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Scope and Contents Sister Louise, prioress, notifies McMaster that according to orders from the Carmelite Ecclesiastical Superior, Sister Teresa of Jesus McMaster, should make her will before taking her vows. The Maryland law allows a woman to make her will at 18 years of age, but she wishes to consult McMaster before taking such a step. She requests permission to make the will and also wonders if there are any known reasons why a will could not be made at this time. Sister Teresa goes into a retreat on...

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Sister Louise expects McMaster and Gertrude McMaster on the morning of Nov. 21, and invites them to breakfast at the Convent. The Rector of St. James Church, Baltimore, Father Henry Davenhauer, C.SS.R., will say Mass on that day and will also attend the breakfast. If possible, McMaster should plan to arrive the night before. The Hermit, Sister Teresa of Jesus is enjoying her solitude. The wreath sent by Gertrude arrived safely and is satisfactory. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Sister Louise, prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, acknowledges McMaster's letter of the 23rd of March. She shall be pleased to have McMaster's daughters visit the convent on Saturday, April 1, as she desires a personal interview and requires it when permitting the entrance of a postulant. If Helen McMaster has a true vocation to the sisterhood, they will be pleased to admit her into the community, since one who has been so piously brought up and who has been surrounded by such...

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Sister Louise, prioress of the Convent of Mount Carmel, informs that his letter was inadvertenly overlooked or it would have been answered sooner. She thanks for the donation sent to the Freeman's Journal. Contained in James Alphonsus McMaster papers :: I-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Although she has not received this weeks Journal, she thanks McMaster for publishing the obituary of Father Daily. She asks a similar favor, that of publishing the obituaries of five Dominicans. Since the author of the obituaries was under obligations to the deceased, they are longer than Father Daily's. She asks the cost of inserting them for she does not wish to be a complimentary correspondent. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Sister recommends Miss Mathilde Victor, one of their former pupils who wishes to find a place as governess as soon as possible. She does not have means to stay a long time at the hotel. Sister hopes that Blanc will assist Mathilde; one can have confidence in her. :: VI-1-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Edwards' kind letter informs her of some mistake in the box. She hopes the one she sent yesterday will meet with better fate. She tells where the vestments came from. She thanks him for the Scholastic and his generous promise. She hopes that his health is improved. :: XI-2-j A.L.S. 3pp.

Scope and Contents Blanc's note of February 2, her birthday, was received. He judged Cartouche rather severely; she never thought the Bishop had forgotten her. Louise is glad Blanc found her mother well; Cartouche sends her love to her and to Matilda Winchester . Louise hopes she will soon see her brother Constant; everyone thinks he is such an excellent boy. Louise is anxious to see the new convent. She hopes Titine is enjoying herself at home with Titite?, Eugeunie Dugas, etc. Does Blanc not recognize the...

Scope and Contents Being obliged to leave for Bay St. Louis this evening she has only time to say that Father Francis Nachon was there yesterday but Sister Anatolie, C.S.J. did not wish to receive absolution. Anatolie wants to leave immediately. Anatolie has heard that the pastor of Biloxi has asked for the Sister of St. Joseph and she would like to be sent to found this establishment but that is not possible. Sister Louise Stephanie will come to see Odin Monday or Tuesday on her return. :: VI-2-k A.L.S....

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No. 3 Receipted bill for $6 for publishing a notice to claimants of the succession of D'Abat, 3 times. Signed by Louis P. Collins for Snithen? And Company. ` Receipt S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Perché is summoned to comply with the demand in the accompanying petition of Remy Batmale . Judges of the Court: A.L. Tissot, W.T. Houston, F.A. Monroe, N.H. Rightor, Henry L. Lazarus . John T. Fitzgerald, deputy clerk. Printed Document Enclosure:

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A receipt for $6 for six months' subscription. Signed by Joseph O. Théard. :: V-5-m Receipt 1p. 32mo.

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A tax receipt for 21 cents for state taxes for 1852 on 1/2 a lot in Bouligny valued at $100. Signed by C. Landau, collector. :: VI-1-e Receipt S. 1p. 32mo.

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Corrected proof sheets for the Catholic Almanac for the dioceses of New Orleans and Natchez :: VI-1-e Printed pages 10pp. 16mo.

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Receipt for $6 for 12 months subscription., Signed by Henry Boulet. :: V-4-k A. Receipt S. 1p. 16mo.

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Sister Lorette died yesterday at 5:20 p.m.; the funeral will be at 3 today. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Receipt for $20 for a supply of water from January 1 to December 31, 1845 for 8 persons. Signed by S.E. Percy, Secretary, and William Wright, collector. On the back of the receipt are the rules for users of water. :: V-5-c Receipt S. English French 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Copy of a memoir sent to Simeoni by the Corporation on the affairs of the Diocese of New Orleans. Report of the officers and councillors of the corporation, Father Gilbert Raymond, Father Hyacinth Tumoine, Father Francis Mittelbroun, Father Thomas J. Kenny, Father Peter L. Thévis, and Father John Baptist Bogaerts, on the present state of the finances and the debt: At a meeting held on August 5, 1879 with only Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché, now in France, and Father Gustave A. Rouxel, now...

Scope and Contents Father Hyacinth Tumoine, Father Francis Mittelbronn, … For complete calendar see original of 7 cards. Cross references:1. Cardinal John Simeoni 2. Father Hyacinth Tumoine 3. Father Peter L. Thévis, 4. Father Thomas J. Kenny 5. Father John Baptist Bogaerts 6. Louisiana, New Orleans 7. Father Gilbert Raymond 8. Father Gustave A. Rouxel 9. Father Patrick F. Allen 10. Bishop Francis Xavier Leray 11. Archbishop John Mary Odin, C.M. 12. Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché 13. Father Hyacinth LeCozic...

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A notification to have the repairs made to the sidewalks along the property at the corner of Ursulines and Conde Streets. Joseph Genois signs as recorder. :: V-4-n Notice S. French 1p. 16mo.

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A receipt for $15.35 for clerk's costs in the case of St. Patrick's Church versus James McIntyre et al. Approved by A.A. Fraser, attorney. V-5-k - Receipt S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {4}

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A receipt for $15.35 for clerk's costs in the case of St. Patrick's Church versus James McIntyre et al. Approved by A.A. Fraser, attorney. V-5-k - Receipt S. - 1p. - 32mo. - {4}

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Chevillon is commanded to appear before this court to give testimony in a case between Municipality No. 1 and Bishop Antoine Blanc . Paul Bertus ' name appears as recorder; Jean Meilleur signs as clerk. On the back is written: Enquire of Mr. Rousselon, Ursulines between Conde and Levee. :: V-4-n D.S. 1p. 16mo.

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Receipt for $34 for additional tax. Signed by Du Gany, treasurer. :: V-5-a Receipt S. French 1p. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Amounts paid by the priests at the retreat: Father Patrick Sheil, C.S.C ., Father Henry Riordan, Father Anthony Carius, Father J. Boé, Father Hector Figari, C.M ., Father George McMahon, Father Anthony Durier, Father Francis Berthaud, Father Daniel Houlahan, Father Cornelius Moynihan, Father Jeremiah Moynihan, Father J.M. Morisot, Father Matthias Schifferer, Father John Flanagan Flannagan, Father John Baptist Jobert, Father Hyacinthe Tumoine, Father Claude Paschal Maistre, Father Bonnafé,...

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A notice to pay the state taxes within 10 days. Val. St. Ceran, collector, signed by J.H. Grote . On the back: Ursuline and Conde. :: VI-1-n D. 2pp. 16mo.

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A receipt for $54 for 1842 taxes on Square 48, $50,000; 2 slaves; Square 49, $1,000; Square 66, $2,000. Signed by Emile Well, collector. :: V-4-n Receipt S. 2pp. 32mo.

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Receipt for $1.50 for the 1840 tax on 3 sq. 49, $1000, and on one slave. Signed by A. Cruzat as treasurer. :: V-4-l D.S. 2pp. 16mo.

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Receipt for $254 for 1842 taxes on Ilet No. 7, 4th district, $5,000, $250; and 2 slaves, $4. Two signatures on the receipt are indecipherable. :: V-4-n D.S. French 2pp. 12mo.

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Receipt for $266.50 for 1843 taxes; $250 on Ilet No.48, $4 for 2 slaves, $12.50 for the public school. Signed by J.A. Durel and A.J. Guin ?. :: V-5-a Receipt S. French 2pp. 32mo.