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Scope and Contents Ledreux came here a year ago. He has had no occasion to write since Leray's visit. They have made little progress in their back woods since Leray's visit. They had their church ceiled last fall; it wants painting to be completed. There is a debt of $125, an increase of $45 over last year's debt. Ledreux pays $10 a month for his board and gets other necessaries with the hope of making ends meet. He has now been sick for a month with malarial fever. Father Aubrée spent a week with Ledreux...

Scope and Contents Since Ledreux wrote he has realized that it is impossible to build his house this year; he will wait until the end of next year. He will have time to finish paying for the church. Their school house is almost finished and will be ready for pupils next month. Unfortunately he is told that new schools cannot receive public money until recognized by the legislature. Many families are destitute and will need their children to harvest the cotton. Ledreux has promised the school to Mr. Lynch and...

Scope and Contents Knowing Leray's interest and Leduc's difficulties with the debt on his church, Leduc feels satisfied that Leray will befriend him. They have a small excursion on hand; Leray would oblige if he could come to the Bay or encourage his priests and friends to do so on that occasion. Enclosed is the program of the excursion for the benefit of the Bay St. Louis Catholic Church under the auspices of: Emilè Carrière, Robert Ogden, Numa Dufour, A.T. Janin, Lawrence O'Donnell, S. Swoop, Ed. O'Brien,...

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They shipped him some articles that belonged to the paraphernalia of the late Bishop Frederick Z. Rooker. The articles were sent to them by a Convent that received them from relatives. They did not like to offer these articles to the public and give them to Edwards for his museum. Note: Deatiled information about the Catholic Church Extension Society is printed on the paper. :: XI-2-l L.S.(Typed) 3p.

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Lee is surprised to find Blanc's approval in 1858 of a work which teaches that the Immaculate Conception is not an article of faith, the "Catechism of Perseverance", 1857. A priest told Lee that it was a heresy to teach it. It has shocked Catholics and Protestant papers intend to use it to show the want of union. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Lee received a letter from a Mr. Howard stating on the authority of Mr. Erwin that Daniel Crowley formerly of this parish, died on May 9 leaving a property of over $4000 and a gold watch. The mother and sister of Crowley are Lee's parishioners. He asks Blanc to enquire of the truth of the statement. Crowley was a plasterer by trade. :: V-5-j A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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The corner stone of his new church will be laid on November 30. Will Seton preach on that occasion? It will be at 10 in the morning and will not interfere with his engagement at the University in the afternoon.

Scope and Contents He thanks Hudson for the Holy Father's Latin poems. He is 66 years old and finds his ordinary duties at church almost too heavy. He sent a copy of his "History of the Prebendal Church of our B. Lady of Thame, Oxon" for the Notre Dame library. It is the history of the grand old building, the patronage of which was once in a member of his race. In the 15th century it had 6 cardinals. Since his grandfather's death Vicar from 1795 to 1840, it has been divided into four parishes....

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He sent through Hudson for the University a copy of his "History of the Prebendal Church of Thame, Oxfordshire." So few copies were printed that it is very rare. There is only one copy in America, that in the library of Washington and Lee University. It cost him much research and money outlay. One of his race Cap. William Lee of Thame went forth in defense of the rights and cause of Queen Mary.

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Scope and Contents Trepagnier's letter and others for delivery were on Lee's desk this morning. She is to be under no uneasiness because he employs another person in translating a line or two in French. Her letters to Sisters Ste. Félicité are generally handed by Mr. Casenave to his niece in the convent who no doubt hands them to Sister herself. The busy world has not time nor the necessity found in a nunnery to be prying and curious. Lee has reflected much on the business Trepagnier mentioned. "When nothing...

Scope and Contents Trepagnier's packet of dispatches was brought to Lee's office. Those for the convent Mr. Casenave will have delivered tomorrow and the letter for Paris, Lee will send by the British steamer leaving January 1. The plantation being $9000 in debt to the bank and having a suit at law with Mr. Solet, the partnership to which she alludes is clearly for the benefit of Trepagnier's mother and other heirs. Lee suspects it was Trepagnier who sent a large tin of ungranulated sugar. Lee's little folks...

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He is preparing a twenty volume history of North America and the matter of illustration is now before him. He inquires concerning the availability of any material that Edwards may have. :: XI-2-f PRINTED 1p.

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He has accepted the editorship of a twenty-volume history of the United States. To accomplish the best results he needs the counsel of his fellow-laborers in history. Therefore he asks Edwards to join his editorial board. It will strengthen him to know that in matters peculiarly in Edwards' province, he may be able to depend upon having his advice. :: XI-2-e L.S.(Typed) 1p.

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He had expected to visit Miss Cornelia Prime, Miss Elizabeth Seton's most intimate friend. He writes to say that he received Edwards' letter and will be able to anwer it more fully before long. Miss Prime sent everything excepting Miss Seton's personal effects. He will make further inquiries. :: XI-2-j L.S. (Typed) 1p.

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Lee of Schniedewend and Lee Co., regrets missing seeing Hudson. Being at South Bend he took a run over to Notre Dame to see Hudson and Father StanislausFitte, c.s.c., Brother Rafael and others. Father Thomas Walsh, c.s.c. was very kind. :: X-3-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Lee acknowledges Seton's letter and its enclosure. He telegraphed last Saturday that they would dine with Seton on the second. He finds now that his brother (Dr. Thomas Lee?) cannot leave his hospital for two weeks at least and so is obliged to decline Seton's invitation. Lee and Uncle William will come; Lee is sorry Tom finds it impossible. In regard to Seton's will there is one point: In leaving his estate to (Thomas) Seton (Jevons), should he die before (Robert) the estate would be...

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He encloses $5.40 for a years subscription to be applied to the good work done by McMaster for the Indian Missions. It is for a Band of fifteen. The circle is the work of Rev. F. C. Jean. P.S. If he wishes the names, he is to let him know. :: I-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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His mother asks him to inform Seton of the death of (Dr. Guy Carleton) Lee last night of heart failure following an attack of pleurisy. There will be a low mass at St. Stephen's at 9 on Saturday. If Seton could come they would be most happy. (P.S.) Father (Charles H.) Colton would expect him in the sanctuary.

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He regrets that he cannot give Edwards the history of the crosier which Edwards lately found in the cathedral sacristy. he will let Edwards know if he finds out anything. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Lee was glad to know Hudson is still at his post of duty. Mr. Baker and John McCarthy passed away within the last two years. There are no old friends left except John Farrell. Lee would like to see Hudson. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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They will renew Blanc's obligation falling due tomorrow for 60 days longer, on condition that he pay $1000 on account. After waiting the time asked, six years, Blanc cannot expect them to postpone without some payment. :: VI-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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They would be pleased if Blanc can pay in whole or in part the amount due them from St. Patrick's Church . Although it has some time to run, Blanc had expressed a wish to pay it as soon as possible. E. H. Wheeler signs for the company. :: V-5-g A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Daniel McDonald's paper on the "Removal of the Pottawattomies" read before their Historical Society put Leeper to sea on several points. McDonald claims that the cabin described in the Jubilee History on p. 29 was situated at the Twin Lakes, Marshall County, instead of at the twin lakes at Notre Dame. Leeper asks when was the first college building ready to be occupied. As to the little cemetery, Brother Francis informed him that it was started by Badin. Leeper has no clue as to who was...

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Edwards will find herewith no enclosure the manuscript of his paper. He would like some of Edwards' cuts to use in the printing of the paper. Please use a free hand in its examination. He encloses no enclosure a list of the cuts he has selected. The paper will probably appear in "The Times" as soon as he gets it ready.

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He has not forgotten his promise to send Edwards additional copies of his "Footprints" but he has discovered some errors in it that he wants to correct before putting out more copies.

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He regrets that the slip Edwards gave him relative to the source of Father Badin's portrait got away from him. He was sitting chatting with Father Reagan when the wind blew it away. He asks that he send a duplicate of its contents to Daniel McDonald, Plymouth, Indiana. :: XI-1-m A.L.S. 1p.

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They send the bill of lading for 24 casks of wine shipped April 28, and ask him to distribute it. They also enclose the bills for Blanc and Purcell. A.L.S. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 6pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents A father of a family and refugee from Kansas, Lefebure appeals to Blanc. Having lived since 1853 in Indian Territory a short distance from the mission of St. Mary's among the Pottowatimees, Lefebure was chased from his modest cottage by a party of Americans and put out on the prairie with his wife and 4 small children. Wandering from place to place and being of a weak constitution he could not compete with more robust workers. He decided to seek help from his family in Belgium. 7000 francs...

Scope and Contents She and her sister are cousins of Bishop John J. Williams of Boston and of Archbishop Louis Lefebvre, deceased, of Bordeaux. Although both she and her sister were raised devoutly, her sister married an unbeliever and abandoned both her religious practice and her faith. Since November, 1871 her sister has been widowed. Her husband was Doctor Louis Louis, a veterinarian. She is presently living at Mr. Bouvier 's on St. Anne Street. She asks Perché if it would be possible for one of his priests...

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Rousselon is asked to attend the burial of R.A. Lefebvre who died this morning. :: VI-1-e Notice French 1p. 12mo.