people of New Orleans to take such steps as will secure its restoration and preservation, and that all efforts to destroy the same be condemned. The resolution as presented was seconded, but before its adoption His Grace, the Archbishop, suggested, through Mr. Thompson, the following amendment:

"It having come to the cognizance of this Society that every effort is being made to restore and preserve the St. Louis Cathedral, this body expresses its gratification at the information-so perfectly in harmony with the aims and purposes of the Society of Reeping intact the monuments of historic significance and importance in Louisiana; it promises within the measure of its influence to promote this movement of restoration and it encourages all citizens of New Orleans and of the State to come to the aid of those on whom rests the responsibility of perpetuating this famed landmark, not only of New Orleans but of the entire territory comprised in the Louisiana Purchase." Seconded by Mr. Gill, the amendment was adopted and passed, and the resolution offered by Mr. Puig was withdrawn.

At the conclusion of the business session Dr. Geo. Kent delivered an interesting and instructive lecture on Lexington and Concord. The Society passed a vote of thanks to Dr. Kent.

Six new members were admitted to the Society.

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MEETING OF APRIL 1913.

The regular monthly meeting was held in the Cabildo. President Cusachs called the meeting to order. After the reading of the minutes by the secretary, a number of names for applications for membership, presented by the Chairman of the Membership Committee, were elected. Mr. W. O. Hart asked and secured the reconsideration of the motion previously adopted regarding the Celebration of the Centennial of the Battle of New Orleans and a motion was made that the President appoint a committee of nine to attend to the matter.

The paper of the evening was contributed by Mrs. Julia Truitt Bishop on "The Very Oldest Louisiana Poem." She delighted her audience. A general discussion following on several historic subjects, particularly on the date of the unveiling of the Andrew Jackson monument in Jackson Square. Mr. Thompson recalled a few points concerning the history of the monument and stated that the Historical Society records in the Cabildo would easily clear up any errors existing on the subject.

MAY 1913.

The meeting was held in the Cabildo. The president called it to order and after the routine transaction of business, the President appointed the following Committee of Arrangements for the Celebration of the Centennial of the Battle of New Orleans: Prof. Alcee Fortier, chairman; Messrs. John Dymond, T. P. Thompson, W. O. Hart, Hart Newman, W. K. Dart, S. Roy, P. C. Cavaroc, J. J. Rochester, S. J. Schwarts and Victor Wogan, with President Cusachs as ex-officio chairman.

President Cusachs read a letter from Timothy Pickering, the historian, dated Washington, Aug. 2nd, 1813, addressed to Daniel Clark of New Orleans. Mr. Cusachs added a brief account of the life of Pickering. He then presented to the Society a picture of Mr. Charles de Maurian, the distinguished chess player formerly a resident of New Orleans, and lately deceased in Paris. The portrait was a gift from Madame de Maurian.

MEETING OF NOVEMBER 1913.

The regular Autumn meeting of the Society was held in the Cabildo in the evening of November, 1913.

In the absence of the president, Mr. John Dymond presided. The programme of the evening included two notable papers, one by Mr. William Beer on the "Work of the

Historical Department of Mississippi," and "Some Notes On New Orleans During 1840." And a paper by Mr. T. P. Thompson on the "Centennial Celebration of the Birth of Father Rouquette." Both papers were greatly appreciated; Mr. Beer's because of its historical helpfulness, and Mr. Thompson's for its interesting account of the life and work of the noted missionary priest and of the exercises in his honor held in the woods of Bayou Lacombe, where he dwelt for the latter part of his life. A committee formed of Mrs. H. M. Gill, Judge Henry Renshaw and Mr. W. O. Hart presented resolutions on the death of Miss Jennie Wilde, who was a valuable member of the Society. Judge Renshaw read a sketch of Miss Wilde, giving her distinguished ancestry and paying tribute to the fine work she had accomplished in the community as a designer of the city's famed Carnival pageants.

The memorial resolutions submitted by the committee were adopted.

The request of the Mississippi Valley Historical Association that the Louisiana Historical Society contribute to the work of compiling the early history of the valley from French sources, was referred to the Executive Committee with power to act. Professor Alcee Fortier, Chairman of the Committee in charge of the preparations for the Celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, in 1915, made a report of the progress of his committee. The chairman of the Membership Committee presented the names of candidates for membership. All were unanimously elected.

MEETING OF DECEMBER, 1913.

Mr. Cusachs, in the chair. Mr. W. O. Hart was acting as Secretary, pro tem. The membership committee presented a number of names for membership. All were elected. The following resolution, offered by Mr. Hart, seconded by Mr. Dymond, was adopted unanimously.

"WHEREAS, W. L. Flemming, a member of this Society, holding the Chair of History in the Louisiana State University, is about to begin the publication of the Mississippi Valley Historical Review, to cover the field of the Mississippi Valley and the country West of the Alleghanies, that is, the North and South central States; which field is not adequately covered by any other historical review, and as in the reviews now published, proper attention is not given to this section of the country, therefore be it

"RESOLVED, That the Louisiana Historical Society binds itself to contribute to the said review, when called upon, the sum of fifty dollars."

The President read two unpublished letters; one from John Collier, professing fealty to the United States and denying any intention to aid the Spanish; and the other from James Collier regarding the receipt for his three slaves who had gone to Mobile from the Mississippi territory. Mr. Cusachs also read a letter from Gov. Miro dated New Orleans, Sept. 7th, 1785, and a letter from Captain Sanzos written to Orsomo, Governor of Mobile, dated from New Orleans, Oct. 12th, 1802. Mr. Cusachs stated that the letters, written in Spanish, were in his possession and were a part of his private collection of Louisiana manuscripts.

Prof. Fortier gave an account of the life and services of Gen. Camille A. J. M. de Polignac, who had served in the Confederate army, dwelling on the distinction he had won in the battle of Mansfield, and of his death in Paris. Prof. Stubbs spoke briefly of the battle and Mr. Cusachs added some personal reminiscences of Gen. de Polignac.

Mr. Hart read some letters written on the battlefield of New Orleans, Jan. 6th and 13th, and on March 3rd, 1815. Mr. Dymond spoke of the capture of New Orleans in 1862 and Bishop Thirkield expressed his appreciation of his membership in the Society and of his first visit to Louisiana in 1884 at the time of the Exposition.

The meeting of the Society was held in the Cabildo on Wednesday evening, January 21, 1914, and was well attended.

The meeting was called to order by President Gaspar Cusachs, with Secretary H. G. Morgan, Jr., at his desk.

Reports of the officers showing the business and work of the Society during the past year were read.

Treasurer W. O. Hart stated that the minutes of the previous meeting embodied, in substance, any report which he could then make, and asked that his report be allowed to stand.

Mr. Robt. Glenk, Corresponding Secretary, read his very interesting and comprehensive report of the work accomplished by the the Society throughout the past year.

Recording Secretary H. G. Morgan, Jr., enumerated and made report on the various meetings, lectures and other functions of the year 1913, that had been held.

President Gasper Cusachs, in a verbal report, outlined the progress and ambitions of the Society, and earnestly appealed to the members to continue to cultivate and maintain a lively interest in its welfare; to further in every way its laudable ends and purposes, and to make every effort to increase its membership.

On motion of Mr. W. O. Hart, the memorial resolutions as prepared by Messrs. Geo. Koppel, Judge Hy. Renshaw and himself, deploring the death of Judge Seymour, were adopted.

The regular election of officers was then declared in order. Mr. H. M. Gill moved that the officers who served during the past year be re-elected. Mr. Gill's motion was unanimously adopted.

The officers re-elected were as follows: President, Mr. Gaspar Cusachs; First Vice-President, Mr. John Dymond, Sr.; Second Vice-President, Mr. T. P. Thompson; Third Vice President, Judge Henry Renshaw; Treasurer, Mr. W.