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Mina asks Blanc to set a date for Confirmation in the week after Easter. The same day they will have First Communion for the children who number almost 40. Father J.M. Mignard, C.M. has been here since March 9; he is of great help. :: V-5-e A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Blanc's letter came yesterday. The date Blanc has chosen suits him very well as he will have more time to prepare his people for Confirmation and First Communion on the 21st. Father J.M. Mignard, C.M. seemed distressed at Blanc's letter. He is a good and holy priest; he is loved as if he had been here for years. Mina's fear is that the Vincentian Superior believes that it was he who enticed him to St. John Baptist but Mina knows nothing of a plan to leave the Congregation and Mignard has...

Scope and Contents In spite of Mina's opposition, the trustees have agreed to have a court house built on the church property for $50 a year for 50 years. Mina copies this resolution of August 31, 1845 and approved again on July 5; the resolution includes a description of the property which faces that now occupied by Vincent Bénoit Béthancourt Mr. Luminais, the sheriff, told Mina that a new law ordered executions to take place in the prison enclosure. Mina notified Mr. Haudressy who called a meeting of the...

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He takes advantage of Father M. Rubi, C.M. to send $30 on account for the cathedraticum. The trustees have been able to give him only $162.75 this year on the $600. The recovery of fees is almost null. He has to pay $300 per year to Father Peter M. Lacour, who earns twice as much as he despite his privations and economics. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. French 1p. 8vo.

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He takes advantage of the occasion presented by E. Dumez, editor of the Meschacébé Messachébé? Journal, to send $70 for the Propagation of the Faith and $10 for the Holy Childhood. Several have said that they could give nothing this year in view of the distress felt throughout the parish. :: VI-2-d A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents McMaster need not trouble himself reading this letter, but may give it to someone endowed with good eyesight. He supposes Tracy has informed McMaster about the St. Peter's Union. It will meet with encouragement in Canada. Several men he has talked to in Quebec approve of it and will lend their support. The decided in Albany, New York that it should enhance the Catholics of North America. There is no objection in Upper or Lower Canada to it emanating from the United States. The Free...

Scope and Contents On June 8, 1861, a young woman named Mary Ann Grant, a widow, died in Havana. She came from New Orleans a few days previously on her way to California where she said her husband was killed by the Indians. She said her child of three months, named Samuel William Grant was born in New Orleans. Examination of her papers made it appear that she left San Francisco about November 10, 1860, was at the Astor House in New York about the middle of December, and from there went to New Orleans. Two...

Scope and Contents The delay in publishing the article of which he sends Seton proofs is due to their desire to give it place on the front page for two consecutive numbers. Minton encloses a copy of a letter Seton will be interested in. Copies of the paper containing Mr. Eton's article have been sent Seton. - A.L.S. -Enclosure: Burke, J.B.: Ulster, Ireland Burke orders six copies of the Home Journal of December 16, 1891, which contains Seton's interesting and remarkable paper. Address Sir Bernard Burke, Dublin...

Scope and Contents Minvielle met a man who sends Blanc a few, words on loose page. There is a young man who wishes to cross the ocean and his father, an inhabitant of Béarn, belonging to an old family whose members include two priests. One 34 years old, is head of all educational institution and the second is, at 30 years, a professor of philosophy in the same institution. And the three sisters of these two priests are Sisters of the Cross! This family bears the same name as Minvielle . If he can Blanc is to...

Scope and Contents Mioland is pleased to announce the two councils of the Association of the Propagation have allotted for the diocese of Detroit the sum of 13,480 francs. Of that they have already given to Father Frederick Baraga for the printing of his book 3,808 francs and 30 centimes leaving for Rese 9,671 francs 30 centimes. Understanding that he is soon to pass through Paris they will gladly pay him there. They hope he will continue to furnish them interesti8ng notes of his mission because they are the...

Scope and Contents Lacking news of Rese since his passage through Lyons and also lacking news of the Diocese of Detroit about which Rese promised to write from Rome, they presume that he has returned to Detroit. The Association of the Propagation has decided to make their decision about the division of the funds at the beginning of the year rather than at the end is so far as that is possible and to transmit to the missions the funds allotted in so far as the funds are available . Thus, they announce that the...

Scope and Contents The Marchioness of Villa Vieja as president, the Countess Miravalle as treasurer, and the Marchioness of Guizamonde as secretary make an appeal in the name of their Asociacion de Senoras para Socorro de las Re ligiosas for financial aid to rebuild the church of the Convent of St. Clara in Tenerife which was destroyed by fire. The damage amounts to 18,000 duros. Appeals have been without results. Despoiled of aid for many years the sisters are very poor. They have appealed to this association...

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They call attention to their magazine, "The Catholic Reading Circle Review" as an advertising medium. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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By special faculties from Pope Gregory XVI, Missir sends pieces of the cross of Christ in a reliquary. Signed also by Father Salvator Claud Souchet. On the back of the document is written: Miss Rebecca Carroll :: V-5-b Printed D.S. Latin 1p. folio

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James Oliver Vandevelde made his last will and testament on November 4, 1855. This court appointed Anthony Blanc for the execution thereof. Witnessed by Reuben Bullock, judge of the court and signed by R.A. Inge, clerk. :: VI-1-i D.S. 2pp. folio

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They were pleased to receive the little note recommending Blanc's secretary, Father Richard Kane, to them. They would have liked to do more for Kane during his stay here but because of lack of room they could not offer him a refuge in a land whose language and customs were strange to him. Mitchel takes the opportunity of Kane's departure to send something. :: VI-1-j A.L.S. French 2pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents She delayed answering his letter of May 18 in hopes of having a formal interview. She called yesterday and found that he was away. She must decline because of the shortness of time. She is interested and will try to encourage interest among her friends. She welcomes the revival of learning which will help to down the opinion that the Church wants them to remain in ignorance. She has labored for some years to stimulate interest in reading. She does not think the choice of New London a happy...

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They were happy when informed of his arrival after so long an absence but greatly disappointed that he remained so long in the city without calling to see them. The beseech him to come. They were grieved to learn that he came to see the Ursulines and that they were deprived of the pleasure of greeting him. So great was their joy when they heard of his arrival that some of them transgressed several rules, and were all punished. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Mitchell submits a poem for the Ave Maria. :: X-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 21mo.

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On her arrival at home, her first duty is to acknowledge her gratitude for Odin's kindness to her when far from her mother. Ma would write but she has been very sick and is yet very weak. Annie hopes Odin may be able to visit his old Texas this winter. Pa and Ma send their compliments as do all the children, especially Odin who claims to be the little Bishop Odin of Texas. :: VI-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents She is assured that when the circumstances are laid before him, Odin will judge differently from what he has hitherto done. She refers to her returning home with Bishop Claude Mary Dubuis, C.M.. Odin appears to think that her parents would not be pleased but the letter here enclosed no enclosure will prove the contrary. All the Ursulines are extremely kind to her but she has finished her education in English and can no longer surmount the inexpressible desire of returning home. Her Father is...

Scope and Contents Mitchell has been informed that Odin had made arrangements with Mrs. Berbank for her returning home. Although the lady does not intend returning to Texas, her daughter is to go. She thinks there is also a French lady of his acquaintance who is to embark at the same time. The boat is expected to leave tomorrow or Tuesday and she is anxious to know if there is any foundation to what she has been told. She is grieved to five him so much trouble, especially as he is not yet entirely recovered...

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The approach of Odin's feast-day affords her an opportunity of expressing the ardent wishes she constantly forms for his welfare. Accompanying this is a small gift no enclosure. :: VI-2-g A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Mitchell was happy to receive Odin's last letter. She wrote to inform Blardone of her intended departure. He arrived Friday with her Pa's friend, John Frizzi, who is charged to pay her expenses. She provided Frizzi with a letter of introduction to Odin. Frizzi will see Odin regarding the expenses and the proposed route by Powderhorn. She wishes some money above the expenses to purchase some things very useful to Ma. All the scholars are anxious to see Odin; she hopes he will soon be restored...

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Mitchell encloses a poem on the Blessed Virgin and if Hudson deems it worthy of publication he would be very pleased. Mitchell is a young man and wishes to become a priest but has no means of finishing his education. If Hudson thinks his poetry is worthy of renumeration, he would like to have Hudson let him know and also tell Mitchell what he may ask for it. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. crown 8 vo

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McMahon is not to understand his delay in answering as lack of interest. He will be happy to do what is in his power to help. :: I-1-j - A.L.S. - 1p. - 12mo. - {1}

Scope and Contents An Iowa lady has given Mitchell a copy of a political novel entitled "Adolphus Kingston or Who Is The Secessionist." He has carefully read it and is satisfied as to its merit. He predicts it will be a huge success if properly introduced to the public and that it will doubtless have a great effect on the presidential campaign of the coming fall. Mitchell wishes to make arrangements with McMaster for the publication in New York City. He is handling the arrangements of publication for the...

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License is granted to Father Angelo Mascaroni? Masce to marry John Fahey and Mary Fahey . Archbishop Anthony Blanc on April 2 grants a dispensation from the banns. :: VI-1-j D.S. 1p. 12mo.

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They are to have a fair commencing December 11 and wish a contribution from Leray. Any gift from him would be well received by his old friends here. She asks for prayers for herself and hers. :: VI-3-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Mitchell sends Hudson a sketch about the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin in Bohemia together with a copy of the miraculous picture and a picture of the church of Mariaschein. :: X-3-l A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.