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The enclosed is evidently not for him. He wrote to Edwards to see whether he had received the reports of the various labor bureaus. He asks that the labor reports he left in his room in the Community House be removed to the library.

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Mr. Daron is requested to admit into the asylum under his care, the above mentioned boys, Robert and John Massey. :: V-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. folio

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Montegut has learned that Blanc has authorized sending to the College of St. Vincent, Cape Girardeau, Missouri a certain number of orphans. Montegut recommends Manuel Henriquez, aged 14, born at New Orleans. :: V-5-c A.L.S. French 2pp. 4to.

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Montegut sends Mrs. Exley who could be employed at the Orphan Asylum where there is a vacancy. The salary is $20 a month with board and laundry. At a meeting last Sunday Montegut was charged with getting a school mistress for the orphans. :: V-5-b A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

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A receipted bill for 50 francs for cards for All Souls' day, etc. :: V-5-h Receipt French 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Having known Father James Mary August Bonnio t, living at Montpellier for his health, Montel confided to him his desire to devote himself to the missions. Bonniot advised him to write to Rousselon. Since the age of 3, Montel has wanted to be a missionary. He wanted to enter Montpellier seminary but his mother, having kept him in a boarding school in the city up to now, tells him that it is impossible for her to pay for him at the seminary. His mother tells him to learn a trade. Montel made a...

Scope and Contents A word from her brother would make her able to bear all her troubles. After the burning of the prison which she directed, she went to be near Julien Bach? at Brussels. He urged her to recover at the convent of the Ladies of the Sacred Heart where she stayed almost two years and there her conscience told her to resume her active life. So she went to Bishop Samuelli whose character is eminently priestly, not resembling at all that crowd at Turin. He is for her a third brother almost as...

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He thanks Seton for the copy of his "Essays." He has read it almost with the same pleasure as Cardinal Bentivoglio's or Cardinal Pacca's Memorie and thinking of the pleasant days in Tivoli or passing by the "pea-cock" of St. John Laterani. He has not been able to take a trip to the States this year but may run away for a few weeks and pay Seton a visit. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 16mo.

Scope and Contents Montferrand is a brother of Sister Marie de St. Jean Montferrand, Ursuline, whom Odin knows well. He asks Odin to render the family an important service. They want the death certificate of Bertrand Junca born April 13, 1763 and who died at New Orleans around 1840. They have been told that he died intestate and that he left a considerable fortune including several merchant ships. It is in the name of Dominiquette Junca, niece of the deceased and wife of Orbessan, that this research is to be...

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Father Montgomery has informed Nourse to continue sending him Brownson's Works as they come out. He urges Brownson to include an index to the works and also, as the one person best fitted for the job, to write the biography of his father. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Father Montgomery thanks Brownson for the photograph of his father Orestes A. Brownson which, he is told, is a good likeness. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Father Montgomery subscribes to the edition of Brownson's Works and asks for the discount granted for paying in advance, the total cost, and the time when the entire work will be out. He thanks Brownson for his last letter and sents his best wishes. :: III-3-b A. L. S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Montgomery has received the first two volumes of Brownson's works and asks the favor of an autograph of Henry's father. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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Father Montgomery is anxious to have Brownson complete the valuable work he has done in collecting and publishing the works of his father Orestes A. Brownson by publishing an index to the series. :: III-3-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Montgomery wishes two copies of Tarducci's Life of Columbus. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Montgomery thinks it proper to tell McMaster that his coast correspondent, John A. Burgess is a mono-maniac. Burgess regards himself as the only representative of the Church and has respect for neither priest nor bishop. Montgomery encloses a mild example of the letters sent to Archbishop Joseph Alemany . He writes so McMaster will be on his guard as Burgess seems quite sane at times. :: I-2-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

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He is not positive but thinks it is safe to assume that the Archbishop wanted the Cantata for adults. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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Archbishop Joseph S. Alemany never had a picture of himself taken and could never be induced to. There is a painting by a 10th rate artist, but those who know the Archbishop cannot regard it better than a caricature. He encloses two letters from Bishops named by Edwards. :: XI-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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The articles he sent Edwards were things used by Archbishop Joseph S. Alemany. Alemany would never sit for a picture of any kind. :: XI-1-j A.L.S. 1p.

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The Archbishop Patrick W. Riordan will reach Chicago tomorrow. He will not be able to stop at Notre Dame until his return. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Montgomery encloses $6 for volumes 16 and 17 of Brownson's Works, the second of which has not yet reached him; and asks that other volumes be sent as they come out. In the Henry F. Brownson Collection :: III-3-b A. L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Father Montgomery introduces Dr. Pescia and his wife, for whom he would like to secure entrance to the Columbian Catholic Congress as spectators.

Scope and Contents Rousilon's letter of last evening greatly surprised Montgomery as he has never been prohibited saying Mass by the Archbishop of New Orleans either in his cathedral or elsewhere. Montgomery has nothing very late either verbal or written; he sends herewith no enclosure what he finds from the Archbishop. With? them? Rousilon will find a statement? against what Montgomery believed and is yet of the opinion, to be cruel treatment. On the back of this letter in Rousselon's hand: Response negative....

Scope and Contents Montgomery wrote a few days since and Rousselon answered through Father Arthur Guillaume Duquesnay . Since then Montgomery has made his confession and is anxious to know when and at what church he may say Mass. He called but Rousselon was out. Montgomery's weakness forbids his repeating his call soon. Montgomery has a very decent and unoccuppied room in his house and considering his age, asks leave to celebrate at home. On the back of the letter in Rousselon's hand: Refused until verified....

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He has just heard of the death of Bishop John Joseph Chanche ; they are left without a shepherd. He has not heard the particulars or what disposition he made of his diocese. They look to Blanc for advice. :: VI-1-d A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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A few days ago Montgomery was called to see Mr. McMinnis of Milliken's Bend who was supposed to be dying and administered the last rites. Today he was called to see Mr. Fitzwilliams . Father Michael? Kelly is absent. As Montgomery has enjoyed faculties that side of the river, he presumes them not ceased. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

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Montgomery, by leave of Bishop Chanche, has been attending, from time to time, Milliken's Bend and adjoining parts of Louisiana. He visited them to prepare them for their Easter Communion. There are also more than a hundred baptized negroes. He will visit them again in a few days. If Blanc consents they will commence the erection of a church. :: V-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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Seton has been elected a member of the Sons of the Revolution.

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The contract for the pedestal for the Hale Statue has been given out. The statue is to be unveiled on June 6, the 138th Anniversary of the birth of Nathan Hale. $3,000 is needed to complete the work. It is hoped that every member of the Society will contribute. (On the back in Seton's hand): $25 sent April 17.

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The bearer of this letter is Father Joseph S. Alemany, O.P., commissioned to ask alms in behalf of their new church. They commenced it about this time three years ago. They succeeded in getting it under roof. They now have a debt of $1700 which they are unable to collect from their poor congregation. :: V-4-l A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.