglected and his beard frightful. Le Corre believes that Guillerm could be less useful in Brittany than here. He...

Scope and Contents Since Le Corre's last letter all has been going well at Yazoo. There is not much piety but that is not extraordinary as this parish has been neglected so long. Le Corre would find it perfect if he could speak English like an American. The windows in the church have been repaired; the house has been furnished a little. He has hopes of finishing the church. There is no altar but he has the money to have one made. When it is done, Mr. Grimme, who has already given a baptistry costing 90...

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Le Corre asks for an ordo and a copy of the decrees of the Council of New Orleans. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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A receipt for 60 francs for a year's subscription. Signed by Charles? Douniol :: V-5-h Receipt S. French 1p. 16mo.

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A receipt for 28 piastres for repairs to the Ursulines Street Convent. :: V-4-o A. Receipt S. French 1p. 16mo.

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Ever since Blanc helped him, Le Couvreur has been ill. He has found a place but he is without shoes or clothes and he is to leave Tuesday for a family in Bayou Lacombe. He asks for an advance of 15 piastres. This family gives him 30 piastres a month with board and room. :: VI-1-m A.L.S. French 3pp. folio

Scope and Contents Le Cozic has used a special privilege and dispensed the three banns in the case of Armand Cousin and Marie cousin for which Odin is to tell him if he acted rightly. The dispensation for a mixed marriage given to Victoire Pizetta and Urie Stremm will probably not be necessary as Stremm intends to become a Catholic before the marriage. Le Cozic needs to come to the city to have an operation on his mouth and also to talk to Odin. ` P.S. Odin is to give the enclosed letter to Father Rousselon to...

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Enclosed no enclosure is the autograph signature of Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché :: VI-3-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents The Easter duty of adults is almost completed; he has visited the four parishes. He is working at that of the children. There are many of First Communion age but lacking instruction. This is due not only to the negligence of the parents but also to the lack of a Catholic school. All say it is the first thing to do after the war. He hopes to visit the stations in 2 or 3 weeks. He found the chapel at Madisonville as he left it. It was on the point of being burned but nothing happened. On...

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He asks permission to hold Forty Hours Devotion at Bonfouca. He also would like to know if it is permissible in the New Orleans diocese to distribute Communion at the Midnight Mass. Odin can reply by the captain who brings this letter. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Le Cozic regrets that Odin cannot send someone to share the work but living is so difficult now that perhaps it will be better to wait. On the 5th he had First Communion at Bonfouca. There were only 5 but next year they count on 20. Now he is going to Mandeville and from there to Covington. On the way he will visit the Catholic places in the pinewoods. He has seen Father Adrien Rouquette, who is well. Dominique Rouquette has asked Le Cozic to give Father Rousselon an order of a Confederate...

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Le Cozic thanks Perché for appointing him an honorary cannon of his cathedral. Le Cozic keeps as a precious souvenir this testimony of the affection Perché holds for LeCozic's brother, Father Hyacinthe LeCozic :: VI-3-d A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Le Franc and his brother F. Le Franc received Blanc's letter. Le Franc is happy that he can write to Blanc himself. He walks much better; his legs and arms are regaining strength. Only his eyes respond slowly; they say his deafness will disappear. His brother did all he could to make his stay at Calcasieu pleasant :: VI-1-o A.L.S. French 2pp. folio

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A receipted bill for customs duties per the Lucy A. Nickels and the Clara Wheeler. :: VI-1-n A. Bill S. 1p. 8vo.

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A bill for customs fees on the William Jane, the Zenobia, William? Mayflower, J.H. Janis? for? Father John Peter Bellier ?. Signed by G. Le Gardeur :: VI-1-n A. Bill S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents He received Timon's letter today and had not replied sooner because he had not seen the captain of the Georgia until today. The boat will leave the 10th, but the price of passage is very high. The Captain does not want to take anything under 750. There is a French boat for New Orleans, but it will leave later. Le Gros would have put on board the boxes at Henry Meinel Mainel's since Timon's passage would be delayed?. In reply to the letter which he asks Timon to write tomorrow he will...

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Le Gros has sent Rousselon 4 packages on the Columbiana, Captain Clarke; one box for Rousselon's brother and 3 bundles from the Propagation of the Faith, in all $20. Rousselon's brother will pay for his box. Rousselon can dispose of the sum in the estate of the late Father Auguste Jeanjean, the balance being insignificant. The weather has been very bad for a long time and many ships have been flooded. Le Gros sends his respects to the Bishop. :: V-4-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Le Gros gave the Jesuits, who went by the Chateaubriand, a package of Annals which they will bring to Rousselon. The cost is $6.80. :: V-4-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Le Gros hopes this letter will find Timon arrived safely at New Orleans. He has sent the two boxes on the ship Russel, addressed to Bishop Anthony Blanc. The boxes came by stage coach without a customs permit for the small one. Except for that, Timon would have received them on the boat Grace Brown. The charges are $22.50. His wife joins him in recommending themselves and their child to Timon's prayers. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

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He has been appointed pastor of the poorest district of New Mexico. Everything is to be built and done, but no help at all there. His church reminds him of the stable of Bethleham. Any articles they can send will be most welcome.

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Scope and Contents For three or four years Le Hir has wanted to consecrate himself to the foreign missions. At first he thought of embracing the religious life but the difficulties he met with from his parents prevented him from putting his plan into execution until now. One of the principal reasons they allege is the poverty to which his determination would reduce them. His last overture in regard to the colonial missions still met with some opposition, but it did not seem as strong. He was still un decided...