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Isolated from his parents, his friends, and his protectors, he cannot help but have a heavy heart on New York's day in a foreign land. He turns toward those who are interested in him. It seems that in praying for their long life he is asking an unworthy favor for himself. Rousselon is still the man so charitable toward his fellow countrymen. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Leger asks Carrell to tell a priest newly arrived in his diocese from France that he will have a visit from two of his fellow travelers on the L'Orage. One of them is Abbé Louis and he is to reassure them about a trunk belonging to one of them. Not being able to obtain a receipt for his trunk in Jersey, Leger, for lack of a porter, carried the trunk on his back to the steamer and on arriving in New York he took a cab to take it home not knowing where to send it. Leger is willing to send on...

Scope and Contents The goodness with which Odin received several of his co-disciples gives Léger confidence. For a long time he has desired to be a missionary; Odin's visit to the seminary strongly impressed him. But since Odin is about to depart, he can not leave with him. He asks if in a little while he might rejoin him. He has not yet revealed his desire to anyone. He plans to speak to his director in a few days. If Odin could send him the money for the trip, he would leave with pleasure. :: VI-2-g A.L.S....

Scope and Contents Excerpt from the book of baptisms of 1839 in the archives of the Cathedral: September 10, 1839 Robert Seton, son of William Seton 3., son of William Magee Seton, Catholic, of New York and of Emily Prime Seton, daughter of Nathaniel Prime, Protestant; born August 28, was baptized. The godparents were Patrizio Filicchi and Ester Filicchi, children of Antonio Filicchi, both of Leghorn, requested by Nathaniel and Cornelia Prime, Protestants. ` Signed by the chaplain of the Baptistry, ...

Scope and Contents A native of Rheims and having exercised the holy ministry at Paris for 15 years, last year Legoix thought of entering the missions in America. He wrote to Archbishop Ferdinand English of Trinidad who made a most generous reply. He left immediately, but on arriving at St. Thomas he learned of English's sudden death. This changed Legoix's situation completely. He went directly to Port-of-Spain where he saw Father Cuenat, administrator of the diocese. Cuenat told him that only his successor...

Scope and Contents Legrand recommends to Hughes a friend whom he has known in the Semninary of St. Sulpice and who now plans for his health to leave France. In his letter to Bishop Richard Vincent Whelan, which he asks Hughes to read, he has told what he thinks of this priest. He believes that Father Boquet will render good service. He has talent, education and zeal despite his bad health. He apologizes for writing in French. He is sure that Hughes will receive him as a father. Legrand has given him a letter...

Scope and Contents He comes to talk a little about this terrible crisis he is going through. On August 30 he arrived at Portland where Father Napoleon Joseph Perché 's recommendations brought him a kind reception. His sorrow, all the more painful because of having abused Blanc's kindness, was brought to a climax when he heard of Bishop Chanche's death. August 1, he stayed at Louisville; the next day he took the stage to New Haven and left at once for Gethsemani. His retreat will last until Assumption Day,...

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Legrand's retreat ended yesterday and he said Mass today. This evening he will enter the Trappists as a postulant. He revealed confidentially the reasons which brought him here. He is profoundly sad; his health is rapidly getting better. The Abbot was surprised that he came here without a letter from Blanc and that Blanc did not write him about Legrand. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents He left Pont de Brand last Saturday and is now here to carry out the duty Blanc gave him. He has been obliged to stay longer as his affairs have as yet not been settled perfectly. He has not exercised the ministry except to hear the confession of a woman in danger of death. His parishioners do not suspect the reason for his leaving; he let them believe he left voluntarily. He plans to leave Thursday or Friday for Opelousas and Washington and take the steamer there. He has hope only in God...

Scope and Contents Legrand believes it will be very difficult for him to learn English at Natchez. Bishop John Joseph Chanche is on a trip and will not be back until Holy Week. After Easter he is to leave again; he also is often ill so that Legrand cannot count on lessons. The French priests who are here do not know much more than Legrand. The Irish professor who is here is so busy he can give Legrand little time. Father A. Doyle spent several days here last week; Legrand said nothing of Blanc's intentions. If...

Scope and Contents Legrand received Blanc's letter dated April 1 and later, the advice about the things Legrand asked for and which will come by Father John B. Barbonneau. Legrand has been working hard; he knows the grammar; he has begun to say some words. He believes he will soon have enough of the theory and would have to go somewhere else for a little practice. This will not be possible at Natchez since Bishop John Joseph Chanche is to make quite a long trip at the end of the month. Father A. Doyle has not...

Scope and Contents Not having written since his illness at Vicksburg, Legrand writes to tell about his English. He has learned the grammar and translates books and papers. He knows by heart the prayers and instructions for the sacraments. In spite of his bad accent he can be understood. But he does not understand well when spoken to; he thinks a long stay at Natchez will lessen this. He fears he is a burden to Bishop John Joseph Chanche who tells him not to worry about that since he was sent by Blanc. Legrand...

Scope and Contents They recently learned of the catastrophe which will complicate or perhaps end Blanc's troubles. They were filled with indignation. Blanc should take precautions for his personal safety. Bishop John Joseph Chanche arrived here, well, except for an eye infection. If Blanc wants Legrand to return soon, he is to write him so that he can accompany Chanche who is to leave on the 30th. If not, Legrand asks to remain until Blanc comes to Natchez the middle of August when he can return with Blanc. He...

Scope and Contents Blanc said in his last letter that he had written Legrand three times since the retreat. Legrand has received only two; the first dated November 29 and the third received today through Father Anthony Désireé Mégret 's negro. He wrote after the holidays and put it in the post office the 15th, where he found it today and took it back. He submits to the decision announced in Blanc's third letter. The principal accusation is what was to have taken place at St. Martin and on his trip to the city....

Scope and Contents Legrand has been unable to go to see Blanc this month. He had to pay $100 on January 1 for work done on the presbytery which added to what he had paid before, left him really straitened. He had had several marriages and the cholera has been bad. In 10 days he had 18 burials. He hopes to come during Lent or after Easter. Their church is still standing but it is a pitiful sight. There would be three things to do: let it collapse; or repair this one; or build a new one. There were immense...

Scope and Contents Leaving New Orleans on March 3, Legrand arrived at St. Martin the following Monday. Father Louis Dufour was absent and returned on Wednesday. Legrand was much frightened when Dufour told him that Father F. Zéler had left partisans who would turn against Legrand. However, Legrand left the next day for his post in Dufour's carriage accompanied by a young man who lives with Dufour. He was received coldly but sees that day by day he is gaining their confidence. He has set up catechism classes...

Scope and Contents Antoine Arnaud, a merchant living at the junction of Bayou Teche and Bayou Fusilier, in order to bring business to his store, is about to organize a subscription to build a church in that locality. The priests at Grand Coteau support this plan. It seems to Legrand that there is no necessity for a church at that place. It is only 5 or 6 miles from Grand Coteau and would be very prejudicial to Legrand's parish. It would take part of it and the church of Pont Breaux would be lost. A church half...

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He learned with pleasure that Blanc will visit him on his trip to Grand Coteau. It will be better to put off Confirmation until next year. The rebuilding of the church is always in Legrand's thoughts; when Blanc comes his words of encouragement will do much good. Legrand is almost entirely recovered. V-5-l - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 12mo. - {1}

Scope and Contents Legrand received Rousselon's letter day before yesterday. While waiting to see Father James Fontbonne, Legrand wrote him today to take the step Rousselon advised and which Legrand was about to take himself. He has never told Fontbonne that he was certain Fontbonne had talked about him. He simply said that a word he had heard at the bishop's house had raised some doubts in his regard. Legrand interpreted this word badly; he recognises his error and asks Fontbonne's pardon. Legrand would like...

Scope and Contents Legrand yesterday received Rousselon's letter of June 23. He wished the whole collection to go to the Peter's pence but their "Honorables" persisted in giving only $10. Rousselon is to send the black vestment and chalice as soon as possible. Some day he will receive $45; he still owes $3. The rains are continuous and the crops almost lost. He fears their church will be delayed. Legrand has had three attacks of fever. When he recovers he will go to Atchafalaya where a priest's visit will be...

Scope and Contents Last June a young man killed a runaway slave; it was a result of a bet. Public opinion was against the assassin but as he possessed absolutely nothing, the owner of the slave did not bring suit. A few days ago this young man came about banns of marriage. Legrand told him that because of his crime and other misdeeds he could not marry him so easily and that he must wait until Legrand consulted his superiors. Legrand knows that murder is not an impediment to marriage but he fears the scandal....

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The state of his health does not permit him to attend the retreat in January. If he is better and navigation is reestablished through Plaquemine, he will go. Rousselon is to make his excuses to the Bishop. All is well here. Confessions are more numerous and attendance at services greater. Only the money is very scarce. He would not worry but he has a church to build; when he goes to the city he will buy a ciborium and missal. V-5-l - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 12mo. - {2}

Scope and Contents He has just learned that Blanc will visit Pont Breaux on the 13th or 14th September. He is now preparing for Confirmation on the 14th. Mr. and Mrs . Chevalier Delhomme hope Blanc will accept their hospitality. Legrand hopes the presbytery will be finished but he would not be occupying it then. At Easter more than 200 made their Easter duty. He was very much satisfied for a new parish. There were 42 children and 10 adults in the First Communion class. Father Aloysius Rocoffort came to help...

Scope and Contents On December 24 he gave Mrs. Chevalier, to give to Mr. St. Clair, representative to the Legislature, a letter for Father Stephen Rousselon which was at the same time for Blanc. It enclosed $14 which, with the $20.50 which Rousselon has and future collections, was to buy a chalice, a vestment and altar cards. Ten days later Francois Louis Chaigneau came to talk about his credit. Legrand wrote the same day to Blanc. Chaigneau consented to a 5 or 6 months delay. He had hoped to discharge this...

Scope and Contents They have had two collections for Peter's pence. It is not much. They believe here that the Pope is now returned to Rome. As they begin to realize that they must build a church, some put off their generosity until that time. They have $16.70 and the majority think $10 is enough for Rome and that the rest should go for the needs of the church. Rousselon will receive through Joseph Caillet, the $16.70, and $29 from other collections plus $6 already in Rousselon's hands. With this they could...

Scope and Contents Mr. St. Clair, who will bring this letter, will also bring 14 piastres which together with what Rousselon has makes 34. Legrand would like to have a green vestment, a chalice and altar cards. If they can be had for $50 or $60 Rousselon is to give them to St. Clair. By January 1 Legrand hopes to realize this sum and when Mrs. Ch valier comes down in February, she will bring the money. The Bishop's visit had very good results here. Now that the cemetery and presbytery are almost done, there...

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Legrand received the articles Rousselon procured for him. Rousselon is to give Father Perché 4.50 for his subscription. The cholera is here. Mrs. Lastrappe and Mrs. Dupré, the judge's wife, are very ill. The negroes fall ill enmasse; he has been called for only two. Can Rousselon buy him a silver chalice and Legrand will send the money he has toward it. First Communion at Easter will be large. V-5-k - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 4to. - {3}

Scope and Contents Legrand wrote the Bishop on March 22 but received no reply. He has done a little good here. He is preparing 50 children for First Communion to be held on Ascension Day for which the Jesuits have promised him one of their priests. He is also teaching catechism to a number of adults 20 to 35 years old. Some have found him a little severe in confession but they are used to deplorable indulgence. They are eager for instruction. The crowd grows from Sunday to Sunday. They advise him to enlarge...

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A victim of the deadly climate of Haiti, he is on the point of succumbing. Father Moussa, the pastor, will keep Blanc informed. Legrand asks Blanc not to tell anyone of his death, not even the present bishop of his diocese. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Legrand recommends the bearer of this letter, G. Schmitt, who came to Paris four years ago, after receiving a musical education. He was organist at the Church of the Carmelites where he was noted for his superior talent and compositions. Schmitt was teaching piano at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Paris when the events of February took away all aid. He is going to seek out two of his students in Blanc's diocese. Their success will be a recommendation. Eighteen months ago he married a...