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Despite all Le Hir's efforts to obtain their consent, his parents have formally refused. He has therefore decided to wait some time but if God later gives his parents the strength to make this sacrifice generously, he will hasten to Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. who left such a good memory in their midst. He asks Denavit to give Odin knowledge of his letter. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Six Daughters of the Cross of Le Mée's diocese are going to Natchitoches where Bishop Auguste Marie Martin, a year ago, founded a house of their order at Avoyelles. They would be happy to receive Blanc's blessing on their way through New Orleans. :: VI-1-k L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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A receipt for 12 francs for a subscription to the Memorial, P.? Lebrun? , editor. :: V-5-h Receipt S. French 1p. 32mo.

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Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of New Orleans, Lyons, France ` An estimable person has begged Mené to seek some information from Odin about Father J. Outendirck Ountendirck who left Brittany about 1851 and went to New Orleans where he was placed at Mandeville or in the neighborhood. They wish to know if he is still living, if he likes his adopted country, if he is well, etc. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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Knowing Perché's great benevolence toward the Little Sisters of the Poor who are found in his diocese, Le Pailleur asks him to support by testimonial letters their request to the Holy See for approbation of the constitution which have governed them since their origin. Today they have more than 170 establishments. Le Pailleur signs as Founder and Superior General of the Sisters. :: VI-3-a L.S. French 4pp. 4to.

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The General Council of the Little Sisters of the Poor has decided to begin its first American foundation in New Orleans. They will staff a home for the aged in New Orleans. Father Ernest Marie will leave shortly for New Orleans to arrange the final details, and the Sisters will embark as soon possible after receiving definite directives from him. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.

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He was much surprised to learn from the Catholic Review that an oil painting of the late Bishop William Tyler, first Bishop of Hartford, was to be seen at Notre Dame. It seems improbable that the features of the saintly bishop could be painted by one who never saw him. LeProhon attended the bishop for many years and was much impressed with his dignity. He would like to know the appearance of the bishop in the new picture. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Owing to the illness of Mrs. Le Prohom, he delayed sending the few pages in French devoted to the memory of Bishop William Tyler. He will forward his notes in a few weeks. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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To give away to Notre Dame a paper written in remembrance of the saintly Bishop William Tyler of Hartford, Connecticut is an honor bestowed upon the writer, but to part with Tyler's own letter and a fragment of his soutane is a loss to Le Prohom. And yet he has decided to send them to Notre Dame. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. Part missing

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Recollections of the doctor of Bishop William Tyler from the time he came to Providence as the Bishop of Hartford, Connecticut. He describes the character of the Bishop and his physical appearance and the circumstances of his death after his return from the Provincial Council of Baltimore of 1849.` A.D.S. French 10pp. folio. Enclosed with it is a translation by Father John M. Toohey, C.S.C.` D.S. In pencil 12pp. 4to. :: I-1-a A.D.S. French, D.S. In pencil 22pp. folio and 4to.

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A bill for a subscription from November, 1873 through November, 1874, $5. :: VI-2-o A.D. French 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Le Ray asks for a dispensation; he will give $25. He had made all arrangements for a religious and civil marriage when a man informed the priest that Le Ray was divorced. It is true but they have been separated for 5 years and she has two illegitimate children in the northern states. After the priest's refusal Le Ray told his fiancée that he could not marry her. She said she would poison herself. That is why Le Ray was married by the judge. Now they are very discontented. Le Ray has not...

Scope and Contents Father Th. Alleau told him last evening of his embarrassing position. Le Rebours' is even greater. Odin wishes Alleau to leave for New Orleans at the beginning of February and to cancel his promise to preach for Lent at Epernay. Le Rebours had been asked by the pastor of Epernay to negotiate this matter with Alleau who promised after having consulted Odin. It will be impossible to find another now. He asks Odin to permit Alleau to delay his departure until after Easter. :: VI-2-g A.L.S....

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Father Th, Alleau writes that Odin has found it well for him to remain in order to fulfill his engagement in regard to the pastor of Epernay. Le Rebours thanks him for having saved him from a great embarrassment. He does not think that Alleau's arrival at New Orleans will be delayed very much. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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They do not think it sheds honor on their character as priests to accumulate debts they cannot pay. They owe almost 700 piastres. They have received scarcely any money. The 5 or 600 piastres they could get a year will not support 2 people. Due to the small number of real Catholics, one priest could easily attend to their needs except to say Mass in two places on Sunday. If Odin can suggest a way for both to remain, it would be the most agreeable reply. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He recalls the ruling made during the retreat against using ordinary candles on the altar during Mass beginning with Lent. He must ask permission to still use them. Last year he received in all 633 piastres; he has to take all the expenses for the church out of this and must be careful in order to live. He still owes 425 for the first lumber to build the church as the first collector put the money in his pocket. A little argument took place at Cote Francaise . Last year he sold the pews and...

Scope and Contents He has waited impatiently for Odin's return to tell him about his embarrassing position. His people are more ruined than ever. The cotton crop was almost nothing. Le Saicherre's brother helped him a little last year but this year he did not make even 200 piastres on cotton. During the last 5 months Le Saicherre has received only 100 piastres. He decided to announce that he was going to ask for a change. They had a meeting and proposed to give him his board free at the home of a lady in the...

Scope and Contents Contrary to the diocesan regulations, he performed a marriage at a home within the prohibited limits. He tried his best to get them to come to the chapel but seeing them decided to marry before the judge or minister he saw sufficient reason to act. It was not to defy the Church law that they refused to come to the chapel but for fear of being insulted on the way. Everything is arranged for the building of the church. The sale of the land s not yet ratified but he is sure the person selling...

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Persons married by a judge come quite often to have their marriages blessed. He asks Odin to give them a definite fee to be asked for the dispensations required. :: VI-2-i A.L.S. French 1p.4to.

Scope and Contents They are building a church. He has found in the rules of the, Third Synod of New Orleans that it is forbidden to build a new church, unless the administration is given over to the bishop by a legal act. One, of the men in charge said they intended to keep the administration and, hire a pastor. Le Saicherre explained that this legal act would make no, difference in the use of the church, that it was only to prevent, difficulties. Le Saicherre would be very glad is Odin could come, himself to...

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When he left New River the church still owed $400 for wood. He sold the pews at Christmas and has collected about $230 of which about $200 is for pew rent. This $200 does not belong to him, and he asks Odin if he should save it to give to his successor, or apply it toward reducing the debt. The builder recently asked for payment and seems in need. He hurries the letter to give to Father Anthony Andrieu, C.M. before he leaves for town. :: VI-2-n A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Since receiving Odin's reply this is the first chance to send the explanations he asked for. The dispensation was for affinity. The marriage took place yesterday and they were obliged to use the dispensation given for disparity of cult as the Protestant party refused baptism because of confession. Odin is to send a few lines that they can show the couple. Odin spoke of a box of books from Belgium addressed to Ceuppens. Ceuppens has not ordered any but it may have been sent by a friend. They...

Scope and Contents He received Odin's letter and his appointment to replace the deceased Father Cyprian Veyrat at Paincourtville . He will be there no later than January 12. He asks that Odin remember his old flock at New River. Although the mission is admittedly a difficult one, still the people are good willed, and much might be done if another priest were appointed. Otherwise, he fears many people might die without the sacraments. The sale of pews at Christmas brought in $233, of which $200 is already...

Scope and Contents Viléor Bourque and élanie Gautrau wish to marry and asks for a dispensation. Every time he writes for dispensations, almost all arrive too late and they go to the judge. Next Tuesday he will say Mass for the first time in his church. He has neither pews nor altar but can no longer stay in the old chapel where it rains in. He has been ill for two months but is better. He has heard that there will be a retreat in January. He wishes it was later as he will have about 10 marriages and half of...

Scope and Contents He asks Odin to forward the enclosed to his nephew Father Jean Baptiste Le Saicherre. He asks that Odin take a special interest in guiding and regulating his nephew, as he is still young and inexperienced. Le Saicherre has learned that his nephew's former superior at the seminary is not very far away. In consideration of Le Saicherre's heavy load and advanced age, Bishop David destined him for a support in his old age. However, when his nephew said he felt called to follow Odin Le Saicherre...

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Le Vavellent certifies that Father Joseph Marie Joly is a priest in good standing. For ten years he has served at Martinique, but for reasons of health he is leaving for a more temperate climate. :: VI-2-o A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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At request of Archbishop (John Joseph Williams) Leahy sends a list of Boston delegates to the Columbian Catholic Congress. Are there any railway rate reductions?

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Leahy asks for half a dozen programs of the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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Leahy addressed a letter to Blanc on the 15th of last month for Father Thomas Burke enclosing a a draft in his favor of Fuller and Vaughan for $175. As he has not heard from Burke since, he asks Blanc if it has reached him. :: VI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Leahy is engaged in enlarging the Cathedral at Thurles and because of the bad times in Ireland and the emigration of so many people it is necessary to ask for aid from abroad. He asks Purcell to give permission to the priest sent on this mission to solicit for offerings throughout the Archdiocese, with the permission of the individual clergy. ` P.S. The priest sent is Father Thomas Burke. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.