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Scope and Contents They have been informed by two members of the fabrique who were at High Mass yesterday that Martin announced that they had left him lacking in everything, that there were only rags of linen. His note of the 15th of May was the only one that had informed them that some linens had been taken from the sacristy. The treasurer, having no money, was slow in fulfilling Martin's request. They have had to practice the strictest economy because of the new church. They propose to inform the Bishop; at...

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Leblanc asks for information on a Canadian, Ignace St. Jean, alias Noel St. Jean who has lived in New Orleans for 5 years. For 4 years his wife who lives in Montreal has had no news of him. She thinks he may have become a soldier and may be dead. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents the undersigned declare that in participating in the attack on the curé of the churches of St. Andrew and St. Mary on last August 25 they were completely ignorant that they placed themselves in a state of excommunication. Persuaded that he Church condemns their conduct, they are sincerely repentant and pledge not to give any such scandal in the future. They beg him to lift the interdict on their church. ` A.L.S. French ` Enclosure: Unsigned and undated draft? of declaration of repentance...

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Attached Blanc will find the resolutions of a meeting held today by the trustees of St. Gabriel. They hope Blanc will give a favorable response by authorizing Father Ennemond Dupuy or another to live among them. Leblanc signs as a trustee. A.L.S. On the same paper:

Scope and Contents Father Charles Henry Boutelou de St. Aubin has just notified the trustees of St. Joseph Church that he will not remain as pastor this year and so can make no other arrangements with them than those made last year. They agreed, but the revenue will be less this year and it will be impossible to give the pastor the same amount as the preceding year. The pews brought only $800. They can make no definite arrangements without Blanc's orders as they remember well that Blanc told the two members...

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They beg him to accept their submission to ecclesiastical authority. They recognize their fault and are ready to do penance. They promise never to commit a similar offense on any person consecrated to God and pledge assistance to any priest who comes. They beg him to lift the interdict on their church. :: VI-2-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Being a friend of the Ursulines of Quebec, she knows that a few years ago Mother St. Etienne, R.U. asked her mother community for some subjects. Leblond is commissioned to write that if the Ursulines of New Orleans still have need of help, they could have it. This is a delicate matter as the Sisters who would offer themselves are contented and happy among their companions and they would like everything to remain in eternal silence if there is no longer need of help. Blanc is to state whether...

Scope and Contents Among the various objects of piety ordered at Rome by the late Mrs. Jamet were two reliquaries, one of which contained relics of the principal saints of the Society of Jesus, which Mrs. LeBourg had requested of Jamet. Before her death Jamet had informed her that Father Mazarotti, S.J., would send them later. Mazarotti has informed LeBourg that he sent them to Perché. LeBourg will be passing through Bordeaux on the 15th and would be obliged if Perché would send them to the hotel for him. Mrs....

Scope and Contents The damages are such that the land could not be used to build a church there as was planned. Now that the person has obtained permission in writing or not, Blanc's word through Father Charles Chambost is sufficient to convince him that his claim is in order. Confidence was shaken by the way the affair was handled. But their cause is not entirely lost; Blanc's presence, on a pastoral visit, would convinec the incredulous, and revive the faltering. P.S. Lebret does not know the time planned...

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Lebret sincerely regrets not being among those who are going to follow Odin to America, but he hopes to go in a year because he believes God calls him there. :: VI-2-f A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

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A family here has a member among Blanc's clergy, Father Isidore Cuny, at Natchitoches. His long silence has made his family anxious. They have heard rumors of his death. They have asked Lechat to write to Blanc to end their uncertainly. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Lechleitner believes he owes McMaster an apology concerning the Freeman's Journal and about the actions of Mr. Patrick Woods of Belvedere, Nebraska Lechleitner and Father Glauber of Hastings, Nebraska met Woods who was lending some copies of the Freeman's Journal. Lechleitner told him he should no longer read the paper of a man who had been excommunicated by Bishop Peter Joseph Baltes, of Alton, Illinois, and intended the whole thing as a joke which Woods apparently took in earnest....

Scope and Contents They are unable to comply with Perché's request to again receive Sister Cunigunda Gouley, O.S.B. , of whose return to Covington, they have no idea. If Perché knew one tenth of the trouble Cunigunda has given in the ten years they have borne with her, he would not impose her on them any further. The Chapter refuses to receive her because of non-compliance with the rule and her other disobedience. She is a great hindrance to her sister Sister Radegundis Gouley, O.S.B .. They kept Cunigunda for...

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Receipted bill charged to Father Rousselon for tin work from October 21, 1846 to January 14, 1847. Some charges are for St. Augustin Church and for the convent. Paid February 3, 1847. :: V-5-g A. Receipt S. French 2pp. folio

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Receipted bill for $5 for repairs. :: V-5-m A. Bill S. French 1p. 16mo.

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A receipted bill for $14.45 for repairs from May 15 to July 27. :: V-5-n A. Bill S. French 1p. 12mo.

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A receipted bill for 95 cents for tinwork. Receipted by Albert Angosille ?. :: VI-1-d Bill French 2pp. 32mo.

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A receipted bill for $58.62 for paving stones, a copper ball, two metal covers, sold to Mr. Chevillon for the church in Mandeville Street. Chevillon and Leclerc sign. :: V-5-f Receipt S. French 1p. 16mo.

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A bill for 641 francs, 25 centimes for books sold to Father Napoleon Joseph Perché :: V-5-f Bill French 1p. 4to.

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A bill from Lacoffre and Company, formerly Perisse Brothers for books for Father John Timon, C.M ., Visitor for the Vincentians at St. Louis, Missouri. The box is addressed to Bishop Blanc. The total is 912.04 francs?. :: V-5-d Bill French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents They received Perché's letter of January 7. They are sending what he asked them to in the shipment just made to the Ursulines . The subscription for Mr. d'Aquin was paid? by the Sisters. They have taken the subscriptions Perché asked for he lists them, with the prices. They include among others L'Ami de la Religion for Mr. Cartier and Father Jean? Martin, pastor of St. James. They include the total of 389.45 francs in the account sent to the Sisters; they owe a balance of 146.05 francs. ::...

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Lecoffre asks if she can hasten payment of the 4275.14 francs owed them according to their letter of April 28. They are adding a year's subscription for Father Napoleon Joseph Perché to L'Ami de la Religion. They suppose that Mr. Jamey has not yet carried out the sales on which they counted to pay their bill. They would not trouble her if the events in France had not brought such a terrible crisis. :: V-5-j A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

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They have received her letter of June 15 as well as the letter of exchange for 1287 francs. She is mistaken in sending this amount unless it is for a service not yet performed. After settling the bill of March 29, including the subscriptions for Father Napoleon Joseph Perché, Ste. Clair owes only 146.05 francs. Lecoffre copies their last bill here. Perché owes nothing. They will hold the 1140.95 francs in excess at her disposition. :: V-5-n A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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They have her letter of January 18 containing a draft for 1545 francs on Paris. Her order was sent on March 14. The box was put on board the Athens, Captain Thomas H. Chase, on March 25. He names the works on her list which are sold out. Her bill includes 389.45 francs which Father Napoleon Joseph Perché owes; they are writing him today. Her balance is 146.05 francs. :: V-5-m A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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They have heard that application has been made to Blanc to recall their pastor Father Joseph Giustiniani, C.M. from their parish. They ask him to wait until the Catholics of this congregation can give a true account of the facts. There are two copies of this letter. In the duplicate Hertzog states that Lecomte being absent, he has signed for him. :: V-5-j A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents They wrote on November 25 about a schism which has existed for some time between their pastor. Father Joseph Gi stini i and the trustees of St. Francis Church. The church has been closed. Not seeing an end to these difficulties they send a resolution taken by a good number of the Catholics. They intend to make up a subscription to build a chapel which would become the property of the Bishop of New Orleans or to the bishop of the new diocese, should there be a division. They ask Blanc to...

Scope and Contents They have received Blanc's letter of the 15th and they regret that Father Joseph Giustiniani, C.M. had left the city at the very moment that Blanc was to receive a letter from the trustees of their church. They no doubt wrote about the schism. Getting the facts from both sides, Blanc can come to a conclusion on this question. They will submit to his judgment. They ask him to send them a copy of the letter received from the trustees as well as his reply. He is also to tell Giustiniani how to...

Scope and Contents Blanc's letters to Father Joseph Giustiniani, C.M. , one dated March 15, and others, were communicated to them. The undersigned, a committee named by the subscribers to the Convent, beg Blanc to write to the Superior of the Sisters of Charity to ask for Sisters for this establishment. Could they obtain 3 or 4 to teach English and French, they would suffice in the beginning. They could not be so certain of success were it conducted by any others but the Sisters of Charity; however in case of...

Scope and Contents A poor old woman of Lecomte's parish had amassed some savings by dint of hard work. She had always drawn back from investing it because of security. Then came the loan to New Orleans, a good investment with the signature of an Archbishop. This woman has had no interest for a year; Lecomte has spent 42 francs for her to pay the lawyer to prove that she gave 2,000 francs to the corporation. Leray proposes a liquidation; what does this mean? Surely Leray would not want Lecomte's parishioner to...

Scope and Contents The reception of a letter from blanc dated January 15 was a source of infinite pleasure to her. She has been much engaged in her studies for the last two months and they were privately examined by Father James M.? Lancaster . Laura heard that Pa had gone to New Orleans and that she should see him by the middle of next month. As she is to return home with him, she hopes she will see Blanc as she passes by New Orleans. Last Sunday Atala, Clothilde, Laura and 7 other girls took a walk to Cedar...