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A bill for $190.38 for French Catechisms? plus $8.25 for boxing, insurance, etc. Enclosed is the bill of lading. Some 12 or 13 copies were left at the College? here. A. Bill S. Enclosure:

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Her servant, Castiche, is hereby permitted to marry Charlot, the property of A. Duplantier :: V-5-c A. Note 1p. 12mo.

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He lists the delegates of Loyola College, Baltimore, Maryland to the Columbian Catholic Congress.

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He takes pleasure in sending a cabinet picture of his uncle. George sends his regards. They are having fine sleighing. :: XI-1-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Verification of the Pope's death asked. :: I-2-c Telegram 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has heard that Purcell will soon celebrate his golden jubilee. He wishes he could share the happiness of those who will be near him then, but will join in their felicitation for half a century given to the service of God and His Church. In this country they can only preserve what is handed down to them, but Purcell has had the privilege of bringing forth a Church and fostering it until it has grown to great size. Purcell's will be the crown of a Patriarch, but he does not want him to wear...

Scope and Contents A meeting of Catholics, with German, French, and Irish representatives, was held in the church yesterday. As chairman of the meeting, Moriarty writes Lefevere for a priest, promising to discharge all the duties required of them as Catholics. Weekly, Catholics die without the last sacraments, and many children are unbaptized. With summer approaching, there is danger of sunstroke, fever, and perhaps, cholera. The following resolutions were passed: two collectors to be appointed from each...

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She asks Father Hudson to say a Mass for her on Christmas day. She has been sick for two years now and has no parents or anyone else to care for her. She sends money for the Mass. :: X-2-g A.L.S. 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents For some time past the Bishops and Vicars Apostolic have felt obliged to seek a largely increased supply of missionary aid. The necessities have been so great that they have not been able to send out one clertyman for the ten that have been required. The directors of the College have determined to make an effort for the extension of the Seminary and the increase of the number of students. For the first time they directly appeal to their brethren of the New World for whom the seminary is so...

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He expresses his regret in hearing of the death of McMaster's wife. He hopes that God will enable McMaster to bear up under his trial and loss. He will remember Mrs. McMaster in the Holy Sacrifice. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Financial account of the Church of St. John the Evangelist, Syracuse, New York :: X-2-o Printed Leaflet 4pp. 12mo.

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Moriarty wishes that he could do more for the Ave Maria. He would be pleased to have every member of his parish subscribe to the Ave Maria. :: X-2-o A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Brother Jarlath, C.S.C., Jeremiah O'Brien already explained the seeming neglect. Moriarty was sorry to learn that Hudson was ill and desires to know if the book had been received. He thanks Hudson for the notice. :: X-3-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Moriarty asks that the Freeman be sent to Joseph Lindsay, Stephentown, New York at his expense. He encloses a clipping from the Syracuse Courier. There is great excitement over the controversy. He has a number of converts under his instruction, and baptized one, Mary McMaster, whose father was a blue Presbyterian. Bishop Huntington's article appeared last Saturday, and Moriarty notified his congregation he would give the final reply to Huntington and Dr. Clarke the past evening.

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Morin sends his wishes for the new year. He would have done so sooner if he had had an opportunity to see Philippe de Ladébat in order to find out Perché's exact address. The wind is blowing very strongly against his windows. He wonders if it is a prognostication of new revolutionary, tempests for France. He hopes God will bring a rapid end to the radicals. VI-3-c - A.L.S. - French - 4pp. - 16mo. - {2}

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Permission for the servant Gustave Laurens to marry. A.D.S. French Attached to the above:

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For a long time the Catholic religion has been predominant in New Orleans. Morin intends to go there to set up a stained glass business. Several bishops of France have offered letters of recommendation as well as persons from the town where their family has always been esteemed. He asks Odin's protection. A family man cannot take a risk without a certainty of success. He asks Odin's advice and assurance. :: VI-2-k A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.

Scope and Contents Perché's letter of February 24 arrived and Morin thanks him for all his kindnesses. The 5% and the scapular arrived. He will put the $5 aside to be able to buy some clothing as he has only one pair of pants covered with patches. They are 50 miles from Norfolk, Virginia and it will be very difficult to make his Easter duty as that is the nearest place he can meet a Catholic priest. His Captain is a Catholic and may permit him to go there. When he left New Orleans he had joined a company known...

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She gives permission to her servant to have her child Victoire baptized, aged 6 months and 20 days, born January 1, 1845. Victoria, born of Cecile, Henry Yves - Victoire 舰 :: V-5-d A. Note S. French Incomplete 2pp. 32mo.

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She gives permission to her mulatress Mairy? to have her child Jean Louis baptized, aged 2 months, born June 24, 1844. In another hand: Godparents?: Jean Louis, slave of Eulalie Mandeville; Marie Magdelaine, slave of Miss Morin. :: V-5-b A. Note S. French 2pp. 16mo.

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Because he must be in Vienna by August 22, Morini will not be able to attend the Columbian Catholic Congress, the programme of which he heartily approves.

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She is sorry to hear of Edwards' accident and hopes it will soon be all right. She did what Edwards asked and found nothing in the room that the young man occupied. It was such a small object that it may easily have been swept away. She is careful as she can be but really cannot be responsible for all her boarders. :: XI-2-c A.L.S. 4pp.

Scope and Contents Morisot has written twice, but thinks he has not received either because, despite the difficulty of communication between New Orleans and France he would have devised a means to reply, were it only by way of the French Consul. He finds himself in a very sad and cruel position and counts on him to assist him. The small sum that he brought with him, counting on procuring the money he left at New Orleans of which he has received nothing, was exhausted long ago. He really does not know how he...

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Morisot answers Blanc's letter of yesterday. The new Lusitanian Society built a monument in a Protestant cemetery to bury their dead members. Someone told Blanc that Morisot would preside at the ceremony. Blanc is misinformed. In this and in all cases of doubt, Morisot would take no step before consulting with Blanc. :: VI-2-a A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Learning that Adrien Rouquette was leaving for New Orleans, he takes the opportunity to write. He received the letter Rousselon sent him through Bishop Anthony Blanc . Morisot had a private talk with Blanc who gave him hope. Morisot would regard his trials as light if he had some assurance of one day exercising the holy ministry of which he has rendered himself unworthy by his faults. He submits in advance to Blanc's decision which will be determined by the reply of the Bishop of Dijon, who,...

Scope and Contents Rousselon's last letter did so much good for Morisot. In his trials man here below needs to hear the consoling voice of a friend. Bishop John Mary Odin, C.M. of Texas, on his return from Donaldsonville, brought the news that Rousselon had been gravely ill but now out of danger. Morisot also has been ill. He will never forget what has been done for him by Bishop Anthony Blanc who is now with them. How he wishes he could soften Blanc's sufferings caused by the bickerings of some bad Catholics....

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Before leaving for the country, Morisot promised to be back for tomorrow, Sunday. But yesterday, when he was walking in the woods, his foot slipped in jumping over a ditch, and he must have absolute rest for several days. He asks Blanc to ask Father Oge? Auger or some other priest to say Mass at the Widows' Asylum. V-5-d - A.L.S. - French - 2pp. - 4to. - {2}

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Morisot received Blanc's letter with much pleasure. Although the people wish to have a midnight Mass at Annunciation he will do nothing until he receives Blanc's order. However, he believes that some one among them, with a good motive and not knowing Blanc's intentions, is planning to have a solemn midnight Mass. Morisot asks Blanc not to try to find out; he is in good faith. :: VI-1-i A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Scope and Contents Morisot thanks Rousselon for getting his letters from the post office and sending them. He will carry out the Archbishop's orders. But last Sunday, "he" said Mass while Morisot was in the confessional. Morisot was much surprised at "his" arrival and as he only saw him on the altar, he could not talk with him. At present he is at the home of his sister-in-law and is looking for a boat to return to France. P.S. Morisot is preparing the children for First Communion which he has set for...

Scope and Contents In his letter last month about Father Nicholas Fort, Morisse had expressed the hope that they could restore him to health but he died November 23. A few days before his death he made his will, making his brother his universal heir and named Morisse as his executor giving him 260 francs to pay for his stay at the hospice, for a few things he had bought for him, and for his hotel bill on his arrival at Havre. Fort said he had left to Blanc the title to 3000 francs due Fort by a priest of the...