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Timon asks pardon for the negligence of someone in putting into the letter addressed to Lefevere, the circular intended for the Superior of the Franciscan Convent near the Allegheny Reservation for Indians in his diocese. He thanks him for the valuable information given and for the advice to address Bishop Frederic Baraga. A letter was sent to him at the same time that Lefevere got the circular. Letters were also sent to most of the bishops of Canada. :: III-2-j A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Last summer while returning from Rome, he and the Bishop of Brooklyn John Laughlin and the Bishop of Hartford Francis P. McFarland visited the American College at Louvain. They were much pleased. Father John DeNeve wishes that by some act of the American Bishops, Rome would notice them and grant favors. Lefevere is considered a founder of this noble work, Timon promises his efforts in any direction. He mentions a letter of Cardinal Barnabo to the president of the American College dated 15...

Scope and Contents Timon thanks Lefevere for the copy of his last Synod. He sends an enclosure, about which the Bishop can take the lead or concur with several bishops of the Province who visited the American College at Louvain last summer and returned greatly pleased with all they saw. If he and the bishops can concur Timon thinks they could have quite a number of bishops write in the petition. He wishes Lefevere's corrections and sends a rough draft no enclosure in English of what he thought they might ask...

Scope and Contents Lefevere will no doubt be pleased to hear of the success of their application, so Timon sends an extract of a letter he lately received from Cardinal Alexander Barnabo. Does Lefevere consider the Council of Trent "quad Matrimonium vel clandestinitatem" published in the City of Detroit, or in any part of his diocese? ` On the same paper: ` His Holiness in audience August 9, regarding what the bishops of the United States have requested, has deigned to assent in everything, granting proper...

Scope and Contents Timon sends Lefevere faculties of Vicar General for his diocese, and requests Lefevere to grant the faculties if he thinks proper. Timon regrets some remarks in the pastoral of the venerable Metropolitan John Baptist Purcell. He fears all allusions to politics in these dangerous times. The bishop of Louisville Martin John Spalding tells Timon that the government has some objections to Spalding's nomination for the see of Baltimore. He can scarcely credit it. Timon asks news of Louvain. ::...

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Timon blesses God for giving to Detroit diocese a prelate so prudent. Lefevere's protest pleased Timon much. Timon sends the formula of the Litany of Jesus with indulgences. Cardinal Alexander Barnabo sent them to Timon about a month ago. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents It is probable that the $300 commutation clause will be stricken from the congressional? act. He has no confidence in the promise of making each priest that may be drafted, a chaplain. The priest might get a substitute but many priests have a horror of the idea that the substitute may be killed in his stead. He has spoken to distinguished men of both parties who think that now they might get nearly the following amendment passed: "All ministers of the Gospel, who have no secular pursuit,...

Scope and Contents Senator Dixon's move to exempt clergymen has been negatived. Several bishops have answered Timon that they will use all influence they can and also get some Protestant ministers to join. He sees a scheme by some few fanatics. Two classes will be formed, the first, unmarried men from 20 to 45, the second, married men of the same age; the first class to be exhausted before the second is drawn upon. The injustice is so manifest that if efforts are made, they can at least obtain the amendment...

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Having been informed that Hailandière was expected in the east on his way to Europe, Timon consoled himself for staying out of his diocese by the hope of seeing him. How thankful Timon would be if Hailandière could visit Buffalo and aid Timon by his advice. Fearing it may not be in Hailandière's power to come, Timon expresses his veneration and thanks for the kindness he has always shown him. Found in the James Roosevelt Bayley papers. :: II-2-n A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.

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Instruction for Quinquagesima Sunday on spiritual blindness, 1825 and 1830. :: IV-3-i A. Sermon French 10pp. 12mo., 0

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The principals of St. Mary's College thank the citizens of Ste. Genevieve for the confidence their request implies. At the same time they humbly request the citizens to excuse them from making at this time any demand. :: IV-3-i L.S., A. Draft 2pp. 4to. and 12mo.

Scope and Contents Morrison wished Timon to mark by the return of Bishop Joseph Rosati, C.M. the time when Timon could send the piano. As the bishop has just returned from Fredericktown and as he will stay here for a few days, Timon sends an earlier answer. He wishes some person for the ladies would have seen the instrument. He will send the piano on June 18. The ladies will receive it in the same state it was in when bought at St. Louis and at the same price. The transportation from St. Louis to ...

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Sermon for the Third Sunday after Epiphany. :: IV-3-i A. Sermon French 7pp. 12mo.

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Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. :: IV-3-i A. Sermon French 10pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents David's letter of December 19 reached Timon this evening. The affectionate respect impressed on Timon since his visit to Kentucky and David's kindness makes his wishes for information a command though the subject is a very delicate one. Mr. Ratigan came here on June 9, 1831. About a year afterward sickness rendered study impossible. He left a year ago. He arrived here again about December 2, 1833 and would have stayed but the Superior wished him to apply for another year to Latin and...

Scope and Contents Timon received John's favour by Father John Boullier,, C.M. and would have answered by him but they started without his knowing it. Besides, Timon expected John. Now he writes by a man who is going to make a purchase in John's neighborhood; perhaps Daly's little place might suit him. Timon is thankful for John's safe return; he is informed that John is improved by his travel. Timon thought John would return by New Madrid and give some account of L. Timon sent L. some things, also the...

Scope and Contents Some time ago James wrote by a gentleman going to the Barrens with a letter of introduction from the Messrs. Walsh. But as he understood after that John was at the Cape, perhaps he did not receive it. Yesterday James heard from the Bishop that Mr. Pratte had informed him that John had been very ill with a boil, but was getting better. James will not now mention those things he mentioned in his last, hoping to soon see him face to face. The Bishop is anxious to see John here. John is...

Scope and Contents He received John's letter by Father Seline. James has arranged that affair with Hood and Abbot and encloses no enclosure their note including 10 per cent interest. One of the parties in Higgens' note wishes to know whether John would be willing to extend the credit for a part any longer. It will be due in October. He will give a Mr. Payne as endorser. But it will be time enough on John's arrival to give an answer. John's stay when last here was so short that they had little ...

Scope and Contents Bishop Joseph Rosati arrived thursday but not in time for James to write. The bishop brought a clergyman with him but only for a few days. Nancy has been very sick this week; she is getting better, but very troublesome. James received a letter from Owen Timon of the 2nd. He said he was then starting, had bought a horse and was intending to see Burns' place and, if he liked it, to bargain for it. If that man at the Cape cannot raise funds what is the use of having him for a partner. ...

Scope and Contents James feels duty bound to write again, although his frequency may make him seem troublesome. Only Friday did he receive John's letter of December 17. He thanks him for the care taken about the mortgage; they have not yet advertised the property. He asks Timon to let him know how much interest is due and when and whether any has been paid since the suit was commenced. He waited on the firm of Tabor, Shaw, and Tatum about the base?. The firm is changed to Glasgo etc., Taber having sold ...

Scope and Contents They are all in tolerable health. The little girl is quite satisfied and James would be only for his violent temper. Edward Walsh has a friend who has thirty-five shares of stock which he will sell at par. James has seen Hugh O'Neil. Nothing is done yet about the land. Everyone thinks it is an extravagant price. James met Chouteau? and asked him if he had property to sell out there. He said he would sell only if he got more than the worth of it, about $1200. James hears from Walsh and...

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Patrick Egan, the bearer, says he has three daughters in the convent here. He also has 2 boys, one 10 the other 12 years of age. The gentlemen of St. Louis University will not accede to Egan's proposal to place his two sons in that institution for five years. Egan requested James to write to John as an introduction; Egan will explain his ideas. James sent John a long letter some time back and also a few lines by Mr. Pratte. :: IV-3-j A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Scope and Contents Timon presumes that McFarland knows that Father F. McKeon' s own diocese is Brooklyn where he for a long time exercised the ministry. Through the spirit of compassion Timon took him in when he was a wanderer. Like McFarland he thinks there is hope that McKeon has learned his lesson; however, he could not receive him back. But if he kept from drink he could do much good. He would like to see McFarland but he is continually busy. As he is older he hopes that McFarland will visit him. :: I-1-a...

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They propose to dedicate St. Joseph Cathedral on August 30 and ask the presence of McFarland. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 16mo.

Scope and Contents It is probable that the $300 commutation clause will be stricken from the congressional act. He has no confidence in the promise that each priest that is drafted will be made a chaplain. The priest might get a substitute but many priests have a horror at the idea that a substitute might be killed in his stead. He has talked to men of both Parties and thinks a law can be passed exempting all ministers of the gospel who devote all their time to the ministry or to teaching. He has spoken to...

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Timon introduces Father Thomas J. Smith, C.M. superior of the seminary of Our Lady of the Angels. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He will make the ordination of which he speaks on the 16th and 17th of March. As he always does for his own subjects, he will exact the oath and send it to Lefevere. He wished from the beginning that some joint action of the bishops would be taken regarding the Fenians, but he could not unite any number in it. The Society is getting to be very dangerous but the Fenian Sisterhood is still worse. Should the women unsex themselves in meeting to speak with their Fenian brothers of politics, war,...

Scope and Contents He will cheerfully ordain Patrick McManus ; he requests a regular dimissorial for his ordination. The difficulty about transfers of Church property is a very serious one. He thinks it might be obviated by having the law of New York enacted on March 25, 1863 also passed in his state. The Bishop, his Vicar General, the Pastor and two laymen whom they select are the trustees. The two laymen may be changed whenever the majority wills. Deeds may be made to the Corporation "For the good of Society...

Scope and Contents Archbishop Francis Patrick Kenrick of Baltimore has received back the Catechism from Rome with some few corrections. The Archbishop wishes him to get Patrick J. Kennedy to publish it with corrections. The words "By order of the National Council" can appear on the frontispiece and his approbation for his archdiocese. Mr. Kennedy has a copyright but at Bishop Timon's request, he gave it up. Bishop Timon feels that Kennedy has labored much and, as yet, has had no remuneration. He also sells...

Scope and Contents Timon gives the views of several bishops and himself on the government of the proposed American College in Rome and asks Lefevere's opinion in the same. They think that unless discipline and moral care are at once provided for, it may be no consolation for them. The recent example of the Irish College in Paris proves how distance from the inspection of the Ordinary may lead to disorder and trouble. They think the American College should be confided to some religious order. Timon would prefer...