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Scope and Contents Mouret asks for information about a man who went to New Orleans about two years ago. His name is Vegian or Vesian Vielfaure, married to a Miss Garidel whose parents also live in New Orleans. He died without children. He had his parental property as well as quite a fortune in America. His relatives need a death certificate to settle the estate. The brother of the deceased, living at Joannas, says that Blanc knew Vielfaure. One of Mouret's brothers is married to a niece of Vielfaure. :: V-5-j...

Scope and Contents Mouret does not know how to express his thanks for Blanc's trouble in letting them know about the death of his brother, Father Casimir Mouret . The informal will about which Blanc let him know, becomes useless; his brother had placed a legal one in L's hands. He is his universal heir. He asks Blanc to name some one to represent him, who will find out about the estate and let L. know the inventory drawn up at Plaquemine. As for the property at Detroit or Montreal, L. will follow Blanc's...

Scope and Contents He received Casimir's letter from Cincinnati. But since leaving France Casimir has not received any of his letters announcing the death of their father 3 years ago, as well as that of L.'s father-in-law. Many changes have taken place. L.'s son has been married for 3 years to Miss Rieussa de Castagnoles. It is the house of Thomas de Félines; they have a fine grandson, aged 2. They have built a soap factory and one? of pearl-ash, at La Vigne. L. has settled all business except that of the...

Scope and Contents It seems that all the letters Mouron gave were lost; he has had no response. Therefore he writes by way of Dr. Bernard to say that he is in good health. The rest of his trip was very good. He married Eugenie Paille ?; her father is a shepherd; he has about 30 goats so he always has fresh milk. They have a fine house with an 18-foot frontage?. He has the finest carriage? in town. He sends regards to all, especially the Archbishop, Father Mascaroni, Father Cenas, Madame Celestine and her...

Scope and Contents Moutard asks Lefevere to grant a divorce to Mrs. de Keunink, daughter of Mr. Moran. He and the priests he has consulted think that she will not live with him again and being desirous of coming back to her religion has asked Moutard to write Lefevere for permission to live single. Moutard also asks for the faculty of absolving from excommunication incurred by marrying outside the church. He has hopes that all difficulties at Gratten, Michigan will be settled the first Sunday of March. More...

Scope and Contents Moutard has just returned from his mission, Gratten, Michigan and found Lefevere's letters. "He", Father W. Quigley , received on these rates $154.00. They told Moutard in Gratten that a few days previous to leaving Gratten, "he" stated from the altar how much he had received. Moutard understands "he" collected at least $40.00 in Gratten and above $60 in the Rapids. "He" gave $12.00 to Mr. Giles but owes Giles more than that. Moutard knows nothing of the money due by Thomas Mallone. "He"...

Scope and Contents Knowing Lefevere's feelings towards John Guinan, Moutard thinks it his duty before acting to give Lefevere a statement of what has transpired knowing that Lefevere will never allow a layman to dictate publicly to a congregation in things which belong to the priest. In his letter of Aug. 24 Moutard stated that he has a first rate offer from a Catholic, but as he is no friend of Guinan he says Moutard can sell with "his" permission, as vicar general of Jackson, to any one he has in mind,...

Scope and Contents Matters have leaked out that she told everyone about it. Attorney Livermore told him that as she was a lady she could never be imprisoned for slander alone. She threatens to speak to the congregation at Mass on Sunday. Moutard wants advice from Lefevere as to what to do. He is not an Irishman. He has no one to defend him except Lefevere and has creditable witnesses to prove the falsehood brought against him. He wishes he had never crossed the sea, then he would never be looked on as a...

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At the time of the retreat Lefevere had a letter from Mary Jane O'Neil asking to be admitted into the Convent of the Sisters of Charity . Moutard thinks it his duty to let Lefevere know that perhaps they had better let her go. They may be mistaken in thinking her more or less "affected by the weathercock." Would Lefevere, in Father Van Dendriesche's language "trust" him? Moutard is dumb in these "quarters". He will furnish her with the very best papers. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Moutard solicits a dispensation for disparity of cult or mixed religion as the case may be. The woman is German Catholic, widowed, dislikes marrying an Irish Catholic and Germans are few. The latest "News of the War" is that of some internal parish affair involving a lady whom Lefevere had denounced and 6 "bogus Bishops"; both parties are having recourse to lawyers. However, the lady, fatigued, has given up but the "bogus Bishops" are not discouraged; it is rumored that another letter has...

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Some of the people of Bunkerhill, Michigan are attempting to erect a church upon the consecrated graveyard without permission and against the wish of the congregation. Moutard names James Markey as president of the building committee without Moutard's leave. He requests Lefevere to write immediately to Markey and annul all proceedings until the committee submits to Moutard's control. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

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Some of the people of Bunkerhill, Michigan are attempting to erect a church upon the consecrated graveyard without permission and against the wish of the congregation. Moutard names James Markey as president of the building committee without Moutard's leave. He requests Lefevere to write immediately to Markey and annul all proceedings until the committee submits to Moutard's control. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents Moutard encloses no enclosure a token of respect paid yo him by the Bishops of his place in the Republican paper of this city. He wrote to the Editor of The Pilot to let the people know that it that it was not he. He suggest Lefevere should send the article, "A Proud Congregation" to the place of origin. John Guignan, during Moutard's absence, took possession of the church lot, beautifully wooded, and cut up the trees for fence posts to enclose the lot, annexing it to an adjoining lot of one...

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Mr. Boyd got the job plastering his church as he was $72 lower than the other bidder in Jackson, a Catholic. A petition is being signed to be sent to Lefevere or him. He explains his procedure in asking for bids foreseeing trouble from Mr. Hoar. Once some of the people understand the case, they will withdraw their signatures. He blames the Irish, and assures Lefevere that he feels at ease over the matter. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

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The great "instrument" has fallen into his hands. Only 6 decent persons have signed it, and they have withdrawn their signatures. It does not amount to anything, so far, and Lefevere should rest easy. A bad cold will prevent Moutard from coming to Detroit before Monday next. A.L.S. 1p. 12mo. Enclosure:

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Permission for his servant Eliza to have her children baptized. In another hand: Louis Philippe born Aug. 14, 1843?, paper torn. :: V-5-a A. Note S. French 2pp. 32mo.

Scope and Contents Mouton, president of the trustees of St . John's Church, Lafayette, regrets that he must announce a resolution that was taken at a meeting on the 20th. He is authorized to ask for the withdrawal of Father Anthony Désiré Mégret as pastor and to ask Blanc to send them a successor. Since his arrival, Mégret has shown an imperious character, violent and irascible. One of their most respected residents, . Latiolais, received a letter from Mégret because he had taken the candles after his...

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Brother William has their couch. Johnny Powers said Edwards could have his share of the couch and Edwards knows he can have Moxley's share. :: XI-2-f A.LS. 1p.

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He started to write ten times since he received Edwards' letter. He is sorry that his ice cream was stolen but he will send more. If Edwards does not see him at Commencement, he should call on him in Chicago during the summer. :: XI-1-n A.L.S. 2pp.

Scope and Contents He sends Hudson a translation of a few pages of Gaume's Cathechism of Perseverance— on the Immaculate Conception. Hudson can print it in the Ave Maria if he thinks it worth while. If Hudson intends to print the few pages of the pamphlet on "Les Lampes du S. Sacrement", Moyes would like the proofs. If Father Edward F. Sorin is at home, Hudson might tell him that Msgr. Claude M. Dubuis of Texas wrote a very satisfactory Exeat, so that Moyes is now formally a member of the Diocese of...

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Marked 'for publication', Moyes says he is applying for a five years' subscription to the Freeman's Journal in the hope that the courteous tone of his critical observations will be recognized. They were printed in the local paper and a copy was sent on to McMaster, but Moyes expected no charge of discourtesy. He is glad to see McMaster engaged in warfare against bad translations of papal documents. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Notes and outline of questions discussed in the Columbian Catholic Congress. (Written on the stationery of the Secretary of the Archdiocese of St. Paul, handwriting unknown.)

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He would have written, as he promised, soon after his arrival here but he knew that Blanc was on his pastoral visitation. When he arrived Father Julien Priour was in a state of great debility. His health is much improved. He says Mass, is often in the confessional and is preparing for First Communion. A considerable number of his male parishioners have made their Easter duty. English Catholics are few, only two families. :: V-5-i A.L.S. 3pp. 4to.

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Moynihan does not think it advisable for Blanc to have anything to do with Father M'Donald . Since Moynihan communicated Blanc's intention to M'Donald he has never drawn a sober breath. Moynihan is awaiting his recovery to send him from his house. M'Donald says he intends having an explanation of what occurred at the Archiepiscopal house; Blanc is to be on his guard. :: VI-1-n A.L.S. 1p. 4to.

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A renewal of notes worth $54,500 from date to August 4-7, 1874 at 10% interest. On stationery of A. Rochereau and Company :: VI-2-o A.D.S. 1p. 8vo.

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They send their tribute of gratitude and affection to Blanc. Nothing contributes so much to the happiness of such as have left their country and kindred as to experience that parental tenderness which characterizes both father and friend. They are most happy; their Superior and professors are indefatigable. The names of John Flanagan, James Higgins, Cornelius Moynihan, Patrick Maginnis? Magines, and Hugh Russell are also listed on the letter. :: V-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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She is grateful for the book and beads. She is forwarding the red biretta which she promised. When the Cardinal James Gibbons comes home she will try to get the other biretta used at the ceremony on June 30, 1886.

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She sends by express a Roman biretta of the Cardinal's James Gibbons. It is part of the original set of robes sent from Rome in 1886.

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She asks Edwards to inquire at Notre Dame for a part of the Cardinal's "Cappa Magna" which is missing. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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The missing part of the Cappa Magna has been found. She regrets Edwards' trouble. The Cardinal has not spoken to her about the receipt he mentions. :: XI-1-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.