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He arrived at this port after a week's sail. (A description of the island of Curacao follows). Next day he took a steamboat to Maracaibo. (A detailed account of his stay there is given). He opened up his samples and did a good business. He returned to Curacao and tonight he sails for La Guayra; from there he crosses the Andes to Caracas. P.S. He thanks Seton for seeing him off.

Scope and Contents He left New York on a Saturday and arrived in Havana four days later. The city is 500 years behind the age. He dined with one of the leading merchants, Mr. ( ) Brown who was born of Scotch parents in Cuba and who has married a Cuban and is well on the way to making a fortune. Holy Thursday and Good Friday were kept as holidays: cars, buses, and carriages were stopped in the streets from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. His business trip has been abbreviated as Cuba is in a state of panic. Since 1/2 or 2/3...

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A certificate for two shares of capital stock in the William Loft Company owned by Monsignor Robert Seton.

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William Loft died Nov. 16 and will be buried from the Church of the Ascension. :: XI-1-c PRINTED NOTICE

Scope and Contents He has moved to New York; to say he regrets leaving St. Joseph Parish is a mild way of expressing his feelings. He is 62 and leaving Jersey City at 7 A.M. and returning at 8 P.M. is more than his years will stand. He is now within 16 minutes of his home. He now attends Sacred Heart Church on the block; Father (Joseph) Mooney, rector. He has a devoted and loving family, especially the girls. The boys were somewhat wayward but are at present steady and industrious, all married but one and have...

Scope and Contents An attack of the grippe left him quite nervous. He attended one of the uptown churches yesterday but was disappointed with the hurried manner with the hurried manner with which the services were conducted. He then went to St. Joseph's at 11. He could not help comparing New York with New Jersey. In New York there are 9 Masses on Sunday attended by 12,000 persons and a charge of 10 cents a seat. All the dignity and reverence of their church is lacking. He was reminded by the Cadet Corpe of a...

Scope and Contents They are in Paris after an absence of 4 weeks from New York and New Jersey. What they have seen in those four weeks would fill volumes. (He gives many details of their sightseeing in Paris and London). His health broke down and he came by easy stages back to London. He is all unstrung and in that debilitated state that he is confined to his room with Charlotte (Loft) for a nurse but hopes in a week to be as well as ever. They take 2 weeks, finish London, then to Oxford, to Dublin, and thence...

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Lofton recommends Ja(me)s A. Spencer as a colored representative to read a paper at the Columbian Catholic Congress. He asks Onahan's opinion on a large representation of colored in the Columbian Catholic Congress. If so, should the Colored Catholic Congress meet just before the Columbia Congress or join in? Lofton is the secretary to the Colored Congress. He will report any arrangements to Spencer, the President of the Colored Congress.

Scope and Contents A few days ago, Blanc favored Logan's application with no inconsiderable notice. He hopes Blanc will do him a like honor again. Logan landed in New Orleans a fortnight ago with the hope of meeting his friends here. Prior to his coming, they have left the city. His object is to go to them but he has not the means. He has looked for employ here but cannot get any if he does not work on the levee and he finds himself getting ill. He hopes Blanc will consider his position. :: VI-1-h A.L.S. 2pp....

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Cardinal Logue cannot attend the Columbian Catholic Congress. He owes the Catholic people gratitude for their charity during the famine in Donegal in 1879-80. (Three typed copies attached)

Scope and Contents As soon after Loisel arrived as he saw Timon's father James Timon, Loisel complied with Timon's request. There is no sheet lead in town. Dominique Dufour's box never came to Mr. Shaw's store or any other store in town. Loisel will go today to his new parish, Cahokia, Illinois; he is to reside there and attend all the little missions on that side of the river within 20 or 30 miles. He will be back at the seminary toward September 6 to get what he has there. He will take the superb...

Scope and Contents Loisel is lately returned from his little mission to Edward's Ville. The Catholics were extremely pleased to see a priest; the Protestants showed much kindness to him. He visited Mrs. and Miss Vignes?; the latter continues a Catholic, but is in danger of losing her faith through the endeavors of Protestant ministers. The great desire of the Catholics of that place to have a priest, and the good disposition of most Protestants, make him feel the necessity of going there more ...

Scope and Contents Lombard received Blanc's letter in reply to his of August 6. When he received it, he was just recovering from a serious illness which he had last summer. He could not then attend to getting his exeat or make preparations to leave. Now important family business demands his presence in France for some months. As soon as affairs are settled in March, Lombard will make his preparations to leave and hopes to be in New Orleans in May or June. He probably did not express himself well in his first...

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Lombard is a French priest and wishes to be called to Blanc's diocese. He was called to New Orleans by an uncle, Joseph Lombard, who died about six years ago. He lived in New Orleans from January 1836 to April 1840 when he returned to France to become a priest. After studies at the Seminary of Sens he was ordained. After 4 years at Noyers, he has been pastor here for a year. He speaks and writes passable English. V-5-l - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}

Scope and Contents Lombard has not forgotten the welcome Blanc gave him at his arrival in New Orleans and the hospitality during his stay from October 1851 to March 1852. He planned, during Blanc's stay in France, on Blanc's return from France, to have an interview with him in which he would renew his thanks and tell Blanc of the reasons for his return to France in 1852 and his plan to return to Blanc's diocese, if Father J.M. Morisot? Morysot? of Blanc's diocese whom Lombard met at the Foreign Missions last...

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter of October 16 arrived November 20. After reflecting some days on the proposition Blanc made, Lombard decided to return to his first intention of consecrating himself to the ministry in Blanc's diocese, particularly at New Orleans. His departure will take place after Trinity Sunday of 1856. At that time of year, ordinations take place in the diocese of Sens and immediately after that the changes are made. Once at New Orleans he will devote himself to the work of the church he...

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Owing to the large number of seminarians studying for the diocese, Lonergan is desirous of entering some diocese where his services would produce more good. Learning of the scarcity of priests in Leray's province Lonergan offers himself as a subject. He has almost completed his theological studies. Satisfactory certificates from the Grand Seminary, Montreal, can be produced also testimonial letters from his pastor and clergy. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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His European trip is no longer a matter of doubt. He intends to take advantage of that introduction to one of the Pope's secretaries which Edwards offered him. Any little suggestions from Edwards will be kindly received.

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The Society has received "Seton of Parbroath in Scotland and America". Emma Toedteberg signs as librarian. :: II-1-c Printed Circular Signed 1p. 4to.

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Long lost Blanc's receipt for Long's $35.00 and asks Blanc not to pay upon presentation, but to send the money to him by express. :: VI-2-b Telegram 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Two years ago when she moved from Lake Providence, Long sent Blanc a sealed package to keep until her death. Circumstances require that the contents be changed. Blanc is to return it to Long. Her youngest daughter is at Emmittsburg and soon Long will visit her. She asks for a letter of introduction to Sister Regina. Blanc is to send these to L.F. Wilson of the Picayune office in New Orleans who will forward them. General Long and her daughter join in respects and esteem. :: VI-1-n A.L.S....

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Long writes in behalf of two little orphan boys, one five, the other seven to inquire if they can be received into the Charitable Male Orphan Asylum at New Orleans. She will defray their expenses down to the institution. She is to be addressed through Thornhill and McIlhenny. On the back of the letter: Any letter for Mrs. Long if received by tomorrow evening at their office, will be forwarded by the Montgomery. Signed F. McIlhenny :: VI-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents She has received Blanc's letter replying to hers concerning the two boys. She will not send them until she hears again as Blanc informs her they cannot be received should they have father or mother. Their mother died here a few weeks since; their father is a fugitive from justice. It is not known whether he is living or dead. This is a rich neighborhood, yet no one regards the orphan. Long is the only Catholic here. On the back of the letter: Mr. Thornhill will please return the answer with...

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She thanks Blanc for his letter of the 19th. General Long joins in regards. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Blanc will confer a favor by calling on Long's friend, Mrs. Page of Philadelphia and her sister, Pauline Davis . Miss Davis is a god-daughter of Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick . They are on a visit to New Orleans and are staying at the St. Charles Exchange. Long intended to give them a letter of introduction but thought this would answer as well. :: VI-1-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Long is desirous of placing her youngest daughter at the Ursuline Convent below New Orleans. Having understood that a permit from Blanc is necessary to visit the institution the asks for the privilege. She wishes to place her daughter there by the first of next month and to allow her to remain for some years, at least until she makes her First Communion. She is ten years old. Mr. Long and her daughters join in respects. :: VI-1-h A.L.S. lp. 4to.

Scope and Contents In a few weeks Mrs. Long intends to make a trip through the northern states and asks for a letter of introduction, directed to any Archbishop or Bishop in the United States or Canada. She is especially anxious to make the acquaintance of Bishop Hughes and Archbishop Kenrick of Baltimore. P.S. She can be reached through Thornhill and Company or the post-office at Lake Providence. On the back of this letter a draft in Blanc's hand stating that he is happy to present Mrs. Long to his colleagues...

Scope and Contents In these times of extreme trial the proof of sympathy is in a reverent silence. His family appreciates the sympathy expressed by McMaster and his family in the loss of their mother and wife. One fears not for the dead but for those who yet must face the uncertainty of a good death. Emile Longemare has told them so often of McMaster that they feel that he is no stranger to them and his wife has urged him to write this letter and to assure McMaster that they pray for him and his five...

Scope and Contents He has been busy every day with odd jobs. Today he expected to spend a few hours in peace, but when he got to Manero's office a Frenchman came and talked to him concerning an agency in New York. Later he went to the Palace and has been writing this letter ever since. He writes about Cantfield and Massey in strictest confidence. He is working in the Bureau and if he fails at this job will get out of the country. He is very hopeful of success. The chief of the Cabinet and the Emperor's...

Scope and Contents A series of Resolutions signed by Emile Longuemare, per Secretary, dealing with the assessing of each member of the society of a sum to defray the expenses of the Supreme Council of the Society; the initiation of Neophytes; the acquiring of new members; the extension of the Society; the introduction of new resolutions. There is also a statement to the effect that the Grand Commander of each state is a member of the executive Committee of the Supreme Council. The recipient is directed to...