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de CHAHTAL, Sister M. - 1874
On June 8th Father Meerschaert, writing from Jackson, speaks of Sister ?'< ii. de Chantal’s property and asks the bishop's permission to borrow about -* $800.00 to put the place In order. On June 3oth he writes that he has been to Kemper, where he settled up the business of Sister M. de Chant&l. ,
Cf. "McManus, Rev. J. H. - to Bishop Elder - 1874*.	I;
DECK, ldr. 1875.
Hr. Deck, Chatawa, Is to be employed as contractor for the building of the Church at MeComb.
Cf. “Firle, Rev. Joseph A., C. SS. R. to Bishop Elder - 1875“.
DECGNCILIO, Rer. J. - Dec. 11, 1878
Bishop Elder writes to Father Deconoilio, who lives at Jersey City,
H.	J., concerning the effects of Father Ylttolo who died at Vicksburg.
Cf. “Elder, Bishop - Letter Book Ho. 16 - 1875 - 1879“ - Page 497.
DECRETA SYSODI. 1868.
The above was published by the “Office of the Propagateur Cath. “, Hew Orleans.
Cf. “Elder, Bishop. Letter Book Ho. 3.	1858	&	1859*	Page	6.
DECRETA, etc. Romae	j
1.	Hlhll est innovandum clraca	H. C.	W.	C.	(1922).	j
2.	Re: Bishops* annual meeting	(1922).	I
3.	Instruction re: (proof of Freedom	to	Marry)	(sending notice of marriage
to plaoe of baptl8suJuly 4, 1921)
4.	Superioresses of religious orders are not to be re-elected to office for 3rd succeslve term (Mar. 9, 1920).
5.	Re sending letters to Holy Office - precautions lest contents be known to others.
6.	“Propagation of Faith* to be organized in Diocese 11/24/22-Rules in Aota Ap. Sed. page 321, 6/8/22•
7.	Re: “Propagation of Faith*.
8.	Letter of Apostolic Delegate: Parishes in 0. S. are Canonical Parishes Conditions for establishment of parish.
(All in Fils 10, Folder *Rooe*).
DEDEAUX SETTLEMENT - 1899 (or Cuevas)
Little Church of Ste. Lucy dedicated by Bishop Heslin May 21, 1899. (See "Diary of Bishop Heslin“, page 207).