CALENDAR OF DOCUMENTS RELATING TO NORTH AMERICA (CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES) IN THE ARCHIVES OF THE SACRED CONGREGATION "DE PROPAGANDA FIDE" IN ROME 1622-1846

compiled by Luca Codignola

vol. 6 "Congressi" series 1622-1836

Library and Archives Canada and the Research Centre for Religious History in Canada of Saint Paul University

2012 2 Table of Contents

5 Part 1: 1622-1799

7 Table of Contents of Part 1

9 Entries nos. 001-589

219 Part 2: 1800-30

221 Table of Contents of Part 2

223 Entries nos. 001-456

407 Part 3: 1831-6

409 Table of Contents of Part 3

411 Entries nos. 001-234

3 4 Vatican Archives of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" 1622-1846

vol. 6 CONGRESSI 1622-1836

PART 1 1622-1799 [entries nos. 001-589]

5 6 Table of Contents of Part 1

11 Congressi, America Settentrionale (nos. 001-254) 103 Congressi, America Centrale (nos. 255-395) 154 Congressi, America Meridionale (nos. 396-400) 155 Congressi, America Antille (nos. 401-472) 180 Congressi, Anglia (nos. 473-495) 187 Congressi, Anglia, Miscellanea (nos. 496-498) 189 Congressi, Francia (no. 499) 189 Congressi, Irlanda (nos. 500-502) 190 Congressi, Missioni (nos. 503-522) 196 Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee (nos. 523-581) 215 Congressi, Sacra Congregazione (nos. 582-589)

7 8 ENTRIES 1622-1799 (nos. 001-589)

9 10 ENTRIES

ENTRY NUMBER: 001 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 1[c]rv-1[d]rv. B: f. 1[d]r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Québec DATE: 26 oct 1668 AUTHOR: François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada RECIPIENT: Clement IX, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is congratulated for his election, that took place one year earlier [on 20 jun 1667]. The writer deals with the need for a full bishopric [in Canada], the necessity to erect his parish churches canonically, the establishment of the Séminaire de Québec. Six minor clerics [Jean Caignet, Pierre Francheville, Pierre-Paul Gagnon, Charles-Amador Martin, Louis Petit, Louis Soumande] are already in the Séminaire. One of them [Jean Caignet] has already been ordained priest. When they are ready, Indians too will be considered for priesthood. The writer recalls that two seculars [François de Salignac de La Mothe-Fénelon, PSS, Claude Trouvé, PSS] have been sent among Indian enemies. He requests two holy bodies and some indulgences. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 136, III 364-365, V 094, VI 001.

ENTRY NUMBER: 002 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 1[e]rv-6rv LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [1] 24 apr 1763, [2] [20 feb 1764] AUTHOR: [1] Culture, Bruget, doctors of the Sorbonne; [2] [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: [2] [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: Memorandum marked "A" [recte "C"]. [1] Five doubts proposed to the doctors of the Sorbonne on baptisms and marriages in Canada [Québec] following the cession of Canada to England [Treaty of Paris, signed 10 feb 1763]. [2] Certification REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 117 187 389-411, V 165-167 171 173 178, VI 002 589. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 IV 040.

ENTRY NUMBER: 003 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 12rv, 14rv. B: ff. 12v, 14r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Paris DATE: 26 apr 1669 AUTHOR: Pietro Bargellini, archbishop of Thebes, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: REMARKS: The writer received the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 6 [06 apr 1669; see Cal. 1622-1799

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V 093]. As to the request of the bishop of Saint-Malo [François de Ville-Montée], suggesting de Neufville [Pierre de Neufville, as missionary in Newfoundland], he would rather employ missionaries of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères. The danger is that the bishop of Saint-Malo [François de Ville-Montée] might appoint his own missionaries, as the archbishop of Rouen [Henri de Harlay de Champvallon] has done before, thus jeopardizing the jurisdiction of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." The wruter suggests that Gazil [Michel Gazil de La Bernardière], who is in Rome with the bishop of Heliopolis [François Pallu], be consulted on the matter, since he is certainly well informed. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 III 366-367; Cal. 1622-1799 VI 003-004. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 137; Cal. 1622-1799 III 366-367.

ENTRY NUMBER: 004 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 13v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1669] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: De Neufville [Pierre de Neufville], a French priest from the diocese of Coutances, requests special faculties in order to administer the sacraments to the fishermen and merchants who are active on the shores of North America, where they usually spend four months each year. The petitioner has testimonial letters of the bishop of Coutances [Charles-François de Loménie de Brienne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 137, III 366-367, VI 003-004.

ENTRY NUMBER: 005 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 15rv-16rv. B: ff. 15v-16r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 sep 1669 AUTHOR: Celio Piccolomini, cardinal RECIPIENT: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer comments upon certain papers to be assessed [in a future general congregation scheduled for 15 sep 1669, later apparently deferred to 17 sep 1669] with regard to the prefecture over the [French] missions of America. This letter was written at 2pm. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 141, III 368-369 373-379, III 375-375 380 386, IV 233. VI 005.

ENTRY NUMBER: 006 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 17rv-18rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Québec DATE: 27 aug 1670 AUTHOR: François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada

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RECIPIENT: Clement X, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: In his 11 years as vicar apostolic in Canada [1658-70], the writer has sent yearly reports to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" on the state of religion, suggesting to the addressee's predecessors [Alexander VII, Clement IX] the erection of a bishopric [in Canada]. He now recalls his own poverty and the vastness (more than 500/600 leagues) of his territory, where the missionaries are Jesuits. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 146, III 398-402, V 111, VI 006 403.

ENTRY NUMBER: 007 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 19rv-20rv. B: ff. 19v-20r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 sep 1670 AUTHOR: Gian Paolo Oliva, SJ, general RECIPIENT: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 15 sep [15 sep 1670]. As soon as his religious exercises are over, he will execute the decree of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [issued in the general congregation of 15 sep 1670; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 144] with regard to Pera, America, and the Archipelago. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (to be filed). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 008 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 21rv-22rv. B: ff. 21v-22r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 dec 1670 AUTHOR: Agostino Favoriti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer suggests that the original letter [dated 14 dec 1662; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 220] of the king [Louis XIV, king of France], in which the latter permitted the suppression of the abbey of Méobec, together with the letter [dated 30 sep 1669; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 391-394] of the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval], be forwarded to Gazil [Michel Gazil de La Bernardière], in compliance with the wish exressed in the former letter. However, Gazil [Michel Gazil de La Bernardière] must be asked to return the original documents or a copy thereof. This move will help reach a solution in the issue pertaining to the erection of the bishopric of Québec. One day earlier the writer tried to contact the addressee, but could not find him. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (to be filed). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 009 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 24rv-25rv. B: ff. 24v-25r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: 03 feb 1671 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [?Antonio Barberini, cardinal, known as cardinal Antonio, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: In view of the attitude shown by the cardinals of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" during the last general congregation [general congregation of 12 jan 1671; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 146], the writer believes that the requests of the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] with regard to the erection of the bishopric of Québec will not be met, the reason being that some Spanish bishoprics in the West Indies [Arequipa, Lima] were erected in the ordinary way with full payment of the required fees. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 010 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 26rv-27rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1671/00 000 1672] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A short history of the steps taken for the erection of the bishopric of Québec. In 1657 the king of France [Louis XIV] applied to Alexander VII. In 1658 the Holy See granted the appointment of the vicar apostolic [François de Laval; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 108]. In 1666, when the erection of a full bishopric was requested, a special congregation [convened on 15 sep 1666; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 214] granted an affirmative answer. In 1668 Clement IX submitted the proper bulls to the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory, as shown in the Acta of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory dated 13 jun 1668 [see Cal. 1622-1799 III 223]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 011 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 28rv-33rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [1] [Paris], [2] [Paris], [3] [Paris], [4] Paris, [5] [Rome], [6] Paris, [7 ] [Rome] DATE: [1] [14 mar 1672], [2] [14 mar 1672], [3] [14 mar 1672], [4] [14 mar 1672], [5] [00 000 1672], [6] 18 mar 1672, [7] 04 jul 1672 AUTHOR: [1] François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada; [2] François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada; [3] François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada; [4] François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada; [5] César d'Estrées, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide; [6] Michele Antonio Vibo, abate of Rivalta, internuncio in France; [7] [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [1] pope [Clement X]; [2] [Paluzzo Altieri, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]; [3] [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]; [4] [Federico Baldeschi Colonna, archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]; [5] Friedrich Landgraf von Hessen-Darmstadt, cardinal; [6] Paluzzo Altieri, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide; [7] [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy

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DESCRIPTION: [1] After receiving the decree of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory for the erection of the bishopric of Québec, dated oct 1670 [02 oct 1670], also confirmed by the addressee, the writer (who has been for 14 years vicar apostolic [vicar apostolic in Canada, 1659-72]) hurried to France. He is aware of the difficulties related to the problem of fees for the erection of the bishopric of Québec, but he is poor. [2] The writer is in France to promote the request of erection of the bishopric of Québec. He is grateful for the decree of erection approved by the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory on 02 oct 1670, confirmed by the pope [Clement X]. The writer's poverty and the poverty of his diocese (where he has been for almost 14 years [1659-72]) prevent him from paying the fees of the said erection. [3] When the writer became aware that the decree of erection of the bishopric of Québec, approved by the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory on 02 oct 1670, was stalled on account of the related fees, he hurried to Europe. He mentions the various reasons that call for the erection of the bishopric, and states that he is not returning to New France unless he receives the bulls of erection. The king of France [Louis XIV] is well disposed toward the issue. A short description of the state of religion in Canada follows. [4] Gazil [Michel Gazil de La Bernardière], who has been for two years the writer's procurator in Rome, made everybody aware of how much the church of Canada owes to the addressee. The writer confirms the necessity of the erection of the full bishopric of Québec. [5] The writer recommends the petition of the bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada [François de Laval], who has laboured for 18 years there [ recte 14 years, 1659-74], spending much of his own patrimony. Reference to the several reports tha the bishop [François de Laval, bishop of Petraea], has sent to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." The bishop [François de Laval, bishop of Petraea] must be granted a subsidy for the expedition of the bulls of erection of the bishopric of Québec. [6] On Monday [14 mar 1672], the writer visited the bishop of Canada [recte François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada], who wanted to inform him of the state of religion and on the growing number of Catholics in those territories. The latter is in France in order to ask the king [Louis XIV, king of France] for help for his priests and seminaries and the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for the expedition of the bulls for the bishopric of Québec. The bishop [François de Laval, bishop of Petraea] is poor and cannot pay the required £12,000 livres ["franchi"]. The writer suggested that the petitioner ask the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for assistance. However, he also realized that the bishop [François de Laval, bishop of Petraea] could pay up to £1,000 scudi . [7] General congregation, item no. 50. Rapporteur: Carafa [Carlo Carafa]. The internuncio in France [Michele Antonio Vibo] has enclosed with his own letter [dated 18 mar 1672; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 417] various letters [see Cal. 1622-1799 III 412-415] written by the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] to the pope [Clement X] and to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." The bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] writes that he has gone to Paris to look after the expedition of the bulls of erection of the bishopric of Québec, but he is so poor that he will not be able to fulfil the financial requirements. The bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] also reports on the state of religion in his territory. The internuncio [Michele Antonio Vibo, internuncio in France] writes that the bishop [François de Laval, bishop of Petraea] is prepared to pay £1,000 scudi for the expedition of the bulls. Rescriptum : The matter is to be entrusted to the secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [Federico Baldeschi Colonna] and to Barberini [Francesco Barberini 1597-1679]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (the nuncio [Francesco Nerli, nuncio in France], is to be written to). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 149, III 412-417, IV 235 426, V114, VI 011. Another copy of item 1: Cal. 1622-1799 III 413; of item 2: Cal. 1622-1799 III 412; of item 3: Cal. 1622-1799 III 414; of item 4: Cal. 1622- 1799 III 415; of item 5: Cal. 1622-1799 III 416; of item 6: Cal. 1622-1799 III 417; of item 7: Cal. 1622-1799 II 149.

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[1] François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada, to the pope [Clement X], [Paris], [14 mar 1672]; [2] François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada, to [Paluzzo Altieri, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], [Paris], [14 mar 1672]; [3] François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada, to [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], [Paris], [14 mar 1672]; [4] François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada, to [Federico Baldeschi Colonna, archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], [Paris], [14 mar 1672]; [5] César d'Estrées, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide, to Friedrich Landgraf von Hessen-Darmstadt, cardinal, [Rome], [00 000 1672]; [6] Michele Antonio Vibo, abate of Rivalta, internuncio in France, to Paluzzo Altieri, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide, Paris, 18 mar 1672; [7] [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda

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Fide"] to [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], [Rome], 04 jul 1672

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[1] After receiving the decree of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory for the erection of the bishopric of Québec, dated oct 1670 [02 oct 1670], also confirmed by the addressee, the writer (who has been for 14 years vicar apostolic [vicar apostolic in Canada, 1659-72]) hurried to France. He is aware of the difficulties related to the problem of fees for the erection of the bishopric of Québec, but he is poor. [2] The writer is in France to promote the request of erection of the bishopric of Québec. He is grateful for the decree of erection approved by the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory on 02 oct 1670, confirmed by the pope [Clement X]. The writer's poverty and the poverty of his diocese (where he has been for almost 14 years [1659-72]) prevent him from paying the fees of the said erection. [3] When the writer became aware that the decree of erection of the bishopric of Québec, approved by the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory on 02 oct 1670, was stalled on account of the related fees, he hurried to Europe. He mentions the various reasons that call for the erection of the bishopric, and states that he is not returning to New France unless he receives the bulls of erection. The king of France [Louis XIV] is well disposed toward the issue. A short description of the state of religion in Canada follows. [4] Gazil [Michel Gazil de La Bernardière], who has been for two years the writer's procurator in Rome, made everybody aware of how much the church of Canada owes to the addressee. The writer confirms the necessity of the erection of the full bishopric of Québec. [5] The writer recommends the petition of the bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada [François de Laval], who has laboured for 18 years there [recte 14 years, 1659-74], spending much of his own patrimony. Reference to the several reports tha the bishop [François de Laval, bishop of Petraea], has sent to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." The bishop [François de Laval, bishop of Petraea] must be granted a subsidy for the expedition of the bulls of erection of the bishopric of Québec. [6] On Monday [14 mar 1672], the writer visited the bishop of Canada [recte François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada], who wanted to inform him of the state of religion and on the growing number of Catholics in those territories. The latter is in France in order to ask the king [Louis XIV, king of France] for help for his priests and seminaries and the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for the expedition of the bulls for the bishopric of Québec. The bishop [François de Laval, bishop of Petraea] is poor and cannot pay the required £12,000 livres ["franchi"]. The writer suggested that the petitioner ask the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for assistance. However, he also realized that the bishop [François de Laval, bishop of Petraea] could pay up to £1,000 scudi . [7] General congregation, item no. 50. Rapporteur: Carafa [Carlo Carafa]. The internuncio in France [Michele Antonio Vibo] has enclosed with his own letter [dated 18 mar 1672; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 417] various letters [see Cal. 1622-1799 III 412-415] written by the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] to the pope [Clement X] and to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." The bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] writes that he has gone to Paris to look after the expedition of the bulls of erection of the bishopric of Québec, but he is so poor that he will not be able to fulfil the financial requirements. The bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] also reports on the state of religion in his territory. The internuncio [Michele Antonio Vibo, internuncio in France] writes that the bishop [François de Laval, bishop of Petraea] is prepared to pay £1,000 scudi for the expedition of the bulls. Rescriptum : The matter is to be entrusted to the secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [Federico Baldeschi Colonna] and to Barberini [Francesco Barberini 1597-1679]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (the nuncio [Francesco Nerli, nuncio in France], is to be written to).

Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 149, III 412-417, IV 235 426, V114, VI 011. Another copy of item 1: Cal. 1622- 1799 III 413; of item 2: Cal. 1622-1799 III 412; of item 3: Cal. 1622-1799 III 414; of item 4: Cal. 1622-1799 III 415; of item 5: Cal. 1622-1799 III 416; of item 6: Cal. 1622-1799 III 417; of item 7: Cal. 1622-1799 II 149.

ENTRY NUMBER: 012 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 34rv-35rv. B: ff. 34v-35r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 16 sep 1672

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AUTHOR: Francesco Nerli, archbishop of Florence, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: In the enclosure, the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] makes certain requests to the pope [Clement X] with regard to the chapter of the future bishopric of Québec, implying that the king [Louis XIV, king of France] has already assigned funds for that purpose. Since he is not well informed on the issue, the writer allowed the bishop to apply directly to the pope [Clement X]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 013 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 36rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 10 jan 1673 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Nerli, archbishop of Florence, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee must inform the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" about the suppression of the conventual revenues of the abbey of Méobec. He must also inform the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] that £1,000 scudi are not sufficient for the erection of the bishopric of Québec, even if they are sent by way of the papal secretariate. On the other hand, the addressee is told that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is anxious to put an end to the issue and that it will try to obtain the expedition by way of the papal secretariate, provided that £1,000 scudi are immediately sent. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 027.

ENTRY NUMBER: 014 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 37rv-38rv. B: ff. 37v-38r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 03 feb 1673 AUTHOR: Francesco Nerli, archbishop of Florence, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter dated 10 [10 jan 1673], and the copy of another letter the refers to the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval]. He has written "this week" [30 jan 1673-02 feb 1673] to cardinal Altieri [Paluzzo Altieri]. The bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] wants to use the abbey [Méobec] to fund some canonicates in Québec, but the writer believes that it would be preferable to use the funds assigned to the missions in the Cévennes. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"(to be filed). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 015 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 39rv, 42rv. B: ff. 39v, 42r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris

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DATE: 17 feb 1673 AUTHOR: Francesco Nerli, archbishop of Florence, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi). archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: Since he wants to suppress the abbey of Méobec in order to fund some canonicates in Québec, the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] has recently [on 24 cct 1672] visited the abbey, proving its destitute state. To his agent in Rome [William Lesley], the bishop [François de Laval] is sending the reports written by of some witnesses, the consent of the monks [Order of St. Benedict] to the suppression of the conventual revenues, the approval of the archbishop of Bourges [Jean de Montpezat de Carbon]. Copies of all said documents are enclosed [but only Cal. 1622- 1799 VI 016 is still extant]. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 015-016. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 016.

ENTRY NUMBER: 016 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 40rv-41rv. B: f. 41v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [17 feb 1673] AUTHOR: [Francesco Nerli, archbishop of Florence, nuncio in France] RECIPIENT: [Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A report on the destitute state of the abbey of Méobec, visited by the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] on 24 oct 1672, written by Joseph Gassot and approved by the archbishop of Bourges [Jean de Montpezat de Carbon]. The report is sent by the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] to his agent in Rome [William Lesley], to prove that the conventual revenues of the abbey must be suppressed and attached to the capitular revenues of Québec. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 015-016. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 015.

ENTRY NUMBER: 017 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 45rv-46rv. B: f. 46r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 15 oct 1676 AUTHOR: François de Laval, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer is grateful for the erection of the bishopric [bishopric of Québec], the renewal of his faculties, and the sending of holy relics. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 017-018.

ENTRY NUMBER: 018 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 47rv-48rv. B: f. 48r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Québec DATE: 15 oct 1676

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AUTHOR: François de Laval, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Paluzzo Altieri (Paluzzi degli Albertoni), cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer is grateful for the erection [of the bishopric of Québec]. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (to be filed). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 017-018.

ENTRY NUMBER: 019 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 49rv-50rv. B: f. 50r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 30 mar 1678 AUTHOR: [Paluzzo Altieri (Paluzzi degli Albertoni), cardinal, prefect of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François de Laval, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph draft DESCRIPTION: The writer and the pope [Innocent XI] thank the addressee for his report on the state of the church in Canada. Particular satisfaction is expressed with regard to the Jesuits' obedience. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 020 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 51rv-54rv. B: ff. 53v-54r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Québec DATE: 13 nov 1678 AUTHOR: François de Laval, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Innocent XI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer informs that he has canonically erected some parish churches in his diocese and has attached the parish church of Sainte-Marie, in the town of Québec, to the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères [Séminaire de Québec]. He requests that his proceedings be approved by an apostolic brief. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 021 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 55rv-56rv. B: ff. 55v-56r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 mar 1679 AUTHOR: François Pallu, bishop of Heliopolis, vicar apostolic in the Tonkin RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer asks to be informed on the decision made by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" with regard to "the issue of the bishop of Québec [François de Laval]," and whether the pope [Innocent XI] will grant

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"what the Sacred Congregation 'de Propaganda Fide' has requested." Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 022 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 61rv, 64rv. B: ff. 61v, 64r LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: 03 nov 1668 AUTHOR: Jean-Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières de Saint-Vallier, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Lorenzo Casoni, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer thanks the addressee for so well acknowledging the letter he had written from France. He has arrived in his diocese some months earlier [on 31 jul 1688], to find it in ruin, mainly because of its barbarous enemies. He informs that he is writing to the pope [Innocent XI] to report and to ask for his apostolic blessing and for a solution to the difficulties that delay the conversion of the savages. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 023 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 65rv-66rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 nov 1670 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Carlo Agostino Fabroni, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer was given a draft of the bull regarding the erection of a full bishopric in Canada. The addressee is requested to give his opinion on the draft, a copy of which is enclosed, so that the issue can be discussed by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 107.

ENTRY NUMBER: 024 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 68rv-69rv. B: f. 69r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [00 jan 1703] AUTHOR: [Jean-Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières de Saint-Vallier, bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: [Clement XI, pope] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The writer requests permission to accept missionaries from regular orders without the knowledge of their superiors, licenses concerning French Premonstratensians, the assignment of a privileged altar for the Québec church [Notre-Dame-de-Québec], indulgences and privileges for a new monastery of the mendicant orders to be established in New France. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide."

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 175, III 455-456, VI 024. A similar copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 456.

ENTRY NUMBER: 025 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 71rv-72rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 28 feb 1673 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Nerli, archbishop of Florence, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee must inform the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] that £1,000 scudi are sufficient for the erection of the bishopric of Petraea [ recte the bishopric of Québec]. He must also suggest to him that the suppression of the conventual revenues of the abbey of Méobec might better be discussed after the erection of the bishopric [bishopric of Quéec], to avoid any futher delays. The assignment [to the new bishopric of Québec] of the funds meant for the missions in the Cévennes seems to meet with some difficulties and must be deferred. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 026 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 73rv-74rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 15 nov 1672 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Nerli, archbishop of Florence, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The bishop of Petraea [François de Laval], who is currently in Paris, requests that the conventual revenues of the abbey of Méobec be attached to the new bishopric of Québec in order to fund new canonicates. He threatens not to return to his vicariate apostolic vicariate apostolic in Canada]. However, the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory maintains that the suppression of the abbatial revenues was sufficient, since such a barbarous land [Canada] does not need canonicates, nor is the scandalous life of the monks [the Benedictines of the abbey Méobec] a sufficient reason. The addressee must investigate the whole issue and convince the bishop [François de Laval, bishop of Petraea] to return [to Canada]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 027 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 75rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 10 jan 1673 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Nerli, archbishop of Florence, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee must inform the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" about the suppression of the conventual revenues of the abbey of Méobec. He must also inform the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] that

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£1,000 scudi are not sufficient for the erection of the bishopric of Québec, even if they are sent by way of the papal secretariate. On the other hand, the addressee is told that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is anxious to put an end to the issue and that it will try to obtain the expedition by way of the papal secretariate, provided that £1,000 scudi are immediately sent. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 013.

ENTRY NUMBER: 028 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 76rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 sep 1703 AUTHOR: Carlo Agostino Fabroni, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Fabrizio Paolucci, cardinal, secretary of state TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The pope [Clement XI] requests that the bishop of Québec [Jean-Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières Saint-Vallier] be written to, so that, in order to avoid any dissension in his missions, the latter grants the French Jesuits a mission of their own. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 176, III 457-458, V 124. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 124.

ENTRY NUMBER: 029 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 77rv-80rv. B: ff. 79v-80r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 sep 1678] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A report on the history and state of the Cistercian abbey of Lestrées, in the diocese of Evreux, with details about its superiors, monks, revenues, possessions and expenditures. A similar report on the Benedictine abbey of Méobec, in the diocese of Bourges. As for the current opinion about the bishop of Québec [François de Laval], this could not be better. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (this memorandum was forwarded by "the late Mgr. Favoriti [Agostino Favoriti]"). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 029-030. Agostino Favoriti died on 00 nov 1682.

ENTRY NUMBER: 030 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 81rv-82rv LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1682/00 000 1683] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer reports on the attachment of the abbeys of Méobec and Lestrées to the bishopric of Québec. Following the resctiptum of the meeting of the Congregation [Sacred Congregation of the Consistory] of 30 sep 1678, the late Favoriti [Agostino Favoriti] forwarded a report on the issue [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 029], which was assessed

22 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 on 19 mar 1679. Since the whole issue is again under discussion, the writer suggests: [1] to verify the bull of erection of the bishopric of Québec; [2] to verify the revenues of the two abbeys [Méobec, Lestrées] ; [3] to ask the Cistercian General [Jean Petit] for his opinion. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" ("1678" [since Favoriti died in 1682, this must refer to Cal. 1622-1799 VI 029]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 029-030.

ENTRY NUMBER: 031 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 83rv, 88rv. B: f. 88r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: [1] 22 aug 1714; [2] 23 aug 1714 AUTHOR: [1] Jean [Jean-Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières de Saint-Vallier], bishop of Québec; Charles Glandelet [Charles de Glandelet]; Lois Ango Des Maizerets; Joseph de La Colombière; Étienne Boulard [Étienne Boullard]; Thomas Thiboult; Jean-Baptiste Gaultier de Varennes; Goulven Cavarin; Ignace Hamel [Ignace-Germain Hamel]; Pierre Picart; Jean Pinguet; [2] Jacques Barbel, royal notary RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: [1] Act of acceptance on the part of the chapter of Québec of the annual revenue of £3,000 livres granted by the king [Louis XIV, king of France] in his letters patent [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 046]. List of 11 signatures. Charles Deschamps de La Bouteillerie [Charles-Joseph] Deschamps de La Bouteillerie] and Charles Plante are mentioned as absent. [2] Certification. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049. In the original document, all names are italianized:

ENTRY NUMBER: 032 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 84rv, 87rv. B: ff. 84v, 87r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Fontainebleau DATE: 22 sep 1714 AUTHOR: Louis XIV, king of France RECIPIENT: Joseph de La Tremoille, cardinal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer informs that he has written to the pope [Clement XI; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 045] requesting confirmation of the decree of erection of the chapter of Québec dated 06 nov 1684 that grants the bishopric the revenues of [1] the Benedictine abbey of Méobec, in the diocese of Bourges, [2] the Cistercian abbey of Lestrées, in the diocese of Evreux, [3] the Augustinian abbey of Bénevent, in the diocese of Limoges. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049.

ENTRY NUMBER: 033 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 85rv-86rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ ante 10 jul 1715] AUTHOR: Sacred Congregation of the Consistory RECIPIENT: Alessandro Tozzi, member of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: In preparation of the general congregation [of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory] of 11 jul [11 jul 1715], mention is made of the special congregation convened for 10 jan [10 jan 1715]. The following items are said to have been translated [into Italian]: [1] royal letters patent [dated 00 sep 1713; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 046]; [2] the declaration [dated 03 mar 1715; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 047 of the Sulpicians general [François Lechassier]; [3] the letter written by Thiboult [Thomas Thiboult, dated 22 feb 1715; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 034]; [4] the letters [both dated 22 sep 1714] of the king [Louis XIV, king of France] to the pope [Clement XI, dated 22 sep 1714; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 045] and to La Trémoille [Joseph de La Tremoille; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 032]; [5] the papal bull of 1704 [i.e., of 01 sep 1704; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 044]. A copy of François de Laval's decree establishing the chapter [chapte of Québec, dated 06 nov 1764] was left with Mgr. Domenico Rivieri. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049.

ENTRY NUMBER: 034 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 89rv-90rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Versailles DATE: 22 feb 1715 AUTHOR: Thomas Thiboult, procurator of the chapter of Québec in France RECIPIENT: Joseph de La Tremoille, cardinal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer, who is the only procurator of the chapter of Québec, states that François de Montigny has no right to speak on behalf of the said chapter. He is in favour of the right of the king [Louis XIV, king of France] to appoint the dean of the chapter, and agrees with the royal commissioners with regard to the sharing of the revenues of the abbeys [Bénévent, Lestrées, Méobec] between the bishopric of Québec and its chapter. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049.

ENTRY NUMBER: 035 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 91rv-94rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ c. 00 000 1715] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A very detailed summary of the documents pertaining to the erection of the bishopric of Québec that are to be found [in the archives of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], for the period from 15 Jan [15 jan 1671] (the date of the request of the king of France [Louis XIV]) to 07 apr 1671 (date of the last general congregation in which the issue was discussed). After that, the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory became responsible for the issue, and still preserves all documents relating to it. [Items mentioned here are to be found in Cal. 1622-1799 II 106 131 143 145 147, III 308 310, IV 381]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049.

ENTRY NUMBER: 036 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 95rv-104rv. B: ff. 102v-104r

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1715] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: "Instruction Two." A memorandum submitted to the pope [Clement XI] by François de Montigny, allegedly procurator of the "foreign missions" living in Rome, is dealt with in detail and rejected. On behalf of the Séminaire de Québec, François de Montigny renounced £2,000 livres from the revenues of the abbeys of Méobec, Lestrées, and Bénévent. The writer states that the Séminaire de Québec never enjoyed such a right, and details its many other revenues. Apparently, Montigny is acting not for the Séminaire de Québec but for the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères. As for the amendment of the papal bulls [dated 01 sep 1704 and 28 jul 1706; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 044], the writer foresees no difficulties in attaching the abbeys of Méobec, Lestrées, and Bénévent to the bishopric [bishopric of Québec] and its chapter only, not to the Séminaire de Québec. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 31-49. This item is in the same handwriting as Cal. 1622-1799 VI 049.

ENTRY NUMBER: 037 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 105rv-108rv. B: f.107rv-108r LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1714] AUTHOR: [?Alessandro Tozzi, member of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory] RECIPIENT: Clement XI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is asked to amend the bulls he issud in sep 1704 [01 sep 1704; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 044] and jul 1796 [28 jul 1706], because they contain clauses that run contrary to the erection of the bishopric of Québec of 1674 [i.e., to the bull of erection of the bishopric of Québec, dated 01 oct 1674]; to the decree of the bishop of Québec [François de Laval] establishing its chapter, dated 06 nov 1684; and to the letters patent dated 24 sep 1701 [recte 24 dec 1701] attaching the abbatial and conventual revenues of the abbeys of Méobec, Lestrées, and Bénévent to the episcopal and capitular revenues of Québec. Marginal notes (on 10 jan 1715 a special congregation [of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory], consisting of cardinals Sacripanti [Giuseppe Sacripanti], Paolucci [Fabrizio Paolucci], Albani [Annibale Albani], Marefoschi [Prospero Marefoschi], Olivieri [Fabio Olivieri] and of Domenico Rivieri, decided that "letters apostolic can be modified"). Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 31-49. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 038 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 109rv-110rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ c. 00 000 1672] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Expenses to be incurred in conjunction with the erection of the bishopric of Québec. At least £1,800

25 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 scudi if done by the ordinary way (the fee amounts to £800 scudi , the expedition to £1,000 scudi , besides a provision of some £800 scudi ). At least £1,100 scudi if done by way of the papal secretariate (the fee amounts to £300 scudi , the expedition to £800 scudi ). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049.

ENTRY NUMBER: 039 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 111rv-112rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 05 jul 1715 AUTHOR: Alessandro Tozzi, member of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation of the Consistory TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The addressee is asked to amend the papal bulls [dated 01 sep 1704 and 28 jul 1706; see Cal. 1622- 1799 VI 044], because they run contrary to the wish of the king of France [Louis XIV]. Mention is made of the bull erecting the bishopric of Québec, dated 1674 [01 oct 1674]; of the establishment of the chapter of Québec [on the part of the bishop of Québec, François de Laval, through the decree of 06 nov 1684]; of the royal ordinance attaching the revenues of the abbeys of Méobec, Lestrées, and Bénévent to the bishopric and chapter of Québec [dated 24 sep 1701]. Marginal notes (discussed in the genera congregations [of the Sacred Congregation f the Consistory] of 09 jul 1715 and 11 jul 1715). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049. A folio is missing between f. 111rv and f. 112rv.

ENTRY NUMBER: 040 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 113rv-118rv. B: f. 118r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 sep 1715 AUTHOR: Alessandro Tozzi, member of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation of the Consistory TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The addressee is asked to amend the papal bull of 1704 [01 sep 1704 [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 044], because it runs contrary to the wish of the king of France [Louis XIV]. Mention is made of the bull erecting the bishopric of Québec, dated 1674 [01 oct 1674]; of the establishment of the chapter of Québec [on the part of the bishop of Québec, François de Laval], through the decree of 1674 [recte of 06 nov 1684]; of the royal ordinance attaching the revenues of the abbeys of Méobec, Lestrées, and Bénévent to the chapter and bishopric of Québec, dated 1701 [24 sep 1701], modified by the papal bull of 1704 [01 sep 1704]. The writer examines the required amendments in detail and recommends their partial acceptance. Marginal notes (discussed in the general congregation [of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory] of 03 oct 1715). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 043-047.

ENTRY NUMBER: 041 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 119rv, 122rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 jul 1715]

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AUTHOR: [Mgr. Pressiac, member of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory] RECIPIENT: [?Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A strong answer to a memorandum of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères [written by François de Montigny?] that maintains that the Séminaire de Québec is entitled to a share in the revenues of the three abbeys [Méobec, Lestrées, and Bénévent], and doubts the legitimacy of the juspatronatus of the king [Louis XIV, king of France] over the chapter of Québec. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049.

ENTRY NUMBER: 042 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 120rv-121rv. B: f. 121r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 jul 1715 AUTHOR: RECIPIENT: [Mgr. Pressiac, member of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph memorandum DESCRIPTION: For the success of the "Québec issue" the following items must be considered: [1] The revenues of the bishopric and of the chapterof Québec, less the revenues of the Séminaire de Québec, must suffice. [2] The revenues of the Séminaire the Québec, less the revenues of the bishopric and of the chapter of Québec, must suffice. [3] The king [Louis XIV, king of of France], has always enjoyed the right of appointment in all three abbeys [Méobec, Lestrées, and Bénévent]. [4] French tradition does not allow canonicates to be enjoyed by priests living in a community. Nots of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049.

ENTRY NUMBER: 043 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 123rv-124rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [2] [Versailles] DATE: [1] 24 dec 1701, [2] [ post 00 mar 1692] AUTHOR: [1] [Louis XIV, king of France], [2] Louis XIV, king of France RECIPIENT: [2] Clement XI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] Copy, [2] translation DESCRIPTION: "1." A decree assigning the abbatial and conventual revenues of the abbeys of Méobec, Lestrées, and Bénévent to the bishopric and chapter of Québec. It confirms the previous decrees dated 22 apr 1672, feb 1692 [00 feb 1692], and mar 1692 [00 mar 1692]. [2] The addressee is asked to send appropriate bulls to implement the above-mentioned decrees. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 040.

ENTRY NUMBER: 044 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 125rv-136rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 sep 1704 AUTHOR: Clement XI, pope

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RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: "2." A bull confirming the union of the abbeys of Méobec, Lestrées, and Bénévent with the bishopric, the chapter, and the Séminaire de Québec. This bull reforms both the bull of erection of the bishopric of Québec (dated 01 oct 1674) and the decree of the bishop [François de Laval, bishop of Québec] establishing its chapter (dated 06 nov 1684). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 040.

ENTRY NUMBER: 045 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 137rv-138rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Fontainebleau DATE: 22 sep 1714 AUTHOR: Louis XIV, king of France RECIPIENT: Clement XI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: "3.". On 24 dec 1701, the writer had attached the abbatial and conventual revenues of the abbeys of Méobec, Lestrées, and Bénévent to the episcopal and capitular revenues of Québec. This was followed by the papal bulls of 01 sep 1704 and 28 jul 1706; they both contained clauses that ran contrary to the above-mentioned decree [dated 24 dec 1701], to the bull of erection of the bishopric of Québec (dated 01 oct 1674), and to the decree of the bishop [François de Laval, bishop of of Québec] establishing the chapter of Québec (dated 06 nov 1684). The writer asks that the said bulls [dated 01 sep 1704 and 28 jul 1706; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 044] be amended. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 040.

ENTRY NUMBER: 046 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 139rv-140rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Fontainebleau DATE: sep 1713 [00 sep 1713] AUTHOR: Louis XIV, king of France RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: "4." Letters patent assigning £3,000 livres per year, as of 01 jan 1714, to the chapter of Québec. Mention is made of the sending of Laval [François de Laval], bishop of Petraea (1663 [00 000 1659]); of the papal bulls erecting the bishopric of Québec (01 oct 1674); of the decree of the bishop [François de Laval. bishop of of Québec] establishing the chapter of Québec (06 nov 1684); of the letters attaching the abbeys of Méobec, Lestrées and, Bénévent to the bishopric and chapter of Québec (01 oct 1712). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 040.

ENTRY NUMBER: 047 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 141rv-142rv. B: f.141v-142r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 03 mar 1715 AUTHOR: François Lechassier, PSS, general

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RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: "5." The writer, also on behalf of the Séminaire of Montréal [Sulpician Seminary of Montréal], acknowledges the letters patent issued by the king [Louis XIV, king of of France] in sep 1713 [recte 22 sep 1714] and renounces any revenue from the chapter of the bishopric of Québec. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 040.

ENTRY NUMBER: 048 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 143rv-146rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1715] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: With reference to the bishopric of Québec, the reasons of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières de Saint-Vallier] and those of the chapter of Québec are dealt with in detail. Mention is made of the royal decree of 24 dec 1701 [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 43]; of the papal bull of 01 sep 1704 [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 044]; of the letter [dated 22 sep 1714: see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 045] of the king of France [Louis XIV] to the pope [Clement XI]; and of the royal letters patent [dated 00 sep 1713; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 046]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049. A folio in missing after f.146rv.

ENTRY NUMBER: 049 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 147rv-152rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1715] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: "Instruction One." A history of the erection of the bishopric of Québec, from thpapal bull of 01 oct 1674 to the establishment of its chapter on 06 nov 1684, to the papal bulls of 01 sep 1704 and 28 jul 1706. The writer explains why and where these last two bulls run counter both the bull of erection and the wish of the king [Louis XIV, king of France]. Suggestions are made about the contents and the wording of a new bull. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 031-049. This item is in the same handwriting as Cal. 1622-1799 VI 036.

ENTRY NUMBER: 050 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 153rv, 155rv. B: ff. 153v, 155r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [00 000 1687] AUTHOR: Jean-Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières de Saint-Vallier, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Innocent XI, pope

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer, who is the new bishop of Québec, requests faculties as granted to his predecessor [François de Laval]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 165, III 440, VI 050-051. A similar copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 440, VI 051.

ENTRY NUMBER: 051 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 154rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1658] AUTHOR: Alexander VII, pope RECIPIENT: François de Laval, bishop of Petrea, vicar apostolic in Canada TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer grants the addressee faculties for 15 years. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 165, III 440, VI 050-051. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 050.

ENTRY NUMBER: 052 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 156rv-157rv. B: ff. 156v-157r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: DATE: [ ante 00 000 1716] AUTHOR: Bonaventure Eyston, OFM Obs RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: According to the writer, who is English and has spent many years in Canada as missionary, that country has many Catholics, but few missionaries. The intervention of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is thus necessary. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" notes (11 nov 1723). REMARKS: The date mentioned in the document is probably the reception date, because the writer died in 1716.

ENTRY NUMBER: 053 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 158rv, 161rv LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 apr 1732] AUTHOR: Vincenzo Petra, cardinal, prefect of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Niccolò Forteguerri, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Notes prepared for a forthcoming general congregation [held on 05 may 1732; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 198]. While testimonials suffice for the ordination of individuals from other dioceses, up to 20 individuals from the diocese of the bishop of Samos, Dosquet [Pierre-Herman Dosquet], can be ordained, provided that they take their oath before the said bishop. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 198, III 503-505, IV 071, VI 053-054.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 054 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 159rv-160rv. B: ff. 159v-160rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 05 may 1732 AUTHOR: Vincenzo Petra, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: Testimonials suffice for the ordination of individuals. [This is the rescriptum of the general congregation of 05 may 1732; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 198]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 198, III 503-504, IV 071, VI 053-054.

ENTRY NUMBER: 055 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 162rv-163rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 22 feb 1734 AUTHOR: Raniero d'Elci, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Niccolò Forteguerri, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: Some months previously [on 08 aug 1733; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 509], the bishop of Québec [Pierre- Herman Dosquet] had requested the writer to intervene with the Sacred Congregation of the Council in order to ordain those who wished to operate in Canada as missionaries without the dimissorial letters of their ordinaries. Since the petition was then forwarded to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," the writer asks to be informed on the decision made. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 199, III 506-511, V 136, VI 055-056.

ENTRY NUMBER: 056 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 164rv-165rv. B: ff. 164v-165r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 03 may 1734 AUTHOR: Raniero d'Elci, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Vincenzo Petra, cardinal, prefect of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer informs that the decree of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [issue by the general congregation of 01 mar 1734; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 199] allowing the bishop of Québec [Pierre-Herman Dosquet] to ordain 20 individuals as missionaries in his diocese was forwarded to the latter, who is soon to leave for Canada. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 199, III 506-511, V 136, VI 055-056.

ENTRY NUMBER: 057 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 166rv-167rv. B: ff. 166v-167r

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 01 may 1741 AUTHOR: Marcello Crescenzio, archbishop of Nazianzio, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Vincenzo Petra, cardinal, prefect of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: Through the special courier of the secretariate of state, he writer has received the faculties [see Cal. 1622-1799 II 202] for the bishop of Québec [Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand]. Faculties were already forwarded to the latter. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 058 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 169rv-170rv. B: ff. 169v-170r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Compiègne DATE: 11 aug 1755 AUTHOR: Ludovico Gualtiero Gualtieri, archbishop of Myra, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 22 [22 jul 1755; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 144], and the enclosed letter [dated 22 jul 1755; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 145] for the bishop of Québec [Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand], that was forwarded through the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 059 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 171rv-172rv. B: f. 172r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 15 nov 1756 AUTHOR: Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Silvio Valenti Gonzaga, cardinal, former prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer informs that it took one year for him receive the addressee's letter [dated 22 jul 1755; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 145]. A doubt arose with regard to the formula of baptism in the Canadian [native] language, which was caused by the lack of proper words and labials. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 147, VI 059-060.

ENTRY NUMBER: 060 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 173rv-174rv, 179rv-180rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Paris DATE: [1] 30 apr 1756, [2] 03 mar 1757 AUTHOR: [1] Culture, Jolly, and Mathieu, doctors of the Sorbonne: [2] Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec

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RECIPIENT: [2] [Giuseppe Spinelli, cardinal, prefect of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy signed DESCRIPTION: [1] An opinion with regard to doubts concerning the formula of baptism administered to the Micmac of Canada, as submitted to the Sorbonne. [2] Certification. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (forwarded to the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office on 13 sep 1757). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 147, VI 059-060. Pagination: ff. 173rv, 179rv, 180rv, 174rv.

ENTRY NUMBER: 061 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 175rv, 178rv. B: f. 178r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 29 may 1759 AUTHOR: Bartholomew, OFM Cap RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Spinelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer, who is an Irish Capuchin, was informed by a friend who had visited those lands of the difficult state of the Catholics in the English colonies of North America, with special reference to Dominica. He asks to be sent thither, and to be granted dispensation in order not to wear his religious habit. Any answer is to be sent to the Capuchin convent of Saint-Honoré. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (letter given to the procurator general [Aimé de Lamballe, Capuchin procurator general] and to the secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," Antonelli [Niccolò Antonelli]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 061-062.

ENTRY NUMBER: 062 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 176rv-177rv. B: ff. 176v-177r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 03 aug 1759 AUTHOR: [Aimé de Lamballe, OFM Cap, procurator general] RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Spinelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [Niccolò Antonelli] has forwarded to the writer the petition [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 061] of the Irish Capuchin Bartholomew, dated 24 may [recte 29 may 1759]. While he agrees on the need to expand religion in the English territories of North America, he has no information whatsoever on the petitioner. For that reason, he will immediately write to Bartholomew's superiors in Paris. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 061-062.

ENTRY NUMBER: 063 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 181rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1762] AUTHOR: [Society of Jesus] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The number of Jesuit missionaries active in Canada [Québec] in 1761. They are: [1] Four priests and five coadjutors in the college of Québec, [2] two priests and one coadjutor in the residence of Montréal, [3] one priest with the Hurons, [4] three priests with the Iroquois, [5] four priests with the Abenakis, [6] three priests and one coadjutor with the Ottawas, [7] two priests in "the remote land." Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: The following is the list of the Jesuits who were active in the province of Québec in 1761: Collège de Québec: Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Pé, superior general, Augustin-Louis de Glapion, Pierre-Daniel Richer, Étienne Lauverjat, Alexis Maquet, lay brother, Charles-Philippe Dohen, lay brother, Jean-Baptiste Noël, lay brother, Jean-Joseph Casot, lay brother, Pierre Gournay, dit Latour, lay brother. Residence of Montréal: Pierre-René Floquet, superior, Jean-Baptiste de La Brosse, Étienne Racine. With the Hurons: Étienne-Thomas Girault de Villeneuve. With the Iroquois: Antoine Godan, Joseph Huguet, Bernard Well. With the Abenakis: Charles Germain, Simon-Pierre Gounon, Claude-Godefroy Coquart, Pierre-Joseph-Antoine Roubaud. With the Ottawas: Pierre Du Jaunay, Jean-Baptiste de Lamorinie, Marin-Louis Le Franc, Jean-Baptiste-Nicolas Demers, alias Pierre. In the remote land: Pierre-Philippe Potier, Jean-Baptiste de Salleneuve. These names are not in the original document of the archives of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," but are to be found in the catalogues of the Archivum Romanum Societatis Iesu, in Rome, where missionaries in Vincennes and Kaskaskia are not listed.

ENTRY NUMBER: 064 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 182rv-183rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 03 aug 1763 AUTHOR: Pierre-Herman Dosquet, former bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 9 jul [09 jul 1763; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 160], received on 21 jul [21 jul 1763]. Apparently, the English will allow the appointment of a new bishop of Québec; if the rumour is false, then the Canadians themselves, not France or Rome, must ask for a vicar apostolic. The vicar apostolic must be instructed not to try to convert the English. He suggests that Sulpicians be sent as new missionaries, and that the directors of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères be placed under the new vicar apostolic. The decision made in the Parlement de Paris to allow only secular priests in the French colonies will ruin religion. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of 1 oct 1763 [recte 27 sep 1763]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 163-164, VI 064-065.

ENTRY NUMBER: 065 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 184rv-185rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 05 sep 1763 AUTHOR: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 9 jul [09 jul 1763; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 159]. As for the state of religion in Canada [Québec] and in the French colonies, he agrees with Dosquet [Pierre-Herman Dosquet] that time will tell what to do. La Corne [Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes], dean of the chapter of Québec, has been in London to negotiate the appointment of a new bishop of Québec elected by

34 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 the chapter. La Corne [Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes] is currently in Paris, but the writer does not know whether his project has succeeded. If a bishop of Québec is not allowed, then a vicar apostolic must be appointed. Rumours exist in Paris that regulars will be forbidden to go to the colonies, and that the colonies will be left to secular priests. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of 1 oct 1763 [ recte 27 sep] 1763]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 163-164, VI 064-065.

ENTRY NUMBER: 066 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 186rv, 189rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 16 apr 1764 AUTHOR: Jean Davoust, priest of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères RECIPIENT: [Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: On behalf of the directors of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, the writer encloses a list of indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 067] requested for the diocese of Québec. They are a duplicate of the list sent on 6 feb [06 feb 1764; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 274]. The said indulgences must be ready to be sent with the ships leaving for Canada [Québec] in early jun [00 jun 1764]. The Marquise de Pompadour [Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, marquise de Pompadour] died in Versailles [on 15 apr 1764], and her body is being brought to Paris on that day [16 apr 1764]. L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu], who has lived in the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères for 34 years, is preparing a memorandum on the state of the church [in Québec]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (briefs sent on 20 jun 1764 [probably a duplicate of Cal. 1622-1799 IV 124-126]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 066-067. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 067.

ENTRY NUMBER: 067 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 187rv-188rv. B: ff. 187v-188r LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: 1764 [16 apr 1764] AUTHOR: Jean Davoust, priest of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères RECIPIENT: Clement XIII, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Indulgences are requested for the following churches of the diocese of Québec: [1] parish church of Saint-Thomas [Saint-Thomas-de-Montmagny] of Pointe-à-la-Caille; [2] parish church of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré; [3] chapel of the Québec Ursulines. A note informs that the old indulgences had not been returned from Canada [Québec], due to the fear of their being intercepted by the English and of the considerable postal expenses. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 066-067. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 066. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 274.

ENTRY NUMBER: 068 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 190rv-191rv. B: ff. 190v-191r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 may 1764 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"

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RECIPIENT: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to forward to the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office the two enclosed copies in Italian of the queries [?see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 002] submitted by L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle- Dieu]. The queries were at first proposed by the vicars general of Canada [Jean-Olivier Briand, Étienne Montgolfier, Joseph-François Perrault] to the Sorbonne, and later submitted to the Holy See with the opinion of the Sorbonne. Also enclosed is the resolution made by "some of these doctors," since it is at odds with the opinion of the Sorbonne. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 174, VI 068.

ENTRY NUMBER: 069 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 192rv-193rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 08 jul 1765 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: In a very long letter, sent with this same mail [missing, but see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 249-252], the writer forgot to mention the issue of the jurisdiction of the chapter of Québec that followed the death, on 08 jun 1760, of the former bishop of Québec [Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand]. Since doubts were expressed concerning that jurisdiction, the nuncio [Pietro Pamphili Colonna, nuncio in France] suggested that the writer informed the pope [Clement XIII]. Doubts arose from the faculties asked by one of the two missionaries [Jacques Girard, Jean Manach] who just left for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, who wanted to go to Acadia, where the last missionary died in 1762 [Pierre-Antoine-Simon Maillard, who died on 12 aug 1762]. The problem is whether the vicars general enjoy jurisdiction over those territories. The appointment of a commissary apostolic would solve all problems. Reference to the answer of 31 jul 1765. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 073 249-252, V 179 181, VI 069.

ENTRY NUMBER: 070 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 194rv, 199rv. B: f. 199r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 17 feb 1766 AUTHOR: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [dated 22 jan 1766; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 183] and the two briefs [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 130-131] for the future bishop of Québec, Jean-Olivier Briand. They were forwarded to the latter together with the faculties according to Formula One. Jean-Olivier Briand, the dean of Québec [Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de l'Étoile, dean of the chapter of Québec], and L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu], are grateful for Rome's promptness and for the prudent wording of the first brief [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 130]. The writer suggested to Jean-Olivier Briand that he be consecrated by bishops from Brabant and Austrian Flanders, less suspect to the English than a bishop from France. He also encloses Jean-Olivier Briand's professio fidei [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 071], where the election is not mentioned. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 070-071. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 071.

ENTRY NUMBER: 071

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SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 195rv, 198rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: 11 feb 1766 AUTHOR: Jean-Olivier Briand, priest RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter with manuscript notes DESCRIPTION: The writer professio fidei . Certified and signed by Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France; Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de l'Étoile, vicar general of the bishop of Québec, Joseph- Mathurin Jacrau, director of the Séminaire de Québec; and Niccolò Sozzifanti, auditor [auditor with of the French nunciature]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 070-071. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 070.

ENTRY NUMBER: 072 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 196rv-197rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 mar 1766 AUTHOR: Clement XIII, pope; Nereo Maria Corsini, cardinal; Pietro Paolozzi, notary with the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office RECIPIENT: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties are granted for 10 years according to Formula One. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 132 261, V 184-186, VI 072-073 076-079.

ENTRY NUMBER: 073 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 200rv-203rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 03 mar 1766 AUTHOR: Jean-Olivier Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer is grateful for the bulls or erection of the bishopric of Québec [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 130-131], that he has received that very day [03 mar 1766]. This is his first letter [to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], since he has always been dealing with London, whereas L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle- Dieu] and La Corne [Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de l'Étoile] were entrusted with Rome. Québec is now under foreign domination, but difficulties are more likely to arise from within the clergy. He requests [1] marriage dispensatons, [2] Clement XIII's Jubilee, [3] a reform of his chapter, [4] a coadjutor, with permission that this be selected by the chapter. A letter to the pope [Clement XIII] is enclosed [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 077]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of 09 apr 1766. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 132 261, V 184-186, VI 072-073 076-079.

ENTRY NUMBER: 074 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale

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VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 204rv, 207rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1764] AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter [but only the second portion of this letter is in Giuseppe Maria Castelli's handwriting] DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to write to the nuncio in France [Pietro Pamphili Colonna] in order to be informed of the dispute between the directors of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères and its missionaries, and whether the decision made [in the Parlement de Paris on 06 sep 1764] might jeopardize the missions. The nuncio [Pietro Pamphili Colonna, nuncio in France] has instructed to seek the opinion of Dosquet, bishop of Québec [Pierre-Herman Dosquet, former bishop of Québec]. The latter's letter must be returned to the writer, so that he can write to him on Wednesday. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 074-075.

ENTRY NUMBER: 075 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 205rv-206rv. B: f. 206v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [00 000 1764] AUTHOR: Pierre-Herman Dosquet, former bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Since the addressee's request of more than a year previously, the writer has repeatedly written on the dispute between the directors and the missionaries of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères. Now the Parlement de Paris has decided, on 6 sep [06 sep 1764], against the missionaries. The writer encloses a memorandum written in Latin, to be forwarded to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," on the various facets of the dispute, and a pamphlet that he had to write in order to defend himself from the allegations of the directors. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 074-075.

ENTRY NUMBER: 076 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 208rv-209rv. B: f.209r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: [1] 03 mar 1766, [2] 05 apr 1766 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy signed DESCRIPTION: [1] A decree issued by the general congregation of 03 mar 1766, confirming the chapter of Québec. Clement XIII's approval on 23 mar 1766. [2] Copy signed on 05 apr 1766. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 132 261, V 184-186, VI 072-073 076-079. Another copy: Cal. 1622- 1799 IV 346. In the proceedings of the general congregation of 03 mar 1766, there is no record of this decree.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 077 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 210rv-211rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 03 mar 1766 AUTHOR: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Clement XIII, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer makes reference to his letter to Castelli [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, of 03 mar 1766; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 73], and requests: [1] marriage dispensations, [2] Clement XIII's Jubilee, [3] a reform of his chapter, [4] a coadjutor and permission that he be selected by the chapter. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [partially in Mario Marefoschi's handwriting] (as for faculties [i.e., marriage dispensations], refer to the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office; as for the Jubilee, the usual brief is to be sent; as for the chapter, a decree is to be submitted for the approval of the pope [Clement XIII]; as for the coadjutor, agreed). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 132 261, V 184-186, VI 072-073 076-079. Enclosed with Cal. 1622- 1799 VI 073.

ENTRY NUMBER: 078 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 220rv-221rv. B: f. 221r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 24 mar 1766 AUTHOR: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer informs that Jean-Olivier Briand has recently been consecrated bishop of Québec [on 16 mar 1766]. The ceremony took place within the diocese of Paris, but not in town [it took place at Suresnes]. Then [on 21 mar 1766] the new bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand] left for London, from where he will write to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 132 261, V 184-186, VI 072-073 076-079.

ENTRY NUMBER: 079 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 222rv-223rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 09 apr 1766 AUTHOR: Clement XIII, pope RECIPIENT: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer congratulates the addressee for his appointment [to the bishopric of Québec], and informs that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" will forward marriage dispensations, the bull of the Jubilee, and the confirmation of his chapter. He is also asked to select a candidate as his future coadjutor. This will be approved by the nuncio in France [Pietro Pamphili Colonna]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 132 261, V 184-186, VI 072-073 076-079.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 080 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 224rv-225rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: 20 aug 1766 AUTHOR: Joseph-André-Mathurin Jacrau, priest RECIPIENT: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer, 68, who spent 43 years in Canada, has accompanied the bishop of Québec, Jean-Olivier Briand. They left Paris on 21 mar [21 mar 1766], and reached Québec on 28 jun [28 jun 1766], where the latter was greeted by Catholics and English alike, who were led by the principal Anglican minister [John Brooke]. Indians have asked for missionaries, and so have English merchants and officers, who thought them necessary to the well-being of Acadia. Coureurs-de-bois have given information about the good nature of the Western tribes, who live at 45 E/60 E [North] latitude. Indulgences for the church of the Séminaire de Québec are requested. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 187. Pietro Pamphili Colonna is referred to as cardinal; this was clearly done by a copyist of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," because Pietro Pamphili Colonna was appointed cardinal on 26 sep 1766.

ENTRY NUMBER: 081 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 226rv-227rv. B: ff. 226v-227r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [21 dec 1766] AUTHOR: [Pietro Pamphili Colonna, cardinal] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the brief [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 188] for the church of the Séminaire de Québec and other concessions granted to the Catholics of Canada [Québec], and informs that they will be duly forwarded. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 082 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 228rv-230rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 24 feb 1767 AUTHOR: Pierre de Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has duly forwarded to London the brief [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 188], the indulgences, and the dispensations received from the addressee and cardinal Pietro Pamphili Colonna; they will reach the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] carried by the first ships to arrive there. Details on the good state of the diocese of Québec, on the finances of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], on the solutions found to provide the Québec clergy with good books. Due to the renunciation of the appointed prefect [Gilles-François Pinabel], the two priests meant to leave

40 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (Becquet [Julien-François Becquet] and Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis]) are still in France. Details on the critical condition of the islands [Saint-Pierre and Miquelon], where the two residing missionaries (Bonnécamps [Joseph-Pierre Bonnécamps] and Ardilliers [François-Paul Ardilliers]) have no proper jurisdiction. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [The balance of this item, in the post scriptum , deals with Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Domingue]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 077, V 189, VI 082 425.

ENTRY NUMBER: 083 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 231rv-232rv. B: ff. 231v-232r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 07 mar 1768 AUTHOR: Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the parcel sent by the addressee, and informs that he has forwarded to L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] the enclosed indulgences. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 084 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 233rv, 240rv. B: f. 240r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 09 jan 1769 AUTHOR: Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 17 dec [17 dec 1768], with the letter to be forwarded to Mogol. Reference to the answer of feb 1769 [25 feb 1769]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 080-086, V 201, VI 084-087. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 085 087.

ENTRY NUMBER: 085 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 234rv, 239rv. B: f.239rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 09 jan 1769 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères RECIPIENT: [Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION:The writer encloses a memorandum [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 087] prepared by some Canadian [religious] communities and parish priests, who ask for indulgences. He suggests that briefs be prepared in time to be sent with the ships leaving London for Canada [Québec] around mar/apr [00 mar 1769/00 apr 1769]. During the past year, many indulgences were sent to Canada [Québec] through abate Sozzifanti [Niccolò Sozzifanti], the former internuncio

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[internuncio in France]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 080-086, V 201, VI 084-087. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 087. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 084 086.

ENTRY NUMBER: 086 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 235rv, 238rv. B: ff. 235v, 238rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 1769 [24 jan 1769] AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 085] and a memorandum [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 087] containing a list of indulgences requested by parish priests and religious communities of the diocese of Québec. He suggests that briefs be prepared in time ready to be sent with the English ships leaving around mar/apr [00 mar 1769/00 apr 1769]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 080-086, V 201, VI 084-087. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 085 087.

ENTRY NUMBER: 087 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 236rv-237rv. B: f. 237r LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Québec] DATE: [00 000 1768] AUTHOR: Canadian religious communities and parish priests RECIPIENT: [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A list of indulgences and privileges requested by the following: [1] Ursulines of Québec, Trois-Rivières, and Nouvelle-Orléans; [2] Boismorel [François Morrisseaux, dit Boismorel], parish priest of La Visitation de Champlain [Notre-Dame-de-la-Visitation-de-Champlain]; [3] Dufrost [Charles-Marie-Madeleine d'Youville, dit Dufrost Youville], parish priest of Saint-Joseph [Saint-Joseph-de-Lauzon] of Pointe-Lévy; [4] Parent [Jean-Louis-Laurent Parent], parish priest of L'Assomption-de-Berthier [Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption-de-Berthier]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (1769 [00 000 1769, reception date]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 080-086, V 201, VI 084-087. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 084 086.

ENTRY NUMBER: 088 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 241rv-242rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 10 jan 1769 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer sends his greetings for the new year and mentions that he writes upon the suggestion of the

42 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 procurator general of the Great Indies [i.e., East Indies], Jean Davoust. He is now 80, and for 38 years has been vicar general in France of four bishops of Québec [Pierre-Herman Dosquet, François-Louis de Pourroy de Lauberivière, Henri- Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand and Jean-Olivier Briand]. He has now asked the current bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand] to be allowed to retire. Canadians enjoy a full religious freedom. Reference to the answer of 18 feb 1769. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 089 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 243rv, 245rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 14 mar 1769 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer returns the indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 084 086] granted to the Ursulines of Québec, Trois-Rivières, and Nouvelle-Orléans, suggesting that they be sent separately on account of their great distance. He will forward all other indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 080-083 085] to the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]. He also requests marriage dispensations for the bishop of La Rochelle [François de Crussol d'Uzès] with regard to two Acadians living respectively in the diocese of La Rochelle (Jeanne-Baptiste Hebert) and Saint-Malo (Anne Benoist]. He suggests that the bishop of La Rochelle [François de Crussol d'Uzès] be granted dispensations similar to those granted in 1767 [09 sep 1767] to the bishop of Saint-Malo [Antoine-Joseph Laurents]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (prepare a memorandum for the [papal] audience). Reference to the answer of 12 apr 1769. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 089-090. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 090.

ENTRY NUMBER: 090 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 244rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 30 jan 1769 AUTHOR: Clement XIII, pope; [Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ursulines of Québec, Trois-Rivières, and Nouvelle-Orléans TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: At the audience granted by the writer [to Mario Marefoschi] on 29 jan 1769, indulgences were granted to the addressees [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 084 086]. This decree is dated 30 jan 1769. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 089-090. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 089.

ENTRY NUMBER: 091 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 246rv, 249rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [06 jun 1769] AUTHOR: [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum

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DESCRIPTION: A petition related to the Acadian refugees in Europe, with the request to confirm the dispensations granted [on 09 sep 1767] to the bishop of Saint-Malo [Antoine-Joseph Laurents]. The case proposed is the planned marriage between Jean-Baptiste Hebert (resident in Rochefort, in the diocese of La Rochelle) and Anne Benoist (wife of the late Pierre Hebert, resident in the diocese of Saint-Malo); they have one ancestor in common (Jean Douaron), whose descendants were Jeanne Douaron and Jean Hebert (for Jean-Baptiste Hebert), and Charles Douaron and Pierre Hebert [the late husband] (for Anne Benoist). Reference to the answer of 01 jul 1769. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 118, V 202 205, VI 091-093. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 093.

ENTRY NUMBER: 092 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 247rv-248rv. B: f. 248v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 06 jun 1769 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer thanks the addressee for having answered all his letters, even though they have never met in person. He requests that dispensations be granted to the bishop of La Rochelle [François de Crussol d'Uzès] with regard to the Acadian families resident in his diocese, and in particular for Pierre Hebert [recte Jean-Baptiste Hebert], of the diocese of La Rochelle, and Anne Benoist, of the diocese of Saint-Malo. He informs that on that very day [recte on 05 jun 1769; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 093] he is writing to cardinal Castelli [Giuseppe Maria Castelli]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 118, V 202 205, VI 091-093.

ENTRY NUMBER: 093 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 250rv-253rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 05 jun 1769 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer congratulates the addressee for the election of the new pope [Clement XIV]. He encloses a memorandum [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 091] requesting dispensations for the bishop of La Rochelle [François de Crussol d'Uzès] similar to that granted [on 09 sep 1767] to the bishop of Saint-Malo [Antoine-Joseph Laurents] with regard to two Acadians who wish to marry [Jean-Baptiste Hebert, Anne Benoist]. Reference to the letter [dated 06 jun 1769] to the secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [Mario Marefoschi]. The diocese of Québec is still enjoying full religious freedom. As for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, the two missionaries are Becquet [Joseph-François Becquet] and Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis]. He has always used missionaries from the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit for the American missions. After 38 years as vicar general of all missions, he has asked the bishop of Québec [Jean- Olivier Briand] to be allowed to retire. [The balance of this item deals with Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint-Domingue, Guyane]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 118, V 202 205, VI 091-093. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 091.

ENTRY NUMBER: 094 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 254rv, 257rv

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LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 14 aug 1769 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 1 jul [01 jul 1769; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 202]. A mistake was made in the dispensations granted to the bishop of La Rochelle concerning the Acadian families, because the new bishop is Crussol [François de Crussol d'Uzès], not Menou de Charnizay [Augustin-Roche de Menou de Charnizay]. As for Louisiana, its state is miserable. Its inhabitants refuse to acknowledge the new Spanish rulers, and the governor [Antonio de Ulloa] has been told to leave immediately. A new revolution will terribly harm the colony and the Spanish or French missionaries. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of 30 aug 1769. [The balance of this item deals with the West Indies]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 014, V 203, VI 094-095. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 095.

ENTRY NUMBER: 095 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 255rv-256rv. B: ff. 255v-256rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [14 aug 1769] AUTHOR: [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with the West Indies]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 014, V 203, VI 094-095. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 094.

ENTRY NUMBER: 096 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 258rv-259rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 21 aug 1769 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a letter from the Ursulines of Québec. He informs about the miserable state of Louisiana, where the inhabitants refuse to acknowledge the new Spanish rulers and their governor [Antonio de Ulloa, who at this time had already been replaced by Alexander O'Reilly]. Since France will not help the colonists, the wruter maintains that the inhabitants of Louisiana should accept the new order. As for religion, the colony still has 6,000/7,000 French families but only four Capuchins left, two of whom are ill [they were seven in 1772; the superior Dagobert de Longuory, Barnabé, Ferdinand, Irénée, Prosper, Stanislas, Valentin], nor is Spain likely to send any new missionary as long as troubles last. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (22 mar 1769; 21 aug 1769). Reference to the answer of 20 sep 1769. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 096, V 204.

ENTRY NUMBER: 097 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791)

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FOLIOS: 260rv, 263rv. B: ff. 260v, 263r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 29 oct 1769 AUTHOR: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Clement XIV, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer congratulates the addressee for his election, and informs that even the English gazettes rejoice. He requests that faculties granted to him by the previous pope [Clement XIII] be confirmed. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (the request of the bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand] is not to be met). Reference to the answer of 14 mar 1770. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 119 263-264, V 208-209 212 215, VI 097-099. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 099.

ENTRY NUMBER: 098 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 261rv-262rv. B: f.261v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 mar 1770] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A list of faculties granted to Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec, on 12 jan [12 jan 1766], 24 mar [24 mar 1766] (sent on 9 apr [09 apr 1766]), 12 [12 dec 1766] and 15 dec 1766. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (for the time being, faculties do not need to be confirmed). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 119 263-264, V 208-209 212 215, VI 097-099.

ENTRY NUMBER: 099 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 264rv-265rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 18 jan 1770 AUTHOR: Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile, dean of the chapter of Québec and vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer describes the good state of religion in Canada [Québec], where troubles are only caused by a number of miserable Catholics and to the attempt on the part of some Canadian [Québec] Protestants to obtain measures against the Catholics from the crown. In this regard, the wruter has already sent a memorandum to London and is ready to go thither personally. He requests that the answer for the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] be ready by apr [00 apr 1770]. Reference to the answer of 14 mar 1770. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 119 263-264, V 208-209 212 215, VI 097-099. Enclosure: Cal. 1622- 1799 VI 097.

ENTRY NUMBER: 100 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791)

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FOLIOS: 272rv, 275rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 26 feb 1770 AUTHOR: Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: On Wednesday [21 feb 1770], the writer met with the bishop of Thabraca [Pierre Brigot] and Jean Davoust, who explained their position in favour of the missionaries [of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères] against their superiors, as from the enclosed memorandum [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 101]. The writer also encloses a list [missing, but see the relating decrees of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" in Cal. 1622-1799 IV 088-096] of indulgences for Canada [Québec]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (an agreement between the two parties is to be found; the bishop of Thabraca [Pierre Brigot] and Jean Davoust must be informed accordingly). Reference to the answer of 28 mar 1770. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 088-096, V 211, VI 100-101. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 101.

ENTRY NUMBER: 101 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 273rv-274rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [00 feb 1770] AUTHOR: [Jean Davoust, superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères]; [Pierre Brigot, bishop of Thabraca, priest of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères] RECIPIENT: [Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The position of the missionaries [of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères] in their dispute with their directors, with reference to the decision made on 06 sep 1764 by the Parlement de Paris in favour of the directors. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 088-096, V 211, VI 100-101. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 100.

ENTRY NUMBER: 102 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 276rv-277rv. B: f. 277r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 07 oct 1771 AUTHOR: Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer will forward to Québec the letter [to Jean-Olivier Briand, dated 07 sep 1771; see Cal. 1622- 1799 VI 217] enclosed with the addressee's letter of 11 [11 sep 1771; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 218]. [The balance of this item deals with Lorenzo Giustiniani di san Prospero, currently in Marseilles on his way to the Orient]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 103 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 278rv, 281rv

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LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 22 oct 1772 AUTHOR: Eustache Chartier de Lotbinière, OFM Rec RECIPIENT: Clement XIV, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer asks the addressee to act against Jean-Olivier Briand, who since his consecration as bishop in 1766 [bishop of Québec, consecrated on 16 mar 1766] became vicious and arrogant. Jean-Olivier Briand was born in Plérin, near Saint-Brieuc in Bretagne [on 23 jan 1715], and went to Canada in 1741 with Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand, who died in 1760 [on 08 jun 1760]. Jean-Olivier Briand, who then became vicar general of the diocese Québec, was suggested to James Murray as the new bishop of Québec, and went to Paris shortly afterwards. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (on 27 jan 1773, L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] was written to for information). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 227-230, VI 103-104 110. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 104.

ENTRY NUMBER: 104 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 279rv-280rv. B: ff. 279v, 280v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Québec] DATE: 22 oct 1772 AUTHOR: Eustache Chartier de Lotbinière, OFM Rec RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer, who is the former parish priest of Saint-Laurent [on Île d'Orléans], encloses a letter addressed to the pope [Clement XIV]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 227-230, VI 103-104 110. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 103.

ENTRY NUMBER: 105 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 282rv, 285rv. B: f. 285r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [24 dec 1771] AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: A list of indulgences and privileges requested for [1] the parish church of Saint-Marie-de-Beauce, [2] the parish church of Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, [3] the parish church of Saint-Charles [Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse] on the river Boyer, [4] the Hospitallers [Religieuses Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph] of Montréal, [5] the Recollet residences of Québec, Trois-Rivières, and Montréal (expired), [6] the cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-Québec. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 036 040-045 099 145-154, V 221-225, VI 105-108. Original memorandum: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 106.

ENTRY NUMBER: 106 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 283rv-284rv. B: f. 284r

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LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 24 dec 1771 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: A list of indulgences and privileges requested for [1] the parish church of Saint-Marie-de-Beauce, [2] the parish church of Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, [3] the parish church of Saint-Charles [Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse] on the river Boyer, [4] the Hospitallers [Religieuses Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph] of Montréal, [5] the Recollet residences of Québec, Trois-Rivières, and Montréal (expired), [6] the cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-Québec. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 036 040-045 099 145-154, V 221-225, VI 105-108. Translation into Italian: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 105. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 IV 040.

ENTRY NUMBER: 107 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 286rv-291rv. B: ff. 290v-291r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 1772 [16 jan 1772] AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: A detailed discussion of the request of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] that Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly, who is approved by the governor [Guy Carleton, governor of Québec], be appointed as his coadjutor. The addressee must have all papers ready in time for the Sunday [19 jan 1772] audience with the pope [Clement XIV]. With the Wednesday [22 jan 1772] mail to France, a letter for the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] must be sent to the nuncio [Bernardino Giraud, nuncio in France], who in turn must forward it to La Corne [Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile]. Other letters must be prepared for La Corne [Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile] and L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu]. Indulgences requested for the diocese of Québec [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 106] must also be granted. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne, Paris]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 036 040-045 099 145-154, V 221-225, VI 105-108. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 036.

ENTRY NUMBER: 108 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 292rv-297rv. B: ff. 295rv-297r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 22 jan 1772 AUTHOR: Clement XIV, pope; Andrea Negroni, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes RECIPIENT: Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly, priest TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A brief appointing the addressee bishop of Dorylea and coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 036 040-045 099 145-154, V 221-225, VI 105-108.

ENTRY NUMBER: 109

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SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 298rv-301rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 15 oct 1772 AUTHOR: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: A detailed letter dealing with the appointment of the writer's coadjutor [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], the dispute with the parish priest of Québec [Jean-Felix Récher] over the cathedral [Notre-Dame-de-Québec], the good state of religion in Canada and the writer's good relationship with the governor [Guy Carleton, governor of Québec], his visits to the parish churches, the Jesuits and the Recollets in Canada. A post scriptum deals with the writer's suggested pastoral visit to Maryland and Philadelphia; to the missionaries in those territories the writer will write soon. Reference to the answer of 26 jan 1774. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 240, VI 109.

ENTRY NUMBER: 110 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 302rv-307rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 28 dec 1772 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer sends his greetings for the new year and recalls that a long time has elapsed since his last letter. He deals with the good state of religion in the diocese of Québec and the lack of new priests; informs that he has sent two [Joseph-Mathurin Bourg, Jean-Baptiste Bro] of the six Acadians who are at the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit to Canada [Québec]; recalls the consecration [on 12 jul 1772] of the coadjutor [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] and the two missionaries [Julien-François Becquet, François-Xavier Paradis] who are in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. He asks for a special commission as to his role vis-à-vis the missions. [The balance of this item deals with Loango, Cayenne]. Reference to the answer of 27 jan 1773. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 227-230, VI 103-104 110.

ENTRY NUMBER: 111 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 308rv-309rv. B: f. 309r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 10 feb 1772 AUTHOR: Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: In compliance with the addressee's orders [dated 22 jan 1772; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 221], the writer has forwarded the letter [of 22 jan 1772; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 222] for the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] and the enclosed brief [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 108] to La Corne [Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile], the indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 146-154] to Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars]. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide."

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ENTRY NUMBER: 112 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 310[a]rv, 312rv. B: ff. 310[a]v, 312r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 feb 1773 AUTHOR: Lazzaro Opizio Pallavicini, cardinal, secretary of state RECIPIENT: Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the original oath of the bishop of Dorylea [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], that he has received from the nuncio in France [Bernardino Giraud, enclosed with the latter's letter of 19 oct 1772 to Lazzaro Opizio Pallavicini]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 112-113. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 113.

ENTRY NUMBER: 113 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 310[b]rv-311rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Québec DATE: 12 jul 1772 AUTHOR: Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly, bishop of Dorylea, coadjutor of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Lazzaro Opizio Pallavicini, cardinal, secretary of state] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: The oath taken by the writer, appointed bishop of Dorylea and coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [Jean- Olivier Briand]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 112-113. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 112.

ENTRY NUMBER: 114 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 313rv-314rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Québec] DATE: [ post 12 jul 1772] AUTHOR: Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly, bishop of Dorylea, coadjutor of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: cardinal [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer informs of his consecration, that took place on 4 jul [? recte 12 jul 1772], and recalls his being the first Canadian-born to be appointed to a bishopric. Reference to the answer of 24 jul 1773. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 233, VI 114.

ENTRY NUMBER: 115 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 315rv-320rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian

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LOCATION: Paris DATE: 06 mar 1774 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a petition of the poor Acadian families of the diocese of Saint-Malo, that request the renewal of the dispensations granted [on 09 sep 1767] to their bishop [Antoine-Laurent Laurents], and a letter of the archdeacon of Saint-Malo, de-Gran-Dos-Melé. The writer was informed that the coadjutor [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] of the bishop of Québec, Jean-Olivier Briand, has punished a priest, probably a regular [the Recollet Eustache Chartier de Lotbinière] for his licentious life, and that the bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec] is involved in a dispute over the cathedral [Notre-Dame-de-Québec] with some important members of his diocese. [The balance of this item deals with Loango, Nantes]. Reference to the answer of 30 mar 1774. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 121, V 245, VI 115.

ENTRY NUMBER: 116 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 321rv-322rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [00 000 1774] AUTHOR: Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile, dean of the chapter of Québec and vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer is saddened by the fact that the addressee believed the allegations concerning the alleged scandalous life of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] and of his coadjutor [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], as from the addressee's letter [?to Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, of 27 jan 1773; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 229], that L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] has shown to him. Those who attack the two bishops [Jean- Olivier Briand, Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], are unworthy Catholics supported by Protestants, and in particular a scandalous priest who was suspended [Eustache Chartier de Lotbinière]. In a post scriptum , the writer suggests that his correspondence be sent to Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars], and requests indulgences for his former parish church of Saint-Michel [Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse]. Reference to the answer of 23 mar 1774. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 244, VI 116.

ENTRY NUMBER: 117 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 323rv, 326rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 08 nov 1774 AUTHOR: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer informs that he has not written during the past year, since his letter of 1772 [15 oct 1772; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 109] went unanswered. He now acknowledges the addressee's letter [of 26 jan 1774; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 240]. Details are given on the former Recollet Lotbinière [Eustache Chartier de Lotbinière] and his scandalous life in France, the islands [Martinique], and Canada [Québec]; on the dispute over the cathedral [Notre-Dame-de-Québec]; on the acceptance on the part of the Jesuits of the brief [Dominus ac Redemptor , dated 21 jul 1773] dissolving the Society of Jesus. There are currently eight [? recte 12] Jesuits in Canada [Jean-Joseph Casot, Pierre-

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Luc Du Jaunay, Pierre-René Floquet, Charles Germain, Étienne-Thomas Girault de Villeneuve, Augutin-Louis de Glapion, Antoine Gordan, Joseph Huguet, Jean-Baptiste de La Brosse, Morin-Louis Le Franc, Pierre-Philippe Potier and Bernard Well]. A translation into French of the oath of allegiance that the governor [Guy Carleton, governor of Québec] requires all Catholics to take. Reference to the answer of 18 mar 1775 [ recte 15 mar 1775]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 275, V 248-249, VI 117-118. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 118.

ENTRY NUMBER: 118 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 324rv-325rv. B: f. 325v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [00 feb 1775] AUTHOR: Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile, dean of the chapter of Québec and vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a letter of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], that deals with his good relationship with the governor general of Canada [Guy Carleton, governor of Québec]. He informs that the bishop has not received the letter that was enclosed with the addressee's letter to the writer of 23 mar [23 mar 1774; see Cal. 1622- 1799 V 244; there is no record of such enclosure in the corresponding volume of APF, Lettere]. He is grateful for the indulgences for the parish church of Saint-Michel [Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse] that he has administered for eight years [1739-47]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 275, V 248-249, VI 117-118. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 117.

ENTRY NUMBER: 119 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 327rv-328rv. B: f. 328r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [00 000 1775] AUTHOR: [?Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A list of indulgences requested for the church of the Indian mission at Lac-des-Deux-Montagnes [L'Annonciation-de-Oka] , and for the nuns of the Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal [Religieuses Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (1775 [00 000 1775]). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 120 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 329rv-330rv FOLIOS: 329rv-330rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Québec] DATE: 22 jul 1778 AUTHOR: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation

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DESCRIPTION: The writer deals with the request of an English Protestant to have his sons buried in the [Notre-Dame-de-Québec] church, where his wife was buried in 1763 or 1764, and to erect a monument to her. This second request must be forwarded to the pope [Pius VI]. The addressee is asked to report to Castelli [Giuseppe Maria Castelli] on the state of his diocese, and told that subsequently the writer will present a personal report in the Fall [00 000 1768]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (reference to the letters of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" to Jean-Olivier Briand and to Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars] of 23 jan 1779). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 266-267, VI 120-123. Original document: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 121.

ENTRY NUMBER: 121 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 331rv, 336rv. B: f. 336r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Québec] DATE: 22 jul 1778 AUTHOR: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer deals with the request of an English Protestant to have his sons buried in the [Notre-Dame-de-Québec] church, where his wife was buried in 1763 or 1764, and to erect a monument to her. This second request must be forwarded to the pope [Pius VI]. The addressee is asked to report to Castelli [Giuseppe Maria Castelli] on the state of his diocese, and told that subsequently the writer will present a personal report in the Fall [00 000 1768]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 123]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 266-267, VI 120-123. Translation into Italian: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 120. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 122.

ENTRY NUMBER: 122 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 332rv, 335rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 09 nov 1778 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: During the past year [on 17 oct 1777], the bishop of Québec, Jean-Olivier Briand, appointed the writer as his vicar general in Paris. Since L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] is 91 and ill, and La Corne [Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile] lives in Berry and Touraine, the writer will report to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" on Canadian [Québec] matters. This letter deals with Louisiana (now under the bishop of Cuba, Echevarria [Jaime Juan Echevarra, bishop of Santiago de Cuba], where there is no vicar general since the death of Mchel Baudouin [occurred on 00 000 1768]); Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (conquered by the English [on 14 sep 1778]); the scarcity of priests in Québec (Mathevet [Jean-Claude Mathevet], Eudo [Gilles Eudo], and Hingan [Jacques Hingan] are ill); the departure of the governor of Canada, Carleton [Guy Carleton], replaced by Haldimand [Frederick Haldimand]; the mission to London of Charles-François Bailly de Messein; the act [Quebec Act ] passed by the British Parliament in 1774 [22 jun 1774]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [of Cal. 1622- 1799 VI 121]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 266-267, VI 120-123. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 121 123. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 121.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 123 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 333rv-334rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [09 nov 1778] AUTHOR: [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph memorandum DESCRIPTION: An extract from the Quebec Act , passed by the English Parliament in 1774 [22 jun 1774], and proclaimed in Québec in 1775 [00 000 1775]. Translation into Italian by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of the required oath. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 121]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 266-267, VI 120-123. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 122. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 121.

ENTRY NUMBER: 124 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 337rv-338rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 apr 1781/00 may 1781] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The London crown requested the king of Sardinia [Vittorio Amedeo III] to send four priests to Canada [Québec]; the latter has accepted, and now asks the pope [Pius VI] to provide them with necessary faculties and to select a director among them. Since the four priests [Jean-Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph-François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson], whose names are not known, should reach London not later than aug [00 aug 1781], the king [Vittorio Amedeo III, king of Sardinia] suggests that blank letters patent be sent. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (blank letters patent will be sent to the archbishop of Turin [Vittorio Maria Costa d'Arignano] on 19 may 1781). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 269-270.

ENTRY NUMBER: 125 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 339rv-340rv. B: f. 340r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 04 feb 1781 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a letter to the pope [Pius VI] written on behalf of the bishop of Québec [Jean- Olivier Briand], a letter to Antonelli [Leonardo Antonelli; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 126], and a list of indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 288] requested by parish priests and nuns of Canada. These last must reach London by mar [00 mar 1781], because ships leave England for Canada [Québec] early in the spring. Reference to the answer of the Sacred

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Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 07 apr 1781. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 286-288, V 268, VI 125-128. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 128. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 126; Cal. 1622-1799 IV 288.

ENTRY NUMBER: 126 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 341rv-342rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 04 feb 1781 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has been for some years [since 00 000 1777] vicar general of the bishop of Québec [Jean- Olivier Briand]. The latter wrote to him on 22 oct [22 oct 1780] in order that the addressee and the pope [Pius VI] be directly informed on the state of the diocese of Québec. The writer informs that the bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec] has managed to keep his clergy loyal [to the English] even during the current revolution [American War of Independence], and that he only has mild suspicions about two of them. When peace is made, the English will allow priests to come from Paris. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 286-288, V 268, VI 125-128. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 128. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 125.

ENTRY NUMBER: 127 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 343rv-344rv. B: f. 344r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 10 feb 1781 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: New dispatches from Canada [Québec] make it necessary to submit a new list [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 287] of requested indulgences. The bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] informs of the death of many excellent priests whom the writer personally knew. Other priests are ill. While the need increases, the number of priests decreases. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 286-288, V 268, VI 125-128. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 287.

ENTRY NUMBER: 128 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 345rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [?00 mar 1781] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum

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DESCRIPTION: Summary of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 125-126 and of the letter written by Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars] dated 29 [29 feb 1781]. Reference to the letter to the pope [Pius VI] written by Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars] and to two lists of indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 287-288]. Portions of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 127 are quoted. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 286-288, V 268, VI 125-128.

ENTRY NUMBER: 129 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 346rv-347rv. B: f. 347r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Turin DATE: 30 may 1781 AUTHOR: Carlo Francesco Baldassarre Perrone, count of San Martino, Sardinian minister of Foreign Affairs RECIPIENT: Traves, abate TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Excerpts DESCRIPTION: The writer received the packet intended for the archbishop [Vittorio Maria Costa d'Arignano, archbishop of Turin]. This contains documents for the missionaries going to Canada [Jean-Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph-François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson]. The king [Vittorio Amedeo III, king of Sardinia] has a good opinion of them, and will have the packet forwarded to the archbishop [Vittorio Maria Costa d'Arignano, archbishop of Turin] as soon as their names are certain. Reference to the answer of the secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [Stefano Borgia] dated 16 jun 1781. This excerpt is said to have been forwarded by the [papal] secretariate of state. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 129-130. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 130.

ENTRY NUMBER: 130 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 348rv-349rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Turin DATE: 08 jul 1781 AUTHOR: Vittorio Maria Costa d'Arignano, archbishop of Turin RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 19 [19 may 1781; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 269], together with the letter [dated 19 may 1781; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 270] for the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] and the four blank letters patent to be handed to the four missionaries from Savoy [Jean-Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph-François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson] to be sent to Canada [Québec], in compliance with the request of the London crown. On account of the fact that the four missionaries [Jean-Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph-François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson] do not belong to his diocese, but to the diocese of the bishop of Genève [Jean-Pierre Biord], the writer suggests that the latter be ordered to examine the four candidates [Jean-Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph-François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson] and to select a director among them. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 129-130. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 129.

ENTRY NUMBER: 131 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 350rv, 352rv. B: f. 352r LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: Annecy DATE: 07 aug 1781 AUTHOR: Jean-Pierre Biord, bishop of Geneva RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: Through the archbishop of Turin [Vittorio Maria Costa d'Arignano], the writer has received the addressee's letter [dated 24 jul 1781; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 271] and the enclosed one [probably Cal. 1622-1799 V 270] for the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]. He has immediately written to the prelate [Vittorio Maria Costa d'Arignano] to inform him of the names of the priests [Jean-Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph-François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson] belonging of his diocese [Geneva] to be sent to Canada [Québec]. They are due to leave Geneva on 13 [13 aug 1781], and should reach London at the beginning of the coming month [00 sep 1781]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 01 sep 1781. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 272, VI 131-132. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 132.

ENTRY NUMBER: 132 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 351rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Annecy] DATE: [07 aug 1781] AUTHOR: Jean-Pierre Biord, bishop of Geneva RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: List of the priests that the writer is sending to Canada [Québec] upon the request of the London crown. The four missionaries are [1] du Clot [Joseph-François Du Clot de La Vorze], priest for 13 years [ordained 23 dec 1769], selected as director; [2] Joseph Masson, priest for 14 years [ordained on 14 mar 1767]; [3] Besson [Jean-Pierre Besson], priest for seven years [ordained on 24 sep 1774)]; [4] Bosson [Joseph-Vincent Bosson], priest for two years [ordained on 18 sep 1779], formerly in the Savoy regiment. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 272, VI 131-132. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 131.

ENTRY NUMBER: 133 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 353rv, 355rv. B: f. 355rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 15 jan 1782 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a list of indulgences he requests for Canada [Québc]. Indulgences received in may 1781 [recte on 07 apr 1781; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 268] reached London as late as dec [00 dec 1781], because English ships had already left for Québec in apr [00 apr 1781]. He also encloses a letter to Antonelli [Leonardo Antonelli, dated 15 jan 1782; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 135] on the state of the diocese of Québec and excepts of a letter of its prelate [Jean- Olivier Briand, to François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, dated 09 nov 1781; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 136]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 133-136. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 136.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 134 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 354rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [15 jan 1782] AUTHOR: [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: [Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph memorandum DESCRIPTION: A list of indulgences requested by the nuns [Augustines de la Miséricorde de Jésus] of the Hôpital Général of Québec that need to be confirmed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 133-136. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 133.

ENTRY NUMBER: 135 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 356rv, 359rv. B: f. 359v LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 15 an 1782 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer informs the addressee on the state of the diocese of Québec, and asks that this information be forwarded to the pope [Pius VI]. He encloses a letter of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand, to François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars] dated 9 nov [09 nov 1781; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 136]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of mar 1782 [00 mar 1782]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 133-136. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 133.

ENTRY NUMBER: 136 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 357rv-358rv. B: f. 358rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Québec] DATE: 09 nov 1781 AUTHOR: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy [in François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars' handwriting] DESCRIPTION: The séminaire [Séminair de Québec] and the Séminaire of Montréal [Sulpician Seminary of Montréal] need more priests. In Montréal, Peignet [Michel Peignet, died 26 oct 1780], Féligonde [Jean-François Pélissier de Féligonde, died 21 apr 1779] and Mathevet [Jean-Claude Mathevet, died 02 aug 1781] have died. The writer is in good terms with the governor [Frederick Haldimand, governor-in-chief of Québec], and both religion and the clergy are well protected. The addressee is requested to visit the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France] and personally write to Rome. He also informs of two recent conversions of [Québec] women which were made possible by the Ursulines.

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 133-136. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 133.

ENTRY NUMBER: 137 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 360rv-361rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 11 nov 1782 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer recalls his last l1etter of 15 jan [15 jan 1782; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 135]. Since indulgences then requested [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 134] have not yet been received, possibly due to the visit of the pope [Pius VI] to Austria, he encloses a new list [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 138]. The bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] wrote to the writer and mentioned the death of one of his vicars general, Rigauville [Charles-Régis Blaise de Bergères de Rigauville, occurred on 24 dec 1780], and the fact that the four missionaries sent by Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [Jean-Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph-François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson] have not yet arrived [in Québec]. In a post scriptum , the writer explains that gout has prevented him from writing personally. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 21 dec 1782. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 137-138. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 138.

ENTRY NUMBER: 138 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 362rv-363rv. B: f. 363r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: 11 nov 1782 AUTHOR: [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: [Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A list of indulgences, requested by [1] the Hôtel-Dieu of Québec, [2] the Hôpital-Général of Québec [Augustines de la Miséricorde de Jésus of the Hôpital-Général of Québec], [3] the parish church of Saint-Thomas [Saint-Thomas-de-Montmagny] of the Pointe-à-la-Caille. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 137-138. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 137.

ENTRY NUMBER: 139 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 364rv-365rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 22 dec 1782 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed

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DESCRIPTION: The writer was informed by the addressee's letter of 23 mar 1782 of the departure for Québec of four Savoy priests [Jean-Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph-François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson], who had been authorized by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." On this days he has received a letter from Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive], the procurator of the Séminaire de Québec, dated 21 oct [21 oct 1782], informing that the four priests [Jean-Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph-François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson] were captured and sent back to France, even though no news of their arrival has come from the French ports. Another letter, from the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], who is ill, confirm the above information. Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive] also mentions that permission was granted to the Halifax Catholics to build their own churches. An indulgence is requested for the parish church of Rivière-du-Chêne [Saint-Eustache at the Rivière-du-Chêne], in the diocese of Québec. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of jan 1783 [22 jan 1783]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 275.

ENTRY NUMBER: 140 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 366rv-367rv. B: ff. 366v-367r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 jan 1783 AUTHOR: François-Joachim de Pierre, cardinal de Bernis RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter that was forwarded to the court [French crown] with today's mail. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (the letter to de Bernis [François-Joachim de Pierre, cardinal de Bernis], dated 13 jan 1783, dealt with the English colonies in America). REMARKS: On account of the fact that Leonardo Antonelli's letter was not found, this editor cannot tell whether this item refers to North America or to the West Indies only.

ENTRY NUMBER: 141 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 368rv-369rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 10 feb 1783 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [dated 22 jan 1783; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 275] and the indulgences for the parish church of Saint-Eustache at the Rivière-du-Chêne in the diocese of Québec. Focras, a priest from the diocese of Grenoble, has met two of the Annecy priests [Jean-Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph- François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson] who had been sent to Québec. They had been captured by pirates on their way to Canada, and had eventually landed in Bordeaux. According to Focras, the four priests [Jean-Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph-François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson] went to Canada on the promise of a rich pension, which is not what one would expect from apostolic missionaries in Canada or in the East Indies. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

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SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 370rv, 373rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 12 aug 1783 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions- Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a copy [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 143] of a letter [dated 28 jun 1783] that he has received fram Gravé [Henri -François Gravé de La Rive], procurator of the Séminaire de Québec and vicar general of its bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand]. This letter deals with the poor health of the latter and with the expulsion from the colony of two Sulpicians [Antoine Capel, François Ciquard] who had left their séminaire in France [Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice] in the spring to join their confrères of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. In order to prevent foreseeable difficulties on the issue, the writer suggests that the state of the bishopric be reviewed on account of the old age of the bishop of Dorylea [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly, born on 24 apr 1710]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 142-143]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 280, VI 142-144. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 143.

ENTRY NUMBER: 143 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 371rv-372rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: 28 jun 1783 AUTHOR: Henri-François Grave de La Rive, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: On 12 jan [12 jan 1783] the bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec] fell very ill. His coadjutor [Louis-Philipe Mariauchau d'Esgly] is 74 [he was born on 24 apr 1710]. Two deputies [Jean-Baptiste Adhémar, Jean De Lisle de La Cailleterie] will be sent to London to negotiate the continuation of the bishopric of Québec and the sending of new priest. Details on the arrival in Canada of Capel [Antoine Capel] and Ciquard [François Ciquard] and their subsequent expulsion from the colony: they reached Québec on 22 may [22 may 1783], and are currently in the Isle du Bic [near La Malbaie] waiting for a ship to take them back to England. The writer has written to Watson & Rashleigh in London asking for financial aid when the two priests [Antoine Capel, François Ciquard] reach London. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 280, VI 142-144. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 142. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 142.

ENTRY NUMBER: 144 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 374rv-375rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 26 aug 1783 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: Capel [Antoine Capel] and Ciquard [François Ciquard], who had been expelled by Haldimand, governor general of Canada [Frederick Haldimand, governor-in-chief of Québec], were in La Malbaie waiting for a ship to take them to London, when Ciquard [François Ciquard] fled to the woods. Capel [Antoine Capel] was taken to Plymouth and freed; then he went to London and 15 days earlier [c. 11 aug 1783] reached Paris. Once there, Capel [Antoine Capel] stated that he was willing to go back to Canada [Québec] in the spring. Capel [Antoine Capel] confirmed the poor health of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] and of the bishop of Dorylea [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 280, VI 142-144.

ENTRY NUMBER: 145 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 376rv-377rv. B: ff. 376v-377r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 12 sep 1783 AUTHOR: Pius VI, pope RECIPIENT: [Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Prior to forwarding to the court of Turin [crown of Sardinia] the memorandum that the addressee has left with the writer on the past Sunday [at the papal audience of 07 sep 1783], the writer wants to be informed of the age and origins of the bishop of Dorylea [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [Jean- Olivier Briand]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 13 sep 1783. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 287.

ENTRY NUMBER: 146 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 378rv-379rv. B: f. 379r LANGUAGE: French, Italian, Latin LOCATION: Vassy DATE: 14 sep 1783 AUTHOR: Alexandre, OFM Cap RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: As the inhabitants of North America have been living in the darkness for a long time, the writer requests appropriate faculties in order to go there as missionary. He points out that, on account of the Americans' independence [Treaty of Paris-Versailles, signed 03 sep 1783], it would be useless to enjoy faculties granted by the bishop of London [recte James Robert Talbot, bishop of Birtha, vicar apostolic in the London district]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 29 nov 1783. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 285.

ENTRY NUMBER: 147 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 380rv-381rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris

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DATE: 27 sep 1783 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop Québec RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letters for Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis] and Longueville [Jean Longueville] have been forwarded to Versailles, and hopefully the marquis de Castries [Charles-Eugène-Gabriel de La Croix, marquis de Castries], who is the minister of Marine, will have them sent immediately to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, although it is late in the season. A few days earlier the writer met with the Sulpician [Antoine Capel] who had been expelled by the governor general of Canada, Haldimand [Frederick Haldimand, governor-in-chief of Québec]. Details of his story. According to the Sulpician [Antoine Capel], Jean-Olivier Briand's health has improved. Eventually, the latter could be replaced by Edgeworth de Firmon [Henry Essex Edgeworth, known as Edgeworth de Firmont], 37, an Irish priest living in the Séminaire [Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères]. The deputies [Jean-Baptiste Adhémar, Jean De Lisle de La Cailleterie, with William Dummer Powell] sent by the inhabitants of Canada [Québec] to the king of England [George III] have obtained permission to receive some priests from France. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 22 nov 1783. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 284.

ENTRY NUMBER: 148 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 382rv-383rv. B: f. 383r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Turin DATE: 01 oct 1783 AUTHOR: Carlo Francesco Baldassarre Perrone, count of San Martino, Sardinian minister of Foreign Affairs RECIPIENT: Giacinto Sigismondo Gerdil, cardinal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The king [Vittorio Amedeo III, king of Sardinia] is grateful for the memorandum he has received concerning the succession of the bishop of Dorylea [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] to the current bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]. The new English minister [John Trevor, British envoy extraordinary to the king of Sardinia] is soon due to arrive [in Turin]. He will present his credentials on 11 oct 1783. The issue of the above succession will be the first item on the agenda of the first meeting. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 148 293. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 293.

ENTRY NUMBER: 149 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 384rv-385rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 08 dec 1783 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has received from the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] a letter, dated 24 oct [24 oct 1783], in which the latter confirms his poor health and asks the writer to submit a memorandum to the king [Louis XIV, king of France] meant to obtain the abbey of Méobec, currently worth £12,000/13,000 livres . Details are given on the history and the current state of the abbey of Méobec. Thanks to the fact that the bishop of Autun [Yves-Alexandre Marbeuf] and the archbishop of Paris [Antoine-Eléonore-Léo Le Clerc de Juigné] will support any decision made in

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Rome, the writer only needs the addressee's approval before submitting the said memorandum. Two deputies [Jean- Baptiste Adhémar, Jean De Lisle de La Cailleterie] sent by Montréal have gone to London to request that a bishop be appointed in their town and more Sulpicians and priests of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères be allowed to go to Canada [Québec]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 10 jan 1784. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 289-290 VI 149-151.

ENTRY NUMBER: 150 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 386rv, 389rv. B: f. 389r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 09 dec 1783 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a list [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 151] of indulgences for Canada [Québec], and mentions that for some unknown reasons the last indulgences sent [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 275] have not been received. As more letters are forthcoming from Canada, new indulgences will probably be requested for Montréal and Trois-Rivières. The bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] is ill and his coadjutor [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] is 76 [he was born on 24 apr 1710]. Canada [Québec] suffers from the lack of priests. Deputies from Montréal [Jean- Baptiste Adhémar, Jean De Lisle de La Cailleterie, with William Dummer Powell] are in London to request that more priests be allowed to leave France for Canada [Québec]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 10 jan 1784. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 289-290, VI 149-151. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 151.

ENTRY NUMBER: 151 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 387rv-388rv. B: ff. 387v-388rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: 09 dec 1783 AUTHOR: [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A list of indulgences requested for [1] the parish church of La-Visitation-de-Notre-Dame-de-Château-Richer, [2] the parish church of L'Ange-Gardien [L'Ange-Gardien-de-Montmorency], [3] the parish church of Saint-Roch [Saint-Roch-de-Québec], [4] the Hôpital-Général [Augustines de la Miséricorde de Jésus of the Hôpital-Général] of Québec, REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 289-290, VI 149-151. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 150.

ENTRY NUMBER: 152 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 390rv-391rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris

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DATE: 19 jan 1784 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: On 15 dec [15 dec 1783], the two Canadian [Québec] deputies in London, Adhémar [Jean-Baptiste Adhémar] and De Lisle [Jean De Lisle de La Cailleterie], sent a letter to the writer, to the superior of the Séminaire, d'Émery [Jacques-André d'Émery, superior of the Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice] and to the superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères [Jean de Beyries], asking for letters of credentials to help their endeavours in London. D'Émery [Jacques-André d'Émery] will not send any. As for the abbey of Méobec, abbé Dubut, the procurator of baron Des Cars [Jean-François Des Cars], acquainted the writer with the fact that the latter has rented a good portion of the abbey [Méobec], a portion worth £3,000 livres per year as well as £20,000 livres in wine. Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 14 feb 1784. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 291.

ENTRY NUMBER: 153 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 392rv, 395rv. B: f. 395r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 16 feb 1784 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer met with the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France] on 11 [11 feb 1784], to deal with the abbey of Méobec. The writer left with the latter a memorandum similar to the enclosed one [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 154]. The Canadian [Québec] deputies [Jean-Baptiste Adhémar, Jean De Lisle de La Cailleterie, with William Dummer Powell] have been in London for 15 days [c. 01 feb 1784-16 feb 1784], and often met with the writer. They ask for more priests to be allowed to go to Canada [Québec], where the Séminaire de Québec and the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal suffer from the lack of new recruits. The writer is planning secretly to send to Canada [Québec] three pious youngsters, not yet ordained [François-Michel Aubert, Yves-François Duchesne, Gambier]. He was also informed that more Savoy priests will be sent to Canada [Québec]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 153-154. Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 13 mar 1784. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 292, VI 153-154. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 154.

ENTRY NUMBER: 154 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 393rv-394rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [11 feb 1784] AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The history and current state of the abbey of Méobec. Details on the erection of the bishopric of Québec and of its union with the abbeys of Méobec, Lestrées, and Bénévent. On 22 jan 1780 the king [Louis XIV, king of

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France] granted the abbey of Méobec to a knight of Malta, the baron Des Cars [Jean-François Des Cars]. In 1783 [05 may 1783] the latter married Madame La Borde [Anne-Josephine-Pauline de La Borde] and left the Order of Malta, but still continues to enjoy the revenues of the abbey o Méobec. Now the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] and his chapter ask the addressee and the French clergy to intercede with the king [Louis XIV, king of France] so that the abbey of Méobec, that is their only revenue for some 120,000 Canadian [Québec] Catholics, be returned to them. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 292, VI 153-154. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 153. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 153.

ENTRY NUMBER: 155 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 396rv, 401rv. B: f. 401r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 01 mar 1784 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer met with the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France] on Saturday [28 feb 1784]. On day earlier [27 feb 1784], the latter had received a letter of the addressee [dated 10 jan 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 289] concerning the abbey of Méobec. The nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France] told the writer that he could not look after the issue for another three months. The writer recently met abbé Dubut, the procurator of baron Des Cars [Jean-François Des Cars] to discuss the issues pertaining to the abbey of Méobec. The latter was going there to have the building repaired prior to returning it to its clergy. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 155-157.

ENTRY NUMBER: 156 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 397rv-400rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 01 mar 1784 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: While he is anxiously waiting for the indulgences for the diocese of Québec promised by Antonelli [Leonardo Antonelli; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 290], the writer encloses a list of indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 157] requested by the Ursulines of Trois-Rivières. There is still some time to send them via London. Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 16 jun [16 jun 1784]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 155-157. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 157.

ENTRY NUMBER: 157 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 398rv-399rv. B: f. 399v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Trois-Rivières]

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DATE: [00 000 1784] AUTHOR: [Ursulines] RECIPIENT: [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A list of indulgences that needs to be confirmed. They were first granted by Clement XIII [at the audience granted to Mario Marefoschi] on 27 jan 1769 [ recte 29 jan 1769; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 084 86]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 155-157. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 156.

ENTRY NUMBER: 158 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 402rv, 407rv. B: ff. 402v, 407r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 mar 1784 AUTHOR: [?Lazzaro Opizio Pallavicini, cardinal, secretary of state] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the copy of two letters concerning the coadjutorship of the bishop of Québec [Jean- Olivier Briand] that he has received from cardinal Gerdil [Giacinto Sigismondo Gerdil; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 159-160]. If the bishopric becomes vacant, at that time the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" will not have to worry about selecting another successor. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 158-160. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 159-160.

ENTRY NUMBER: 159 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 403rv, 406rv. B: ff. 403v, 406rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Turin] DATE: 17 mar 1784 AUTHOR: Carlo Francesco Baldassarre Perrone, count of San Martino, Sardinian Minister of Foreign Affairs RECIPIENT: [Giacinto Sigismondo Gerdil, cardinal] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With regard to the addressee's recommendation, the writer encloses a copy of a letter [see Cal. 1622- 1799 VI 160] of the marquis of Cordon [Vittorio Amedeo Sallier della Torre, marquis of Cordon] that favourably deals with the request of the pope [Pius VI] concerning the bishopric of Québec. The writer will again ask the minister in London [Vittorio Amedeo Sallier della Torre, marquis of Cordon, Sardinian envoy extraordinary to Britain] to look after the issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 158-160. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 158. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 160.

ENTRY NUMBER: 160 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 404rv-405rv. B: f. 405rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [London] DATE: [17 feb 1784] AUTHOR: Vittorio Amedeo Sallier della Torre, marquis of Cordon, Sardinian envoy extraordinary to Britain

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RECIPIENT: Ministry of Foreign Affairs [Carlo Francesco Baldassarre Perrone, count of San Martino, Sardinian minister of Foreign Affairs] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer met with Lord Sydney [Thomas Townshend, Baron Sydney] and they discussed the possibility that the bishop of Dorylea [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] replaced Jean-Olivier Briand as bishop of Québec. Lord Sydney [Thomas Townshend, Baron Sydney] stated that he had no objection, provided the [Québec] government did not object either. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 158-160. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 158-160.

ENTRY NUMBER: 161 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 408rv-409rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 07 jun 1784 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The three pious youngsters that the writer sent to Canada [François-Michel Aubert, Yves-François Duchesne, Gambier] are back in Paris, because in London they followed the advice of Jean-Baptiste Adhémar and asked Lord Sydney [Thomas Townshend, Baron Sydney] for his permission. The latter, who is the secretary of state responsible for North America, twice refused. The nephew of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], Duchesne [Yves-François Duchesne], was even refused permission to visit his uncle [Jean-Olivier Briand]. Adhémar [Jean-Baptiste Adhémar], one of the Montréal deputies [the other one was Jean De Lisle de La Cailleterie], informs that Haldimand [Frederick Haldimand] is to be replaced by Carleton [Guy Carleton], who will reside in Halifax as viceroy, whereas the latter's brother [Thomas Carleton] will be the governor of Québec. A letter sent from Québec in feb [00 feb 1784] states that the health of the bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand] is worsening. The writer has received an old letter from Paradis [François- Xavier Paradis], the prefect apostolic in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, who is now in the islands with Longueville [Jean- Longueville]. The writer has not received the promised indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 290]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 04 jul 1784. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 304.

ENTRY NUMBER: 162 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 410rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: 15 jun 1794 AUTHOR: Pierre Denaut, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: On account of the death of the bishop of Capsa [Charles-François Bailly de Messein, occurred on 20 may 1794] ], the coadjutorship of Québec [of the bishopric of Québec] is vacant. The writer states that his own person is well regarded by the whole clergy and by the government of the country [Lower Canada]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 233, III 714-718, IV 161-162 359-361, V 411-415 418-419, VI 162 227-229. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 715.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 163 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 411rv-412rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 02 aug 1784 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer gives a full summary of a letter received from Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive] dated 23 may [23 may 1784], received via New York. The said letter deals with the poor health of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], the hostile attitude of both Haldimand [Frederick Haldimand] and Mabane [Adam Mabane] towards the Canadian clergy, the forthcoming visit of De Lisle [Jean De Lisle de La Cailleterie] with the three young ecclesiastics [François-Michel Aubert, Yves-François Duchesne, Gambier] who were to leave for Québec. Indulgences for the Ursulines of Trois-Rivières [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 304] were received and forwarded. A new list of indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 164] is sent to Borgia [Stefano Borgia]. The nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France] is silent over the issue of the abbey of Méobec, and the time does not seem to be propitious. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 27 aug 1784 [ recte 28 aug 1784]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 306.

ENTRY NUMBER: 164 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 413rv, 416rv. B: f. 416v LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [18 aug 1784] AUTHOR: [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: [Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A list of indulgences requested for [1] the parish church of La-Visitation-de-Notre-Dame-de-Château-Richer, [2] the parish church of L'Ange-Gardien [L'Ange- Gardien-de-Montmorency], [3] the parish church of Saint-Roch [Saint-Roch-de-Québec], [4] the Hôpital Général [Augustines de la Miséricorde de Jésus of the Hôpital Général] of Québec, [5] the parish church of Berthier [Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption-de-Berthier]. The latter also asks for permission to establish the Confrèrie du Saint-Rosaire. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (indulgences sent). Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 29 sep 1784. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 164-165. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 165.

ENTRY NUMBER: 165 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 414rv-415rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 18 aug 1784 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of

70 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a list of indulgences requested for the clergy of Canada [Québec]. The same list [with some differences] had been sent to cardinal Antonlli [Leonardo Antonelli; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 151]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 164-165. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 164.

ENTRY NUMBER: 166 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 417rv-418rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 20 sep 1784 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 28 aug [28 aug 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 306]. By now Borgia [Stefano Borgia] must have received his letter of 18 [18 aug 1784], with the list of indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 164-165]. He gives a full summary of a letter from Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive], vicar general of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], dated 30 jul [30 jul 1784]. The letter of Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive] deals with the improving health of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], and the permission granted to the Halifax Catholics to freely exercise their religion. Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive] wrote to Bourg [Joseph-Mathurin Bourg] inviting him to go and live in Halifax, and suggesting that he could be replaced by Le Roux [Thomas-François Le Roux]. Priests could live on an income of £4,701 livres that Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive] is entitled to for the missions of Acadia. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 27 nov 1784. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 308.

ENTRY NUMBER: 167 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 419rv-420rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian, English LOCATION: Québec DATE: [1] 01 dec 1784]; [2] 09 jan 1785 AUTHOR: [1] Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec; [2] Thomas Dunn, Pierre Panet [Pierre-Méru Panet] RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Resignation of Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec, in favour of Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly, bishop of Dorylea, dated 29 nov 1784. Revised on 01 dec 1784. Signed by Jean-Olivier Briand and Louis- Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly. Certified by Michel-Amable Berthelot Dartigny and Antoine Panet [Jean-Antoine Panet], notaries. [2] Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive] submitted the document to Finlay [Hugh Finlay], for lieutenant-governor Hamilton [Henry Hamilton, lieutenant-governor of Québec], on 01 dec 1784; it was then examined and read in Council on 02 dec 1784. The signatures of Berthelot Dartigny [Michel-Amable Berthelot Dartigny] and Panet [Jean-Antoine Panet] are certified by Thomas Dunn and Pierre Panet [Pierre-Méru Panet] on 09 jan 1785. Notes of the acred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (5 jan 1785 [recte 09 jan 1785]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 210, III 579-592, IV 101 156 340 348 352-353, V 317-320 324-326, VI 167.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 168 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 421rv-422rv. B: f. 422r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: 17 jan [17 jan 1785] AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer gives a full summary of two letters he has received, respectively from Henri [Edmée Henry], chief physician in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and from Adhémar [Jean-Baptiste Adhémar] (dated 4 [04 jan 1785]), Canadian [Québec] deputy in London. Henri [Edmée Henry] states that Paradis, the prefect apostolic [François-Xavier Paradis, prefect apostolic in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon], is not capable enough to be in charge of a colony, thus confirming the opinion of a former prefect, Becquet [Julien-François Becquet]. Adhémar [Jean-Baptiste Adhémar], who has again petitioned the king of England [George III] for permission to receive new missionaries, believes that Carleton [Guy Carleton] is to be appointed viceroy in Halifax, while his brother, who is currently governor of Halifax [Thomas Carleton, lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick], will become governor of Québec. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 23 feb 1785 [ recte 19 feb 1785]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 311, VI 168-169.

ENTRY NUMBER: 169 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 423rv-424rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 17 jan 1785 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 25 dec [ recte 23 dec [1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 310]. He is against the sending of Recollets [i.., Franciscan Observants] to the Halifax region, as suggested by some of them [Francis McGuire and John McManus; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 318]. According t the letter of Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive] dated 30 [30 jul 1784], Bourg [Joseph-Mathurin Bourg] is going to Halifax and is to be replaced by Le Roux [Thomas-François Le Roux]. The nuncio [Giusppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France] is busy planning his return to Rome, so that the issue relating to the abbey of Méobec is at a standstill, in spite of the support of the archbishop of Paris [Antoine-Eléonore-Léo Le Clerc de Juigné] and the bishop of Autun [Yves-Alexandre Marbeuf]. In Québec, the health of the bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand] is worsening. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 23 feb 1785 [recte 19 feb 1785]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 311, VI 168-169.

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LOCATION: New York DATE: 28 jan 1785

AUTHOR: Charles Maurice Whelan, OFM Cap RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: After a career as chaplain in the fleet of the Comte de Grasse [François-Joseph-Paul Grasse, comte de Grasse-Tilly], his capture and detention in Jamaica [many details given], the writer ended up in New York, where he got in touch with Saint-Jean [Michel-Guillaume-Jean Saint-Jean, known as de Crèvecoeur], La Fayette [Marie-Joseph de La Fayette, marquis de La Fayette], and the newly-arrived Marbois [François Marbois, marquis de Barbé-Marbois]. There he approached the prefect apostolic, Carroll [John Carroll], in order to be granted some faculties, but was examined instead by his vicar general, Farmer [Ferdinand Farmer], whose letter is enclosed [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 320]. The writer asks to be allowed to continue his missionary activities, since conversions [in the United States] are easy to perform, and in those lands a priest must be able to speak Irish, English, French and Dutch, because one's flock consists of those nationalities, as well as of Portuguese and Spanish. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 315, VI 170-172 320-323. Original letter: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 322.

ENTRY NUMBER: 171 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 426rv. B: f. 426v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Bar-sur-Aube] DATE: 01 may 1779 AUTHOR: Edmund Burke, OFM Cap, provincial of Ireland RECIPIENT: Charles Maurice Whelan, OFM Cap TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The addressee is appointed master of novices of the convent of Bar-sur-Aube. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 316, VI 170-172 320-323. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 322.

ENTRY NUMBER: 172 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 427rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Bar-sur-Aube DATE: 01 may 1780 AUTHOR: Edmund Burke, OFM Cap, provincial of Ireland RECIPIENT: Charles Maurice Whelan, OFM Cap TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee, who is vicar of the convent of Bar-sur-Aube and master of novices, is appointed chaplain in the [French] royal navy. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 316, VI 170-172 320-323. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 322.

ENTRY NUMBER: 173 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 429rv-430rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: [1] 06 feb 1785, [2] 07 feb 1785

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AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: [1] In a letter to the writer dated 2 dec [02 dec 1784], the bishop of Dorylea [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] informed of Jean-Olivier Briand's resignation [dated 29 nov 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 167], of the writer's own confirmation as vicar general, and of the appointment of Thomas Hussey as vicar general in London. To the latter, the bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand] has sent a duplicate of all papers, to be forwarded to Rome for the appropriate bulls to be prepared. The bishop of Dorylea [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] suggests that Hubert [Jean-François Hubert] be selected as his future coadjutor, and that the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France] be asked to devote more attention to the issue relating to the abbey of Méobec. [2] Post scriptum : The writer gives a full summary of a letter that he has received from Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], the prefect apostolic in Miquelon [recte Saint-Pierre and Miquelon]. According to the writer, the latter has gone insane. Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis] believes that his own faculties are null and void because they were not confirmed by the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France]; that his confrère [Jean Longueville] is useless; that the state of religion in his mission is worst than that of Vieille-Cayenne; and that a Basque priest is necessary for Miquelon. Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 05 Mar 1785. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 312, VI 173-174. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" Cal. 1622-1799 VI 174.

ENTRY NUMBER: 174 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 431rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ c. 05 mar 1785] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Summary of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 173. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 312, VI 173-174.

ENTRY NUMBER: 175 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 432rv, 434rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 18 apr 1785 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: From the enclosed copy of the letter to the writer of Thomas Hussey [dated 12 apr 1785; see Cal. 1622- 1799 VI 176], it is not clear whether the latter has forwarded [to Rome] the documents sent by the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. Bulls should be sent [to Québec] via New York as soon as possible. Through the archbishop of Arles [Jean-Marie Du Lau], the marquis de Castries [Charles-Eugène-Gabriel de La Croix, marquis de Castries] has been asked to intervene in order to improve the state of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. The new nuncio [Antonio Dugnani, nuncio in France] must be alerted on the issue relating to the abbey of Méobec. This must be returned to the bishop [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] and the chapter of Québec. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de

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Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 14 may 1785. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 314, VI 175-176. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 176.

ENTRY NUMBER: 176 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 433rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: London DATE: 12 apr 1785 AUTHOR: Thomas Hussey, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec AUTHOR: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy [in François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars' handwriting] DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter, forwarded by Adhémar [Jean-Baptiste Adhémar]. He has received the documents sent by the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. He has met with Lord Sydney [Thomas Townshend, Baron Sydney], the secretary of state, and has communicated the results of that meeting to the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 314, VI 175-176. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 175.

ENTRY NUMBER: 177 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 435rv, 437rv. B: f. 437r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 16 jul 1785 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer is still holding the two letters [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 319-320] for the new [Louis Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] and the old [Jean-Olivier Briand] bishop of Québec and the brief [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 156, 353] appointing Hubert [Jean-François Hubert] coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [Louis Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], because he is waiting to receive from Hussey [Thomas Hussey] Étienne Montgolfier's statement. The writer managed to have the request concerning the abbey of Méobec put before the general assembly of the clergy of France convened in may [00 may 1785]. Both the chairman of the commitee, the archbishop of Arles [Jean-Marie Du Lau], and the rapporteur, the bishop of Dax [Charles-Auguste Le Quien de La Neufville], are in favour of the request of the bishop [Louis Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] and the chapter of Québec. As soon as the new nuncio [Antonio Dugnani, nuncio in France] arrives in Paris, the writer will inform him of the state of the issue. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 178 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 436rv. B: f. 436v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: London DATE: 09 aug 1785

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AUTHOR: Thomas Hussey, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy [with notes, in François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars' handwriting] DESCRIPTION: The writer is still waiting for Étienne Montgolfier's statement in order to arrange with the London crown the consecration of Hubert [Jean-François Hubert, as bishop of Almyra]. No difficulties will arise if Étienne Montgolfier refuses [the coadjutorship of the bishopric of Québec]; this is why he has not yet answered the letters of the addressee and of cardinal Antonelli [Leonardo Antonelli, dated 29 jun 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 318]. The addressee is invited to send the appropriate bulls immediately, in order to have them ready to be sent to Canada [Québec] when Étienne Montgolfier's statement is made public. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 179 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 438rv-439rv. B: f. 439r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 11 aug 1785 AUTHOR: Thomas Hussey, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 30 jun [recte 29 jun 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 318], stating that the letters apostolic [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 156 353] appointing Hubert [Jean-François Hubert] bishop of Almyra and coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] were sent to Villars [François- Joseph Sorbier de Villars], one of the directors of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, on 14 jun [14 jun 1785]. These letters apostolic were to be forwarded only after the consent of the king of England [George III] was received. The writer informs that the said consent was promised by Baron Sydney [Thomas Townshend, Baron Sydney], provided that Étienne Montgolfier made is renunciation public. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 323, VI 179-180. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 180.

ENTRY NUMBER: 180 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 440rv-441rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: [1] 19 aug 1785, [2] 22 aug 1785 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: [1] The writer encloses a letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 179] written by Hussey [Thomas Hussey, dated 11 aug 1785]. To the latter he has not yet forwarded the brief [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 156, 353] appointing Hubert [Jean- François Hubert] coadjutor [coadjutor of the bishop of Québec, Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], lest it falls in hostile hands. The writer took this decision after consulting with abate Pieracchi [Cristoforo Pieracchi]. He has written to Bourges to have the original documents relating to the abbey of Méobec. [2] Post scriptum : The writer mentions that he was informed by the archbishop of Arles [Jean-Marie Du Lau] that the assembly of the clergy has decided to take the abbey from Baron Des Cars [Jean-François Des Cars] in order to return it to the bishopric of Québec. Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 21 sep 1785. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 323, VI 179-180. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 179.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 181 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 442rv-443rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 18 oct 1785 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [dated 21 sep 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 323], received one day erlier [17 oct 1785], that approved of his holding the brief [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 156 353] appointing Hubert [Jean-François Hubert] coadjutor [coadjutor of the bishop of Québec, Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. As soon as the latter informed him of Étienne Montgolfier's renunciation, [on 28 sep 1785] the writer sent the aid brief to Hussey [Thomas Hussey]. With regard to the abbey of Méobec, the archbishop of Narbonne [Arthur-Richard Dillon] has taken the memorandum approved by the assembly of the clergy to the king [Louis XVI, king of France. The bishop of Toul [Claude-Mathias-Joseph de Barral] informed that the next assembly of the clergy, meeting in jul [00 jul 1786], will examine the case again. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 329, VI 181-185.

ENTRY NUMBER: 182 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 444rv, 446rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 12 dec 1785 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Stefano Borgia, ecretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a list [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 183] of indulgences for several parish churches and religious communities [of the diocese of Québec]. On account of the fact that the earliest correspondence for Canada [Québec] leaves Paris for London in feb [00 feb 1786], the early arrival of the briefs will avoid additional postal expenses. He is sending a report [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 185] on the state of religion in Canada [Québec] to cardinal Antonenlli [Leonardo Antonelli]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 329, VI 181-185. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 183.

ENTRY NUMBER: 183 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 445rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: 25 oct 1785 AUTHOR: Québec religious communities RECIPIENT: Pius VI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum [with notes in the handwriting of François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars] DESCRIPTION: A list of privileges and indulgences requested for the parish churches of [1] Saint-Pierre-du-Portage-de-l'Assomption, [2] Saint-Joachim [Saint-Joachim-de-Montmorency], [3]

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Saint-François-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud, [4] Saint-Pierre-de-la-Rivière-du-Sud, [5] Berthier [Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption-de-Berthier], [6] L'Assomption-du-Détroit. Also [the following in the handwriting of François-Joseph Sorbieer de Villars' handwriting] for [7] the Ursulines of Québec, [8] the Hôtel-Dieu of Québec (granted two or three years earlier [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 138], but never arrived in Canada [Québec]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 329, VI 181-185. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 182.

ENTRY NUMBER: 184 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 447rv-448rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 12 dec 1785 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: On 28 sep [28 sep 1785], the writer forwarded to Hussey [Thomas Hussey] the brief [see Cal. 1622- 1799 IV 156 353] appointing Hubert [Jean-François Hubert] coadjutor [of the bishop of Québec, Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. Hussey [Thomas Hussey], probably offended by the writer's delay, has not acknowledged it. A report on the state of religion in the diocese of Québec is enclosed [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 185]. With regard to Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], the writer has not received further news from him, but is aware that the baron de L'Espérance [Charles-Gabriel-Sébastien de L'Espérance, baron de L'Espérance] and his staff have left Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, because the two islands will be relegated to the status of simple fishing stations. Religion is not likely to suffer because of this. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 21 jan 1786. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 320, VI 181-185. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 185.

ENTRY NUMBER: 185 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 449rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: 12 dec 1785 AUTHOR: [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, Prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph memorandum DESCRIPTION: A report on the state of religion in the diocese of Québec. It deals with Cataraqui (the Scottish priest Macdonnell [Joachim Roderick Macdonnell] has just arrived); Acadia (the Irish priest Jones [James Jones] has arrived in Halifax [on 28 aug 1785], where Bourg [Joseph-Mathurin Bourg] is still vicar general); Butler [John Butler], bishop of Cork, who will send missionaries if the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] asks him to do so; two priests sent by the latter, one [Antoine Girouard] to Baie des Chaleurs, the other [François-Xavier Dufaux] to Détroit); the thriving Séminaire de Québec; the future governor of Canada [recte lieutenant-general Québec], where Frederick Haldimand is soon to be replaced by Carleton [Guy Carleton]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 329, VI 181-185. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 184.

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FOLIOS: 450rv-451rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 16 jan 1786 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: On 3 [03 jan 1786], the king [Louis XVI, king of France] granted the abbey of Méobec to Crussol [Alexandre-Charles-Emmanuel de Crussol, dit Florensac], a knight of Malta. This will damage the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], who is left with an income of £1,600 livres drawn from the Hôtel-de-Ville of Paris. Consequently, the writer has called upon the archbishop of Paris [Antoine-Eléonore-Léo Le Clerc de Juigné] and the bishop of Autun [Yves-Alexandre Marbeuf] to procure a new income for the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (abate Pieracchi [Cristoforo Pieracchi] is to be written to). Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 18 feb 1786 [recte 28 feb 1786]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 330-331.

ENTRY NUMBER: 187 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 452rv-453rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Cork, Ireland DATE: [00 000 1786] AUTHOR: Lawrence Callanan, OFM Cap, guardian of the convent of Cork RECIPIENT: James MacCormick, OFM, at Collegio San Isidoro, in Rome TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer has recently received a letter (written in English) from the Capuchin Jones [James Jones], who went to Halifax in jul [he arrived there on 28 aug 1785] upon the request of its Catholic citizens. Jones [James Jones] reports that the state of religion there is miserable, and that new English-speaking missionaries are needed, particularly to counter the efforts of the Methodists who are led by Wesley [John Wesley] and an English woman, Huntington [Selina Shirley, Countess of Huntington]. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (written to Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de] Villars] on 24 jun 1786). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 333.

ENTRY NUMBER: 188 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 454rv-455rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 17 jul 1786 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer answers the addressee's queries [contained in the addressee's letter of 24 jun 1786; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 333]. The bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] enjoys jurisdiction over Acadia, Nova Scotia, the river Saint-Jean, Baie-des-Chaleurs, Gaspé, Île Saint-Jean and the Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Bourg [Jean-Mathurin Bourg] is the latter's vicar general and corresponds with the him not with the writer. The 1782 report on the state of the

79 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 diocese mentioned Bourg [Joseph-Mathurin Bourg] as living in Halifax, Le Roux [Thomas-François Le Roux] at Îles-de- la-Madeleine, and Girouard [Antoine Girouard] at Baie-des-Chaleurs and Île Saint-Jean. The missionaries with the Illinois and Tamarois are Gibault [Pierre Gibault] and the Jesuit Mureta [Sébastien-Louis Meurin]. The Capuchin [James Jones] supposedly living in Acadia is not known in those parts. If troubles occur, the bishop of Cork [John Butler] must be asked for two or three French-speaking priests. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 19 aug 1786. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 337.

ENTRY NUMBER: 189 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 456rv-457rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 10 sep 1786 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [dated 19 aug 1786; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 337]. He will soon write to the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] with regard to the troubles described by the Capuchin [James Jones]. The writer points out, however, that the Tamarois mission is not in Canada [Québec], but north of the Mississippi valley, at 500/600 leagues from Halifax. Thanks to the archbishop of Toulouse [Étienne-Charles de Loménie de Brienne], one day earlier [09 sep 1786] the general assembly of the clergy granted the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] and his successor [Jean-François Hubert] the same £3,000- livre incom enjoyed by his predecessor, Jean-Olivier Briand. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 29 nov 1786 [ recte 29 oct 1786]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 338.

ENTRY NUMBER: 190 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 458rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 25 oct 1786 AUTHOR: Québec religious communities RECIPIENT: [Pius VI, pope] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A list of indulgences and privileges requested for [1] the Hôpital Général [Augustines de la Miséricorde de Jésus of the Hôpital Général] of Québec], [2] the chapel of Saint-Louis-de-Gonzague of the parish church of Saint-Joachim [Saint-Joachim-de-Montmorency], [3] the chapel of Sainte-Anne of the parish church of Saint-Thomas [Saint-Thomas-de-Montmagny] of Pointe-à-la-Caille, [4] the parish church of Berthier [Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption-de- Berthier], whose parish priest, Pouget [Jean-Baptiste-Noël Pouget], asks for the erection of the Confrèrie du Rosaire. Reference to the audience granted by the pope [Pius VI] on 01 apr 1786. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 190 192-193. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 192.

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LANGUAGE: Latin, French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 19 nov 1786 AUTHOR: Jean-Olivier Briand, former bishop of Québec; Joseph-Octave Plessis, secrétaire RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer informs that, in compliance with the apostolic bull granted by Pius VI on 17 jun 1785 [recte 14 jun 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 156 353], he has consecrated Jean-François Hubert as bishop of Almyra and coadjutor of the bishop of Québec, Louis-Philippe [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. The consecration took place in the cathedral [Notre-Dame-de-Québec] on 19 nov 1786 [recte 29 nov 1786], and that he officiated with two simple priests, Gravé de La Rive [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive] and Bailly [Charles-François Bailly de Messein]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 353, VI 191 195 198-199. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 198.

ENTRY NUMBER: 192 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 461rv, 463rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 12 dec 1786 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a list of indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 190] requested for the mission of Canada [Québec], to be sent as soon as possible. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (briefs sent). Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 25 apr 1787. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 190 192-193. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 190.

ENTRY NUMBER: 193 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 462rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 01 dec 1786 AUTHOR: Thomas Hussey, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer forwards a list of dispensations that the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] requested in his letter of 19 sep 1786. The latter asks for marriage dispensations, the apostolic blessing, indulgences and special faculties granted to apotolic missionaries in the East Indies and the West Indies. Reference to the audience granted by the pope [Pius VI] on 01 apr 1786. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 190 192-193.

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DATE: 12 dec 1786 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: A detailed report on the state of religion in Canada [Québec], as from dispatches dated sep [00 sep 1786, and 00 oct 1786], received from there. The report deals with the future consecration of Hubert [Jean-François Hubert] as coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]; the arrival of Carleton [Guy Carleton], the new governor general of Québec, on 23 oct [23 oct 1786]; the activity of Gibault [Pierre Gibault] among the Tamarois (he met Saint-Pierre [Paul de Saint-Pierre], a missionary approved by the prefect of Philadelphia [ recte superior of the missions in the United States, John Carroll]; La Valinière [Pierre Huet de La Valinière], formerly attached to the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, now allegedly vicar general among the Illinois, a person not to be trusted; the abundant crop; the Séminaire de Québec thriving with 23 young students. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Refrence to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 13 jan 1787. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 339.

ENTRY NUMBER: 195 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 466rv-467rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Québec] DATE: 1787 [ post 15 oct 1787] AUTHOR: [Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Almyra, coadjutor of the bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A detailed report on the state of Acadia. Following the death of Maillard [Pierre-Antoine-Simon Maillard on 00 000 1762], in 1768 Bailly [Charles-François Bailly de Messein] was sent to Acadia. The mission was vacant until 1783 [recte 00 000 1773], when Bourg [Jean-Mathurin Bourg] was sent. Then Bourg [Joseph-Mathurin Bourg] left his place in Halifax to Jones [James Jones, on 00 000 1786]; Jones [James Jones] is now helped by Phelan [William Phelan] and Power [Thomas Power], who will be joined by Lucy, an Irish [Ireland] priest recently arrived in Québec. The state of Île Saint-Jean [Prince Edward Island] is described. Baie-des-Chaleurs is served by Bourg [Joseph- Mathurin Bourg] and Girouard [Antoine Girouard], Bay of Fundy by Le Roux [Thomas-François Le Roux]. During the past year [01 jan 1787/15 oct 1787], The French priest Leduc [Jean-Antoine Ledru] has collected moneys from the Catholics of Nova Scotia without authority to do so. The writer suggests the sending of Irish priests as the solution to the problems of Nova Scotia. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 353, VI 191 195 198-199. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 198.

ENTRY NUMBER: 196 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 468rv-469rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [12 mar 1787] AUTHOR: [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A detailed report on the state of the Tamarois mission, in the diocese of Québec. The bishop of Québec

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[Jean-Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières de Saint-Vallier] granted letters patent to priests of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères on 30 apr 1698. Those letters were confirmed on 16 oct 1717, after the death of Marc Bergier [in 00 000 1707]. Governor Buade de Frontenac [Louis de Buade, comte de Frontenac, governor general of New France] granted permission to Montigny [François de Montigny], Davion [Albert Davion], and Saint-Cosme [Jean-François Buisson de Saint-Cosme] on 17 jul 1698. The dispute between the priests of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères and the Jesuits was settled on 27 may 1701 by an order of the king [Louis XIV, king of France] that was favourable to the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères. The whole territory now belongs to the king of England [George III], whose possessions are separated from the Spanish ones by the Mississippi river. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (12 mar 1787). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 343, VI 196-197 332. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" Cal. 1622-1799 VI 197. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 332.

ENTRY NUMBER: 197 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 470rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 apr 1787] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Summary of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 196 332. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 343, VI 196-197 332.

ENTRY NUMBER: 198 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 471rv, 473rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 17 dec 1787 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: In compliance with the addressee's queries [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 339], the writer wrote to the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] in early 1787 with regard to Saint-Pierre [Paul de Saint-Pierre] and La Valinière [Pierre Huet de La Valinière]. The answer of the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] is enclosed [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 199]. The writer also encloses a memorandum informing on the consecration of Hubert [Jean-François Hubert] as bishop of Almyra and coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [occurred on 29 nov 1786; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 191], and a memorandum on the state of Acadia prepared by Hubert [Jean-François Hubert; see Cal. 1622- 1799 VI 195]. The writer is against the appointment of vicars general in the Tamarois missions and in Acadia, because such an appointment might lead to a dismemberment of the diocese, more so since thee missions have always been attached to the Séminaire de Québec. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 23 feb 1788 [recte 01 mar 1788]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 353, VI 191 195 198-199. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 191 195 199.

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VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 472rv. B: f. 472v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Québec] DATE: 15 oct 1787 AUTHOR: Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer has received all powers that had been requested from the Holy See, some of which have been communicated to the bishop of Almyra, his coadjutor [Jean-François Hubert]. The latter will send a memorandum on Acadia [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 195]. As from the treaty of 1783 [Treaty of Paris-Versailles, 03 sep 1783], all lands south of the 45 E[north] latitude were ceded to the Anglo-Americans, including the lands of the Tamarois and the Illinois; therefore, no new missionaries were sent there since. It seems that La Valinière [Pierre Huet de La Valinière] and Saint- Pierre [Paul de Saint-Pierre] have been sent to the Illinois region by the prefect apostolic of New England [recte superior of the missions in the United States, John Carroll]. The extension of their powers is not known. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 353, VI 191 195 198-199. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 198.

ENTRY NUMBER: 200 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 474rv-475rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: [1] 06 jun 1788], [2] 16 aug 1788; [3] 01 sep 1788 AUTHOR: [1] Boisseau [Nicolas-Gaspard Boisseau], G.-J. Chaussegros de Léry [Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros de Léry], C.-É. C. de Léry [Charles-Étienne Chaussegros de Léry], A.-A.-V. de Léry [Alexandre-André-Victor Chaussegros de Léry], Le Comte Dupré [Jean-Baptiste Le Comte Dupré], A.-D. Hubert [Auguste-David Hubert], E. Burke [Edmund Burke], L. Sarault [Louis-Pascal Sarault], J.-J. Berthiaume [Jean-Jacques Berthiaume], Hubert [Pierre-René Hubert], Pinet [Alexis Pinet], Guichaux [Jacques-Olivier Guichaux or Jacques-Olivier Guichaud], Hamel [Antoine Hamel], Gaillard [François-Bernard Gaillard], Vézina [Joseph-Marie Vézina], Ducondu [Joseph Ducondu], Girault [Étienne-Thomas Girault de Villeneuve], J.-J. Casot [Jean-Joseph Casot], F. Berey [Félix Berey Des Essarts], Desforges [Antoine Desforges], Prévost [Louis-Amable Prévost or Louis-Amable Prévot], Gatien [Jean-Baptiste Gatien], Juchereau Duchesnay [Antoine Juchereau Duchesnay], J.-F. Hébert [Jean-François Hébert], Cazeneuve [François-Joseph Cazeneuve], Bruguier [Jean-Baptiste Bruguier], Lecler [Jean-Adrien Le Claire], J.-B. Dubord [Jean-Baptiste Dubord], Lamotte [Louis Lamotte], Keller [Joseph-Benjamin Keller], Boisseau fils [Nicolas-Gaspard Boisseau, fils ], Deschenaux fils [Pierre-Louis Brassard Deschenaux, fils ], J. Just; [2] Antoine Hamel, parish priest of Saint-Pierre (Île d'Orléans); [3] Jean-Olivier Briand, former bishop of Québec; Joseph-Octave Plessis, secretary RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: "1." [1] Act of inhumation of Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly, who died on 04 jun 1788, and was buried on 06 jun 1788. Act drafted by Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive], superior of the Séminaire de Québec. List of the 28 notables who attended the burial ceremony: Nicolas-Gaspard Boisseau [Nicolas-Gaspard Boisseau], Gaspard-Joseph Chaussegros de Léry, Jean-Baptiste Le Comte Dupré, Antoine Juchereau Duchesnay, Charles-Étienne [Charles-Étienne Chaussegros de Léry], Alexandre-André-Victor Chaussegros de Léry, Augustin-David Hubert, Edmund Burke [Edmund Burke], Sarault [Louis-Pascal Sarault], Le Guerne [François Le Guerne], Renault [Pierre-Simon Renaud or Pierre-Simon Renault], Hubert [Pierre-René Hubert], Berthiaume [Jean-Jacques Berthiaume], Pinet [Alexis Pinet], Guichaux [Jacques-Olivier Guichaux or Jacques-Olivier Guichaud], Vézina [Joseph-Marie Vézina], Hamel [Antoine Hamel], Gaillard [François-Bernard Gaillard], Prévot [Louis-Amable Prévot or Louis-Amable Prévost], Desforges [Antoine Desforges], Ducondu [Joseph Ducondu], Ducondu [Jean-Baptiste Ducondu], Gatien [Jean-Baptiste Gatien], Girault [Etienne-Thomas Girault de Villeneuve], Casot [Jean-Joseph Casot], Félix Berey [Félix Berey Des Essarts],

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Taschereau [Gabriel-Elzéar Taschereau], Pierre-Louis Deschenaux [Pierre-Louis Brassard Deschenaux], Perrault [Jacques-Nicolas Perrault, dit l'ainé]. [2-3] Certification REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 214, III 599-602, IV 104 157 342 344-345 350, V 356, VI 200 202-206. A similar copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 601. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 203.

ENTRY NUMBER: 201 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 476rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 18 feb 1788 AUTHOR: [Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: As the superior of the mission in Newfoundland, Pietro O'Donel [ recte James Louis O'Donel], has invited his confrère, Michael MacCormick, of San Isidoro [Collegio San Isidoro], to the said mission, the latter requests a patent as missionary. Rescriptum : Agreed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 III 598. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 II 213.

ENTRY NUMBER: 202 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 477rv-478rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: [1] 12 jun 1788, [2] 19 aug 1788 AUTHOR: [1] P.L. Deschenaux [Pierre-Louis Brassard Deschenaux], Augustin-D. Hubert [Augustin-David Hubert], Augustin-L. de Glapion [Augustin-Louis de Glapion, Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive], J.J. Casot [Jean-Joseph Casot], Lahaille [Jean-Baptiste Lahaille], Perrault l'ainé [Jacques-Nicolas Perrault dit l'aîné], Edmund Burke, Derome [Jacques Derome], Chaveaux [Charles Chaveaux], Vézina [Joseph-Marie Vézina], Ant. Robert [Antoine-Bernardin Robert], Plessis [Joseph-Octave Plessis], Fr. Deguise [François-Joseph Deguise], Ducondu [Joseph Ducondu], Duchouquet [Charles-Joseph Lefèbvre Duchouquet], Gatien [Jean-Baptiste Gatien], Mareteau [Jean-Baptiste-Antoine Mareteau], J. Pinguet and Jean-François Hubert; [2] Pinguet [Charles Pinguet de Montigny] and Deschenaux [Pierre-Louis Brassard Deschenaux], notaries; Pierre Panet [Pierre-Méru Panet], judge RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: "2." [1] "Acte de la prise de possession" of the bishopric of Québec by Jean-François Hubert. [2] Certification. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 214, III 599-602, IV 104 157 342 344-345 350, V 356, VI 200 202-206. A similar copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 602. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 203 206.

ENTRY NUMBER: 203 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 479rv-486rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 19 jun 1788 AUTHOR: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy signed DESCRIPTION: A very detailed report on the state of religion in Canada [Québec]. The former bishop [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] died on 4 jun [04 jun 1788], and the writer is now full bishop of Québec. This report deals with his pastoral visit, the scarcity of priests, the missions among the natives, Catholic institutions. He needs a coadjutor, and suggests Charles-François Bailly de Messein for the position; Charles-François Bailly de Messein, 48, for 22 years active in the missions among the natives, is also approved by Lord Dorchester [Guy Carleton, Baron Dorchester], the governor [governor of Québec]. The writer explains why he is not enclosing any formal statement regarding the British approval of Charles-François Bailly de Messein. Any answer to his correspondence is to be sent to Watson [Brook Watson] in London. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 214, III 599-602, IV 104 157 342 344-345 350; V 356, VI 200 202-206. Another copy, with different references: Cal. 1622-1799 III 599. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 206. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 200 202.

ENTRY NUMBER: 204 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 487rv-488rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 20 jun 1788 AUTHOR: Jean-Olivier Briand, former bishop of Québec, Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive], Bédard [Thomas-Laurent Bédard], Ducondu [Joseph Ducondu], Roy [Jean-Joseph Roy], Lahaille [Jean-Baptiste Lahaille], Robert [Antoine-Bernardin Robert], A.-D. Hubert [Auguste-David Hubert], Plessis [Joseph-Octave Plessis] RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: A testimonial in favour of Charles-François Bailly de Messein, priest, born in Montréal, student at the Séminaire de Québec, professor of theology in the Séminaire de Québec, missionary in Acadia, for 20 years vicar general of the diocese of Québec. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 214, III 599-602, IV 104 157 342 344-345 350; V 356, VI 200 202-206. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 302 206. A similar copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 600.

ENTRY NUMBER: 205 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 489rv-494rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 26 sep 1788 AUTHOR: Pius VI, pope; Romualdo Braschi Onesti, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes RECIPIENT: Charles-François Bailly de Messein, priest TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Following the request of J.-F. [Jean-François Hubert], bishop of Québec [contained in his letter of 19 jun 1788; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 599], the addressee is appointed bishop of Capsa and coadjutor of the bishop of Québec. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 214, III 599-602, IV 104 157 342 344-345 350, V 356, VI 200 202-206. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 157 345.

ENTRY NUMBER: 206 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 495rv-496rv. B: ff. 495v-496r

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LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 25 jan 1790 AUTHOR: Martin Hody, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer fears that a parcel [?see Cal. 1622-1799 III 599-602] sent by the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert] has gone astray. He forwards another one [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 200 202-204] that arrived a few days earlier. Parcels are sent to the writer to facilitate communication with Rome. The writer hopes that in five or six weeks there will be another opportunity to forward some mail to Québec. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (21 oct 1789). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 214, III 599-602, IV 104 157 342 344-345 350, V 356, VI 200 202-206. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 200 202-204.

ENTRY NUMBER: 207 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 497rv-500rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: 24 oct 1789 AUTHOR: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letters of that year and the brief [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 205] for the bishop of Capsa [Charles-François Bailly de Messein], who was consecrated on 2 jul [recte 12 jul 1789]. This letter deals with his pastoral visit and the 28,000 confirmations, the planned visit to Acadia of the bishop of Capsa [Charles-François Bailly de Messein], the latter's request for a larger income, the renewal of the extraordinary faculties granted to the writer's predecessor [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], indulgences for the church of Saint-Antoine on the river Chambly. The project of erection of a bishopric in Montréal is dealt with in detail. Any answer should be forwarded through Hody [Martin Hody], one of the directors of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, who replaced the deceased Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, who died on 29 nov 1788]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 369, VI 207-208. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" Cal. 1622-1799 VI 208. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 692.

ENTRY NUMBER: 208 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 501rv. B: f. 501r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ c. 06 feb 1790] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Summary of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 207. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 369, VI 207-208.

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FOLIOS: 502rv-503rv. B: f. 503r LANGUAGE: French, Latin LOCATION: Paris DATE: 14 dec 1789 AUTHOR: Martin Hody, assistant of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer, who was appointed vicar general of the bishop of Québec [J.-F. Hubert] one year earlier following the death of Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, occurred on 29 nov 1788], forwards a parcel [?see Cal. 1622-1799 III 599-602] received from the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert]. Apparently, the latter has not received the extraordinary faculties [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 356] that were addressed to Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars] several months earlier and that had been had duly forwarded. The writer will have a new opportunity to write to the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert] via London within the coming month. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (granted on 03 apr 1787 to Mariauchau d'Esgly [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], bishop of Québec). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 367, VI 209.

ENTRY NUMBER: 210 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 504rv-507rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: 08 nov 1790 AUTHOR: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy signed DESCRIPTION: "H." The writer reports on his disagreement with his newly appointed coadjutor [Charles-François Bailly de Messein] over the university proposed by the English governor [Guy Carleton, Baron Dorchester, governor of Québec] and the suppressed holidays. The coadjutor is supported by six priests out of 156, some Catholic and Protestant magistrates. Against the latter are Jean-Olivier Briand, the Séminaire [Séminaire de Québec], the religious communities and the clergy. Upon the request of the governor [Guy Carleton, Baron Dorchester], the writer made a census of the regular clergy in Canada: there are 161 regular priests in five monasteries, and, if the nuns are included, the overall number is 236. The difficult state of religion has hampered the project of a new bishopric [bishopric of Montréal]. This letter will be forwarded to Rome by Hody [Martin Hody], one of the directors of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères in Paris. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 219, III 607-608, IV 306-307, V 384-387, VI 210. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 607.

ENTRY NUMBER: 211 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 508rv-509rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [1] Paris, [2] Québec DATE: [1] 1703 [00 000 1703], [2] 22 oct 1791 AUTHOR: [2] Joseph-Octave Plessis, secretary RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] Excerpts, [2] Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: "A." [1] Excerpts from the ritual of Québec, printed in Paris in 1703, dealing with holidays and fast-days. [2] Certification.

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REMARKS: Cross-references: II 223-226, III 680-696, IV 108-109 308-309, V 391-392 400, VI 211-220 223. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 685. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 217.

ENTRY NUMBER: 212 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 510rv-511rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Québec] DATE: [1] 24 nov 1744, [2] 24 oct 1791] AUTHOR: [1] Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand, bishop of Québec; Pierre Boucault, secretary; [2] Joseph-Octave Plessis, secretary RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] Memorandum, [2] Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: "B." [1] Mandement ordering certain holidays to be transferred to Sunday; [2] Certification. REMARKS: Cross-references: II 223-226, III 680-696, IV 108-109 308-309, V 391-392 400, VI 211-220 223. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 686. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 217.

ENTRY NUMBER: 213 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 512rv-513[a]rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Québec] DATE: [1] 01 nov 1767, [2] 24 oct 1791 AUTHOR: [1] Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec; Hubert [Jean-François Hubert], secretary; [2] Joseph-Octave Plessis, secretary RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] Memorandum signed, [2] Certification DESCRIPTION: "C." [1] Mandement on the celebration of holidays. [2] Certification. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 223-226, III 680-696, IV 108-109 308-309, V 391-392 400, VI 211-220 223. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 687. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 217.

ENTRY NUMBER: 214 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 513[b]rv-516rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: [1] 15 apr 1791, [2] 24 oct 1791 AUTHOR: [1] Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec; Joseph-Octave Plessis, secretary; [2] Joseph-Octave Plessis, secretary RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] Printed matter, [2] Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: "D." [1] Mandement granting permission to work on holidays; [2] Certification REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 223-226, III 680-696, IV 108-109 308-309, V 391-392 400, VI 211-220 223. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 688. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 217.

ENTRY NUMBER: 215 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791)

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FOLIOS: 517rv-520rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: [1] 10 dec 1788, [2] 01 nov 1791 AUTHOR: [1] Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec; Joseph-Octave Plessis, secretary; [2] Joseph-Octave Plessis, secretary RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] Printed matter, [2] memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: "E." [1] Mandement on the jurisdiction of parish priests; [2] certification. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 223-226, III 680-696, IV 108-109 308-309, V 391-392 400, VI 211-220 223. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 689. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 217.

ENTRY NUMBER: 216 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 521rv-524rv. B: ff. 523v-524r LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: [1] 23 jan 1791, [2] 01 nov 1791 AUTHOR: [1] Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec; [2] Joseph-Octave Plessis, secretary RECIPIENT: [1] Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] Copy, [2] memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: "F." [1] The writer mentions his letter to the addressee of 8 nov [08 nov 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 607]. After that date, he had difficulties concerning the proposed suppression of some holidays and marriage between Catholics celebrated by Protestant ministers. Jean-Olivier Briand, the former bishop [bishop of Québec], who is celebrating his 77 th birthday [he was born on 23 jan 1715], has asked the writer to forward his own greetings to the addressee. [2] Certification. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 223-226, III 680-696, IV 108-109 308-309, V 391-392 400, VI 211-220 223. Another copy of item 1: Cal. 1622-1799 III 690. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 217.

ENTRY NUMBER: 217 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 1 (1668-1791) FOLIOS: 525rv-530rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: 25 oct 1791 AUTHOR: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy signed DESCRIPTION: "G." The writer acknowledges the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 6 apr [06 apr 1791; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 387], which proves that his own letter of 8 nov [08 nov 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 607] was received. He does not know, however, whether his letter of 23 jan [23 jan 1791; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 690] was received by the addressee. He makes reference to the enclosures A-F, and deals with the suppression or shifting of certain holidays, his dispute with his coadjutor [Charles-François Bailly de Messein], the Recollet novices of Québec, Edmund Burke's wish to be sent as missionary to the Northwest, his last pastoral visit, the death of Étienne Montgolfier occurred in aug [27 aug 1791]. This parcel was sent via Hody [Thomas Hody], his vicar general in Paris. A third copy of this letter will be sent via Cadiz or Lisbon if possible. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (to the writer's letter of 23 jan 1791, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" answered on 27 jul [27 jul 1791; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 392]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 223-226, III 680-696, IV 108-109 308-309, V 391-392 400, VI

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211-220 223. A similar copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 684. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 211-216.

ENTRY NUMBER: 218 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 1[c]rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [17 sep 1792] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The diocese of Québec covers the whole of Canada, for more than 900 leagues. It includes Acadia, Île Saint-Jean [Prince Edward Island] with [ sic ] river Saint-Jean, Île Royale or Cape Breton [Cape Breton Island], the territory of Louisiana east of the Mississippi, the St. Lawrence basin. In the general congregation of 17 sep 1792 [see Cal. 1622-1799 II 223], the erection of a new bishopric in Montréal was discussed and, for the time being, not approved. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 223-226, III 680-696, IV 108-109 308-309, V 391-392 400, VI 211-220 223.

ENTRY NUMBER: 219 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 3rv, 5rv. B: ff. 3v, 5r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [17 sep 1792] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The province of Louisiana, with the Mississippi region on its northern side, is under the jurisdiction of the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert], who sends secular missionaries thither on account of the great number of Catholics who live there. Louisiana [east of the Mississippi river] was a French province until 1763, when it was ceded to England [in compliance with the Treaty of Paris of 10 feb 1763]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 223-226, III 680-696, IV 108-109 308-309, V 391-392 400, VI 211-220 223.

ENTRY NUMBER: 220 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 12rv-23rv. B: f. 23r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 nov 1792 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Draft [with corrections in Leonardo Antonelli's handwriting] DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter [dated 25 nov 1791; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 684]. This letter deals with the suppression or shifting of certain holidays; the jurisdiction of parish priests, the Recollets of Québec; the rejection of Edmund Burke's request to be sent as missionary to the Northwest; the missions among the Illinois and the

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ENTRY NUMBER: 221 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 24rv-25rv. B: ff. 24v-25rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Québec] DATE: [00 000 1793] AUTHOR: RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: "B." Oath to king George [George III]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 221-222.

ENTRY NUMBER: 222 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 26rv-27rv. B: f. 27v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 05 feb 1793 AUTHOR: Alured Clarke, lieutenant-governor of Lower Canada; G.C. Finlay, clerk of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada RECIPIENT: Henry Caldwell, receiver general of Lower Canada TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: "A." Writ of the Legislative Council of Lower Canada requesting the addressee's presence. The meeting was convened for 10 jul [10 jul 1793], then postponed to 17 dec [17 dec 1792], and is currently under way. Signed by G.C. Finlay, Clarke. Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" notes. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 221-222.

ENTRY NUMBER: 223 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 28rv-35rv. B: ff. 34v-35r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 jul 1793 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph draft DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter [dated 07 nov 1791; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 684]. This letter deals with the suppression or shifting of certain holidays; the jurisdiction of parish priests; the Recollets of Québec; the rejection of Edmund Burke's request to be sent as missionary to the Northwest; the missions among the Illinois and the problem of their jurisdiction; the necessity of a new bishopric [in Montréal]; the rebellion of the bishop of Capsa [Charles-François Bailly de Messein], the addressee's coadjutor; the convocation of a diocesan synod. Notes of the

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Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 223-226, III 680-696, IV 108-109 308-309, V 391-392 400, VI 211-220 223. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 400; Cal. 1622-1799 VI 220.

ENTRY NUMBER: 224 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 36rv-43rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: [1] 28 oct 1793; [2] 21 nov 1794 AUTHOR: [1] Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec; [2] Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec; Joseph-Octave Plessis, secretary; Michel Brunet, undersecretary RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] Memorandum; [2] certification signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Mandement revising previous mandements, namely, that of 10 dec 1788 [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 215], on the jurisdiction of parish priests, and that of 15 apr 1791 [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 214], on the suppression of certain holidays. [2] Certification. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 123, V 427-428, VI 224 230-231. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 231.

ENTRY NUMBER: 225 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 44rv, 46rv. B: f. 46r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 may 1794 AUTHOR: [François-Joachim de Pierre, cardinal de Bernis] RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The writer recommends the petition of the Trappist superior [Augustin de Lestrange] in his new house in Freiburg, where he and his confrères went after fleeing from France. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [This petition refers to the establishment of a Trappist monastery in British North America]. Reference to the anwer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 22 jun 1794 [ recte 27 jun 1794]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 409.

ENTRY NUMBER: 226 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 45rv. B: f. 45v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 jun 1794 AUTHOR: [François-Joachim de Pierre, cardinal de Bernis] RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of one day earlier [27 jun 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 225]. He will follow the addressee's advice and will write accordingly. [Even though this is nowhere stated, this item refers to the proposal for the establishment of a Trappist monastery in British North America]. REMARKS:

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ENTRY NUMBER: 227 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 47rv-48rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 12 jun 1794 AUTHOR: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letters of 28 nov 1792 and 04 jul 1793 [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 400 404]. A report [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 230] will be forwarded to the Holy See in aug [00 aug 1794], when his pastoral visit is completed. The bishop of Capsa [Charles-François Bailly de Messein] died on 20 may [20 may 1794], as from the enclosed certificate [see Cal. 1622-1799 III 716]. In order to replace him as coadjutor, the writer has chosen Pierre Denaut, 51, for whom bulls should be sent. Any correspondence to the writer should be forwarded through Morrogh [Francis Morrogh] in Lisbon. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cal. 1622-1799 II 233, III 714-718, IV 161-162 359-361, V 411-415 418-419, VI 162 227-229. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 718.

ENTRY NUMBER: 228 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 49rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 12 jun 1794 AUTHOR: Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive], J.-O. Plessis [Joseph-Octave Plessis], Lahaille [Jean-Baptiste Lahaille], Robert [Antoine-Bernardin Robert], Fr. Bern. Gaillard [François-Bernard Gaillard], Desjardins [Philippe-Jean-Louis Desjardins], M. Amiot [Michel-Auguste Amiot], C. Berthelot [Charles Berthelot], Jh. Boissonault [Joseph-Marie Boissonault], Bédard [Thomas-Laurent Bédard] RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: A testimonial in favour of Pierre Denaut, born on 20 jul 1743, who is candidate to the coadjutorship of the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cal. 1622-1799 II 233, III 714-718, IV 161-162 359-361, V 411-415 418-419, VI 162 227-229. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 717.

ENTRY NUMBER: 229 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 50rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: [1] 22 may 1794, [2] 13 jun 1794, [15 jun 1794] AUTHOR: [1] Deschenaux [Charles-Joseph Brassard Deschenaux], Bériau [Louis-Michel Bériau], Renault [Pierre-Simon Renault or Pierre-Simon Renaud], Gazelle [Pierre Gazelle], Bégin [Charles Bégin], Vallez [Anselme Vallez], Pierre Toupin, J.B. Bédard [Jean-Baptiste Bédard], Parent [François-Louis Parent], Gabriel Tasschereau [Gabriel-Elzéar Taschereau], O. Langlois [Pierre-Olivier Langlois], François Fournel, O. Gosselin [Michel-Olivier Gosselin], J. Le Claire [Jean-Adrien Le Claire], J. Bédard [Jean-Baptiste-Charles Bédard], Fr. Ranvoyzé [François-Ignace Ranvoyzé], M. Donald, Ls. Germain fils [Louis-Antoine Langlois, dit Germain fils ], L. Deschenaux [Pierre-Louis Brassard Deschenaux], Aug. Tétro [Augustin-Paschal Tétro], Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive];

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[2] Augustin-Paschal Tétro [Augustin-Paschal Tétreau], priest; [3] Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec; Joseph- Octave Plessis, secretary RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] Memorandum, [2] Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Act of inhumation of Charles-François Bailly de Messein, who died on 20 may [20 may 1794, and was buried on 22 may 1794]. List of 10 notables who attended the ceremony: Tétro [Augustin-Pascal Tétreau, priest], Bériau [Louis-Michel Bériau, priest], Gazelle [Pierre Gazelle, priest], Berey [Félix Berey Des Essarts, OFM Rec], Deschenaux [Charles-Joseph Brassard Deschenaux, priest], Bégin [Charles Bégin, priest], Denaut [Pierre Denaut, priest], Toupin [Pierre Toupin, priest], Louis Langlois fils [Louis-Antoine Langlois, dit Germain, fils , priest], Louis Deschenaux [Pierre-Louis Brassard Deschenaux]. [2-3] Certification. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 233, III 714-718, IV 161-162 359-361, V 411-415 418-419, VI 162 227-229. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 716.

ENTRY NUMBER: 230 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 51rv-60rv. B: f. 60r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Québec] DATE: [00 sep 1794, possibly 21 nov 1794] AUTHOR: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Holy See TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A very detailed report on the state of the diocese of Québec, as requested by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" in its letters of 28 nov 1792 [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 400] and 04 jul 1793 [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 404]. The report deals with the history of the diocese; its subdivisions (Canada, Acadia, Hudson Bay, Newfoundland, Louisiana, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon); the diocese of Baltimore; the necessity of a new bishopric in Montréal; the Anglican clergy; the Indian missions; Jesuits and Recollets; the state of the clergy (160 priests, of whom seven in Nova Scotia, four in Upper Canada, and the rest in Lower Canada); the Séminaire de Québec; the Sulpicians in Montréal; seven communities of nuns; the number of Catholics (they are 160,000) and of the Protestants (20,000); the increasing licentiousness. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (nov 1794 [00 nov 1794]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 123, V 427-428, VI 224 230-231. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 231.

ENTRY NUMBER: 231 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 61rv-64rv. B: f. 63v LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 21 nov 1794 AUTHOR: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a new mandement [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 224] and a report [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 230] on the state of Canada [Québec]. He acknowledges the addressee's letter [dated 04 jul 1793; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 404]. In sep [00 sep 1794] he sent Burke [Edmund Burke] as his vicar general in the Détroit area, but the latter's nature makes him not suitable for the position of prefect apostolic. The writer's coadjutor [Charles-François Bailly de Messein] and the former bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] died recently [respectively on 20 may 1794 and 25 jun 1794]. He sent the documents relating to Denaut [Pierre Denaut], his new coadjutor, to Rome in three copies [see Cal. 1622- 1799 III 716-718, VI 227-229], and hopes to receive the appropriate bulls in the spring [1795]. A doubt is also enclosed

95 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 on the holidays of Sainte-Vierge (25 mar) and Saint-Joseph (19 mar), to be forwarded to the Sacred Congregation of the Rites. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Refrence to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of jan 1796 [16 jan 1796; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 427-428]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 123, V 427-428, VI 224 230-231. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 224 230.

ENTRY NUMBER: 232 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 65rv, 68rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 jun 1795 AUTHOR: Giovanni Archinto, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation of the Rites, and Domenico Coppola, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Rites RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy signed DESCRIPTION: The request of the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert, contained in his letter of 21 nov 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 231] was submitted to the pope [Pius VI] by the secretary [Domenico Coppola, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Rites.]. The pope [Pius VII] approved the shifting of the holidays of Saint-Joseph and Sainte-Vierge [in the bishopric of Québec]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 123, V 427-428, VI 232-233. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 123.

ENTRY NUMBER: 233 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 66rv-67rv. B: f. 67rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 jun 1795] AUTHOR: Domenico Coppola, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Rites RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The doubt of the holidays of Sainte-Vierge and Saint-Joseph [in the dioces of Québec] as submitted to the Sacred Congregation of the Rites. The opinion of the Sacred Congregation of the Rites with regard to a previous decree of 01 sep 1741. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 123, V 427-428, VI 232-233.

ENTRY NUMBER: 234 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 69rv-70rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 jan 1798] AUTHOR: [Richard Luke Concanen, OP] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Edmund Burke, vicar general of the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert] and prefect of the missions of Upper Canada, wrote to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" on 15 aug 1797 [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 236] on the state of his mission. Edmund Burke confirms that a bishopric in Montréal is necessary in order to cover

96 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 to whole area from Fort Amhersbury to the Pacific Ocean. The future bishop of Montréal should be a Sulpician and must speak Gaelic and English, because the area is inhabited by 200 Scottish families, besides English and Irish. The writer also asks that the powers of the missionary [Michel Levadoux] sent thither by the bishop of Baltimore [John Carroll] be revoked, and that he himself be appointed prefect apostolic. In a letter to the writer, the archbishop of Dublin [John Thomas Troy] supports Edmund Burke's requests and suggests that Charles Erskine be contacted. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 234-236.

ENTRY NUMBER: 235 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 71rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1798] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Summary of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 236. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 234-236.

ENTRY NUMBER: 236 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 72rv-83rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 15 aug 1797 AUTHOR: Edmund Burke, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Giacinto Sigismondo Gerdil, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: A very detailed report on the state of the western missions. The writer's request to be sent to Lake Ontario as missionary was rejected by cardinal ntonelli [Leonardo Antonelli], then prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 400]. His mission at Rivière-aux-Raisins; attitude towards the War of American Independence; the new jurisdiction of the bishop of Baltimore [John Carroll]; the missionaries Levadoux [Michel Levadoux], Roux [Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux], Le Saulnier [Candide-Michel Le Saulnier] and Desjardins, [Philippe-Jean-Louis Desjardins]; the necessity of a new bishopric in Montréal; the future bishop of Montréal should be a Sulpician. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 234-236. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" Cal. 1622-1799 VI 235.

ENTRY NUMBER: 237 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 84rv-85rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 01 sep 1797 AUTHOR: [1] Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec; Pierre Denaut; bishop of Canatha, coadjutor of the bishop of Québec; [2] F. Tetu and Joseph Plante, notaries RECIPIENT:

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] Memorandum, [2] memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: "B." [1] Resignation of Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec, on account of his prolonged illness, in favour of Pierre Denaut, bishop of Canatha, with the agreement of the king of Great Britain [George III], in compliance with Pius VI's bull granted on 30 sep 1794 [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 161-162 359 361]; [2] certification. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 237-239 253-254. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 238. Another copy, with additional certifications: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 240-241.

ENTRY NUMBER: 238 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 86rv-89rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 10 sep 1797 AUTHOR: Pierre Denaut, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Giacinto Sigismondo Gerdil, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The state of the diocese of Québec has not changed since the last piece of information of nov 1794 [Jean-François Hubert's letter of 21 nov 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 231], with the enclosed mandement [dated 28 oct 1793; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 224] and report. In compliance with the letters apostolic of 30 sep 1794 [see Cal. 1622- 1799 IV 161-162 359 361], the writer was consecrated on 29 jun 1795 (enclosure "A"). After Jean-François Hubert's resignation [dated 01 sep 1797] (enclosure "B"), the writer took possession of the cathedral [Notre-Dame-de-Québec] on 4 [04 sep 1797]. He has also chosen a coadjutor, Joseph-Octave Plessis, whose testimonial is attached (enclosure "C"). The writer requests letters apostolic for Plessis [Joseph-Octave Plessis], and marriage dispensations for two cases (Thomas and Marguerite, Jacques and Julie). Any answer should be sent to the bishop of Centuria [John Douglas] in London or to Morrogh [Francis Morrogh] in Lisbon. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 237-239 253-254. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 237 239 253-254.

ENTRY NUMBER: 239 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 90rv-91rv. B: f. 91v LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 16 sep 1797 AUTHOR: Joseph-Octave Plessis, priest RECIPIENT: Giacinto Sigismondo Gerdil, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer was chosen by the bishop of Québec [Pierre Denaut] as his coadjutor, with the agreement of the [English] government. He confirms his loyalty to the Holy See, and recalls the difficult state of the diocese, due to the mixing of Catholic and heretical sects and the rapid progress of impiety. He also encloses a list of requested indulgences. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 237-239 253-254. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 238.

ENTRY NUMBER: 240 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 92rv-93rv.. B: f. 93r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec

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DATE: [1-2] 01 sep 1797, [3] 03 jul 1799 AUTHOR: [1] Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec; Pierre Denaut; bishop of Canatha, coadjutor of the bishop of Québec; [2] F. Tetu and Joseph Plante, notaries; [3] Thomas Maguire, secretary RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1-2] Memorandum, [3] memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Resignation of Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec, on account of his prolonged illness, in favour of Pierre Denaut, bishop of Canatha, with the agreement of the king of Great Britain [George III], in compliance with Pius VI's bull granted on 30 sep 1794 [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 161-162 359 361]; [2] certification.; [4] certification. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (to be dealt with by the new pope [Pius VI died on 29 aug 1799, the next pope was Piu VII]) REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 240-241. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 237 241.

ENTRY NUMBER: 241 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 94rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [1-3] Québec, [4] London DATE: [1-2] 01 sep 1797, [3] 03 jul 1799, [4] 10 aug 1799 AUTHOR: [1] Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec; Pierre Denaut; bishop of Canatha, coadjutor of the bishop of Québec; [2] F. Tetu and Joseph Plante, notaries; [3] Thomas Maguire, secretary; [4] Denis Chaumont, protonotary apostolic RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1-3] Memorandum, [4] memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Resignation of Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec, on account of his prolonged illness, in favour of Pierre Denaut, bishop of Canatha, with the agreement of the king of Great Britain [George III], in compliance with Pius VI's bull granted on 30 sep 1794 [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 161-162 359 361]. [2-4] Certification. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 240-241. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 237 240.

ENTRY NUMBER: 242 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 95rv. B: f. 95r LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [1] [ c. 00 nov 1797], [2] [ post 31 jul 1800] AUTHOR: [1-2] [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [1] Pius VI, pope; [2] [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Cover page of a file sent relating the request of Denaut [Pierre Denaut] that Plessis [Joseph-Octave Plessis] be appointed coadjutor of the bishopric of Québec. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (08 apr 1800). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 243 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 96rv-97rv. B: ff. 96v-97r LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 mar 1798

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AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: With regard to the request of Denaut [Pierre Denaut] that Plessis [Joseph-Octave Plessis] be appointed coadjutor of the bishopric of Québec [contained the former's letter of 10 sep 1797; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 238], Pius VI approves and grants the necessary faculties. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 244 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 98rv, 100rv [ recte ff. 98rv, 101rv] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Padua DATE: 20 sep 1799 AUTHOR: Stefano Borgia, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Pierre Denaut, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph draft DESCRIPTION: With regard to the addressee's request that Plessis [Joseph-Octave Plessis] be appointed coadjutor of the bishopric of Québec [contained in the addressee's letter of 10 sep 1797; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 238], nothing can be done for the time being, because letters apostolic and a papal brief are necessary. Pius VI being currently prisoner in France, the request was forwarded to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." On account of the mournful times, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" now operates out of Padua, and the writer is acting as prefect. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 245 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 99rv-101rv [ recte ff. 99rv-100rv]. B: ff. 99v, 101rv [ recte ff. 99v-100rv] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Padua DATE: [00 sep 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum [in Stefano Borgia's handwriting] DESCRIPTION: Summary of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 246. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 245-246 251. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 251.

ENTRY NUMBER: 246 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 102rv-103rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Québec DATE: 28 aug 1798 AUTHOR: Pierre Denaut, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Pius VI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: On account of Jean-François Hubert's resignation [dated 01 sep 1797; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 237], the writer became the new bishop of Québec. He now asks that Plessis [Joseph-Octave Plessis] be appointed coadjutor of the bishopric of Québec, as already agreed by the British government. Although the same request was already

100 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 forwarded to Rome in three copies [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 238], no answer has been received yet. Any answer must be sent to Morrogh [Francis Morrogh] in Lisbon, or to London to the bishop of Saint-Pol-de-Leon [Jean-François de La Marche] or to the bishop of Centuria [John Douglas]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 20 sep 1799. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 245-246 251. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" Cal. 1622-1799 VI 245 251.

ENTRY NUMBER: 247 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 104rv-105rv. B: f.105rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Québec DATE: 25 jun 1799 AUTHOR: Pierre Denaut, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Holy See TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: On account of Jean-François Hubert's resignation [dated 01 sep 1797; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 237], the writer became the new bishop of Québec. He now asks that Plessis [Joseph-Octave Plessis] be appointed coadjutor of the bishopric of Québec, as agreed by the British government. Although the same request was already forwarded to Rome in three copies [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 238], no answer has as yet been received. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 248 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 106rv. B: f. 106v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Québec DATE: [1] 08 sep 1797; [2] 26 jun 1799 AUTHOR: [1] Jean-François [Jean-François Hubert], former bishop of Québec; Desjardins [Philippe-Jean-Louis Desardins], Robert [Antoine-Bernardin Robert], Courval [Joseph-Claude Poulin de Courval Cressé], Duval [Joseph Duval, dit Lelièvre], Raimbault [Jean Raimbault]; [2] Thomas Maguire, secretary RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] Memorandum, [2] memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] A testimonial in favour of Joseph-Octave Plessis; [2] certification REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 249-250 254.

ENTRY NUMBER: 249 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 107rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [1-2] Québec, [3] London DATE: [1] 08 sep 1797, [2] 26 jun 1799, [3] 10 aug 1799 AUTHOR: [1] Jean-François [Jean-François Hubert], former bishop of Québec; Desjardins [Philippe-Jean-Louis Desardins], Robert [Antoine-Bernardin Robert], Courval [Joseph-Claude Poulin de Courval Cressé], Duval [Joseph Duval, dit Lelièvre], Raimbault [Jean Raimbault]; [2] Thomas Maguire, secretary; [3] Denis Chaumont, protonotary apostolic RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1-2] Memorandum, [3] memorandum signed

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DESCRIPTION: [1] A testimonial in favour of Joseph-Octave Plessis; [2-3] certification. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 248 250 254.

ENTRY NUMBER: 250 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 108rv. B: f. 108v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Québec DATE: [1] 08 sep 1797, [2] 25 jun 1799 AUTHOR: [1] Jean-François [Jean-François Hubert], former bishop of Québec; Desjardins [Philippe-Jean-Louis Desardins], Robert [Antoine-Bernardin Robert], Courval [Joseph-Claude Poulin de Courval Cressé], Duval [Joseph Duval, dit Lelièvre], Raimbault [Jean Raimbault]; [2] Thomas Maguire, secretary RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] A testimonial in favour of Joseph-Octave Plessis; [2] certification. DESCRIPTION: REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 248-249 254.

ENTRY NUMBER: 251 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 109rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Padua] DATE: [00 sep 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum [in Stefano Borgia's handwriting] DESCRIPTION: Summary of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 246. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 245-246 251. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 245.

ENTRY NUMBER: 252 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 110rv. B: f. 110v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Padua] DATE: [00 000 1799] AUTHOR: [Stefano Borgia, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pius VI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: With the agreement of the British government [see Pierre Denaut's letter of 10 sep 1797; see Cal. 1622- 1799 VI 238], Denaut [Pierre Denaut], bishop of Québec, requested that Plessis [Joseph-Octave Plessis] be appointed coadjutor of the bishopric of Québec. The writer has sent a favourable testimonial of the clergy [of the diocese of Québec] on Plessis [Joseph-Octave Plessis] in three copies to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 248-250 254]. In order to meet the request made by Denaut [Pierre Denaut], letters apostolic must be sent. REMARKS:

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FOLIOS: 117rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Québec DATE: [1] 13 jul 1795, [2] 07 sep 1797 AUTHOR: [1] Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec; Joseph-Octave Plessis, secretary; [2] Thomas Maguire, secretary RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] Memorandum, [2] memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: "A." [1] In compliance with Pius VI's bull of 30 sep 1794 [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 161-162 359 361], Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec, consecrated Pierre Denaut bishop of Canatha and coadjutor of the bishopric of Québec, with the assistance of two secular priests, Desjardins [Philippe-Jean-Louis Desjardins] and Pouget [Jean- Baptiste-Noël Pouget]. [2] Certification. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 237-239 253-254. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 238.

ENTRY NUMBER: 254 SERIES: Congressi, America Settentrionale VOLUME: 2 (1792-1830) FOLIOS: 118rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Québec] DATE: [08 sep 1797] AUTHOR: Jean-François [Jean-François Hubert], former bishop of Québec; Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive] Desjardins [Philippe-Jean-Louis Desardins], Robert [Antoine-Bernardin Robert], Courval [Joseph-Claude Poulin de Courval Cressé], Duval [Joseph Duval, dit Lelièvre], Raimbault [Jean Raimbault] RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: "C." A testimonial in favour of Joseph-Octave Plessis. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (26 apr 1800). DESCRIPTION: REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 237-239 253-254. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 238. Another copy, with Henri-Ftançois Grave de La Rive's name missing: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 248-250.

ENTRY NUMBER: 255 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 1[c]rv-2rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: "Fontai[...]auce" DATE: 07 nov [?07 nov 1696] AUTHOR: Jean-Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières de Saint-Vallier, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addresse's letter and the papal brief upon returning from a trip "to the most distant French provinces." He regrets not to be able to cross the ocean ["courir les mers"] immediately. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

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DATE: ?00 000 1687] AUTHOR: Jean-Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières de Saint-Vallier, priest RECIPIENT: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: Cardinal Le Camus [Étienne Le Camus], bishop of Grenoble, informed the writer that the addressee discussed with the pope [?Innocent XI] issues regarding Canada, and that the latter selected him for the bishopric [bishopric of Québec]. The writer is grateful, but does not conceal the difficulties inherent in the project. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 257 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 4rv-5rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [London] DATE: [25 oct 1626] AUTHOR: [Bede of the Blessed Sacrament, OCD, vicar provincial of England] RECIPIENT: [Paolo Simone di Gesù e Maria, OCD, general] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Excerpts DESCRIPTION: In the mission of Virginia called New England, suggested by Simon Stock at the request of two Catholic knights [Arthur Aston, George Calvert], three colonies have been founded since 1603, comprising 50, 20 and 15 houses respectively. Only Protestants live there, the knights themselves living elsewhere. When the writer asked his confrère Eliseus [Eliseus of St. Michael] and Elias [Elias of Jesus] to go to the mission, they refused, suggesting that Simon Stock go there himself. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 161.

ENTRY NUMBER: 258 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 10rv-11rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [08 may 1673] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Jesuit missionaries who have established a mission in Maryland have asked the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for the customary faculties. The writer deems necessary to know the attitude of the French crown on the issue, namely, whether they are informed on the state of the said missions; whether they have any suggestion with regard to their improvement; whether there will be any opposition to them in England; whether Maryland is included in the jurisdiction of the bishopric of Québec [recte vicariate apostolic of Canada]; whether the bishop [François de Laval, bishop of Petraea] could temporarily enjoy jurisdiction over Maryland itself. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 151, III 420-421, V 115.

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LOCATION: [Cayenne] DATE: [00 000 1677] AUTHOR: François-Joseph Le Mercier, SJ, superior in Cayenne RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The writer, superior in the French Jesuit mission in America [ recte in Cayenne], is middle-aged [he was born in 1604 and was then 73] and might be forced to leave. He requests his usual faculties as prefect and some privileges related to them. A short report on the state of the mission is enclosed. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (duplicate). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 157, III 429, VI 259. Another copy, with different references: Cal. 1622-1799 III 429.

ENTRY NUMBER: 260 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 98rv-99rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Toulon DATE: 28 may 1720 AUTHOR: Antoine Oudeard, OFM Rec RECIPIENT: Procurator general, OFM Rec, in Rome TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer, a professor of theology and definitor of the parish church of Saint-Bonaventure in Annonay, gives biographical details of his life and ecclesiastical career and asks to be appointed missionary apostolic to the natives and French soldiers. He is almoner in La Motte's infantry regiment that is to leave Toulon in three months for the West Indies, to stay in the Mississippi country recently discovered by the French. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," notes. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 261 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 124rv-125rv. B: f. 125r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 10 sep 1729 AUTHOR: [Ludovico Pico della Mirandola, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Bartolomeo Ruspoli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the second report [undated, but 00 000 1729; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 488] written by the coadjutor [Pierre-Herman Dosquet] of the bishop of Québec [Louis-François Duplessis de Mornay]. The writer encloses the decrees of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" dated 23 jan 1669 [see Cal. 1622-1799 III 491] for the bishop of Heliopolis [François Pallu], and 06 dec 1703 for the bishop of Comana [Charles Maigrot]. Both deal with marriage dispensations. The addressee is requested to search the archives [of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] for the said decrees and to send them to the writer. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 195, III 485-494, V 132, VI 261.

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FOLIOS: 137rv-138rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Lisbon DATE: 15 aug 1730 AUTHOR: Francis Nicolson, priest RECIPIENT: John Sharp, canon, in Liège TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation of an original letter written in English DESCRIPTION: Translation of the original letter written in English. The addressee, who was for 13 years an Anglican missionary in America before converting to Catholicism, is requested to invite the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" to establish one mission in each and every colony [in America]. The general state of Catholicism in America is said to be miserable, also on account of the fact that no missionaries are sent. Regular and secular priests fight each other, and only Spain, Portugal, and France promote their interests together with those of religion. Details are given on Nova Scotia, where no missionary was sent in the past nine years. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 263 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 290rv-291rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 02 aug 1763 AUTHOR: [Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in the London district] RECIPIENT: Clement XIII, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A report on the writer's American missions, as requested by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Details on Maryland (16,000 Catholics, 12 Jesuit missionaries), Pennsylvania (6,000/7,000 Catholics, five Jesuit missionaries). Missionaries sometimes go to Jersey [New Jersey] and Virginia. Other continental provinces are Nova Scotia, New England [ sic ], New York, Carolina and Georgia, where there are neither Catholics nor missionaries. The writer suggests that jurisdiction be entrusted to the [future] bishop of Québec. Also mentioned are the following locations: Newfoundland, Bermuda, Bahamas, Jamaica, Barbados, Antigua, St. Christopher, Nevis, Montserrat, Grenada, the Grenadines, St. Vincent, Dominica and Tobago. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 263 419. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 419.

ENTRY NUMBER: 264 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 292rv-293rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [?London] DATE: [? post 00 000 1806] AUTHOR: [?John Mattingly, SJ] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A catalogue of the Jesuit mission in the United States. Members of the Society are 95, of whom 26 priests, 25 scholastics, 10 novices, 25 lay brothers and nine lay novices. They live in various communities, namely, Georgetown college, Washington, White Marsh, Prince George, Charles County, St. Mary's, Maryland, Eastern Shore and Pennsylvania. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: While dating this item after 1806, this editor has included it in Cal. 1622-1799 on account of the different opinions among historians as to its date.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 265 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 347rv-348rv. B: ff. 347v-348r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 30 may 1763 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer returns the draft of the answer to be communicated to the French minister [Mathieu Basquiat, baron de La Houze], revised so as not to mention the Jesuits, as suggested in the instruction [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 158] prepared for the nuncio [Pietro Pamphili Colonna, nuncio in France]. In a post scriptum , the addressee is asked to tell Bandini [a clerk of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] to return the new draft to the writer to be verified. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (America). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 243-248, V 158, VI 265.

ENTRY NUMBER: 266 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 349rv-350rv. B: ff. 349v-350r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 20 jun 1763 AUTHOR: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's parcel [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 158]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (the parcel is said to deal with America). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 267 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 424rv-430rv, 433rv. B: ff. 424v, 430rv, 433r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [France] DATE: [00 000 1765] AUTHOR: François-Philibert Watrin, SJ RECIPIENT: [Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A very detailed report on the state of Louisiana, where the writer was missionary for 30 years [1732-64]. The report deals with Capuchin missions, Jesuit missions (only Sébastien-Louis Meurin remained in Louisiana after expulsion following 1763 [in compliance with the Treaty of Paris of 10 feb 1763]. French inhabitants and settlements, the brandy trade, the Capuchin Hilaire [Hilaire de Genevaux] and his relationship with Pontbriand [Henri- Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand], bishop of Québec. The report also deals with the following Indian nations: Natchitoches, Apalchees, Illinois, Choctaws, Alabamas, Arkansas, Kaskaskias, Michigameas, Kaokias, Peorias, Miamis, Missouris, Canses, Aiaooués, Osages, Panimahas, Octotatas. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 268. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 267-268.

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SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 431rv-432rv. B: f.432r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 sep 1765] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Notes on the dispute between Capuchins and Jesuits in Louisiana. The Capuchins of the province of Champagne maintain that in 1722 [00 000 1722] they were sent to Louisiana, under the jurisdiction of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières de Saint-Vallier], by the Compagnie des Indes. They were to be the only missionaries in the area, but in 1726 [00 000 1726] the Jesuits arrived and the Capuchins refused to recognize the authority of their vicar general [Nicolas-Ignace de Beaubois]. In 1759 [see the General Congregation of 00 jul 1759, item no. 13; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 205] the matter came to the attention of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," that requested the opinion of the Jesuits and wrote to the nuncio in France [Ludovico Gualtiero Gualtieri]; apparently, nothing was later received on the matter. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 267-268. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 268.

ENTRY NUMBER: 269 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 451rv-452rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Sedan DATE: 14 apr 1766 AUTHOR: Simon de Parey, OFM Cap, provincial of Champagne, prefect of the mission in Louisiana RECIPIENT: Aimé de Lamballe, OFM Cap, procurator of the French missions TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 12 mar 1766. A detailed report on Louisiana follows, as requested by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" prior to the writer's appointment as prefect of the said mission. The Capuchins of Champagne have been in Louisiana for 50 years [recte since 00 000 1722]; their superior is vicar general of the bishop of Québec [currently Jean-Olivier Briand]; six settlements, of which Nouvelle-Orléans is the largest, are served by 10/15 Capuchins. France ceded Louisiana to Spain [by the secret Treaty of San Ildefonso of 03 nov 1762], and in oct [00 oct 1765] the Spanish were occupying the region. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 037, VI 269. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 037.

ENTRY NUMBER: 270 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 515rv-517rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 12 jul 1768 AUTHOR: [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer, who is 80 on this day [12 jul 1768], has requested the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] to replace him as vicar general in France. He informs on Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (the new regulations on holidays have been forwarded to their prefect apostolic, Becquet [Julien-François Becquet]), the Hôpital Général of

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Montréal (their request for a privileged altar has been rejected), the four young Acadians [Joseph-Mathurin Bourg, Jean- Pierre Bourg, Jean-Baptiste Bro, Isaac Hébert] studying at the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit (a fifth Acadian is soon to join them). Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of 17 aug 1768. [The balance of this item deals with Loango]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 271 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 539rv-540rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 30 mar 1771 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph memorandum DESCRIPTION: In America the English possess many continental provinces, the islands close to them, and the islands recently ceded by France [by the Treaty of Paris, signed 10 feb 1763]. It is not advisable to appoint a vicar apostolic with jurisdiction over them all; the vicar apostolic in the London district [Richard Challoner] must continue in his jurisdiction over the continental colonies. As for Canada [Québec] and adjacent territories, a French bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand] was appointed [on 21 jan 1766]. The vicar apostolic in the London district [Richard Challoner] must be invited to send a detailed report on those lands. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with Grenada, the Grenadines, St. Vincent, Dominica, Tobago, Montserrat and Martinique]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 218 271-272, V 216, VI 271 427-428.

ENTRY NUMBER: 272 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 543rv-544rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [London] DATE: 04 jun 1771 AUTHOR: Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in the London district RECIPIENT: Christopher Stonor, agent in Rome of the English clergy TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer thanks the addressee for forwarding the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [dated 06 apr 1771; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 216] on English America. He only regrets that he has not been relieved of his jurisdiction over those faraway territories. Catholics are said to be numerous in Maryland and Pennsylvania, few in Virginia and New Jersey. They are administered by the Jesuits, who receive their faculties from the writer; they are against the establishment of a bishopric among them. The bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] could be sent there once a year to administer confirmation to Catholics living there. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with Montserrat, Antigua and Dominica]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 120, V 217-218, VI 272.

ENTRY NUMBER: 273 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 557rv-558rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [06 sep 1773]

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AUTHOR: John Mattingly, SJ RECIPIENT: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph memorandum DESCRIPTION: The Jesuit mission in Maryland, established under the auspices of Cecil Calvert, numbered 17 missionaries in 1764, 23 in 1771, and 20 "this year." Their main residence is in Port Tobacco, their second in Newton. Details on everyday life and economic situation of the Jesuits. Bishops never entered the territory, but the opposition of the Puritans makes unadvisable the appointment of a [Catholic] bishop. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (there are 20,000 Catholics in Maryland and Pennsylvania; in 1771 there were 137 missionaries in England). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 274 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 1 (1673-1775) FOLIOS: 586rv-587rv. B: ff. 586v-587r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [06 feb 1764] AUTHOR: [Jean Davoust, priest of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères] RECIPIENT: [Clement XIII, pope] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Indulgences are requested for the following churches of the diocese of Québec: [1] parish church of Saint-Thomas [Saint-Thomas-de-Montmagny] of Pointe-à-la-Caille; [2] parish church of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré; [3] chapel of the Québec Ursulines. A note informs that the old indulgences had not been returned from Canada [Québec], due to the fear of their being intercepted by the English and of the considerable postal expenses. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [only Saint-Thomas-de-la-Pointe-à-la-Caille is mentioned]. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 067. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 172, IV 124-126.

ENTRY NUMBER: 275 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 6rv-7rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 27 feb 1776 AUTHOR: [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France] has forwarded to the writer the bull of the Jubilee for the diocese of Québec and for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 255] (the latter currently have no prefect apostolic), but he doubts whether current events make it advisable to send it to their addressees. The writer also deals with the war between the English colonies and their mother country [War of American Independence], and with the state of the diocese of Québec, as portrayed in the last letter of the bishop of Québec [Jean- Olivier Briand] to the writer, a copy of which was forwarded to the addressee. He is preparing a journal of his activities with regard to the colonies from 1730 onwards for his successor. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 256, VI 275 441. For the misfiled final portion of this item, see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 441.

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FOLIOS: 177rv-178rv. B: f. 178r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Bruxelles DATE: 13 jun 1780 AUTHOR: Giovanni Antonio Maggiora, auditor to the nuncio in Belgium RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has eventually found Leonard Neale in Liège on the eve of his departure for Demerara. He met with him on Friday [09 jun 1780], and told him that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" was opposed to his departure. Leonard Neale complied with the wishes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" and decided to leave for England within a month. The nuncio [Ignazio Busca, nuncio in Belgium] was informed one day earlier [12 jun 1780]. Biographical details on Leonard Neale, who is American, 27, a former Jesuit, with the Society of Jesus for five years. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 277 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 179rv-180rv. B: ff. 179v-180r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Bruxelles DATE: 11 jul 1780 AUTHOR: Giovanni Antonio Maggiora, auditor to the nuncio in Belgium RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: As requested in the addressee's letter of 24 jun [24 jun 1780], the writer forwarded the patent of missionary to Leonard Neale in Bruges. The patent is valid for Demerara in America [South America]. No answer has yet been received. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 278 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 181rv, 184rv. B: ff. 181v, 184r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Bruxelles DATE: 18 jul 1780 AUTHOR: Giovanni Antonio Maggiora, auditor to the nuncio in Belgium RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a copy of the letter of the former Jesuit Leonard Neale, who has received his patent of missionary in Demerara. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 279. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 278-279. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 279.

ENTRY NUMBER: 279 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 182rv-183rv. B: f. 183rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Bruges DATE: 16 jul 1780

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AUTHOR: [Leonard Neale, SJ] RECIPIENT: [Giovanni Antonio Maggiora, auditor to the nuncio in Belgium] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Upon his return from Holland, the writer has received the addressee's letter. He will leave as soon as possible from Holland on a ship bound for America [South America]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 280 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 271rv-272rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 10 feb 1783 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: On Tuesday past [04 feb 1783], the Earl of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] was informed of the wish that the pope [Pius VI] had expressed through the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" that in the forthcoming treaty [Treaty of Paris-Versailles] be inserted "qualche Articolo per la conservazione, e dilatazione della Religione Cattolica." The minister [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] , who, in article VIII of the preliminaries of the treaty, that he and Alleyne Fitz-Herbert [Alleyne Fitzherbert, Baron St. Helens], the English minister, had undersigned in Versailles, "ha avuto premura di assicurare la tranquillità in materia di Religione a quei sudditi, che ritornano sotto la Dominazione inglese." will comply with the wish of the pope [Pius VI], recalling what "che in riguardo della Religione si stabilì nel Trattõ di Pace del 1763 [Treatry of Paris, 10 feb 1763." As for the United States, that will be recognized as a republic, Earl of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] says that, since they tolerate all religions, both missions and the appointment of a vicar apostolic will be tolerated. The writer has asked Earl of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] to inform Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], the American plenipotentiary minister, that he intends to meet with him, and will do so as soon as Earl of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] informs the writer of Franklin [Benjamin Franklin]'s attitude. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 15 mar 1783 [recte 19 mar 1783]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 276.

ENTRY NUMBER: 281 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 275rv-276rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Vienna DATE: 13 mar 1783 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Garampi, bishop of Montefiascone, nuncio in Vienna RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letters of 15 [15 feb 1783] and 22 feb [22 feb 1783]. Hussey [Thomas Hussey] (on whom biographical details are given), is in Vienna on his way to London. The latter informs that the United States will grant religious toleration to the numerous American Catholics, but that the new government will not accept any dependency from the vicar apostolic in the London district [currently James Robert Talbot] or the bishop of Québec [currently Jean-Olivier Briand]. Hussey [Thomas Hussey] suggests that a missionary resident in America be appointed vicar apostolic. The writer recommends Hussey [Thomas Hussey] for the position. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 05

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ENTRY NUMBER: 282 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 281rv, 288rv. B: f. 288r LANGUAGE: Latin, French, Italian LOCATION: Saint-Jean-du-Trou, in Saint-Domingue DATE: 25 jun 1783 AUTHOR: Sulpice de Fribourg, OFM Cap RECIPIENT: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer asks to be sent to the United Provinces of North America, where many German Catholics live. He intends to travel to Charleston, in South Carolina, then to Georgia, the Appalachians, Virginia, and possibly futher north, and then write a report on the state of religion. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 27 sep 1783. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 282, VI 282-285.

ENTRY NUMBER: 283 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 282rv, 287rv. B: ff. 282v, 287rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 sep 1783] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: According to the catalogue of the Capuchins of Saint-Domingue, Sulpice de Fribourg really is where he says he is, and nothing was ever received against his person. If the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" decides in favour of his request, then he must remain under the jurisdiction of the Capuchin prefect of the island [Saint- Domingue]. It is, however, more likely that missionaries to the provinces [United States] will be sent by the American Congress and by France. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 282, VI 282-285.

ENTRY NUMBER: 284 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 283rv-284rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Saint-Jean-du-Trou, in Saint-Domingue DATE: 08 jul 1783 AUTHOR: Sulpice de Fribourg, OFM Cap RECIPIENT: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer is parish priest of Saint-Jean-du-Trou in Saint-Domingue. He asks to be sent to the United States, where many German Catholics live. He intends to travel to Charleston, in South Carolina, then to North Carolina, the Appalachians, Virginia, and possibly further north, and then write a report on the state of religion. Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 13 mar 1784 (a duplicate of the letter of 27 sep 1783). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 282, VI 282-285. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 285.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 285 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 285rv-286rv LANGUAGE: Latin, French LOCATION: Saint-Jean-du-Trou, in Saint-Domingue DATE: 01 jul 1783 AUTHOR: Sulpice de Fribourg, OFM Cap RECIPIENT: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer is parish priest of Saint-Jean-du-Trou in Saint-Domingue. He asks to be sent to the United States, where many German Catholics live. He intends to travel to Charleston, in South Carolina, then to North Carolina, the Appalachians, Virginia, and possiby further north, and then write a report on the state of religion. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 282, VI 282-285. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 284.

ENTRY NUMBER: 286 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 300rv-303rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 01 sep 1783 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses items A, B, and C dealing with the establishment of missions in the new republic of the United States in North America. The first [A] is a copy of the note that the writer sent to Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], the plenipotentiart minister of the new republic [United States]. The second [B] and third [C] are copies of observation made by Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], which were only acknowledged. From these notes, it is clear that Franklin [Benjamin Franklin] believes that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" will make some decisions with regard to the Catholics, and that Congress will approve them, particularly the appointment of a French ecclesiastic, residing in France, who will rule in America through a suffragan. The writer, however, is of the opinion that the nuncio in France [currently the writer himself], who will appoint a local prefect apostolic or vicar apostolic, is better than a French ecclesiastic. As for note C, as there is no college or institution in America, one must envisage more than the four English Catholic establishments in France. The last paragraph [of note C] is very important. With regard to the establishment of a seminary in France, he has discussed the issue with the Earl of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes], who suggested a meeting with the bishop of Autun [Yves-Alexandre Marbeuf], who holds the list of the ecclesiastical benefices, in order to suggest that a seminary be established in Saint-Malo, Nantes, or Lorient. The meeting took place on Friday [29 aug 1783], and subsequently the two [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, Yves-Alexandre Marbeuf] met with Earl of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] on Saturday [30 aug 1783.] in Versailles. The writer asks to be well informed on missions in North America. He will ask Earl of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] to contact La Luzerne [Anne-César La Luzerne], who has been for three tears French minister in the United States. This project must not be divulged to anybody, except the pope [Pius VI]. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 27 Sep 1783. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 283 288, VI 286-292. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 287 289 291.

ENTRY NUMBER: 287 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 304rv, 307rv. B: f. 307rv

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LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [00 aug 1783] AUTHOR: [Benjamin Franklin, United States minister in France] RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: "C." The American Revolution [Treaty of Paris-Versailles, signed 03 sep 1783] severed the interests of the colonies from those of the mother country, and changes the relationship between the American and the English Catholics. The current government wants to prevent any British influence on the citizens of the United States. On account of the regime of religious toleration, no fixed revenues for the clergy are to be found in the United States, nor is there any college or public institution as is would be necessary to the instruction of Catholic ecclesiastics. On the other hand, there is in France an institution made of English monks, few and useless, who enjoy a revenue of some £50,000/60,000 livres. Such an institution could be used to prepare and financially assist ecclesiastics that could be employed in the United States. The writer suggests that Rome appoint a French subject who resides in France, who would act in agreement with the nuncio in France [currently the addressee] and the American minister. This person should take care of the education of the clergy. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 283 288, VI 286-292. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 286. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" Cal. 1622-1799 VI 288.

ENTRY NUMBER: 288 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 308rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 sep 1783] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Summary of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 287. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 283 288, VI 286-292.

ENTRY NUMBER: 289 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 309rv-310rv. B: ff. 309v-310rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [00 aug 1783] AUTHOR: [Benjamin Franklin, United States minister in France] RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: "B." "Observations Sur la Notte de M. Le Nonce Apostolique [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili]." The writer believes it useless to send the addressee's note [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 291] to the United States Congress, which is not to mingle with religious matters. Each state has a duty towards religious toleration. The writer believes that Rome can safely make any decision and measure, without infringing upon the American constitutions. The writer also believes that Congress will certainly and tacitly approve the choice, made in agreement with the United States minister, of a French ecclesiastic, residing in France, who is to oversee the spiritual matters of the American Catholics through a resident suffragan. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 283 288, VI 286-292. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 286. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" Cal. 1622-1799 VI 290.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 290 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 311rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 sep 1783] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Summary of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 289. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 283 288, VI 286-292.

ENTRY NUMBER: 291 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 312rv-313rv. B: f. 313r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [00 aug 1783] AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France] RECIPIENT: [Benjamin Franklin, United States minister in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: "A." "Notte." Before the American Revolution, [American] Catholics and missionaries depended on the vicar apostolic in the London district [Richard Challoner, then James Robert Talbot]. Since this arrangement is no longer viable, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" wants to suggest to the Congress the establishment of a vicar apostolic resident in a town of the United States. This person could enjoy either episcopal powers (the best solution, in that confirmations and ordinations will be made possible), or faculties as prefect apostolic. If no suitable candidate is to be found for the position in the United States, Congress should permit the selection of another candidate "parmi les Sujets d'une nation Etrangère la plus amie des Etats Unies [i.e., France]." Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 283 288, VI 286-292. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 286. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" Cal. 1622-1799 VI 292.

ENTRY NUMBER: 292 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 314rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 sep 1783] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Summary of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 291. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 283 288, VI 286-292.

ENTRY NUMBER: 293 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 324rv-325rv

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 oct 1783 AUTHOR: [Pius VI, pope] RECIPIENT: [Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: In order to explain the attitude of the Turin court [crown of Sardinia] with regard to the coadjutor [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], the writer encloses a copy of the letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 148] of count Perrone [Carlo Francesco Baldassarre Perrone, count of San Martino] that was forwarded by cardinal Gerdil [Giacinto Sigismondo Gerdil] in the morning, and that he promptly returned. The addressee is to keep the copy and inform the prefect [Leonardo Antonelli, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with Sweden]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 148 293. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 148.

ENTRY NUMBER: 294 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 328rv-331rv LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: Maryland DATE: 10 nov 1783 AUTHOR: [John Carroll, former SJ] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The missionaries of this province [United States] have met and selected John Lewis, their current superior, for signing their petition to the Holy See [see the petition in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 296]. "Non si può ignorare in Europa, che in questi Stati Uniti sia fatto un cambiamento nel Sistema Ecclico di cotesta Missione non meno interessante, che non è quello già arrivato nello Stato politico di tutta questa America Settentrionale [North America]." In the 13 provinces, and in particular in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Virginia, there is general toleration for all, except for some areas where the fact of not being able to renounce the supreme rule of the pope prevents the enjoyment of civil rights. The petitioners are tolerated and live happily, so that "dobbiamo in ogni modo cercare di conservare, coltivare, e promuovere con ogni prudenza, comportandoci in tutte l'occorrenze cone boni sudditi fedelmente attaccati al nostro Governo politico." So far, the petitioners have received their faculties through the vicar apostolic in the London district, but this dependence from a foreign bishop or vicar apostolic will not be further permitted. The petitioners then ask that jurisdiction be transferred to an American ecclesiastic. If need be, the petitioners could ask their "Governo politico" to support said petition. In the American missions there are c. 20 missionaries, several of them born in the United States, others in England and Germany. John Lewis, 62, is English, has spent c. 30 years in the American missions, and has been superior for over 13 years. John Boone and Henry Pile, born in America [United States], were missionaries there, but also "fuerant Missionarii in Anglia [England], modo decedunt ex ista Missione navigatum in patriam," ask for faculties, but the vicar apostolic in the London district [Richard Challoner] maintains that no ampler faculties can be granted for the American republic. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (copy sent to the nuncio in France [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili], enclosed with the letter of 09 jun 1784). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-299, VI 294 296 310.

ENTRY NUMBER: 295 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 337rv-338rv. B: f. 338r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Fontainebleau

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DATE: 20 oct 1783 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 27 [27 sep 1783; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 281]. He will inform the Earl of de Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] and continue his negotiations with Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], the American plenipotentiary minister, with regard to the missions to be established in the United States. He will be glad to meet John Thayer, born in Boston [on 00 000 1758], who has been recommended by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 281]. If John Thayer still intends to go to his country [United States] as missionary, and there are no objections on the part of Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], the writer will use the faculties granted by the pope [Pius VI] and forwarded by the addressee. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 22 nov 1783. [The balance of this item deals with Sweden]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 296 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 349rv-350rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Maryland] DATE: [10 nov 1783] AUTHOR: John Lewis, Bernard Diderick, Ignatius Matthews, James Walton, John Carroll, all former Jesuits RECIPIENT: Pius VI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: "Joannes Lowis [John Lewis], Bernardus Diderich [Bernard Diderick], Ignatius Matthews, Jacobus Walton [James Walton], et Joannes Carroll [John Carroll]" [f.349r], missionaries in the 13 United States, who met upon the invitation of their clergy, inform that thenew political status of America [United States] makes it impossible to remain under the jurisdiction of foreign vicars apostolic or bishops. The writer then petition that John Lewis, the former superior of the mission, who had been appointed by the vicar apostolic in the London district [Benjamin Petre], be confirmed and granted the usual faculties (the blessing of the Sacred oils, chalices, altars, confirmation). Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide " (copy sent to the nuncio in France [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili] enclosed with the letter of 09 jun 1784). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-299, VI 294 296 310.

ENTRY NUMBER: 297 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 351rv, 354rv. B: f. 354r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Annapolis DATE: 31 jan 1784 AUTHOR: Anne-César La Luzerne, chevalier de La Luzerne, French ambassador to the United States RECIPIENT: Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Excerpts DESCRIPTION: On behalf of the pope [Pius VI], the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili,nuncio in France] has asked Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], permission to send a bishop or vicar apostolic for the Catholic of this continent [North America]. The Congress was on the whole favourable, but did not make any decision because it has no power on spiritual matters. Delegates approached by the writer saw with favour the appointment of a bishop in Pennsylvania or Maryland , where Catholics are numerous, as long as no temporal jurisdiction be claimed. Congress is in favour of

118 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 the appointment of a bishop, because the latter could ordain Catholic priests who would not be obliged to travel to London or Québec for that reason. Some delegated have even gone as far as to suggest that the new bishop could also ordain Anglican priests, who must now go to London to be ordained. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-299, VI 297-298 300-306. Sub-Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 297 300 302 304-305. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 304. Translation into Italian: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 298.

ENTRY NUMBER: 298 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 352rv-353rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Annapolis DATE: 31 jan 1784 AUTHOR: Anne-César La Luzerne, chevalier de La Luzerne, French Ambassador to the United States RECIPIENT: Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: On behalf of the pope [Pius VI], the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili,nuncio in France] has asked Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], permission to send a bishop or vicar apostolic for the Catholic of this continent [North America]. The Congress was on the whole favourable, but did not make any decision because it has no power on spiritual matters. Delegates approached by the writer saw with favour the appointment of a bishop in Pennsylvania or Maryland , where Catholics are numerous, as long as no temporal jurisdiction be claimed. Congress is in favour of the appointment of a bishop, because the latter could ordain Catholic priests who would not be obliged to travel to London or Québec for that reason. Some delegated have even gone as far as to suggest that the new bishop could also ordain Anglican priests, who must now go to London to be ordained. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-299. VI 297-298 300-306. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-299. Original document: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 297.

ENTRY NUMBER: 299 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 361rv-362rv. B: f. 362r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 01 mar 1784 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letters of 10 [10 jan 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 289] and 11 jan [11 jan 1784]. He will approach Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars], one of the directors of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, on that issue, and will do whatever is in his power for the restitution of the abbey of Méobec, in the diocese of Bourges, to the bishop of Québec [currently Jean-Olivier Briand]. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 31 mar 1784. [The balance of this item deals with Malabar]. REMARKS:

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LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: 12 may 1784 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France] RECIPIENT: Anne-César La Luzerne, chevalier de La Luzerne, French ambassador to the United States TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Before the "Révolution de l'Amérique Septentrionale" [American Revolution], Catholics and missionaries were under the jurisdiction of the vicar apostolic in the London district. After "Cette révolution sèparant les interèts des Etats Unis de ceux de l'Angleterre, et changeand entièrement leurs anciens rapports," the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" was of the opinion that the system needed to be revised. It thus ordered the nuncio in France, Doria Pamphili [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili], archbishop of Seleucia, tos end a message to the Congress of the United States containing some proposals with regard to the establishment of religion [in the United States]. The nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili] discussed the issue with Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], whose opinion was that it would have been useless to make any proposal to Congress, that had no jurisdiction of religious matters, and that the Court of Rome should act independently, though care must be taken not to interfere with the constitutions [of the individual states]. Then the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" charged the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili] to negotiate with the American [Benjamin Franklin] and French [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] ministers in order to make the most of the new missionary establishment in the United States. The king of France [Louis XV] had come up with a plan, on which the following points must be further explored: [1] American ecclesiastics must be asked who, among them, is the best candidate for a vicar apostolic, and where there are more Catholics, so that his residence may be established there; [2] the best option would be to have an American ecclesiastic, otherwise an ecclesiastic residing there, otherwise still a French ecclesiastic; [3] where Catholics are more numerous, which is apparently in Pennsylvania and Maryland; [4] whether there are schools of Latin there, in order to avoid travelling to France or Rome to study philosophy and theology. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-299. VI 297-298 300-306. Sub-cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 297 300 302 304-305. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 302 304. Translation into Italian: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 301.

ENTRY NUMBER: 301 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 372rv-373rv. B: f. 373v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 12 may 1784 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France] RECIPIENT: [Anne-César La Luzerne, chevalier de La Luzerne, French Ambassador to the United States] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: Before the American Revolution, Catholics and missionaries were under the jurisdiction of the vicar apostolic in the London district. After the severance caused by this revolution of te interests of the United tates from those of England, which completely changed their relationship, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" was of the opinion that the system needed to be revised. It thus ordered the nuncio in France, Doria Pamphili [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili], archbishop of Seleucia, tos end a message to the Congress of the United States containing some proposals with regard to the establishment of religion [in the United States]. The nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili] discussed the issue with Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], whose opinion was that it would have been useless to make any proposal to Congress, that had no jurisdiction of religious matters, and that the Court of Rome should act independently, though care must be taken not to interfere with the constitutions [of the individual states]. Then the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" charged the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili] to negotiate with the American [Benjamin Franklin] and French [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] ministers in order to make the most of the new missionary establishment in the United States. The king of France [Louis XV] had come up with a plan, on which the following points must be further explored: [1] American ecclesiastics must be asked who, among them, is the best candidate for a vicar apostolic, and where there are more Catholics, so that his residence may be established there; [2] the best option would be to have an American ecclesiastic, otherwise an ecclesiastic residing there, otherwise still a

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French ecclesiastic; [3] where Catholics are more numerous, which is apparently in Pennsylvania and Maryland; [4] whether there are schools of Latin there, in order to avoid travelling to France or Rome to study philosophy and theology. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 297-298 300-306. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-299. Original document: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 300.

ENTRY NUMBER: 302 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 375rv, 378rv. B: f. 378r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 12 may 1784 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Anne-César La Luzerne, chevalier de La Luzerne, French Ambassador to the United States TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a note [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 300] on the establishment of missions in the United States, containing some queries, that, according to the Earl of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes], the addressee may be able to answer, so that the plan agreed upon by the French [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] and American [Benjamin Franklin] ministers be implemented. The writer also encloses a letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 305] written by order of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" "à l'un des plus anciens missionnaires, qui se trouvent dans ces Province." The said letter contains some queries, but the selection of the vicar apostolic is not mentioned. The addressee is in particular requested of his opinion on the possible appointment as vicar apostolic of Carroll [John Carroll], a former Maryland Jesuit, who was educated at Saint-Omer, and who in 1776 was sent to Canada [Québec] with Franklin [Benjamin Franklin] and other commissioners. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-299, VI 297-298 300-306. Sub-cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 297 300 302 304-305. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 300 305. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 304. Translation into Italian: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 303.

ENTRY NUMBER: 303 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 376rv-377rv. B: f. 377rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 12 may 1784 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Anne-César La Luzerne, chevalier de La Luzerne, French ambassador to the United States TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a note [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 300] on the establishment of missions in the United States, containing some queries, that, according to the Earl of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes], the addressee may be able to answer, so that the plan agreed upon by the French [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] and American [Benjamin Franklin] ministers be implemented. The writer also encloses a letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 305] written by order of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" "à l'un des plus anciens missionnaires, qui se trouvent dans ces Province." The said letter contains some queries, but the selection of the vicar apostolic is not mentioned. The addressee is in particular requested of his opinion on the possible appointment as vicar apostolic of Carroll [John Carroll], a former Maryland Jesuit, who was educated at Saint-Omer, and who in 1776 was sent to Canada [Québec] with Franklin [Benjamin Franklin] and other commissioners. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-299, VI 297-298 300-306. Original document: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 302.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 304 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 379rv-381rv, 386rv. B: f. 386r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 17 may 1784 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: As anticipated in the writer's letter of 26 apr [26 apr 1784], the meeting on the issue of the most important issue of the establishment of a mission in the new Republic of the United States in North America between the Earl of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes], the bishop of Autun [Yves-Alexandre Marbeuf], and the writer took place in Versailles on 3 [03 may 1784]. The Earl of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] read a letter from the chevalier de La Luzerne [Anne-Césare La Luzerne], dated from Annapolis on 31 jan 1784, herewith enclosed [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 297]. The said letter proves that, in spite of the suggestion made by Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], that the writer's note be not forwarded to Congress, this received it and reacted favourably to the establishment of a bishop in Maryland or Pennsylvania. The writer then explained the contents of the addressee's letter of 27 sep 1783, i.e., that, being unknown to the writer and to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" the number of Catholics in the United States, the number of missionaries and students could not yet be determined; that, however, it seemed that eight missionaries, 8/10 students in France, and 2/3 students at Collegio Urbano seemed sufficient to the task; and that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" would take charge of the students at Collegio Urbano and of the vicar apostolic in Maryland. At the meeting, it was decided that the writer compiled a note for La Luzerne [Anne-Césare La Luzerne] and another to the oldest missionary in the United States (copies herewith enclosed). These letters were shown to the Earl of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] on Tuesday [04 may 1783, perhaps 11 may 1783], who forwarded them to the United States to either La Luzerne [Anne-Césare La Luzerne] or his substitute, via the ship on the third Tuesday of each month leavces Lorient for North America and returns in three months. The bishop of Autun [Yves- Alexandre Marbeuf] suggests that American students be sent not to the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères or the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit, but to Bordeaux, a town that has frequent contacts with America and whose archbishop [Jérôme-Marie Champion de Cicé] is his good friend, at the cost of c.£ 1,000 livres each. As for Carroll [John Carroll], a former Maryland Jesuit, sent to Canada [Québec] in 1776 with Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], his selection as vicar apostolic would be gratefully regarded by several members of Congress and particularly by Franklin [Benjamin Franklin] himself. Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], whom the writer met in Passy on Tuesday [11 may 1783] and is ill with stones, was very hapy with results of the above meeting and with the fact that 2/3 American students will be sent to Collegio Urbano, being most interest in the fact that sciences be studied at the highest level. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 09 jun 1784. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-288, VI 297-298 300-306. Sub-cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 297 300 302 304-305. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 297 300 302 305.

ENTRY NUMBER: 305 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 382rv, 385rv.B: ff. 382v, 385r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: 12 may 1784 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: The oldest missionary in the United States TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In view of the new organization of the missions in North America, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" asked the writer to enquire with the addressee about the current state of the missions, the number of

122 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 missionaries who would be necessary, which provinces have Catholic inhabitants and where they are more numerous, and whether there are among them prospective priests and missionaries. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-299, VI 297-298 300-306. Sub-cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 297 300 302 304-305. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 302 304. Translation into Italian: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 306.

ENTRY NUMBER: 306 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 383rv-384rv. B: ff. 383v-384rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: 12 may 1784 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: The oldest missionary in the United States TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: In view of the new organization of the missions in North America, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" asked the writer to enquire with the addressee about the current state of the missions, the number of missionaries who would be necessary, which provinces have Catholic inhabitants and where they are more numerous, and whether there are among them prospective priests and missionaries. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-299, VI 297-298 300-306. Original document: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 305.

ENTRY NUMBER: 307 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 387rv-388rv. B: f. 388r LANGUAGE: French, Latin, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 23 may 1784 AUTHOR: John O'Connelly, priest RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer was destined by his superiors to the missions of his native Ireland; he feels, however, that his presence in North America would be more useful, because religious tolerance will pave the way for innumerable Protestant sects. He asks to be appointed missionary apostolic, and suggests that the guardian of San Isidoro [Collegio San Isidoro] in Rome [Patrick Lambert] be requested for an opinion on him. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 04 jul 1784. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 303.

ENTRY NUMBER: 308 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 391rv, 394rv. B: f. 394r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 31 may 1784 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer recalls his letter to the addressee of 18 may [ recte 17 may 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 304], and the enclosures dated 12 may [12 may 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 300 302 305]. On 25 may [25 may 1784]

123 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 the comte de Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] acknowledged all the said papers, as shown in the copy [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 309] herewith enclosed. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 30 jun 1784. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 302, VI 308-309. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 309.

ENTRY NUMBER: 309 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 392rv-393rv. B: ff. 392v-393rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Versailles DATE: 25 may 1784 AUTHOR: Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 12 [12 may 1784]. He will forward to La Luzerne [Anne-César La Luzerne] the addressee's letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 302], the note [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 300], and the letter to the American missionary [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 305]. The writer has personally recommended the issue to La Luzerne [Anne-César La Luzerne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 302, VI 308-309. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 308.

ENTRY NUMBER: 310 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 395rv-396rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Maryland] DATE: [10 nov 1783] AUTHOR: [Catholic clergy in the United States] RECIPIENT: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The Catholic mission in the United States was established before 1640, under Charles I, by the Jesuits of the English province, first in Maryland, then in Pennsylvania and Virginia. In 1773 the Society of Jesus was dissolved [brief [brief Dominus ac Redemptor , dated 21 jul 1773], but the former Jesuits remained and were approved by the vicar apostolic in the London district [Richard Challoner]. They are now c.20. Religious tolerance allows Catholicism to thrive, and many families are now leaving the inhabited areas for the fertile lands of the Mississippi. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (copy sent to the nuncio in France [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili], enclosed with the letter of 09 jun 1784). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-299, VI 294 296 310.

ENTRY NUMBER: 311 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 401rv-404rv. B: ff. 403v-404r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 05 jul 1784 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer met with Earl de Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] in Versailles on Tuesday

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[29 jun 1784], and with Franklin [Benjamin Franklin] in Passy on Thursday [01 jul 1784]. Although the addressee's letter of 9 [09 jun 1784] was not communicated t them, they were informed that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" had appointed Carroll [John Carroll] as superior in the missions in North America, that instructions would have been sent by the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office, and that he will be appointed vicar apostolic as soon as his aptness is verified and the required information from chevalier de La Luzerne [Anne-César de La Luzerne], the French plenipotentiary minister in the United States, is received. The latter is expected back in France in a few days. Both Earl of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] and Franklin [Benjamin Franklin] are grateful. The latter, who would have preferred the appointment of a bishop, is certain that Congress will not oppose the fact that Carroll [John Carroll] go to Canada [Québec] to be consecrated by the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], "come un luogo il più vicino, e non di tanto incomodo," better than France or Saint-Domingue. To Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], the writer did not divulge the fact that Carroll [John Carroll] had not been appointed vicar apostolic, because expenditures involved were still unknown. According to Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], to send two young Americans to France would cost c. £70/80 golden louis , i.e., £1,680/1,920 livres tournois . As for the 8/10 young Americans, mentioned in the writer's letter f 17 may [17 may 1784], who will attend the Bordeaux seminary, according to the bishop of Autun [Yves- Alexandre Marbeuf], the king of France [Louis XVI] will pay for them, though it is unclear whether this committment will be made yearly. On that occasion, the writer informed that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" would have paid for two or three students to attend Collegio Urbano, on the top of paying for the vicar apostolic. Things are then going very well. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 31 jul 1784. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 305, VI 311.

ENTRY NUMBER: 312 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 405rv, 412rv. B: ff. 405v, 412r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Passy DATE: 18 aug 1784 AUTHOR: [Benjamin Franklin, United States minister in France] RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a copy [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 314] of the instruction of the Congress and of its translation [into French; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 315]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 313. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 307, VI 312-315 ?316. Sub-cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 312 314-315. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 316. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 314-315.

ENTRY NUMBER: 313 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 406rv, 411rv. B: ff. 406v, 411r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Philadelphia] DATE: 11 may 1784 AUTHOR: The Congress of the United States RECIPIENT: Benjamin Franklin, United States minister in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: The addressee must tell the nuncio in France [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili] that Congress has no jurisdiction or powers over the matter treated, which is "purely spiritual," since those powers are reserved to the individual states. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V ?307, VI 312-316. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de

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Propaganda Fide:" in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 312. Original document: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 315.

ENTRY NUMBER: 314 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 407rv, 410rv LANGUAGE: English LOCATION: [Philadelphia] DATE: 11 may 1784 AUTHOR: The Congress of the United States RECIPIENT: Benjamin Franklin, United States minister in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: "Extract from the Instructions of Congress to D. r Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], dated May 11. th 1784 [11 may 1784]." The addressee must tell the nuncio in France [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili] that Congress has no jurisdiction or powers over the matter treated, which is "purely spiritual," since those powers are reserved to the individual states. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V ?307, VI 312-316. Sub-cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 312 314-315. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 312. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 312 316. Translation into French: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 315.

ENTRY NUMBER: 315 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 408rv-409rv. B: ff. 408v-409rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Philadelphia] DATE: 11 may 1784 AUTHOR: The Congress of the United States RECIPIENT: Benjamin Franklin, United States minister in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: The addressee must tell the nuncio in France [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili] that Congress has no jurisdiction or powers over the matter treated, which is "purely spiritual," since those powers are reserved to the individual states. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V ?307, VI 312-316. Sub-cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 312 314-315. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 312 316. Translation into Italian: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 313. Original document: Calendar 1622-1799 VI 314.

ENTRY NUMBER: 316 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 413rv-414rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 23 aug 1784 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 31 jul [31 jul 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 305], and rejoices at the approval of the pope [Pius VI] of his conduct with regard to the establishment f missions in the new republic of the United States in North America, with particular regard to the project of eight to 10 American students to be educated in one of the seminaries of Bordeaux, financed by the king of France [Louis XV]. The writer will soon

126 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 thank the bishop of Autun [Yves-Alexandre Marbeuf], "ma non mi lusingo, che si presti a stabilire un fondo fisso, perché è incerto, che la Repubblica americana cl tempo continui ad essere grata per i segnalati servigj, e favri, che le ha renduti la Francia, e che non accadano delle rivoluzioni simili a quella del Canadà [Canada]." The writer will also tell Franklin [Benjamin Franklin] that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" will see that Carroll [John Carroll] be soon appointed bishop, as soon as he would have informed on the state of religion in his provinces and the two young American students are sent to Collegio Urbano. The writer also encloses letter by Franklin [Benjamin Franklin] dated 18 [18 aug 1784], with an instruction of the Congress dated 11 may 1784, and its translation. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V ?307, VI 312-316. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 312 314-315.

ENTRY NUMBER: 317 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 419rv-420rv. B: f. 420r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 15 nov 1784 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 27 sp 1784 [? recte 25 sep 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 307]. According to the faculties granted to him in the audience [granted by Pius VI] on 21 sep [21 sep 1783; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 293], the writer enquired about John Thayer's vocation and then conferred the ecclesiastical tonsure upon him. The archbishop of Paris [Antoine-Eléonore-Léo Le Clerc de Juigné] has now attached John Thayer to the Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice, where he will continue his studies. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (Madagascar). Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 11 dec 1784. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 309, VI 317.

ENTRY NUMBER: 318 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 423rv-424rv. B: ff. 423v-424r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: DATE: [00 000 1784] AUTHOR: John McManus, OFM Obs; Francis McGuire, OFM Obs RECIPIENT: Pius VI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Relatives and friends have requested the writers' presence in Halifax. Since there are no missionaries there, they request appropriate faculties. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (a letter was sent on 23 dec 1784 to Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars], vicar general of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 310.

ENTRY NUMBER: 319 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 425rv-430rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1763] AUTHOR: [Christopher Stonor, agent in Rome of the English clergy]

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RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph memorandum DESCRIPTION: A detailed report on the state of Catholicism in the English colonies of America. The report deals with Canada, Cape Breton Island, Île Saint-Jean, Nova Scotia, Acadia (Halifax, Annapolis), Newfoundland (Placentia), New England, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Virginia, New Jersey, Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Jamaica, Barbuda, Montserrat, Antigua, St. Christopher, Grenada, the Grenadines, St. Vincent, Dominica and Tobago. The necessity of a vicar apostolic in Canada [Québec]. The jurisdiction of the vicar apostolic in the London district, Richard Challoner. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in Giuseppe Maria Castelli's handwriting]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 320 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 439rv, 441rv. B: f. 441r LANGUAGE: English, Italian LOCATION: Philadelphia DATE: 11 jan 1785 AUTHOR: Ferdinand Farmer, former SJ RECIPIENT: Charles Maurice Whelan, OFM Cap, in New York TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: On John Carroll's behalf, the writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 2 [02 jan 1785], which arrived one day arlier [10 jan 1785]. Since John Carroll was appointed prefect apostolic and enjoys limited faculties, the addressee is invited to write to the nuncio in France [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili] for the approval of his settlement in New York, and to inform John Carroll of the number of Catholics who live there. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 170-172 320-323. Translation into Italian: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 321. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 322. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 316.

ENTRY NUMBER: 321 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 440rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Philadelphia DATE: 11 jan 1785 AUTHOR: Ferdinand Farmer, former SJ RECIPIENT: Charles Maurice Whelan, OFM Cap, in New York TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: On John Carroll's behalf, the writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 2 [02 jan 1785], which arrived one day arlier [10 jan 1785]. Since John Carroll was appointed prefect apostolic and enjoys limited faculties, the addressee is invited to write to the nuncio in France [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili] for the approval of his settlement in New York, and to inform John Carroll of the number of Catholics who live there. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 316, VI 170-172 320-323. Original document: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 320.

ENTRY NUMBER: 322 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 442rv-443rv LANGUAGE:English, Italian LOCATION: [New York]

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DATE: 28 jan 1785 AUTHOR: Charles Maurice Whelan, OFM Cap RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: After a career as chaplain in the fleet of the comte de Grasse [François-Joseph-Paul Grasse, comte de Grasse-Tilly], his capture and detention in Jamaica [many details given], the writer ended up in New York, where he got in touch with Saint-Jean [Michel-Guillaume-Jean Saint-Jean, known as de Crèvecoeur], La Fayette [Marie-Joseph de La Fayette, marquis de La Fayette], and the newly-arrived Marbois [François Marbois, marquis de Barbé-Marbois]. There he approached the prefect apostolic, Carroll [John Carroll], in order to be granted some faculties, but was examined instead by his vicar general, Farmer [Ferdinand Farmer], whose letter is enclosed [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 320]. The writer asks to be allowed to continue his missionary activities, because conversions [in the United States] are easy to perform, and in those lands a priest must be able to speak Irish, English, French and Dutch, because one's flock consists of those nationalities, as well as of Portuguese and Spanish. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (see translation [ Cal. 1622-1799 VI 170]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 316, VI 170-172 320-323. Translation into Italian: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 170. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 171-172 320.

ENTRY NUMBER: 323 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 444rv-445rv. B: f. 445r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: New York DATE: 15 feb 1785 AUTHOR: Michel-Guillaume-Jean Saint-Jean, dit de Crévecoeur, French consul in New York RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the letter of Whelan [Charles Maurice Whelan, dated 28 jan 1785]. The latter arrived [in New York] six months earlier [00 aug 1785], after ministering to the fleet of comte de Grasse [François- Joseph-Paul Grasse, comte de Grasse-Tilly] in Jamaica. The Catholics [of New York] are the only ones without a church, and have invited Whelan [Charles Maurice Whelan] to stay. On account of the fact that the municipal government seems to be willing not to oppose their project, the writer accepted to forward the papers of Whelan' [Charles Maurice Whelan], although he does not entirely trust him. Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [?to John Carroll] of 09 jun 1785 [? recte 04 jun 1785]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 316, VI 170-172 320-323.

ENTRY NUMBER: 324 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 446rv, 453rv. B: ff. 446v, 453r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: 21 jun 1785 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France] RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: That morning, the writer received a parcel from the Earl of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes], with the enclosed letter for the addressee [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 325] and another letter, undated and unsigned, probably written by the vicar apostolic in North America, Carroll [John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States], both enclosed. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 326. Reference of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" answer of 23 jul 1785 [to John Carroll].

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 312, VI 324-329. Sub-cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 324-326 328-329. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 325-326 328-329.

ENTRY NUMBER: 325 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 447rv-452rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Maryland DATE: 27 feb 1785 AUTHOR: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letters of 9 [09 jun 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 299] and 16 [16 jun 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 300], with their enclosures, that he received on 26 nov [26 nov 1784], namely, [1] the decree of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" appointing him superior of the missions in the 13 United States; [2] the granting of the Jubilee; [3] the granting of the personal faculty to confirm; [4] personal and communicable faculties. During the English regime, only in Pennsylvania and Maryland did Catholics enjoy freedom, although they could not take part in public, military, and civil affairs. After the departure of the English, Catholics are free, but in several states they are excluded from government, thouugh in four states (Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia) they enjoy the same privileges than other citizens. The writer does not fear any future repression, although some do. Catholics are afraid of the possibility that Anglicans be recognized as a national religion. As for Catholics, lest they be accused of dependence from a foreign power (the papacy), American Catholics demands that they be granted the amplest degree of freedom. With regard to the future appointment of a bishop or vicar apostolic, the formula that would arise less opposition seems to be a formula, similar to than of the Episcopalian Church, in which all officials (ministers, deacons) , including the bishop, be elected by the faithful. As to the two students to be sent to Collegio Urbano, that he is still searching, the writer asks: [1] who will pay for their journey; [2] how parents can be reassured that the students will be free to return home without any exhorbitant promise be required of them. The writer estimates that the journey to France costs £70/80 goldpieces, and will try to convince their parents to pay for it. He also asks that the clause contained in his faculties, that he be allowed to employ only missionaries approved by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," as many native Americans have been sent to Europe before the war [American War of Independence] are are now on their way back. In another letter the writer will answer the three queries and will reflect on the appointment of a bishop. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 312, VI 324-329. Sub-cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 324-326 328-329. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 324 329.

ENTRY NUMBER: 326 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 454rv-456rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Maryland DATE: 01 mar 1785 AUTHOR: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: A detailed report on the state of religion in the United States. The report deals with the number of Catholics in Maryland (15,800) Pennsylvania (7,000); Virginia (200), New York (1,500, administered by a Franciscan [Charles Maurice Whelan]), the Mississippi region (a report is awaited from an alleged Carmelite [Paul de Saint-Pierre]); Catholics' observance; the state of the clergy (19 priests in Maryland, five in Pennsylvania); no revenues available for it; a college in Philadelphia, two colleges planned in Maryland, the necessity of marriage dispensations and of the faculty to celebrate mass in the afternoon.

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 312, VI 324-329. Sub-cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 324-326 328-329. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 324. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 324 329.

ENTRY NUMBER: 327 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 457rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 jul 1785] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A note on marriage dispensations and on the faculty to celebrate mass in the afternoon [as requested by John Carroll in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 326]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 312, VI 324-329.

ENTRY NUMBER: 328 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 458rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Maryland DATE: 01 mar 1785 AUTHOR: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: When his longer letter was completed [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 326], the writer received a request for marriage dispensations with regard to the case of Henry [Henry Spalding] and Mary Spalding, who have been married for 20 years. Their marriage had been celebrated by a non-Catholic minister. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 312, VI 324-329. Sub-cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 324-326 328-329. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 324 329.

ENTRY NUMBER: 329 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 459rv-460rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Philadelphia DATE: 27 mar 1785 AUTHOR: François Marbois, marquis de Barbé-Marbois, French agent in the United States RECIPIENT: Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a parcel for Doria [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili] that he has received from Carroll [John Carroll], the superior of the missions. The choice of Carroll [John Carroll] is fully approved, but the writer also suggests that he be appointed only after some preparation, so that no suspicions be aroused. In spite of the fact that some Catholics are members of the Maryland assembly, they must not be dependent on any foreign power, ecclesiastical or otherwise. The best option would probably be that of letting the American Catholics elect their own bishop, a "forma più analoga allo spirito di questi popoli," although this will create some organizational problems. Otherwise the choice could be made by the pope [Pius VI], wh could appoint a vicar apostolic. Catholics in the United States are 44,500, of

131 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 whom 600 in New England, 1,700 in New York and New Jersey, 7,700 in Pennsylvania and Delaware, 20,000 in Maryland (12,000 free men and 8,000 slaves), 2,500 in the southern states, 12,000 among the Illinois, in Kaskaskia and in the French settlements along the Mississippi. The New York Catholics have only one priest [Charles Maurice Whelan], a ship chaplain of Irish origin, who has obtained his faculties from Carroll [John Carroll] under false pretense. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 312, VI 324-329. Sub-cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 324-326 328-329. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 324. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 325-326 328.

ENTRY NUMBER: 330 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 461rv-462rv. B: f. 462r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Leghorn DATE: 18 may 1785 AUTHOR: Filippo Filicchi RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer thanks the pope [Pius VI, for the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 14 mar 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 313], and hopes to leave the day after [19 may 1785: he actually left Leghorn on 23 may 1785]. His mail must be forwarded via the merchants Salucci [Anton Francesco Salucci & Figlio]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (America). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 331 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 469rv-470rv. B: f. 470r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 05 sep 1785 AUTHOR: Cristoforo Pieracchi, auditor to the French nunciature RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has forwarded the addressee's papers [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 321] to Carroll [Kohn Carroll] via some American friends [Thomas Jefferson] of the latter. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with Madagascar]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 332 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 494rv-495rv. B: f. 495r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 12 mar 1787 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: That very morning the writer prepared a memorandum [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 196] on the Tamarois

132 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 mission, which shows that the prefect apostolic of New York [recte the superior of the missions in the United States, John Carroll] had no right to send a missionary and a vicar general among them, respectively La Valinière [Pierre Huet de La Valinière] and Saint-Pierre [Paul de Saint-Pierre]. No news was received on Acadia. As for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, their prefect, Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], is back in France, although not in Paris, more insane than ever, and is unlikely to return to the islands. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 18 apr 1787. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 343, VI 196-197 332. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" Cal. 1622-1799 VI 197. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 196.

ENTRY NUMBER: 333 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 496rv-497rv. B: f. 497r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 16 apr 1787 AUTHOR: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has received a letter, dated 13 jan [13 jan 1787], from John Carroll, stating that in two months two young Americans [Felix Theopholus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] destined for the Collegio Urbano were to leave North America for a French port. He asks to be instructed on the issue. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 334 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 498rv-500rv, 502rv. B: ff. 500v, 502r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 08 oct 1787 AUTHOR: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 19 sep [19 sep 1787]. He has received a letter, dated 30 sep [30 sep 1787] from the bishop of Bordeaux [Jérôme-Marie Champion de Cicé, archbishop of Bordeaux] reporting on the arrival of the two young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith], and enclosing a letter from John Carroll, herewith enclosed [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 335]. The bishop [Jérôme-Marie Champion de Cicé, archbishop of Bordeaux] has sent the two Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] to Marseilles, on their way to Civitavecchia or Rome. The writer has sent two letters announcing their arrival to the governor of Civitavecchia [Giuseppe Morozzo della Rocca] and to Gavi [Giovanni Battista Gavi], the pontifical consul in Leghorn. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with Macao, Ava, Pegu, Malabar, Pondichéry, Cochinchina]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 345-346, VI 334-337. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 335.

ENTRY NUMBER: 335 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 501rv LANGUAGE: French

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LOCATION: Maryland DATE: 28 jul 1787 AUTHOR: [John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States] RECIPIENT: [Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In a previous letter, probably written in feb [recte on 13 jan 1787], the writer had already mentioned that the two young Americans were to be sent to Collegio Urbano. They are Ralph Smith, 14, from Maryland, and Felix Dougherty [Felix Theophilus Dougherty], 13, from Pennsylvania. They have now left for Bordeaux on a ship commanded by a Catholic captain. Their expenses are paid as far as Rome. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 345-346, VI 334-337. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 334.

ENTRY NUMBER: 336 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 505rv, 507rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 05 nov 1787 AUTHOR: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has received the enclosed letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 337] from the archbishop of Bordeaux [Jérôme-Marie Champion de Cicé, archbishop of Bordeaux], dealing with the two young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] arrived in Bordeaux. Presumably, they already are on their way to Marseilles. The writer has recently been informed that Gavi [Giovanni Battista Gavi] was replaced by Bartoletti as agent of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" in Leghorn. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (the archbishop of Bordeaux [Jérôme-Marie Champion de Cicé] must be thanked). Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 28 nov 1787 [to Jérôme-Marie Champion de Cicé Champion de Cicé]. [The balance of this item deals with Malabar, India, Cochinchina, Pondichéry, Île-de-France]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 345-346, VI 334-337. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 337.

ENTRY NUMBER: 337 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 506rv. B: f. 506v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Bordeaux DATE: 26 oct 1787 AUTHOR: Jérôme-Marie Champion de Cicé, archbishop of Bordeaux RECIPIENT: [Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The two young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] will leave for Marseilles in two days [28 oct 1787]. It will take some 15 days to reach the town [Marseilles], where they will be met by the merchant Billon [Jean-Pierre Billon]. The trip costs £15 louis for food and transportation. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 345-346, VI 334-337. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 336.

ENTRY NUMBER: 338 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 508rv-509rv. B: ff. 508v-509r LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: Civitavecchia DATE: 05 nov 1787 AUTHOR: Mario Alvise [family name illegible] RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 3 [03 nov 1787, addressed to Giuseppe Morozzo della Rocca]. The governor [Giuseppe Morozzo della Rocca] is out of town, but neither the letter of the nuncio in France [Antonio Dugnani] nor the two young Americans [Felix Theopholus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] destined for Collegio [Urbano] have arrived. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 339 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 510rv, 512rv. B: f. 512r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: New York DATE: 07 nov 1787 AUTHOR: John Carroll, vicar apostolic in the United States [ recte superior of the missions in the United States] RECIPIENT: John Thorpe, former SJ, in Rome TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Details on the writer's dispute with the Catholics of New York. Whelan [Charles Maurice Whelan], the first priest to reside in town, left it on account of his dissension with the Capuchin Nugent [Andrew Nugent]. The writer granted faculties to Nugent [Andrew Nugent], but on 31 aug [31 aug 1787] he received a report from the Catholics of New York which was unfavourable to the Capuchin [Andrew Nugent]. So the writer went to New York, removed Nugent [Andrew Nugent] and appointed the Dominican O'Brien [William D. O'Brien] in his stead. Nugent [Andrew Nugent], who was approved by the bishop of Cork [John Butler], but not by the archbishop of Dublin, Carpenter [John Carpenter], is now writing open letters to the newspapers. The addressee is requested to inform the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (received from cardinal Borromeo [Vitaliano Borromeo]). Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 16 feb 1788 [? recte of 19 feb 1788 and 23 feb 1788, to John Carroll].

ENTRY NUMBER: 340 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 511rv LANGUAGE: Latin, English LOCATION: [New York] DATE: [00 000 1788] AUTHOR: The members of the Catholic church RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writers acknowledge Carroll [John Carroll] as their superior and pledge not to undertake any ministerial function in defiance of his authority. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 355, VI 340 343 347. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 347.

ENTRY NUMBER: 341 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 513rv, 515rv LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: Paris DATE: 31 dec 1787 AUTHOR: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The two young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] are presumably in Rome by now. The letter of Billon [Jean-Pierre Billon, dated 07 dec 1787] informed of their departure for Civitavecchia. The latter's note of expenditures is herewith enclosed [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 342]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 26 jan 1788. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 350-351, VI 341-342. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 342.

ENTRY NUMBER: 342 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 514rv. B: f. 514v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Marseilles DATE: 12 dec 1787 AUTHOR: Jean-Pierre Billon, merchant RECIPIENT: [Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: The two young Americans, Ralph Smith and Felix Dougherty [Felix Thoephilus Dougherty], arrived in Marseilles on 15 nov [15 nov1787], were lodged at the Hôtel du Mouton-Counné, left on 7 [07 dec 1787] for Civitavecchia on the ship L'Hirondelle , commanded by captain Fort. The total amount of their expenses is £627.16.6 scudi . REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 350-351, VI 341-342. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 341.

ENTRY NUMBER: 343 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 516rv-517rv. B: f. 517r. LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Baltimore DATE: 12 mar 1788 AUTHOR: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States; Robert Molyneux, former SJ; John Ashton, former SJ RECIPIENT: Pius VI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writers mke reference to the letter of cardinal Antonelli [Leonardo Antonelli] dated 23 jul 1785 [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 321]. They believe that the time has come to establish a bishopric in the United States. This establishment will avoid troubles like the ones that recently happened in New York and will counter the excuse put forward by some heterodox Catholics that the appointment of an ecclesiastic superior [John Carroll] by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is illegal because it was made by a foreign authority. The writers also suggest that the choice of the bishop be left, at least in the first instance, to the American priests. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 355, VI 340 343 347.

ENTRY NUMBER: 344 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 518rv-519rv. B: f. 519r

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LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Bordeaux DATE: 06 jan 1788 AUTHOR: Jérôme-Marie Champion de Cicé, archbishop of Bordeaux RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer is grateful for the addressee's satisfaction [as from his letter of 28 nov 1787; see Cal. 1622- 1799 V 345] with regard to the two young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith], who presumably are in Civitavecchia or in Rome. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 345 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 520rv, 523rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Civitavecchia DATE: 7 1788 [07 jan 1788] AUTHOR: Giuseppe Morozzo della Rocca, governor of Civitavecchia RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer informs that the two young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] arrived one day earlier before [06 jan 1788] at 10:00 pm in good health. They spoke to him through an interpreter, and will leave the day after [08 jan 1788] in the morning to reach Rome overland at around 10:00 pm. The note of expenditures will be forwarded sometime during the coming week. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 12 jan 1788. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 346 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 521rv-522rv. B: ff. 521v-522rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 8 [08 jan 1788] AUTHOR: RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph memorandum DESCRIPTION: Written at 8:00 pm, this is a note with pratical details as how to meet the two young foreigners [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith]. [The balance of this item deals with Scuttari]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 345-346.

ENTRY NUMBER: 347 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 524rv-529rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Maryland DATE: [1] 18 mar 1788, [2] 19 apr 1788 AUTHOR: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 08 aug 1787 [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 344]. He deals with the suspended Capuchin Nugent [Andrew Nugent] and his insubordination in New York, his replacement by a Dominican [William D. O'Brien], the appointment of an American bishop, the opinion of the Spanish minister [Diego de Gardoqui] on the issue, the building of a school [Georgetown College], the two American students [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] sent to Collegio Urbano, the arrival of two secular priests [Josef Edenshink, Dominikus Lorenz Graessl] and of two Capuchins [Karl Andreas Heilbron, Peter Heilbron] from Germany, the necessity of a law enabling priests to hold their possessions in common. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 355, VI 340 343 347. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 340.

ENTRY NUMBER: 348 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 530rv-531rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Baltimore DATE: 11 aug 1788 AUTHOR: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States RECIPIENT: Casimir of Dublin, OFM Cap, provincial of Ireland TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: The writer makes reference to a previous letter of his to the addressee. He now describes the zealous activity of Whelan [Charles Maurice Whelan] in Kentucky, where he has migrated with a large number of Catholics. The addressee is asked to allow the latter to stay there longer than previously agreed to, and to send a confrère to join him, possibly Dannally. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (letter handed "to me" by Casimir [Casimir of Dublin], who promised to go himself to America with a confrère at the end of his provincialate; 10 jun 1789). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 349 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 532rv-534rv. B: ff. 533v, 534v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Philadelphia] DATE: [00 000 1789] AUTHOR: [Claude-Florent Bouchard, known as abbé de La Poterie, priest] RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Excerpts DESCRIPTION: Excerpts from the pamphlet Ressurrection of Laurent Ricci [see Cal. 1622-1799 III 668], with notes and comments stating that the pamphlet intends to denigrate the former Jesuits before the American Congress. It is followed by a translation of the pamphlet's title page. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 350 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 535rv-536rv. B: ff. 535v-536r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [?London] DATE: [00 000 1789] AUTHOR: Robert Plunkett, priest RECIPIENT: Pius VI, pope

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer requests to be sent to the United States as missionary. He is a priest, a former student at the English College in Douai, for many years a confessor of the English nuns of Bruxelles. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (patent to be sent under the jurisdiction of the vicar apostolic, Carroll [recte John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States]; 20 apr 1789). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 351 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 537rv-538rv. B: ff. 537v-538r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Gubbio DATE: 04 may 1789 AUTHOR: Ottavio Angelelli, bishop of Gubbio RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: Filippo Filicchi, born in Gubbio [on 00 000 1763], son of the merchant Nicola Filicchi (a former partner of Salucci [Anton Francesco Salucci & Figlio] of Leghorn), returned from America [United States] to visit his parents [Nicola Filicchi, Barbara Bentivegni Filicchi]. He asked to forward the enclosed report to the addressee. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (remind the nuncio in France [Antonio Dugnani] of the issue of the American students in France; a letter to John Carroll must be drafted). Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 13 jun 1789 [to John Carroll]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 351 375. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 375.

ENTRY NUMBER: 352 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 539rv-540rv. B: f. 540r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Lisbon DATE: 28 may 1789 AUTHOR: Carlo Bellisomi, archbishop of Tyana, nuncio in Portugal RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The Dominican Anthony Fleming [Francis Anthony Fleming], rector of the Irish college in Lisbon, is to leave in jul [00 jul 1789] as missionary to Philadelphia. His successor as rector, Anthony Conway, has not yet received the appropriate patent from his order [Order of Friars Preacher]. The writer recalls that he had suggested Fleming [Francis Anthony Fleming] for a bishopric in Ireland in a letter to the secretary of state [Ignazio Boncompagni Ludovisi]. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (the appropriate patent was sent to Conway [Anthony Conway]). Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 1 jul [01 jul 1789]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 353 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 541rv-542rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Boston DATE: 06 jan 1790 AUTHOR: Claude-Florent Bouchard, known as abbé de La Poterie, priest

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RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer, who has established the church of the Holy Cross in Boston, asks for the renewal of his spiritual powers, and accuses John Carroll of many past and present misdeeds and the Jesuits of opposing any inititiatives on the part of non-Jesuit ecclesiastics, like himself, a priest in New York [Andrew Nugent], and the German community in Philadelphia. The writer has recently visited Lake Champlain, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. His correspondence will be forwarded by the archbishop of Paris [Antoine-Eléonore-Léo Le Clerc de Juigné]]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (a copy of the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" must be sent to Carroll [John Carroll]). Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 14 aug 1790. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 372 378-379.

ENTRY NUMBER: 354 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 543rv, 550rv. B: f. 550r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 29 mar 1790 AUTHOR: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: Some families will soon leave for America, where they have purchased a tract of land on the river Scioto, 100 miles inland. They have three or four ecclesiastics with them, and request that Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didier], a Benedictine, be entrusted with their education and spiritual issues. The writer encloses a letter written by Didier [Pierre- Joseph Didier; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 356] and a memorandum [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 355] of the most important members of the colony. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with China]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 106, V 370-371, VI 354-357. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 355-357.

ENTRY NUMBER: 355 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 544rv, 549rv. B: f. 549r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 22 mar 1790 AUTHOR: de Lézay Marnésia fils [Adrien-Paul-François-Marie, comte de Lézay-Marnésia], also for de Gavelle, Malartic [viscomte de Malartic], comtesse de Beauharnais [Joséphine Tascher de La Pagerie, vicomtesse de Beauharnais]; Gravier, also for Didier [?Pierre-Joseph Didier]; Du Val d'Eprémesnil [Jean-Jacques Du Val d'Eprémesnil]; baron de Maubranche; marquis de Lézay-Marnésia [Claude-François-Adrien, marquis de Lézay-Marnésia], also for Guerin, de Bondy, marquis de Vichy; J.-C. Chais de Soissons de Frovilles; Vibert; Villars; Brunier; viscomte de Bellon, also for abbé Bellon RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: The members of the future settlement on the river Scioto in North America have selected Didier [Pierre- Joseph Didier], a Benedictine, as their spiritual director and the person responsible for their education. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 106, V 370-371, VI 354-357. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 354.

ENTRY NUMBER: 356

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SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 545rv, 548rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [22 mar 1790] AUTHOR: Pierre Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didier], OSB RECIPIENT: [Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer was selected by the members of a future settlement on the river Scioto in North America as their spiritual director. He needs an official appointment. The bishop of Baltimore [John Carroll], mentioned by the addressee, is too far away to be of any use for the new colony. In the future, a bishop of vicar apostolic must be appointed. The settlers, some of whom are already on the spot, are numerous, all of them French Catholics. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 106, V 370-371, VI 354-357. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 354.

ENTRY NUMBER: 357 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 546rv-547rv. B: f. 547v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 22 mar 1790 AUTHOR: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: Many hundred French settlers will establish a colony in North America, on the river Ohio. D'Esprémesnil [Jean-Jacques Du Val d'Eprémesnil], one of them, a well known member of the Parlement de Paris, has prepared a constitution for the small new republic. Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didier], a Benedictine, selected as their spiritual director, has handed the writer the enclosed letter. Upon the writer's request, the most important members of the colony have also submitted a common declaration. This is said to be an unofficial letter, accompanied by an official one [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 354]. [The balance of this letter deals with Malabar]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 106, V 370-371, VI 354-357. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 354.

ENTRY NUMBER: 358 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 551rv, 554rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 10 may 1790 AUTHOR: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The new French colony in America [United States] will settle along the river Scioto, in Virginia, far away from the vicar apostolic of the United States [ recte bishop of Baltimore, John Carroll]. Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didier], who is a good subject, though a little idealistic, has already left for Havre-de-Grace, and will embark for America around 15 [15 may 1790]. Faculties granted to him could then be confirmed by the vicar apostolic [recte bishop of Baltimore, John Carroll]. D''Eprémesnil [Jean-Jacques Du Val d'Eprémesnil] will remain [in Paris] to look after the project. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with China]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 373, VI 358-359. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 359.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 359 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 552rv-553rv. B: f. 553rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Cadiz DATE: 18 apr 1790 AUTHOR: Pierre-Jacques Lemonnier de La Bissachère, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères RECIPIENT: [Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with China]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 373, VI 358-359. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 358.

ENTRY NUMBER: 360 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 555rv, 558rv. B: f. 558r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 17 may 1790 AUTHOR: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer is unable to communicate to Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didier] what the addressee stated in his letter [dated 28 apr 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 370], because Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didier] is in Havre-de-Grace waiting to leave for America. D'Eprémesnil [Jean-Jacques Du Val d'Eprémesnil], however, will forward the message through some merchant ships soon to leave for the same colony [on the river Scioto]. The latter handed a memorandum [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 361] to the writer, herewith enclosed, that suggests a priest [Dubois-Nautier], currently in Paris, as bishop of the new colony. On account of the faculties already granted to Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didier] and his ascertained jurisdictional dependency on the bishop of Baltimore [John Carroll], no new appointment is advisable. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 02 jun 1790. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 374, VI 360-361. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 361.

ENTRY NUMBER: 361 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 556rv-557rv. B: f. 557v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: may 1790 [00 may 1790] AUTHOR: Lézay-Marnésia [Claude-François-Adrien, marquis de Lézay-Marnésia]; Guerin; Albert de Lézay [Albert-Madeleine Claude de Lézay-Marnésia], also for comtesse de Beauharnais [Joséphine Tascher de La Pagerie, vicomtesse de Beauharnais]; Delaroche; Du Val d'Esprémesnil [Jean-Jacques Du Val d'Eprémesnil], also for baron de Maubranche, Malartic [viscomte de Malartic], Bergeret; de Barth Mourogne [Joseph de Barth Mourogne], also for his father, his two brothers-in-law, and his nephews; William Plouster; J.-A. Chais de Soissons [J.-A. Chais de Soissons de Frovilles], also for Grainbery du Bellon; Playfair [William Playfair], also for Madame Thiébaut; Smith, also for de Gravier; viscomte de Bellon; Sentuary d'Eprémesnil [Sentuary Du Val d'Eprémesnil] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: The members of the French settlement between the rivers Scioto and Ohio ask that Dubois-Nautier,

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ENTRY NUMBER: 362 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 559rv-561rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [1] High sea, [2] London DATE: [1] [00 jul 1790], [2] 30 jul 1790 AUTHOR: John Carroll, bishop elect of Baltimore RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 14 nov [14 nov 1789; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 364-365]. He reached London on 22 jul [22 jul 1790] in order to be consecrated bishop of Baltimore. This letter deals with the school [Georgetown College] being built, the £600-goldpiece subsidy for the school that he would prefer to receive through Thorpe [John Thorpe] in one instalment, the lack of suitable priests, German doctrines among priests active in America, the arrival in Boston of Thayer [John Thayer] and the subsequent replacement of his predecessor [Louis de Rousselet], troubles caused by La Poterie [Claude-Florent Bouchard, known as abbé de La Poterie] and by an Irish priest [Patrick Smyth]. Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 14 aug 1790. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 380. Item available to the public in photocopy only.

ENTRY NUMBER: 363 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 562rv-563rv. B: f. 563r LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 24 jun 1790 AUTHOR: Jean-Jacques Du Val d'Eprémesnil RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signe DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter and the original letter of cardinal Faronelli [ recte Leonardo Antonelli]. In such difficult times for the French church, the writer is grateful to the pope [Pius VI] for his decision, even though his request [that Dubois-Nautier be appointed bishop of the French colony in North America] was rejected. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 364 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 564rv-567rv. B: ff. 564r, 567v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Oneida Castle, New York] DATE: [25 apr 1789] AUTHOR: Ajestalate, Scanandoe, Hannahsodalh, for the tribe of the Wolf; Showonihelego, Anthony, Sagoyowntha, for the tribe of the Turtle; Hogoyownloga, Konwagalet, Agwelentegwas, for the tribe of the Bear, all chiefs of the Oneida nation RECIPIENT: Pius VI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed [in Jean de La Mahotière's handwriting]

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DESCRIPTION: A detailed letter on the political state of the Indian nations of North America, the danger of American expansion, the protection of Spain. The following regions are mentioned: the Creek nation, the St. Lawrence-Lake Ontario area, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and the Carolinas. Additional details on the Six Nations, that consist of Mohawks, Oneidas, Cayugas, Caskanourays [Tuscaroras], Onondagas and Senecas. The Oneidas request that Le Tonnelier de Coulonge [Jean-Louis-Victor Le Tonnelier de Coulonges], whom they have elected their bishop, be officially appointed. Any answer must be forwarded via the Spanish consulate in New York. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 381, VI 364-367. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 366.

ENTRY NUMBER: 365 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 568rv-569rv LANGUAGE: French, Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Oneida Castle, New York] DATE: 17 may 1790 AUTHOR: Jean de La Mahotière, agent of the Oneida nation RECIPIENT: Pius VI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer reports on the state of religion [in the Indian territory], requests powers for the bishop [Jean- Louis-Victor Le Tonnelier de Coulonge], gives suggestions for the future. Details on the Oneida nation, converted by four Frenchmen, subsidized by Le Tonnelier [Jean-Louis-Victor Le Tonnelier de Coulonge]. Their aim is to keep the European colonies in America (special mention is made of Spanish Florida, Louisiana, and Havana). An annual instalment must be sent to the Spanish consulate or to the French embassy in New York. Six Capuchins, soon to join the mission, must be appointed parish priests. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of sep 1790 [recte of 11 sep 1790 [to Antonio Dugnani]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 381, VI 364-367. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 366.

ENTRY NUMBER: 367 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 572rv-575rv. B: f. 572rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Oneida Castle, New York] DATE: 25 apr 1789 AUTHOR: Ajestalate, Scanandoe, Hannahsodalh, for the tribe of the Wolf; Showonihelego, Anthony, Sagoyowntha, for the tribe of the Turtle; Hogoyownloga, Konwagalet, Agwelentegwas, for the tribe of the Bear, all chiefs of the Oneida nations RECIPIENT: Pius VI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed [in Jean de La Mahotière's handwriting] DESCRIPTION: The Oneida nation, the most powerful among the Five Nations, requests that La Tonnelier de Coulonge [Jean-Louis-Victor Le Tonnelier de Coulonge], a French knight that they have adopted, be appointed bishop. Translated from the Oneida language by Jourdain, whose Indian name is Shakearad. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 381, VI 364-367. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 366.

ENTRY NUMBER: 368 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 2 (1776-90) FOLIOS: 576rv-577rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 27 sep 1790

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AUTHOR: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore RECIPIENT: Pius VI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: Two months earlier [i.e., on 30 jul 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 362], the writer had informed cardinal Antonelli [Leonardo Antonelli] of his arrival in Europe for his consecration. He now renews his promise to propagate the faith to the best of his strenghts. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 221-222, III 671-679, IV 107 312, V 398-399, VI 368.

ENTRY NUMBER: 369 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 15rv-16rv. B: f. 16r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Lisbon DATE: 20 jan 1791 AUTHOR: Carlo Bellisomi, archbishop of Tyana, nuncio in Portugal RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has received a very old letter from Philadelphia, written by Fleming [Francis Anthony Fleming], a Dominican who had lived in Lisbon for many years and that the writer himself had suggested for a bishopric in Ireland [to Ignazio Boncompagni Ludovisi; se Cal. 1622-1799 VI 352]. In his letter (that the writer will forward at the earliest opportunity [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 370]), Fleming [Francis Anthony Fleming] defends Carroll [John Carroll] from a number of false allegations. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Pagination: 15rv, 17rv-20rv, 16rv, 21[a]rv, 21[b]rv, 22rv...

ENTRY NUMBER: 370 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 17rv-20rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Lisbon DATE: 03 feb 1791 AUTHOR: Carlo Bellisomi, archbishop of Tyana, nuncio in Portugal RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer gives a translation into Italian of the letter written from Philadelphia by Fleming [Francis Anthony Fleming]. The latter's letter deals with John Carroll's dispute with the Capuchins Karl Helbron [Karl Andreas Heilbron] and his brother [Peter Heilbron], who established the church of the Holy Trinity in Philadelphia, where many German rites are in use. The allegation that Carroll [John Carroll] intends to reconstitute the Society of Jesus in the United States is said to be false. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 02 apr 1791. [The balance of this item deals with Tibet]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 383. Pagination: 15rv, 17rv-20rv, 16rv, 21[a]rv, 21[b]rv, 22rv...

ENTRY NUMBER: 371 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 21[a]rv, 27r. B: ff. 21[a]rv, 27r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1791] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Summary of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 373. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 371 373. Pagination: 15rv, 17rv-20rv, 16rv, 21[a]rv, 21[b]rv, 22rv...

ENTRY NUMBER: 372 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 21[b]rv-22rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 18 feb 1791 AUTHOR: François-Charles Nagot, PSS, superior of the Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: A report on the Sulpician Seminary of Baltimore. Departure is planned for 1 apr [01 apr 1791], from Saint-Malo [they eventually left on 08 apr 1791]; the party consists of three to four directors (the writer, almost 58, [Michel Levadoux], 45; [Antoine Garnier], c.32 [? recte 29]), besides another one yet to be selected [Jean-Marie Tessier]); and four youngsters, of whom two English and two American (Tulloh [Francis Tulloh], a Scot; Caldwell [Edward Caldwell], from New Jersey; a neophyte [John Floyd] that Thayer [John Thayer] converted in London). [The second "American," here unidentified, was Montréal-born Pierre-Joseph Perinault]. The writer asks for spiritual graces and indulgences. He encloses a printed matter for the success of the mission. The writer also reports on the nine conversions made by Thayer [John Thayer]. Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 24 may 1791. REMARKS: Louis-César de Lavau and Jean de Montdésir were also members of the party that left on 08 apr 1791.

ENTRY NUMBER: 373 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 26rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Saint-Jean-du-Trou, in Saint-Domingue DATE: 25 may 1791 AUTHOR: Sulpice [Sulpice de Fribourg], OFM Cap RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" dated 07 sep 1783 [recte 27 sep 1783; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 282]. He suggests that Julien de Rignoro be appointed prefect or vicar apostolic of the missions of the Scioto and Ohio area. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 374 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 42rv, 45rv. B: ff. 42v, 45r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Leghorn DATE: 08 oct 1792 AUTHOR: Gaetano Celesia, pontifical agent in Leghorn RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed

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DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 5 [05 oct 1792; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 399], with the enclosed parcel [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 398] for the bishop of Baltimore [John Carroll]. Because an American ship has just arrived and will leave in a few weeks, the writer will seize the opportunity to forward the said parcel. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 375 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 46rv-51rv. B: ff. 46rv, 51r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Leghorn] DATE: [ ante 04 may 1789] AUTHOR: Filippo Filicchi RECIPIENT: Ottavio Angelelli, bishop of Gubbio; Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A report on the state of religion in America, where the writer has lived for three years [11 aug 1785-00 may 1788]. He will return to New York at the end of may [00 may 1789]. American Catholics enjoy a complete religious freedom, but ignorance and falsehood, combined with the little respect for ecclesiastical authorities on the part of the American clergy, keep the inhabitants away from Catholicism. He suggests that the two American students at the Collegio Urbano [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] be asked to prepare a report explaining the reality of Catholic religion. Carroll [John Carroll] is to be praised. Any answer must be sent to his brother, abate Filicchi [Antonio Filicchi], who works with the lawyer Riganti [Nicola Riganti, in Rome]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (1794). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 351 375. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 351.

ENTRY NUMBER: 376 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 52rv-53rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Baltimore DATE: 03 jul 1794 AUTHOR: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: A detailed letter dealing with the death [in 1793] of two priests in Philadelphia, Graessl [Dominikus Lorenz Graessl, and Francis Anthony Fleming]. The French nuns mentioned in his letter of 17 jul 1793 [recte 17 jun 1793; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 705; they were Marie de La Marche, Céleste Le Blond de La Rochefoucauld, Saint-Luc] gone to Spanish Louisiana because of their ignorance of the [English] language (a list of requested graces is enclosed); priests sent to mission territories, not always with good results; Georgetown College, that is thriving; the expected arrival of Froling [Wolfgang Fröling] with two or three German priests. The proceedings of the diocesan synod [that took place on 07 nov 1791-08 nov 1791; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 232, III 713] is said to be enclosed with his letter of 20 sep [recte 21 sep 1793; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 710]. Letters for the two young students [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] of the Collegio Urbano are also said to be enclosed. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of dec 1794 [20 dec 1794]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 377 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale

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VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 54rv-55rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Baltimore] DATE: aug 1794 [00 aug 1794] AUTHOR: [John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The formula of the oath to be taken by the bishop [i.e., the future coadjutor of the writer, Leonard Neale, as suggested by the writer himself in his letter of 15 oct 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 721]. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 234, III 719-721, IV 112 163-164 362-364, V 421-424, VI 377.

ENTRY NUMBER: 378 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 62rv-63rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Philadelphia DATE: [1] 04 sep 1795, [2] 08 dec 1795 AUTHOR: Michael Ennis, OSA RECIPIENT: Prior of Collegio San Matteo [Philip Crane, OSA], in Rome TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Excerpts DESCRIPTION: [1] The writer reports on the Augustinian project of a convent in Wilmington; the Jesuits working at two new establishments in Albany and Fort Stanwix; the two French missionaries sent during the past year to the Wabash [river] and "Honnois" Indians, who report on their religious fervour. According to the writer, the great number of immigrants (25,000 during the past year, 4,000 since May [01 may 1795] in one port alone) requires a bishop in each state. This letter was sent via a ship going from Ragusa to Leghorn. [2] The writer asks for the re-establishment of the Society of Jesus and recalls that the bulls for the consecration of Leonard Neale have been awaited for 13 months already. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," notes (06 feb 1797: no decision made, but the bishop of Baltimore [John Carroll] is to be written to for information). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 333-337, V 433 440, VI 378. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 335.

ENTRY NUMBER: 379 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 64rv, 68rv. B: f.68rv LANGUAGE: Spanish LOCATION: Atienza DATE: 11 jun 1796 AUTHOR: Tomás de Mingo, OFM Cap RECIPIENT: Antonio Peña TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: A letter of credentials in favour of Jacques Micheau, a French priest, 30, living in Atienza in the convent of San Francisco. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 331, VI 379-384. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 383.

ENTRY NUMBER: 380 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 65rv. B: f. 65v

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Aranjuez DATE: 22 jun 1796 AUTHOR: Filippo Casoni, archbishop of Perge, nuncio in Spain RECIPIENT: Francesco Saverio Zelada, cardinal, secretary of state TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: Jacques Micheau, a French émigré French currently living in Atienza, in the diocese of Sigüenza, on 07 may [07 may 1796; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 384] wrote to the writer asking to be appointed missionary in the United States. The writer encloses the opinion of the bishop of Sigüenza [Juan Diaz de la Guerra; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 381]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 331, VI 379-384. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 382. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 383.

ENTRY NUMBER: 381 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 66rv LANGUAGE: Spanish LOCATION: Sigüenza DATE: 07 jun 1796 AUTHOR: Juan Diaz de la Guerra, bishop of Sigüenza RECIPIENT: Filippo Casoni, archbishop of Perge, nuncio in Spain TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: Letter of credentials in favour of Jacques Micheau, 30/32, a priest now living in Atienza. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 331, VI 379-384. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 383.

ENTRY NUMBER: 382 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 67rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Sigüenza DATE: 15 jun 1796 AUTHOR: Juan Diaz de la Guerra, bishop of Sigüenza RECIPIENT: Filippo Casoni, archbishop of Perge, nuncio in Spain TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a letter of credentials in favour of the French priest, Jacques Micheau. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 380. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 331, VI 379-384. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 383.

ENTRY NUMBER: 383 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 74rv-77rv. B: ff. 74v, 77r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 jul 1796 AUTHOR: [Francesco Saverio Zelada, cardinal, secretary of state] RECIPIENT: Giacinto Sigismondo Gerdil, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the papers relating to the request of the French priest, Jacques Micheau, who asks to be appointed missionary apostolic [in the United States]. The request is supported by the nuncio in Spain [Filippo

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Casoni]. The addressee must inform the writer of any decision made in that regard. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 331, VI 379-384. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 379-382 384.

ENTRY NUMBER: 384 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 75rv-76rv. B: f. 76v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Atienza DATE: 07 may 1796 AUTHOR: Jacques Micheau, priest RECIPIENT: [Filippo Casoni, archbishop of Perge, nuncio in Spain] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer was vicar general in the diocese of Luçon, in France, before fleeing the iniquities of which France was pervaded. Since he was invited to go to Maryland, in North America, where Catholics are very numerous, he asks to be appointed missionary apostolic. He is a good friend of the archbishop of Vienne [Charles-François Aviau Du Bois de Sanzay], formerly in Rome. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 331, VI 379-384. Enclosed with with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 383.

ENTRY NUMBER: 385 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 78rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: sep 1797 [00 sep 1797] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The order has been sent for £16.80 scudi to be spent on ordinary clothing for Felix Dougherty [Felix Theophilus Dougherty] and Ralph Smith, American students [at Collegio Urbano], besides £48 scudi for their journey from Rome to Leghorn. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" notes.

ENTRY NUMBER: 386 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 80rv-81rv. B: ff. 80v-81r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Leghorn DATE: 16 oct 1797 AUTHOR: Gaetano Celesia, pontifical agent in Leghorn RECIPIENT: Giacinto Sigismondo Gerdil, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The two American students, Ralph Smith and Felix Dougherty [Felix Theophilus Dougherty], have arrived. The writer will send them to Genoa, on their way to Lisbon. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: [Kenneally: The writer announces the arrival of the two American students; their journey to Lisbon.] Kenneally III 120 22.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 387 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 88rv-89rv. B: 89r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Baltimore DATE: 16 oct 1798 AUTHOR: Felix Dougherty [Felix Theophilus Dougherty] RECIPIENT: Giacinto Sigismondo Gerdil, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer, a former student at Collegio Urbano, was told to report every two years. He left Collegio Urbano one year earlier [00 sep 1797], in poor health, and is now at the Baltimore diocesan seminary, shortly to go as teacher to Georgetown College. His ordination was postponed for another two years. The writer asks to be dispensed from reporting regularly on account of the troubled state of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Contrary to what happens in Rome, [in the United States] religion thrives. Bulls for the elected coadjutor [Leonard Neale, coadjutor of the bishop of Baltimore, John Carroll], twice sent from Rome, have never reached their destination. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of jun 1802 [00 jun 1802]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 388 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 90rv-93rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Baltimore DATE: [1] 09 feb 1799, [2] 20 aug 1799, [3] 12 oct 1799 AUTHOR: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore RECIPIENT: [Cesare Brancadoro, archbishop of Nisibis, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: [1] The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 23 apr 1798 [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 447]. He deals with his dispute with the German community of the church of the Holy Trinity; Friedrich Caesar Reuter, Johann Nepomuk Goetz, the community leader [Jacob Oellers], Elling [Wilhelm Elling], Fromm [Franz Fromm] are mentioned. Four copies of this letter were sent. [2] The writer deals with Friedrich Caesar Reuter, his connection with the schismatic German community of Philadelphia, the lost brief [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 163 362] appointing Leonard Neale his coadjutor. Three copies of this letter were sent, one of which was sent to Charles Erskine in London, to whom any answer must be addressed. [3] The writer deals with Friedrich Caesar Reuter, his Philadelphia and Baltimore supporters. The writer rejects the necessity of a German bishop (why not Irish, French, or English?), and states that the writer is not partial to former Jesuit confrères. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 451-452 456-457, VI 388-390. Another copy of item [1]: Cal. 1622- 1799 VI 390. This letter was regarded as one by its writer.

ENTRY NUMBER: 389 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 94rv-95rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Baltimore DATE: 24 aug 1799 AUTHOR: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore RECIPIENT: Cesare Brancadoro, archbishop of Nisibis, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer deals with Friedrich Caesar Reuter, his connection with the schismatic German community that gathers around the church of the Holy Trinity in Philadelphia, the lost brief [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 163 362] appointing Leonard Neale his coadjutor. This letter and the enclosure was sent to the Holy See agent in London [Charles Erskine], to whom additional copis of the brief must be addressed. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (duplicate). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 451-452 456-457, VI 388-390. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 390.

ENTRY NUMBER: 390 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 96rv-97rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Baltimore DATE: 09 feb 1799 AUTHOR: [John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore] RECIPIENT: [Cesare Brancadoro, archbishop of Nisibis, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 23 apr 1798 [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 447]. He deals with his dispute with the German community of the church of the Holy Trinity; Friedrich Caesar Reuter, Johann Nepomuk Goetz, the community leader [Jacob Oellers], Elling [Wilhelm Elling], Fromm [Franz Fromm] are mentioned. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 451-452 456-457, VI 388-390. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 389. Another copy: in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 388.

ENTRY NUMBER: 391 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 117rv-118rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Baltimore DATE: 14 apr 1799 AUTHOR: Friedrich Caesar Reuter, OFM Conv RECIPIENT: [Cesare Brancadoro, archbishop of Nisibis, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer arrived in Baltimore on 1 feb [01 feb 1798], welcomed by the German community, which during the one year and a half of his absence had had no priests for confessions, baptisms, etc.. In spite of the fact that John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore, was shown the letters that the addressee had given to the writer one year earlier in Rome, John Carroll refused to grant many faculties to him. The German community needs a German bishop or vicar apostolic, both independent from the Anglo-American bishop [John Carroll]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 453 458-459.

ENTRY NUMBER: 392 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 119rv-120rv. B: f. 120v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: New York DATE: 07 oct 1799 AUTHOR: William D. O'Brien, OP

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RECIPIENT: Richard Luke Concanen, OP, agent in Rome of the archbishop of Dublin TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: Friedrich Caesar Reuter, a Franciscan Conventual, arrived in Baltimore two years earlier [on 01 feb 1798] welcomed by the bishop of Baltimore [John Carroll], who employed him for the German community. Later he opposed the bishop [John Caroll], went to Germany and then to Rome, where he managed to convince Brancadoro [Cesare Brancadoro] of his views. Back in the United States, Friedrich Caesar Reuter was again refused his faculties by the bishop, [John Carroll], but continued to minister to the German community. The addressee is requested to report to Brancadoro [Cesare Brancadoro] on the true state of the issue. A declaration of all parish priests and coadjutors is enclosed.

ENTRY NUMBER: 393 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 121rv-122rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Baltimore DATE: 1789 [ post 00 nov 1789] AUTHOR: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore RECIPIENT: [?Richard Luke Concanen, OP, agent in Rome of the archbishop of Dublin] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Excerpts DESCRIPTION: Excerpts from letters dated jan 1789 [00 jan 1789], 14 mar [14 mar 1789], 01 jun 1789; 13 jul [13 jul 1789], and 18 cct 1789. They all deal with Bouchard de La Poterie [Claude-Florent Bouchard, known as abbé de La Poterie], 35, from the archdiocese of Angers, recommended by cardinal of York [Henry Benedict Stuart, known as cardinal of of York] and by the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert]. They the dispute between La Poterie [Claude- Florent Bouchard, known as abbé de La Poterie] and the writer, John Thayer's expected arrival in Boston, William D. O'Brien's investigation. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 394 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 123rv-124rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Philadelphia DATE: 05 nov 1799 AUTHOR: William Elling, OSB RECIPIENT: Cesare Brancadoro, archbishop of Nisibis, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer recalls that the German congregation of the Holy Trinity in Philadelphia was incorporated on 04 oct 1788, as from the letter that the addressee will receive from Friedrich Caesar Reuter. Many details are given on his own missionary career from 1790 (Rome, New York, Philadelphia), his dealing with John Thorpe in Rome, John Carroll in New York, Lonard Neale (a slave-owner who excommunicated the writer). The writer suggests that a Franciscan monastery be established in the United States. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 394-395.

ENTRY NUMBER: 395 SERIES: Congressi, America Centrale VOLUME: 3 (1791-1817) FOLIOS: 125rv-126rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Philadelphia

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DATE: 06 nov 1799 AUTHOR: William Elling, OSB RECIPIENT: Cesare Brancadoro, archbishop of Nisibis, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: Many Catholics have never recognized John Carroll as bishop of Baltimore. Each nation in fact has the right to elect its own bishop, as from ancient examples. Moreover, the bull of 06 nov 1789 [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 158 355] appointing John Carroll is null and void, because it was obtained in bad faith and was contrary to the civil government of the republic [government of the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 394-395.

ENTRY NUMBER: 396 SERIES: Congressi, America Meridionale VOLUME: 1 (1649-1713) FOLIOS: 1rv-24rv. B: f. 24r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1700-31 dec 1749] AUTHOR: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A report on the state of Spanish America. As for North America, the following locations are mentioned: Estotiland, Labrador, Bacallaos, New France, Canada, Virgina, Florida, the Gulf of California. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 397 SERIES: Congressi, America Meridionale VOLUME: 1 (1649-1713) FOLIOS: 39rv-40rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1700-01 nov 1789] AUTHOR: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: M. The list of all bishoprics and archbishoprics in the West Indies [ recte in America]. Québec is mentioned. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 398 SERIES: Congressi, America Meridionale VOLUME: 2 (1714-44) FOLIOS: 466rv-467rv. B: f. 467v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1701-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula One. They are meant for the bishops and vicars apostolic in Asia, Africa, and America. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 II 226, III 683, IV 170 196, VI 399 413 530 542.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 399 SERIES: Congressi, America Meridionale VOLUME: 2 (1714-44) FOLIOS: 501rv-502rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1741] AUTHOR: Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter with manuscript notes DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula One. They are meant for the bishops in America and the East Indies. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 II 226, III 683, IV 170 196, VI 398 413 530 542.

ENTRY NUMBER: 400 SERIES: Congressi, America Meridionale VOLUME: 4 (1767-1803) FOLIOS: 4 362rv-363rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 aug 1787] AUTHOR: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: In a report on the state of Surinam, where many men live with black women on account of the scarcity of white women, the case of Canada is recalled. In Canada, white women used to marry Protestant men on account of the scarcity of Catholic men. Upon the request [see Cal. 1622-1799 III 455-456, VI 24] of the bishop of Québec [Jean- Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières de Saint-Vallier], the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office replied on 24 may 1703 that individual dispensations could be granted. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 401 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 1rv-10rv. B: ff. 7v, 9v-10r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ post 01 jan 1750] AUTHOR: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Historical notes on the discovery of America, from 1492 to the 18 th century. Christopher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci, Giovanni da Verrazzano, Hernan Cortés, Francisco Pizarro, Fernão Magalhaes, Jacques Cartier are dealt with in detail. The following locations are mentioned or described: New France, Canada, Louisiana, the Mississippi river, New England, New Holland, New Denmark. The bull Inter coetera (1493 [ recte two bulls, dated 03 may 1493, 04 may 1493]) by Alexander VI, establishing the ius patronatus of the crowns of Spain and Portugal, together with previous bulls, are discussed. The memorandum is followed by a list of 37 bishoprics and six archbishoprics in America, among which Québec (established in 1674 [00 000 1674]) is mentioned. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

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SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 263rv-264rv. B: ff. 263v-264r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 10 may 1669 AUTHOR: Pietro Bargellini, archbishop of Thebes, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The priests Paul Ragot and Pierre de Caumont, destined to the French islands of America in order to establish a seminary, are very zealous. Pierre de Caumont has left for Canada, where there is the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval]. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is invited to grant faculties to other missionaries to be selected by the superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 403 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 271rv-272rv. B: f. 272r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Québec DATE: 30 sep 1670 AUTHOR: François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada RECIPIENT: [Gian Paolo Oliva, SJ, general] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer is grateful to the Society of Jesus for its help. He is responsible for the French (many clerics from the Jesuit college have already been ordained) and the Indians (the Jesuits are active in 15 mission territories). As for the erection of a full bishopric [in Canada], the writer has just written to the pope [Clement X; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 006], because the issue has been under discussion for around 10 years. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 146, III 398-402, V 111, VI 006 403.

ENTRY NUMBER: 404 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 279rv, 287rv. B: ff. 279v, 287r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 jun 1670 AUTHOR: Carlo de Vecchi, archbishop of Athens, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of Bishops and Regulars RECIPIENT: [Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: [In answer to the addressee's letter of 07 jun 1760; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 103], the writer encloses what he has found in the archives of his congregation [Sacred Congregation of Bishops and Regulars] concerning the Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph, established in La Flèche, in the archdiocese of Angers, confirmed by Alexander VII with a brief dated 08 jan 1661 [recte 08 jan 1666], upon the favourable opinion of the Sacred Congregation of Bishops and Regulars [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 405]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 404-408. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 405-408.

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VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 280rv, 286rv. B: ff. 280v, 286rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 18 sep 1665 AUTHOR: Sacred Congregation of Bishops and Regulars RECIPIENT: [Alexander VII, pope] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The Hospitalières of Saint-Joseph, established in La Flèche, in the archdiocese of Angers, recall in detail the history of their community and their establishment in Montréal. They ask to be confirmed. The addressee forwarded their request to the Sacred Congregation [Sacred Congregation of Bishops and Regulars]. The latter gives its favourable opinion. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 404-408. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 404.

ENTRY NUMBER: 406 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 285rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 08 jan 1666 AUTHOR: Ugolini, Sacred Congregation of Bishops and Regulars RECIPIENT: Alexander VII, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A statement concerning the position of the Hospitalières of Saint-Joseph, that ask for the confirmation of their community. They have houses in Nîmes, Baugé, Laval, Moulins [Moulins-en-Bourbonnois] and Montréal. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 404-408. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 404.

ENTRY NUMBER: 407 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 282rv-283rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Québec] DATE: [00 aug 1667] AUTHOR: [François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada] RECIPIENT: [?Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer doubts the legitimacy of the vows of the three women [Catherine Macé, Marie Maillet, Judith Moreau des Brésoles, all Religieuses Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph], who arrived in Canada in 1661 [recte 00 000 1659]. Their rules have been authored by one La Dauversière [Jérôme Le Royer de La Dauversière], who has established their institute [Religieuses Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph] in La Flèche and other French towns. In the meantime, a Sulpician from Paris [Gabriel Thubières de Levy de Queylus] had handed the writer a papal brief dated 08 feb 1666 [recte 08 jan 1666], in which the new order was allegedly approved. The writer believes the said brief to be false. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 404-408. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 404.

ENTRY NUMBER: 408 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 284rv LANGUAGE: French

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LOCATION: DATE: [00 000 1669] AUTHOR: RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The history of the Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph, established by La Dauversière [Jérôme Le Royer de La Dauversière]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 404-408. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 404.

ENTRY NUMBER: 409 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 355rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Loreto DATE: 12 aug 1695 AUTHOR: Henry Harrison, SJ RECIPIENT: Francis Porter, SJ TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer, who was missionary in the American islands, replies to the addressee's suggestions regarding the American missions. The regions that are under the king of England [currently William III] are Jamaica, Barbados, St. Christopher (half of the island), Montserrat, Bermuda, the Carolinas [North Carolina, South Carolina], Virginia, Maryland, Jersey [New Jersey], Pennsylvania, New York, New England and Nova Scotia. In Maryland alone there are many Catholics and some Jesuit missionaries, while in New York there are some English and Belgian Catholics. All missionaries depend on the superiors of their orders, these being neither bishops nor vicars apostolic. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 410 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 362rv, 365rv. B: f. 365r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ post 13 sep 1669] AUTHOR: [Celio Piccolomini, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Cavelier [?Jean Cavelier], parish priest of [the church of Sainte-Croix in] Rouen, is rejected as visitor to the islands of South America [recte the West Indies], because he is parish priest and is unknown to Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Furthermore, such a visitation would be more fruitful if conducted by the prospective prefect. As to the said prefect, this could be chosen among the priests of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères. The nuncio in France [Pietro Bargellini] is to be written to. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (to be filed). REMARKS:

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LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1736] AUTHOR: Peter Archdeken, bishop of Killala RECIPIENT: Clement XII, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer asks to be appointed vicar apostolic in the British and Irish colonies in America. He suggests that missionaries be sent to Virginia (50,000 inhabitants, Catholic missions established in 1650, then deserted), Newfoundland, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Jamaica, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, New England, New York, New Jersey. Montserrat and the Carolinas [North Carolina, South Carolina] are also mentioned. The report authored by Cerri [Urbano Cerri], written at the time of the pontificate of Innocent XI [in 1678; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 224 226-227], is recalled. The writer also asks for the faculty to appoint some other missionaries for the above regions. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 411-412.

ENTRY NUMBER: 412 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 463rv-464rv. B: ff. 463v-464r. LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1736] AUTHOR: Peter Archdeken, bishop of Killala RECIPIENT: Clement XII, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer asks for some faculties. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 411-412. This item does not deal with North America.

ENTRY NUMBER: 413 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 517rv-518rv. B: f. 518v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: [01 jan 1700-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: Sacred Congregation of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter with handwritten notes DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula One. They are meant for the bishops and vicars apostolic in Asia, Africa, and America. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 II 226, III 683, IV 170 196, VI 398-399 530 542.

ENTRY NUMBER: 414 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 519rv-520rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1700-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: Sacred Congregation of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office RECIPIENT:

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter with handwritten notes DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Four. They are meant for prefects in Asia, Africa, and America. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 173 199, VI 533 547.

ENTRY NUMBER: 415 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 529rv-530rv. B: f.530r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 feb 1753] AUTHOR: [Christopher Stonor, agent in Rome of the English clergy] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A report on the state of religion in English America. As for the islands, Montserrat and St. Christopher are mentioned, with their probable dependence on the vicar apostolic in the London district [Benjamin Petre]. As for the continental colonies, Maryland has more Catholics than anywhere else, with Jesuits (their prefect is appointed by the provincial of England), while in Quaker Pennsylvania Catholics enjoy religious freedom and have a church [St. Mary's, in Philadelphia]. The northern provinces [Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Hudson Bay], ceded by the Treaty of Utrecht [signed on 11 apr 1713], probably depend on the bishop of Québec [currently Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand]. The rector of the English College in Rome [Henry Sheldon] must be approached for additional information. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide " (15 feb 1753). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 416 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 545rv-548rv. B: ff. 547rv-548r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: dec 1756 [06 dec 1756] AUTHOR: [Nicola Lercari, archbishop of Rhodos, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The writer states that there are no documents in the archives [archives of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] to prove that the archpriests and the vicars apostolic [of England] were and are responsible for the American islands or continental colonies under British rule. On the contrary, whenever a missionary was sent, letters patent and faculties were granted by the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office or by the cardinal Protector of England. As from 1668 [00 000 1668], when the vicars apostolic of England were established, the territories under their jurisdiction were never mentioned. These were then not formally under the jurisdiction of the vicar apostolic in the London district or of any other vicar apostolic. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 204, III 532, V 146, VI 416 573 575.

ENTRY NUMBER: 417 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 1 (1634-1760) FOLIOS: 569rv-570rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Saint-Malo DATE: 01 may 1760 AUTHOR: Jean-Joseph de Fogasses d'Entrechaux de La Bastie, bishop of Saint-Malo

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RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [of 02 apr 1760] and the faculties for the Acadians. He is grateful that they are not only meant for the former inhabitants of Louisbourg and Île Royale [later Cape Breton Island], but also St. John's Island (later Prince Edward Island] (who represent the majority). Île Royale [later Cape Breton Island] and St. John's Island (later Prince Edward Island] depend on the bishop of Québec [currently Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand]. The Acadians are said to be perfect Catholics. One of their priests [?Jacques Girard] went with them to France, but the writer does not know the latter's current whereabouts. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (forwarded to the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office on 3 jun [03 jun 1760]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 156.

ENTRY NUMBER: 418 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1761-89) FOLIOS: 34rv-35rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 08 jul 1763 AUTHOR: Aimé de Lamballe, OFM Cap, procurator of the French missions RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter. As from the last treaty [Treaty of Paris, signed on 10 feb 1763], Grenada, the Grenadines, Dominica, St. Vincent and Tobago have been ceded to England. The future bishop of Québec will enjoy jurisdiction over them. The writer also mentions the Capuchin missions in the Grenadines, Dominica, St. Vincent, Tobago, Grenada, Martinique, Saint-Barthélemy, St. Christophe, Guadeloupe, St. Martin, Tortuga and Marie Galante. No decision must be made on the issue without prior consultation with the Duc de Choiseul [Étienne- François de Choiseul, duc de Choiseul], minister of War and of the Navy. Summary of th Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 419 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1761-89) FOLIOS: 36rv-37rv. B: f.36v LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 02 aug 1763 AUTHOR: Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in the London district RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: A report on the writer's American missions, as requested by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in Giuseppe Maria Castelli's letter of 09 jul 1763; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 161]. Details on Maryland, where there are 16,000 Catholics and 12 Jesuit missionaries, and on Pennsylvania, where there are 6,000/7,000 Catholics and five Jesuit missionaries. Missionaries sometimes go to Jersey [New Jersey], Virginia. Other continental provinces are Nova Scotia, New England [ sic ], New York, Carolina and Georgia, where there are neither Catholics nor missionaries. The writer suggests that jurisdiction be entrusted to the future bishop of Québec. The following locations are also mentioned or described: Newfoundland, Bermuda, Bahamas, Jamaica, Barbados, Antigua, St. Christopher, Nevis, Montserrat, Grenada, the Grenadines, St. Vincent, Dominica and Tobago. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (wait for additional information [from Pierre-Herman Dosquet and Pietro Pamphili Colonna]). REMARKS:

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ENTRY NUMBER: 420 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1761-89) FOLIOS: 38rv, 41rv. B: f.41r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 jun 1763] AUTHOR: [Christopher Stonor, agent in Rome of the English clergy] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph memorandum DESCRIPTION: Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra and vicar apostolic in Southern England [i.e., vicar apostolic in the London district], recalls [in his letter to the writer of 20 may 1763] the faculties granted to him in mar 1759 [at the audience granted by Clement XIII to Niccolò Antonelli on 25 mar 1759; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 241] for six years over the English islands and colonies in America. The writer is not anxious to extend his jurisdiction, but the new treaty [Treaty of Paris, signed on 10 feb 1763] has added new possessions to England, over which there is no clear jurisdiction. As for Canada [Québec], the spiritual government is in the hands of the chapter [chapter of Québec]. More complicated is the state of Grenada, the Grenadines, Dominica, St. Vincent, Tobago and the English portion of Louisiana, where there are some Catholics and secular missionaries. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the the Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" letters of 09 jul 1763 to Dosquet [Pierre-Herman Dosquet], Lamballe [Aimé de Lamballe], [Pietro Pamphili Pamphili Colonna and Richard Challoner]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 159-161, VI 420-421.

ENTRY NUMBER: 421 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 39rv-40rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 jul 1763] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: In 1756 [00 000 1756], the vicar apostolic in the London district [Benjamin Petre] was asked to explain the origins of his jurisdiction over the English islands and colonies in America. Faculties were then granted to him [in the General Congregation of 06 dec 1756, item no. 3; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 204], renewed on 25 mar 1759 [to Richard Challoner, at the audience granted by Clement XIII to Niccolò Antonelli on 25 mar 1759; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 241]. Faculties to the late bishop of Québec [Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand] were granted according to Formula One [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 139]. As for Louisiana, Capuchins were there from 1722 and Jesuits from 1726. In compliance to the brief of Benedict XIV dated 08 aug 1755, jurisdiction is entrusted to the bishop of Québec [Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand, whose vicar general [Michel Baudouin] in 1759 refused to recognize the Capuchins. [Grenada and St. Vincent are also mentioned]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 159-161, VI 420-421.

ENTRY NUMBER: 422 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 42rv-43rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [London] DATE: 15 mar 1764 AUTHOR: Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in the London district

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RECIPIENT: [Christopher Stonor, agent in Rome of the English clergy] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy [in Christopher Stonor's handwriting] DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges Giuseppe Maria Castelli's letter of jul 1763 [09 jul 1763; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 161], and maintains that he had in fact forwarded his answer [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 419] through the nuncio in Belgium [Tommaso Maria Ghilini]. As for the state of the English islands and colonies of America, there are Catholics and Jesuit missionaries in Maryland (16,000) and Pennsylvania (6,000/7,000). The state of religion is miserable in the islands (Montserrat, Grenada, Sainte-Croix mentioned). The future bishop of Québec must be ordered to visit the colonies, since they are too distant from the writer. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: This memorandum was written by Richard Challoner and sent to Christopher Stonor on 15 mar 1764. Christopher Stonor read it to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" just after 22 apr 1764, but the memorandum went unanswered (see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 257).

ENTRY NUMBER: 423 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 76rv-77rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 11 mar 1765 AUTHOR: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: This letter deals with the Ursulines of Martinique, but mentions the case of the Ursulines of Nouvelle-Orléans, where L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] had two Capuchins appointed as their confessors after the expulsion of the Jesuits [after the Treaty of Paris of 10 feb 1763]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of 03 apr 1765. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 424 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 78rv-81rv. B: ff. 80v-81r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1766] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A note on the missionaries sent to the French islands of America to replace the Jesuits, as from the letter of the nuncio in France [Pietro Pamphili Colonna] of 07 may 1765 [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 253]. On 17 jun 1765 [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 250] the latter informed that Girard [Jacques Girard] (diocese of Clermont, as prefect) and Jean Manach (diocese of Trequier) were recommended by L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] and were accordingly sent to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. They were replaced in 1766 by Gilles-François Pinabel (prefect) and François-Xavier Paradis (of the diocese of Paris). [The balance of this item deals with Martinique, Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, Désirade, Sainte-Lucie, Saint-Domingue, Vieille-Cayenne, Nouvelle-Cayenne or Guyane]. REMARKS:

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 mar 1767] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: In 1766 [shortly ante 03 apr 1766; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 185], faculties were granted to the prefect Gilles-François Pinabel and the missionary François-Xavier Paradis for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, but the two never left France. In his letter [dated 24 feb 1767; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 82], L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle- Dieu] asks that François-Xavier Paradis be enabled to communicate his faculties to the missionaries he will find in the islands. Apparently, the French priests Pierre de Bonnécamps and François-Paul Ardilliers are already there, but it is not known what kind of faculties they enjoy. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" answer [to Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] of mar 1767 [recte 25 mar 1767]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 077, V 189, VI 082 425.

ENTRY NUMBER: 426 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 150rv-151rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 07 mar 1769 AUTHOR: Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letters of 25 jan [25 jan 1769] and 15 feb [recte 25 feb 1769], with the enclosed papers dealing with the Ursulines of Québec and the parish priests of Canada [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 084-087], that he will immediately forward. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in Giuseppe Maria Castelli's handwriting] (no reply is necessary). [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 427 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 199rv, 202rv. B: ff. 199v, 202r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [London] DATE: [00 jan 1771] AUTHOR: Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in the London district RECIPIENT: Clement XIV, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer's faculties over the colonies and islands of America, granted by the addressee's predecessor [Clement XIII] for six years [at the audience granted to Mario Marefoschi on 31 mar 1765; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 072] will expire soon, and they need to be renewed for another six years. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (to be discussed with the enclosed project of 30 mar 1771 [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 271]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 218 271-272, IV 271-272, V 216, VI 271 427-428.

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VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 200rv-201rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [London] DATE: jan [00 jan 1771] AUTHOR: Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in the London district RECIPIENT: [Christopher Stonor, agent in Rome of the English clergy] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy [in Christopher Stonor's handwriting] DESCRIPTION: In mar [on 30 mar 1771] the writer's faculties [renewed at the audience granted by Clement XIII to Mario Marefoschi on 31 mar 1765; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 072] over America will expire. The addressee is asked to have them renewed, although he would rather be replaced by an Irish superior at least with regard to the islands. [The balance of this item deals with Martinique and Grenada]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 218 271-272, V 216, VI 271 427-428.

ENTRY NUMBER: 429 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 214rv-217rv. B: f.217r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 16 dec 1771 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has not received any letter from the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], but suspects that mail has been sent to the new vicar general [Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile], who is usually away from Paris for seven/eight months and will be back only at Christmas [25 dec 1771]. He is however informed through other letters that the [Québec] church still thrives. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of 15 jan 1772. [The balance of this item deals with Guyane and Cayenne]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 430 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 224rv-227rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 13 jan 1772 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges five letters of the addressee received through the nuncio [Bernardino Giraud, nuncio in France]. The one for the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] will be sent to England in early mar [00 mar 1772]; the one for Becquet for Becquet [Jean-François Becquet], prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, will leave at the same time; the other three letters deal with the Tonkin, Cayenne, Guinée. Reference to the answer of 08 feb 1772. REMARKS:

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LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 09 mar 1772 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has received and forwarded the brief granting the Jubilee to Québec, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and Cayenne. Since no indulgences were granted to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, he wrote to Borgia [Stefano Borgia] requesting them. Reference to the answer of 08 apr 1772. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 432 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 239rv-242rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 14 jul 1772 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer reports that in Louisiana, now under Spain, the Ursulines are in great difficulties. Saint-Pierre and Miquelon are undergoing a severe famine; they have good missionaries [Jean-François Becquet and François-Xavier Paradis] and zealous Catholics. At the end of the spring [00 apr 1772] he has sent two young Acadians [Joseph-Mathurin Bourg, Jean-Baptiste Bro] to Québec at the cost of £100 louis ; four Acadians remain [in Paris, possibly including Jean-Pierre Bourg, Isaac Hébert]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of 05 aug 1772. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne, Loango]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 226, VI 432-433.

ENTRY NUMBER: 433 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 243rv-244rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 14 jul 1772 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu RECIPIENT: [Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has not written for a long time, and has still to answer the addressee's letter of 21 jan [recte 22 jan 1772; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 224], with the many indulgences requested for various places. Reference to the answer of 12 aug 1772. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 226, VI 432-433.

ENTRY NUMBER: 434 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 251rv-252rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 15 feb 1773

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AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has not yet received any answer to his last letter [?dated 28 dec 1772; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 110]. Faculties granted to Becquet [Jean-François Becquet] and Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], respectively prefect and vice-prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, probably in apr 1767 [recte at the audience granted by Clement XIII to Mario Marefoschi on 22 mar 1767; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 077], will expire soon and need to be renewed. Reference to the answer of 13 mar 1773. [The balance of this item deals with Martinique, Saint-Domingue]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 231, VI 434.

ENTRY NUMBER: 435 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 255rv-256rv. B: f. 256r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 05 apr 1773 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer, who is in poor health, has not found the faculties for Becquet [Jean-François Becquet] and Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], respectively prefect and vice-prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, enclosed with the addressee's letter [of 13 mar 1773; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 231], probably on account of a mistake on the part of the sender. Reference to the answer of 28 apr 1773. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 232, VI 435.

ENTRY NUMBER: 436 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 259rv-260rv. B: ff. 259v-260r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 28 mar 1774 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has received the addressee's letter of 2 [02 mar 1774; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 243], and the blank letter patent for a third missionary to be sent to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, who will be selected by L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 437 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 265rv-267rv, 270rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 19 sep 1774 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed

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DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a letter of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] dealing with the opposition waged against him by his coadjutor [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in Giuseppe Maria Castelli's handwriting]. Reference to the answer of 23 nov 1774 [ recte 16 nov 1774]. [The balance of this letter deals with Malabar, Cayenne, Guyane, Loango]. REMARKS: Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 438. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 247, VI 437-438.

ENTRY NUMBER: 438 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 268rv-269rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Québec DATE: 24 jul 1774 AUTHOR: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Since Rome has not answered the writer's letter of 1772 [15 oct 1772; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 109], the writer did not write until this moment. He now deals with the healthy state of the church of Québec, the happy solution to the dispute with his cathedral [Notre-Dame-de-Québec], the favourable attitude of the English government, the Hôtel-Dieu and the Hôpital Général of Québec, the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal and the Séminaire de Québec, the abundant crops of the last three years, the economic situation. Details are given on his dispute with the apostate priest, Lotbinière [Eustache Chartier de Lotbinière]. REMARKS: Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 437. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 247, VI 437-438.

ENTRY NUMBER: 439 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 316rv-317rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 26 dec 1775 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu RECIPIENT: [Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a longer letter. Draft of the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [of 17 jan 1776, in Stefano Borgia's handwriting]. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS: Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 440. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 253-254, VI 439-440.

ENTRY NUMBER: 440 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 318rv-323rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 26 dec 1775 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: In Saint-Pierre and Miquelon there were three missionaries: Becquet [Joseph-François Becquet], prefect in Saint-Pierre, with Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], vice-prefect in Miquelon, and Bouguet, sent some 15/18 months before. Becquet left the islands for France [in 1775?], to be replaced by Bouguet [Jean-Jacques Bouguet], and has no

168 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 intention of returning to the islands [Saint-Pierre and Miquelon]. Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], on his part, does not want to leave Miquelon. A third missionary is needed for Île-aux-Chiens [at the entrance to the harbour of Saint-Pierre], where 200 Basque fishermen from the diocese of Bayonne out of 500 who fish in those waters spend the winter; the new missionary must be able to speak their language. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," notes [in Stefano Borgia's handwriting]. Reference to the answer of 17 jan 1776. REMARKS: Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 439; draft of the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 439. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 253-254, VI 439-440.

ENTRY NUMBER: 441 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 324rv-325rv. B: ff. 324v-325r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: 27 feb 1776 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: Greetings from the writer. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," notes. Re Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" answer of 20 Mar 1776. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 256, VI 275 441. For the misfiled first portion of this item, see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 275.

ENTRY NUMBER: 442 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 329rv-330rv. B: ff. 329v-330r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 14 apr 1777 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 26 mar [26 mar 1777; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 262]. The enclosed patent for the new prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Cassiet [Pierre-François Cassiet], was duly forwarded to the superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit [François Becquet]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 443 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 338rv-339rv. B: ff. 338v-339r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Nouvelle-Orléans] DATE: [?00 000 1778] AUTHOR: Capuchin superior in Louisiana [Dagobert de Longuory, OFM Cap, superior in Louisiana] RECIPIENT: Pius VI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer and his confrères living in Nouvelle-Orléans, in the diocese of Cuba [Santiago de Cuba], under Spanish rule, ask for a dispensation enabling them to eat meat during the Advent, on account of the raging famine.

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Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (1778). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 444 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 413rv-414rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 10 feb 1783 AUTHOR: François Becquet, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Saint-Pierre and Miquelon will be repopulated and the two missionaries [Jean-Jacques Bouguet and François-Xavier Paradis were the last two missionaries on the islands] will return there. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 445 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1663-89) FOLIOS: 415rv-416rv. B: f. 416r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 03 feb 1783 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 15 [15 jan 1783; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 188, V 273-274]. A printed Copy of the preliminaries [preliminaries of the Treaty of Paris-Versailles, eventually signed 03 sep 1783] signed on 20 jan [20 jan 1783 by the belligerent powers was sent to the secretary of state [Lazzaro Opizio Pallavicini]. The writer will approach the comte de Vergennes [Charles Gravier] as requested. The following locations are mentioned: Grenada, the Grenadines, St. Vincent, Dominica, St. Christopher, Nevis and Montserrat. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with the Orient]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 446 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1663-89) FOLIOS: 419rv, 422rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 22 mar 1783 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: Many priests are ready to be sent to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon and to Acadia. The English are not likely to oppose their departure, because they have allowed a church to be erected in Halifax. A letter to the marquis de Castries [Charles-Eugène-Gabriel de La Croix, marquis de Castries] is enclosed [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 447]. This deals with Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. The writer asks whether faculties for the new missionaries in the islands must be granted

170 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (as prior to the war [American War of Independence]) or by himself on behalf of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]. The writer has also received the indulgences for Canada [i.e., the parish church of Saint-Eustache at the Rivière-du-Chêne]. Summary, note of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 16 1pr 1783. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 277, VI 446-447. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 447.

ENTRY NUMBER: 447 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 420rv-421rv. B: f. 421v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 21 mar 1783 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Charles-Eugène-Gabriel de La Croix, marquis de Castries, minister of the Navy TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: On account of the fact that France has regained Saint-Pierre and Miquelon [Treaty of Paris-Versailles, signed 03 sep 1783], jurisdiction over them must be redefined. On 12 jan 1778 the writer wrote to Sartine [Antoine- Raymond-Jean de Sartine], minister of the Navy. The latter's answer stated that the islands were under the jurisdiction of the superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit [currently François Becquet]. The writer suggests that they now be administered by the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] and his vicars general. Cassiet [Pierre-François Cassiet], Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], and Bouguet [Jean-Jacques Bouguet] are among those who are willing to return to the islands (where a Basque priest is also necessary) and to Acadia. The time seems favourable, because Haldimand [Frederick Haldimand], Governor General of Canada, has allowed a church to be erected in Halifax. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 277, VI 446-447. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 446.

ENTRY NUMBER: 448 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 427rv-728rv. B: f. 428r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 09 jun 1783 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 17 [18 may 1783]. He will deal with North American issues in his next letter. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with Pondichéry, Martinique]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 449 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 429rv-430rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 04 aug 1783 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec

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RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer makes reference to the addressee's letter of 19 apr [recte 16 apr 1783; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 277], and gives details with regard to the mission of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. The ministry of the Navy [Charles-Eugène-Gabriel de La Croix, marquis de Castries] and the future governor of the islands, baron de L'Espérance [Charles-Gabriel-Sébastien de L'Espérance], have appointed Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis] prefect and Longueville [Jean Longueville] vice-prefect. Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis] had already been there as missionary [00 sep 1767-00 000 1778]; Longueville [Jean Longueville], who has a brother who is a merchant in the islands, has been a priest in Granville for five to six years. Cassiet [Pierre-François Cassiet], who had been appointed prefect by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [on 15 feb 1777] was rejected. Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis] wrote on 6 jun [06 jun 1783] that he was leaving Brest on the following day [07 jun 1783]. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (Cassiet [Pierre-François Cassiet] was appointed prefect on 25 feb 1777 [recte 15 feb 1777; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 262-264]. Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 03 sep 1783. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 279, VI 449.

ENTRY NUMBER: 450 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 445rv-446rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 21 jun 1784 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: REMARKS: The writer recalls his previous letter [?dated 31 may 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 308] dealing with the establishment of missions in the new American republic. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 17 jul 1784. [The balance of this item deals with Gorée, Senegal, Cayenne, Guyane, China, Canton].

ENTRY NUMBER: 451 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 2 469rv-470rv. B: ff. 469v-470r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [?00 000 1785] AUTHOR: O'Kelly, priest RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The general congregation of 17 mar 1783 [recte 17 mar 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 209] granted the Franciscan O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel, a Franciscan Observant] permission to go to the mission of Newfoundland, but the latter has never received it. The writer asks that a duplicate be prepared, that he will forward to the appropriate addressee. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (18 apr 1785; a duplicate is to be sent). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 452 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille

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VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 2 481rv-482rv. B: ff. 481v-482r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 14 aug 1784 AUTHOR: François Becquet, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer was requested by the ministry [Ministry of the Navy] for a missionary to be sent to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, that England has returned [to France, by the Treaty of Paris-Versailles of 03 sep 1783]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 17 sep 1785. [The balance of this item deals with Senegal, Gorée, Cayenne, Guyane]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 322, VI 452.

ENTRY NUMBER: 453 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 493rv-494rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 10 apr 1786 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: A letter from Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], dated 18 dec [18 dec 1785], describes the gloomy state of Miquelon, his relationship with the local commander, Girardin, and the 100 savages who migrated to Miquelon from Saint-Pierre. According to Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], Longueville [Jean Longueville] is a missionary of the low sort. The writer suggests that the island depend on the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. As to the union of the abbey of Méobec with the bishopric of Québec, the archbishop of Bourges [Jean-Auguste de Chastenet de Puységur], the bishop of Saint-Omer [Alexandre-Joseph-Aléxis de Bruyère-Chalabre], and Crussol [François de Crussol d'Uzès, bishop of La Rochelle] maintain that they are not responsible for the issue. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 332, VI 453.

ENTRY NUMBER: 454 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 501rv-502rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: St. John's, Newfoundland DATE: 30 nov 1786 AUTHOR: James Louis O'Donel, OFM Obs, superior of the missions in Newfoundland RECIPIENT: John Thomas Troy, archbishop of Dublin TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The letter written by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [to James Louis O'Donel, on 01 jul 1786; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 335] was probably lost with the ship of Captain John Best. The writer has a good relationship with the new governor [John Elliot, governor of Newfoundland]. Prince William Henry arrived in Placentia, took measures against the Catholics and the idolater priest Burke [Edmund Burke, OP], tried to have the writer killed (but he was hidden by Gleeson [Martin Gleeson] for 12 days). He has excommunicated Lonergan [Patrick Lonergan], the lover of Dr. Dutton's wife; Lonergan [Patrick Lonergan] fled to St. Mary's, and is now in Trinity Bay. That year was

173 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 a year of famine. This letter will be forwarded by Bolan [William Bolan]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 455 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 509rv-510rv. B: f. 510r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1787] AUTHOR: Thomson, procurator of the Scottish missions RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer reports that many Catholics [from Scotland] went to Île Saint-Jean [later Prince Edward Island, in 1772] accompanied by a Scottish priest [James MacDonald], who died in the past year [recte on 00 000 1785]. A new Scottish missionary is needed for the community, that now consist of 700 Scottish and French Catholics. If one is not available, an Irish priest would do, because he would know the language of Scotland. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 456 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 511rv-512rv. B: ff. 511v-512r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 19 feb 1787 AUTHOR: François Becquet, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: Because Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis]will not return [to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon], the minister of the Navy, the Maréchal de Castries [Charles-Eugène-Gabriel de La Croix, marquis de Castries], asked the writer to intercede with the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for the appointment of Longueville [Jean Longueville] as the new prefect. The latter is currently missionary in Miquelon, and was sent there by the ministry of the Navy three years earlier [he had left Brest on 07 jun 1783]. Longueville [Jean Longueville] is unknown to the writer. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (decrees and faculties are to be sent). Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 10 mar 1787. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 342, VI 456.

ENTRY NUMBER: 457 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 536rv-537rv. B: ff. 536v-537r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 14 mar 1788 AUTHOR: François Becquet, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The minister of the Navy, the comte de La Luzerne [César-Henri La Luzerne, comte de La Luzerne],

174 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 asked the writer to intercede with the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for the appointment of Allain [Jean- Baptiste Allain] as vice-prefect apostolic [vice-prefect apostolic of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon]. Allain [[Jean-Baptiste Allain], who is unknown to the writer, has replaced Longueville [Jean Longueville] in Miquelon. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 7 apr 1788 [ recte 12 apr 1788]. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 354, VI 457.

ENTRY NUMBER: 458 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 2557rv LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 jan 1790] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: James Louis O'Donel, a Franciscan Observant, was appointed superior of the missions in Newfoundland on 17 may 1784 [i.e., in the general congregation of 17 may 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 209], in compliance with the petition [dated 14 jan 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 576] of the Catholics of Newfoundland. The appointee was granted faculties according to Formula Four. The only other missionary appointed by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in Newfoundland] is Michael MacCormick. The latter's appointment took place on 28 jul 1788 [recte 18 feb 1788; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 213, VI 201]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Draft of the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of jan 1790 [i.e., 30 jan 1790]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 368, VI 458-461.

ENTRY NUMBER: 459 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 558rv, 561rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Ferryland DATE: 18 nov 1789 AUTHOR: Patrick Power, OFM Obs RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer answers the allegations waged by O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel], and asks that his own jurisdiction be clearly defined. He maintains that he enjoys the approval of governor Elliot [John Elliot, governor of Newfoundland], and makes reference to the letter written from Halifax by Jones [James Jones]. The priests Yore [Thomas Anthony Ewer, OFM Obs], Grace [Thomas Grace, OFM Cap], Burke [Edmund Burke, OP], Phelan [Patrick Phelan, OFM Obs] and Phelan [William Phelan] are mentioned. The writer also recalls the scandalous relationship of Murphy [Morgan Murphy] with the wife of Cahill [Michael Cahill], and the refusal of O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel] to go to Fermeuse to administer the last rites to the wife of Walsh [Simon Walsh]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 368, VI 458-461. Enclosures: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 460-461.

ENTRY NUMBER: 460 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 559rv

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LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [1] St. John's, [2] [Ferryland] DATE: [1] 25 sep 1787; [2] [18 nov 1789] AUTHOR: [1] James Louis O'Donel, OFM Obs, prefect apostolic in Newfoundland; [2] [Patrick Power, OFM Obs] RECIPIENT: [1] Patrick Power, OFM Obs; [2] [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] Copy [in Patrick Power's handwriting], [2] autograph memorandum DESCRIPTION: [1] Copy of the testimonial by O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel] in favour of the writer, who, according to the latter, wishes to go to Spain, there being no vacancy for a priest in Newfoundland. The writer is said to be recommended by Kennedy, the provincial [John Anthony Kennedy, Franciscan Observant provincial of Ireland]. Dated at St. John's, on 25 sep 1787. Signed by James Louis O'Donel. The testimonial is followed by the writer's own comments: O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel] tried to have him sent to East Florida or England, but, although recommended by the bishop of Ossory, now archbishop of Dublin [John Thomas Troy], he has no intention of leaving Newfoundland. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 368, VI 458-461. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 459.

ENTRY NUMBER: 461 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 560rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Ferryland] DATE: [18 nov 1789] AUTHOR: [Patrick Power, OFM Obs] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph memorandum DESCRIPTION: Copy of a statement certifying the nature and causes of the writer's illness since his arrival in Rome. Signed, in Rome, by Natale Saliceto, a pontifical archdeacon, and Pietro Selvaggiani, a physician with Collegio San Isidoro. The statement is followed by the writer's own notes: he recalls that he was excommunicated by Yore [Thomas Anthony Ewer, OFM Obs], who speaks no Gaelic, but maintains that the act is null and void. He also recalls the refusal of O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel] to let the Newfoundland Catholics enter the church under pretext of paying back past debts, in spite of them having previously paid their dues. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 368, VI 458-461. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 459.

ENTRY NUMBER: 462 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 562rv-563rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: St. John's, Newfoundland DATE: [? 00 sep 1785] AUTHOR: James Louis O'Donel, OFM Obs, superior of the missions in Newfoundland RECIPIENT: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [of 05 jun 1784; see Codignola Calendar 1622-1799 V 296], with duplicates of the decrees of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" dated 17 [17 may 1784] and 30 may 1784 [see Codignola Calendar 1622-1799 II 209, IV 100 339 347]; they were received on 04 sep 1785. The writer arrived [in St. John's] on 4 jul [04 jul 1784] with Patrick Phelan. This letter deals with the state of religion in Newfoundland, with details on the political situation (the government does not encourage agriculture, thus hampering the development of Catholicism), the natives, the number of Catholics (10,000), the opposition of the local Protestant minister [Walter Price]. As for the priests, Burke [Edmund Burke, OP], arrived on 15 jun [15 jun 1785], is responsible for Placentia, where the principal merchant [William Saunders] granted him permission to build two chapels; Patrick Phelan is at Harbour Grace; Patrick Lonergan, a renegade Dominican, preaches in Placentia. The writer asks for two or

176 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 three additional Franciscans [Franciscans Observant] to be sent to the island [Newfoundland]. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 01 jul 1786. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 298, V 334-335, VI 462.

ENTRY NUMBER: 463 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 2 (1763-89) FOLIOS: 564rv-565rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: St. John's, Newfoundland DATE: 18 dec 1789 AUTHOR: James Louis O'Donel, OFM Obs, superior of the missions in Newfoundland RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: A powerful military leader [Prince William Henry] arrived in Placentia, allied himself with Burke [Edmund Burke, OP], tried to kill the writer (but he was hidden by a friend [Martin Gleeson] for 15 days), then left with the renegade priest Lonergan [Patrick Lonergan]. Details on the state of religion in Harbour Grace, St. John's, Placentia, Ferryland (Yore [Thomas Anthony Ewer, OFM Obs] is the priest in charge of Ferryland), and the writer's dispute with Patrick Power. The ill-fated voyage of the writer's brother [Michael O'Donel] and another Franciscan Observant from Waterford to Newfoundland in 1785. The writer's good relationship with the governor [John Elliot, governor of Newfoundland]. He is writing on the same day [18 dec 1789] to the aarchbishop of Dublin [John Thomas Troy]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 375-376, VI 463.

ENTRY NUMBER: 464 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 3 (1790-1819) FOLIOS: 1rv-10rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ post 21 aug 1797] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A report on the French islands of America. The following locations are mentioned or described: Martinique, Saint-Lucie, Marie Galante, Guadeloupe, Tobago, Saint-Domingue, Saint-Christophe, Cayenne, Saint-Barthélemy, Désirade, Les Saintes, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, and Guyane. As for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, the report recalls that the decision was made to appoint a prefect in the islands [at the audience granted by Clement XIII to GiuseppeMaria Castelli and Mario Marefoschi on 26 may 1763; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 247-248], and that faculties according to Formula Four were sent to the nuncio in France [Giuseppe Maria Pamphili Colonna, on 01 jun 1763; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 158]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 464-467.

ENTRY NUMBER: 465 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 3 (1790-1819) FOLIOS: 11rv-19rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ post 21 aug 1797] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A report on the French West Indies. The following locations are mentioned or described: Saint-Domingue, Martinique, Sainte-Lucie, Marie Galante, Guadeloupe, Tobago, Cayenne, Saint-Christophe, St. Martin, Saint-Barthélemy, Désirade and Guyane. The decision made to appoint a prefect in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon [at the audience granted by Clement XIII to Giuseppe Maria Castelli and Mario Marefoschi on 26 may 1763; see Cal. 1622- 1799 IV 247-248], and letters patent were sent to the nuncio in France [Giuseppe Maria Pamphili Colonna, on 01 jun 1763; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 158]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 464-467.

ENTRY NUMBER: 466 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 3 (1790-1819) FOLIOS: 31rv-32rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ post 31 dec 1797] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A report on Guadeloupe and Martinique. Cayenne and Île-de-Bourbon are mentioned. The report recalls the marriage dispensations granted to the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] on 10 dec 1766 [see Cal. 1622- 1799 IV 133?], by the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 464-467.

ENTRY NUMBER: 467 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 3 (1790-1819) FOLIOS: 45rv. B: f. 45v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ post 31 dec 1797] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A list of provincials and prefects of the French missions in France and in the Americas. The following locations are mentioned: Martinique, Saint-Domingue, Guadeloupe, Sainte-Lucie, Tobago, St. Martin, Saint-Barthélemy, Désirade, Cayene and Guyane. The list recalls that in 1766 [00 000 1766; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 269] the mission of Nouvelle-Orléans was attached to the Capuchin province of Champagne, and that the prefecture of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon is currently assigned to secular priests according to Formula Four. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 464-467.

ENTRY NUMBER: 468 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 3 (1790-1819) FOLIOS: 57rv, 60rv. B: f. 60r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: St. John's, Newfoundland DATE: 14 dec 1790 AUTHOR: Edmund Burke, OP; Patrick Phelan, OFM Obs; Thomas Anthony Ewer, OFM Obs RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed [in Patrick Phelan's handwriting] DESCRIPTION: The writers are missionaries in Placentia [Emund Burke, OP], Harbour Grace [[Patrick Phelan, OFM Obs], and Ferryland [Thomas Anthony Ewer, OFM Obs]. They certify that the letter of Jams Louis O'Donel, dated 18 dec 1790 [recte 18 dec 1789; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 463], is true, and that the allegations of Power [Patrick Power; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 459] are false. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 468-469]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 468-469. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 469.

ENTRY NUMBER: 469 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 3 (1790-1819) FOLIOS: 58rv-59rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: St. John's, Newfoundland DATE: 14 dec 1790 AUTHOR: James Louis O'Donel, OFM Obs, superior of the missions in Newfoundland RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 03 jul 1790, and makes reference to the enclosure [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 468], which should clear him of Patrick Power's allegations [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 459]. He has invited Michael MacCormick to his mission [in Newfoundland], and has appointed Ewer [Thomas Anthony Ewer, OFM Obs] as his own successor. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 468-469. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 468. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 468.

ENTRY NUMBER: 470 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 3 (1790-1819) FOLIOS: 72rv-73rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Halifax DATE: 02 apr 1797 AUTHOR: Peter Torris; Alexandre Laujon; Charles-Joseph Lepage; Victor Chabert dit Roux RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed [in Peter Torris's handwriting] DESCRIPTION: Peter Torris, boatswain of the James , captain Garret, was sent to Halifax by the French consulate of Philadelphia with the commissioners Victor Chabert, Alexandre Laujon, and Charles-Joseph Lepage to collect the French prisoners and take them back to France. They certify that Jacquemin, a former parish priest in Cayenne, who embarked in Philadelphia, lost all his possessions in the shipwreck that took place on 24 Mar, Old Style [14 mar 1797] at "Mauges Bitch," in the entrance of the Halifax harbour. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 471 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 3 (1790-1819) FOLIOS: 136rv-137rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: Waterford DATE: 29 jan 1797 AUTHOR: James Louis O'Donel, OFM Obs, bishop of Thyatira, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [dated 16 jan 1796; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 429], that he received on 22 jul 1796. In compliance with that letter, he went to Québec (the journey took 42 days), where he was consecrated bishop of Thyatira [on 21 sep 1796]. On 2 oct [02 oct 1796] he was on his way back to Newfoundland, but was informed that the island had fallen to the French. He thus returned to Québec, from where he left on 20 oct [20 oct 1796] bound for for Halifax. However, a storm and some encroaching French ships led him astray to Guernsey (the voyage took 35 days). There he remained for 12 days, before going to Waterford. Th writer lost most of his ornaments and all documents relating to his consecration. He will not be able to leave for Newfoundland earlier than may [00 may 1797]. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (wait for writer's letters from Newfoundland). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 472 SERIES: Congressi, America Antille VOLUME: 3 (1790-1819) FOLIOS: 265rv-266rv. B: ff. 265v-266r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 feb 1789/00 mar 1789] AUTHOR: Paolo Moretti, priest RECIPIENT: Pius VI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer, who is to be sent to English America by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," asks for special faculties and privileges. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 473 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 1 (1627-1707) FOLIOS: 34rv, 37rv. B: ff. 34r, 37r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ post 30 jun 1700] AUTHOR: Thomas Jannin, priest RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer asks to be sent to the English Indies [West Indies], where he has been invited by some exiled relative. The latter inform that missionaries there are very rare on account of the unhealthy climate. The writer is currently in Rome, after spending 18 months in English prisons. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (the writer is recommended by count Colonna [Carlo Colonna]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 473-474. A similar copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 474.

ENTRY NUMBER: 474 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 1 (1627-1707) FOLIOS: 35rv-36rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ post 30 jun 1700] AUTHOR: Thomas de Jannin, priest RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum

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DESCRIPTION: The writer asks to be sent to the English Indies [West Indies], where he has been invited by some exiled relatives. The latter inform that missionaries there are very rare on account of the unhealthy climate. The writer is currently in Rome after spending 18 months in English prisons. He is recommended by Louis-Antoine de Noailles, Claude de Saint-Georges, Sforza [Alessandro Sforza], Vibo [Michele Antonio Vibo], Gaston-Jean-Baptiste-Louis de Noailles, Henry Thiard de Bissy, Ernestus von Trautson, François de Clermont-Tonnerre, the duke of Lorraine [Leopold], and the duke of Savoy [Vittorio Amedeo II, duke of Savoy]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 473-474. A similar copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 473. Pagination: ff. 36rv, 35rv.

ENTRY NUMBER: 475 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 1 (1627-1707) FOLIOS: 61rv-62rv. B: ff. 61v-62rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 03 mar 1673 AUTHOR: Agostino Favoriti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer confirms that, as he told the addressee that very morning [03 mar 1673], he has forwarded the letter [dated ?03 feb Feb 1673; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 014] written by the nuncio in France [Francesco Nerli] to the secretariate of state. That letter deals with the Cévennes and the abbey of Méobec, and the writer is not responsible for those issues. [The balance of this item deals with the bishopric of Königgratz]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 476 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 1 (1627-1707) FOLIOS: 125rv-129rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1637] AUTHOR: Gregorio Panzani, papal envoy extraordinary to England RECIPIENT: Urban VIII, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A report on England titled "Relatione Dello Stato della Religione Cattolica in Inghilterra Data alla Santità di N.S. Vrbano 8. o [Urban VIII] da Gregorio Panzani nel suo ritorno da quel Regno l'anno 1637." The last portion is missing, but the last words introduce a description of Maryland. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 477 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 1 (1627-1707) FOLIOS: 425rv-460rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [1] [Rome], [2] [Bruxelles] DATE: [1] 27 jul 1669, [2] 14 dec 1669 AUTHOR: [1] Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"; [2] Claudio Agretti, papal envoy extraordinary to England RECIPIENT: [1] Claudio Agretti, papal envoy extraordinary to England; [2] [Clement X, pope] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1-2] Memorandum

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DESCRIPTION: [1] Instruction sent on the eve of the addressee's departure for England. [2] A report on England titled "Relatione dello Stato della Religione Cattolica in Inghilterra [England] mandata dall'Abb. e Agretti [Claudio Agretti] il da 14. Xbre 1669 [14 dec 1669]." With regard to for North America, the report deals with Maryland, where Baron Baltimore [Charles Calvert] has been refused missionaries for 24 years; the mission is reserved to the English Jesuits, who do not send anybody there. There are currently only two missionaries in Maryland [a likely reference to enry Pelham, alias Warren, and George Pole], serving 2,000 Catholics. The writer suggests that the matter issue entrusted to the internuncio [Carlo Francesco Airoldi, internuncio in Flanders], or to Howard [Philip Thomas Howard, OP]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 099, VI 477. Another copy of item 2: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 496.

ENTRY NUMBER: 478 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 1 (1627-1707) FOLIOS: 583rv-584rv. B: ff. 583v-584r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Bruxelles DATE: 11 oct 1670 AUTHOR: Carlo Francesco Airoldi, abate di Sant'Abbondio, internuncio in Flanders RECIPIENT: Antonio Barberini, cardinal, known as cardinal Antonio, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: [With regard to [the addressee's letter of 20 sep 1670; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 099 and ] the sending of missionaries, the writer will consult with Agretti [Claudio Agretti] and then with Baron Baltimore [Charles Calvert]. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (to be filed). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 479 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 1 (1627-1707) FOLIOS: 1886rv-887rv. B: f. 887r LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [1-2] [Rome] DATE: [1] 05 apr 1701, [2] 27 apr 1701, [3] 24 may 1701 AUTHOR: [1] Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" [2] Carlo Agostino Fabroni, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" [3] Thomas de Jannin, priest RECIPIENT: [1] Francesco Barberini, cardinal, protector of England; [2] [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]; [3] [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: [1] Memorandum, [2] autograph memorandum signed, [3] autograph memorandum signed DESCRIPTION: [1] Thomas de Jannin, appointed missionary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" in the English islands [ recte West Indies], has requested some books, a list of which is appended. The request is herewith submitted to the addressee. [2] List of books that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" granted to Thomas de Jannin. [3] Memorandum of receipt. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 480 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 2 (1708-27) FOLIOS: 2681rv-682rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 19 dec 1727

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AUTHOR: [Giacomo Quirici, secret pontifical agent in London] RECIPIENT: Bartolomeo Ruspoli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: The dispute between England and Spain with regard to commerce in the West Indies continues. The London merchants insist on the fact that the seizure of their ships harms not only their clandestine trade, but also the legitimate trade with the English colonies of America. [The balance of this item deals with England]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 481 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 3 (1728-40) FOLIOS: 355rv, 58rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 28 may 1728 AUTHOR: [Giacomo Quirici, secret pontifical agent in London] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: A treaty has been envisaged, to be signed in a few months, by which the proprietors of North Carolina will cede their colony to the king [George III, king of Great Britain and Ireland], in exchange for a sum of money. A governor and some judges will immediately be sent, as is customary in the royal colonies in America. [The balance of this item deals with England, Gibraltar, Ireland, Milan]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 482 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 3 (1728-40) FOLIOS: 61rv-64rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 11 jun 1728 AUTHOR: [Giacomo Quirici, secret pontifical agent in London] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: The inhabitants of Maryland have sent their congratulations to the new king [George II, king of Great Britain and Ireland, succeeded 22 jun 1727]. They are the descendants of those settlers who migrated to Maryland in the times of Queen Mary [Mary I, reigned 1553-8], the first daughter of Henry VIII and Caterina d'Aragona, his first wife. [The balance of this item deals with Gibraltar, Spain, France, Sweden, Venice, Tuscany, Denmark]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 483 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 3 (1728-40) FOLIOS: 103rv-104rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 26 nov 1728 AUTHOR: [Giacomo Quirici, secret pontifical agent in London] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: The Irish proprietors have so mistreated their peasants, that 1,900 Presbyterian families have left

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Ireland for New England. Thousands of other Irishmen did the same. [The balance of this item deals with Mexico, the East Indies, Holland]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 484 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 3 (1728-40) FOLIOS: 133rv-134rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 11 feb 1729 AUTHOR: [Giacomo Quirici, secret pontifical agent in London] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: The tyrannical attitude of the proprietors have caused such a famine in Ireland, that 20,000 Protestant families are now leaving [Ireland] for the British colonies of America, encouraged by the good reception of the 4,000 families that have already settled there. [The balance of this item deals with Spain, Italy, Gibraltar]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 485 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 3 (1728-40) FOLIOS: 143rv-144rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 11 mar 1729 AUTHOR: [Giacomo Quirici, secret pontifical agent in London] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: Many Irish families found it impossible to survive to the famine and left Ireland on 20 ships to settle in the British colonies of North America. [The balance of this item deals with Spain, the West Indies, Gibraltar]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 486 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 3 (1728-40) FOLIOS: 200rv-201rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 02 sep 1729 AUTHOR: [Giacomo Quirici, secret pontifical agent in London] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: In recent months 25 ships left northern Ireland to take a number of Protestant families to New England and to other British colonies of North America. Because they are more accustomed to miseries and sufferings, Catholic families prefer to remain in England, where there is a little religious freedom, than to go to those lands, where there is no trace of their religion, the English and Scottish inhabitants being all Presbyterian, Anabaptist, and Quaker. [The balance of this item deals with Spain, the East Indies]. REMARKS:

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SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 3 (1728-40) FOLIOS: 345rv-346rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 13 oct 1730 AUTHOR: [Giacomo Quirici, secret pontifical agent in London] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: The principal inhabitants of South Carolina have been [in London] for several months in order to settle their disputes with the crown and to negotiate measures in order to prevent Indian raids against their colony. They state that during the past few years the Indians have repeatedly raided their border plantations. These negotiators are soon to leave for Portsmouth, where they will wait for Colonel Johnson, governor of Carolina [Robert Johnson, governor of South Carolina], and embark together on the warship Renard . [The balance of this item deals with the West Indies, Venice]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 488 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 3 (1728-40) FOLIOS: 347rv-348rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 20 oct 1730 AUTHOR: [Giacomo Quirici, secret pontifical agent in London] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: News from Virginia reports of Indian raids against frontier villages and plantations. The English government seems likely to send in some troops, because Virginia is very important for the great quantity of tobacco produced and shipped to England. [The balance of this item deals with Germany, Jamaica, Jersey, Italy]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 489 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 3 (1728-40) FOLIOS: 3355rv-356rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 03 nov 1730 AUTHOR: [Giacomo Quirici, secret pontifical agent in London] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: Seven American leaders have signed their treaty and are now on their way to Portsmouth, where they are to embark with Johnson, the governor of Carolina [Robert Johnson, governor of South Carolina]. They will be able to enlist many of the inhabitants of their province in order to counter the Indian raids, which are often instigated by other European powers. [The balance of this item deals with Prussia, Spain, Jersey, Gibraltar, Poland, the East Indies].

ENTRY NUMBER: 490 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 3 (1728-40) FOLIOS: 377rv-378rv

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 5 1731 [05 jan 1731] AUTHOR: [Giacomo Quirici, secret pontifical agent in London] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter DESCRIPTION: Several members of the House of Commons with some leading merchants have met in order to decide how to establish a new settlement in the southern portion of Carolina [South Carolina]. The new settlement [Georgia] is meant for the poor, and is to be started with a silk factory financed by public subscription in England. The king [George II, king of Great Britain and Ireland], has already appointed some leaders of the new province. [The balance of this item deals with Spain, Italy, Persia, Germany, Bristol].

ENTRY NUMBER: 491 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 3 (1728-40) FOLIOS: 577rv-578rv, 681rv-682rv. B: ff. 577rv-578rv, 681rv-682rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1735] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Cover pages of the file. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 491-493.

ENTRY NUMBER: 492 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 3 (1728-40) FOLIOS: 3579rv-580rv LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: Bruxelles DATE: 15 aug 1735 AUTHOR: Silvio Valenti Gonzaga, archbishop of Nicea, nuncio in Flanders RECIPIENT: Filippo Maria Monti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts was established in 1721 [recte 00 000 1701]. This was especially meant for the American colonies. Its chairman is the archbishop of Canterbury, ex officio . Its members are [Protestant] bishops, clergymen, and laymen. Among the aims of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts is the preaching of the gospel among the slaves originally from Ethiopia and Guinée and among the Indians. Because Virginia and Maryland are well populated by Catholics, the new association must not be considered very dangerous. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 491-493.

ENTRY NUMBER: 493 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 3 (1728-40) FOLIOS: 581rv-680rv. B: ff. 584v, 680rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: DATE: 1735 [00 000 1735] AUTHOR: David Humphreys, secretary of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts

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RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Translation DESCRIPTION: "Historica elatio Incorporatae Societatis pro propagatione Evangely in exteris partibus, complectens eiusdem fundationem, in agendo methodum, missionariorumque labores in Britanniae colonys Americae usque ad annum 1728. per Davidem Humphreys dd. rem honorabilis Societati à secretis. Translat. ab Anglico Idiomate per Prêm N. Ord. S. Benedicti Collegis Rattisbonensis." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 491-493. Original title: Historical Account of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. Containing their Foundation, Proceedings, and the Success of their Missionaries in the British Colonies, to the Year 1728. This translation was prepared by the Benedictine fathers of the college of Ratisbon. Some chapters are translated in their entirety, some are simply summarized.

ENTRY NUMBER: 494 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 448rv-449rv FOLIOS: 448rv-449rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Dublin DATE: 28 feb 1795 AUTHOR: John Thomas Troy, archbishop of Dublin RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer is in favour of the petition [dated 20 nov 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 724] of the Catholic inhabitants of Newfoundland. They ask that Louis O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel] be appointed their vicar apostolic. The petition was enclosed with the writer's last letter of 10 jan [10 jan 1795; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 723]. [The balance of this item deals with the Netherlands]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 235, III 722-727, 113 165-167 326 365-369, 420 425-426 429 494-495.

ENTRY NUMBER: 495 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia VOLUME: 5 (1761-1800) FOLIOS: 470rv-473rv. B: ff. 472v-473r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: London DATE: 23 jun 1795 AUTHOR: Charles Erskine, papal envoy extraordinary to England RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer will deal with the petition of the Catholic inhabitants of Newfoundland [dated 20 nov 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 724] and the suggestions made by Troy [John Thomas Troy] with regard to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon [see Cal. 1622-1799 III 723] in his next letter. Because he has not yet consulted with Douglas [John Douglas], he did not mention the latter to the Duke of Portland [William Henry Cavendish Bentinck, Duke of Portland, Home Secretary], that he met recently. Lord Grenville [William Wyndham Grenville, Baron Grenville, Foeign Secretary] seems likely to be favourable. [The balance of this item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 235, III 722-727, 113 165-167 326 365-369, 420 425-426 429 494-495.

ENTRY NUMBER: 496 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 (1637-72) FOLIOS: 137-172 [pp.]

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Bruxelles DATE: 14 dec 1669 AUTHOR: Claudio Agretti, papal envoy extraordinary to England RECIPIENT: [Antonio Barberini, cardinal, known as cardinal Antonio]] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A report on England, entitled "Relatione dello Stato della Religione Cattolica In Inghilterra mandata dall'Abb. e Agretti [Claudio Agretti] il dì 14. Xmbre 1669 [14 dec 1669]." With regard to for North America, the report deals with Maryland, where Baron Baltimore [Charles Calvert] has been refused missionaries for 24 years; the mission is reserved to the English Jesuits, who do not send anybody there. There are currently only two missionaries in Maryland [a likely reference to enry Pelham, alias Warren, and George Pole], serving 2,000 Catholics. The writer suggests that the matter issue entrusted to the internuncio [Carlo Francesco Airoldi, internuncio in Flanders], or to Howard [Philip Thomas Howard, OP]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 099, VI 496-498. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide:" Cal. 1622-1799 VI 497. Another copy: item 2 of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 477.

ENTRY NUMBER: 497 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 (1637-72) FOLIOS: 209-226 [pp.] LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 sep 1670 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 496, read before the special congregation on England convened on 09 sep 1670. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 099, VI 496-498.

ENTRY NUMBER: 498 SERIES: Congressi, Anglia, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 (1637-72) FOLIOS: 227-232 [pp.] LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 sep 1670 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Proceedings of a special congregation attended by Antonio Barberini [Antonio Barberini, known as cardinal Antonio], Albizzi [Francesco Albizzi], Rospigliosi [Giacomo Rospigliosi], Altieri [Paluzzo Altieri], Azzolini [Decio Azzolini], Ubaldi [Federico Baldeschi Colonna] (secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"), Casanate [Girolamo Casanate] (assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office). A report dealing with England, prepared by Ubaldi [Federico Baldeschi Colonna], is read, and a decision is made. As for Maryland, the internuncio [Carlo Francesco Airoldi, internuncio in Flanders] is to be instructed to select some good missionaries and to ask the cardinal Protector of England [Francesco Barberini] for appropriate faculties. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 099, VI 496-498.

ENTRY NUMBER: 499

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SERIES: Congressi, Francia VOLUME: 1 (1621-1720) FOLIOS: 176rv-179rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Lyon DATE: 19 feb 1664 AUTHOR: François Picquet, priest RECIPIENT: Cesare Facchinetti, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges two letters written by the addressee, that he received prior to his departure from Marseilles. He is willing to go to Ethiopia or to America. As for America, a major expedition is currently being prepared in La Rochelle, to leave in early mar [the fleet actually left on 26 feb 1664]. This consists of two royal and five merchant ships. The marquis de Tracy [Alexandre de Prouville, marquis de Tracy] is leaving as viceroy [ recte lieutenant-general], with 400/500 soldiers; he is to go to several American lands, from Cayenne to Canada. La Barre [Joseph-Antoine Le Febvre de La Barre] is to become governor of Cayenne, currently in Dutch hands. Eight secular priests and two Dominicans acompany the fleet. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (29 apr 1664; to be answered). [The balance of this item deals with France, China, Cochinchina, India]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 500 SERIES: Congressi, Irlanda VOLUME: 15 (1781-4) FOLIOS: 381rv-382rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Dublin DATE: 30 jun 1783 AUTHOR: Andrew O'Toole, priest RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: On account of too much talk of liberty in Ireland, the writer, who is protonotary apostolic and was recently in Rome, asks to be sent to North America, preferably to Philadelphia. There are some 30,000 Irish inhabitants there, besides English and Scottish ones. The Irish are the only ones who can establish [Catholic] missions. If his request is granted, he needs £200 scudi for the crossing. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 16 aug 1783. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 501 SERIES: Congressi, Irlanda VOLUME: 17 (1788-1801) FOLIOS: 506rv, 509rv. B: ff. 506v, 509r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 jan 1798 AUTHOR: [Romualdo Braschi Onesti, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes] RECIPIENT: Cesare Brancadoro, archbishop of Nisibis, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The title of bishop of Capsa has been granted to the coadjutor [Charles O'Donel] of the bishop of Derry [PhillipMacDevitt]. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 501-502.

ENTRY NUMBER: 502

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SERIES: Congressi, Irlanda VOLUME: 17 (1788-1801) FOLIOS: 507rv-508rv. B: ff. 507v-508rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ ante 11 jan 1798] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: On account of the death [occurred on 20 may 1794] of Charles-François Bailly de Messein, the title of bishop of Capsa is said to be available for Charles O'Donel [Charles O'Donnell], the future coadjutor of the bishop of Derry, Philip MacDavett [Phillip MacDevitt]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 501-502.

ENTRY NUMBER: 503 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 1 (1646-1707) FOLIOS: 25rv-26rv LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 jun 1657] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A list mentioning all countries the world, in alphabetical order. As for America, only the West Indies and Brazil are mentioned. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 102, IV 385, VI 503-504.

ENTRY NUMBER: 504 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 1 (1646-1707) FOLIOS: ff. 27rv-30rv. B: ff. 29v-30r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [14 jun 1657] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: "Distributio Prouinciarum inter Cardinales congr. nis de Propaganda." Division of the whole world into 11 provinces. Groups of cardinals are to be responsible for each of them. As for America, only the West Indies and Brazil are mentioned. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 102, IV 385, VI 503-504. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 II 102; Cal. 1622-1799 IV 385.

ENTRY NUMBER: 505 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 1 (1646-1707) FOLIOS: 587rv-590rv. B: ff. 589v-590r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 1680 [00 000 1680]

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AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: All secular and regular missionaries TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Draft of a circular letter to be sent to all addressees, requesting them to send a report on the state of the country in which they are active. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 506 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 3 (1728-40) FOLIOS: 23rv-26rv. B: f. 26r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 jul 1728 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A catalogue of the prefects of the missions that are under the jurisdiction of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Mathieu de Saint-Anne [Jean-Mathieu de Sainte-Anne], prefect of the Discalced Carmelite mission "in the island of Misissipy [Mississippi]," is mentioned. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Another copy, dated 1730 [00 000 1730]: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 523.

ENTRY NUMBER: 507 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 4 (1741-60) FOLIOS: 172rv-173rv LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [00 000 1749] AUTHOR: [Martin Dufau, superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères] RECIPIENT: Nicola Lercari, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The writer soon intends to send Jean Manach, a deacon of the diocese of Trequier, to the missions [of Acadia]. Since Jean Manach is nine months too young to be ordained priest [he was born c. 00 000 1727], a special dispensation is needed. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (after the audience granted by the pope [Benedict XIV] on 09 nov 1749, a letter was sent to cardinal Passionei [Domenico Passionei] for the brief to be sent; Jean Manach is 23). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 508 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 4 (1741-60) FOLIOS: 275rv, 278rv. B: f. 278r LANGUAGE: Latin Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1754/00 000 1759] AUTHOR: [Society of Jesus] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A report on the French missions of the Society of Jesus all over the world. As for North America, the superior of Canada, Saint-Pé [Jean-Baptiste Saint-Pé], is the rector of the Jesuit college in Québec. There are in Canada

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40 priests and 10 lay brothers, active at the Québec college, in Montréal, and in the missions with the Hurons, Abenakis, Iroquois and other Canadian Indians. As for Louisiana, Mississippi, Nouvelle-Orléans and the Illinois territory, there are 12 priests and four lay brothers, under one superior, Baudouin [Michel Baudoin]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with South America, Greece, Syria, Egypt, the East Indies, China]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 509 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 5 (1761-77) FOLIOS: 114rv-115rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 26 nov 1764 AUTHOR: Jean Davoust, priest of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has read the letters [the last known letter is dated 27 sep 1763; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 163] sent by the addressee to the former bishop of Québec [Pierre-Herman Dosquet], dealing with the difficulties of those poor missions. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 18 dec 1764. [The balance of this item deals with the dispute between the director and the missionaries of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 510 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 5 (1761-77) FOLIOS: 126rv-127rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 03 may 1765 AUTHOR: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer is aware that L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] has already reported [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 389-411] on the state of the diocese of Québec. The addressee's viewpoint that a vicar apostolic [in Québec] is to be preferred to a bishop has convinced L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu], but the latter has not yet managed to convince some ecclesiastics and those who are currently in London [Jean-Olivier Briand?]. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with the dispute between the directors and the missionaries of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 511 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 5 (1761-77) FOLIOS: 139rv, 141rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 15 jul 1765 AUTHOR: Jean Davoust, priest of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed

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DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 15 jun [15 jun 1765]. Le Loutre [Jean-Louis Le Loutre], a former missionary in Acadia, is negotiating with the duc de Choiseul [Étienne-François de Choiseul, duc de Choiseul] in order to have 200 Acadian families settled in the latter's own lands, and during the past months has inspected the site of the prospective settlement in Amboise. Jean-Olivier Briand, awaited at the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères around mid-jul [c. 15 jul 1765], has not yet arrived, and L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] fears that his negotiations in London have not advanced at all. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 11 sep 1765. [The balance of this item deals with Pierre-Herman Dosquet and the dispute between the directors and the missionaries of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 511-512. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 512.

ENTRY NUMBER: 512 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 5 (1761-77) FOLIOS: 140rv. B: f. 140v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 15 jun 1765 AUTHOR: Jean-François Joly de Fleury, procureur général RECIPIENT: Pierre-Herman Dosquet, former bishop of Québec, in Sarcelles TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy [in Jean Davoust's handwriting] DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with the dispute between the directors and the missionaries of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 511-512. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 511.

ENTRY NUMBER: 513 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 5 (1761-77) FOLIOS: 190rv-191rv. B: f. 191r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 25 may 1767 AUTHOR: Niccolo Sozzifanti, internuncio in France RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: As requested [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 190], the writer has verified the aptitude of Julien Becquet [Julien- François Becquet] and his studies at the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit. The latter is the prospective prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. The parcel was forwarded to L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu]. The writer encloses a list of indulgences requested for the diocese of Québec. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (list sent to Borgia [Stefano Borgia] on 13 jul [13 jul 1767]). Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 16 sep 1767. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 191, VI 513.

ENTRY NUMBER: 514 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 5 (1761-77) FOLIOS: 278rv. B: f. 278v LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [27 dec 1769] AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec

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RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The writer, 82, asks for a plenary indulgence for his own death. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 262, V 207, VI 514-515. Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 515.

ENTRY NUMBER: 515 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 5 (1761-77) FOLIOS: 279rv-282rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 27 dec 1769 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The state of religion in Canada [Québec] is good; the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] is in good terms with the governor general [Guy Carleton, governor of Québec], but is hampered by the scarcity of priests. The writer has three Acadian students in Paris and three in a college in the country [they include Joseph-Mathurin Bourg, Jean-Pierre Bourg, Jean-Baptiste Bro, Isaac Hébert]. Becquet [Joseph-François Becquet] and Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], missionaries in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, continue to thrive notwithstanding the opposition of the governor [François- Gabriel d'Angeac]. Louisiana is currently in Spanish hands, and the members of the council [Conseil Superieur] have been jailed by the Spanish government. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne, the East Indies]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 262, V 207, VI 514-515. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 514.

ENTRY NUMBER: 516 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 5 (1761-77) FOLIOS: 419rv-420rv, 422rv-423rv. B: f. 423r LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 14 dec 1773 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has not yet received all the expected letters from North America and Québec. As for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, "ces deux petites colonies, qui ne sont que deux simples rochers," he has forwarded to the two good missionaries [Julien-François Becquet, François-Xavier Paradis] the letters patent [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 231] sent by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for the prefect [Joseph-François Becquet] and the vice-prefect [François-Xavier Paradis]. A third missionary is necessary. Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 05 jan 1774. [The balance of this item deals with Gorée, Loango, the Congo]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 239, VI 516.

ENTRY NUMBER: 517 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 5 (1761-77) FOLIOS: 515rv-516rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: [Paris] DATE: [11 dec 1775] AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec

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RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer, who has been in charge of the [French] missions for 46 years, will proceed with his successor as suggested by the addressee [in his letter of 15 nov 1775; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 252]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: The two initial folios of this letter are missing. The date of the letter itself is inferred from the notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide."

ENTRY NUMBER: 518 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 5 (1761-77) FOLIOS: 518rv-519rv, 521rv-522rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Paris DATE: 18 dec 1775 AUTHOR: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer recalls that he has been in charge of the [French] missions and vicar general of the North American colonies for 46 years. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne, Saint-Domingue]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 519 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 6 (1778-87) FOLIOS: 53rv-54rv. B: ff. 53v-54r LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 26 dec 1779 AUTHOR: de La Rue, controlleur général des Éntrées de Paris RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer informs that his uncle, the abbé de L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu], who served the French missions for over 54 years, died on 19 [19 apr 1779]. Summary, notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Draft of the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Reference to the answer of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 19 may 1779. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 520 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 6 (1778-87) FOLIOS: 6332rv-333rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 14 apr 1783 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, N. in France RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, Prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letters of 19 [19 mar 1783; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 276] and 22 mar [22 mar 1783], received on Thursday past [10 apr 1783]. With regard to the missions in the United States, he has

195 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 met again with Earl Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes], who continues to favour the idea of a vicar apostolic, who must be granted episcopal powers and be an American. The writer has also discussed the issue with Franklin [Benjamin Franklin], the plenipotentiary minister of the United Provinces [United States], who approves the wish of the pope [Pius VI] and of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," and will support their wish with the Congress. Franklin [Benjamin Franklin] suggested an American Catholic [John Carroll], held in great esteem in America, but whose name he could not recall [John Carroll], as the best candidate for the position of vicar apostolic with episcopal powers. Summary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with Sweden, China].

ENTRY NUMBER: 521 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 6 (1778-87) FOLIOS: 358rv-359rv LANGUAGE: French, Italian LOCATION: Paris DATE: 29 dec 1783 AUTHOR: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has received a letter from London, dated 19 [19 dec 1783], from the English merchant Gabriel Clarmont [Gabriel Clairmont?], reporting that deputies from Montréal [Jean-Baptiste-Amable Adhémar, Jean De Lisle de La Cailleterie with William Dummer Powell] had recently arrived to enquire with the English crown on the possibility of sending some missionaries of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères to Canada. Clarmont [Gabriel Clarmont] ; Clermont has asked his friend Pierre Croion, a priest, to enquire on the issue. The writer will write to the Montréal deputies [[Jean-Baptiste-Amable Adhémar, Jean De Lisle de La Cailleterie]. In any case, he hopes to send to Canada some youngsters who are not yet members of any regular order [François-Michel Aubert, Yves-François Duchesne, Gambier]. As for the abbey of Méobec, baron Déscars [Jean-François Des Cars] has married but still enjoys the revenues from the abbey. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 522 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni VOLUME: 7 (1788-99) FOLIOS: 12rv, 14rv. B: ff. 12v, 14r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ ante 00 feb 1788] AUTHOR: Paolo Moretti, priest RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The writer, 28, doctor of theology, originally from Bologna, has been in Rome for three years, and now asks to be sent to some mission territory. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 523 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 221rv-224rv. B: f. 224r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: 1730 [00 000 1730] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A catalogue of the prefects of the missions that are under the jurisdiction of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Mathieu de Sainte-Anne [Jean-Mathieu de Sainte-Anne], prefect of the Discalced Carmelite mission "in the island of Misissipt [Mississippi]," is mentioned. REMARKS: Another copy, dated 17 jul 1728: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 506.

ENTRY NUMBER: 524 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 1228rv-230rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1674/00 000 1688] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A catalogue of the archbishops and bishops who regularly send reports on the state of their dioceses to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." As for Canada, the bishop of Québec [François de Laval] is mentioned. REMARKS: This item probably refers to the bishopric of François de Laval (1674-88), because he is the only bishop of Québec in pre-1760 period who sent regular reports to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," specially in his earlier capaciti as vicar apostolic of Canada (1658-74).

ENTRY NUMBER: 525 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 251rv-255rv. B: f. 255r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 1758 [00 000 1758] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: List of bishops, vicars apostolic and prefects apostolic who are under the jurisdiction of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" and to whom the questionnaire relating to the state of the missions has been sent. As for the vicars apostolic in England and Scotland [Richard Challoner is one of them] and the 30 bishops of Ireland, current turbulences [Seven Years' War] make it doubtful whether it is advisable to send the questionnaire. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 526 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 357rv-365rv. B: ff. 364v-365r LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ post 08 mar 1622] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A report on dominant religions all over the world ("Religioni dominanti nelle diverse parti del mondo"). As for North America, the following locations are mentioned, with comments on each of them: Mexico, New Mexico, Virginia, Florida, the Strait of Anian, Canada, Estotiland or Labrador, Newfoundland, the West Indies, California, Greenland, Hudson Strait. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 527 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 368rv-371rv. B: f. 371rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 1678 [00 000 1678] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: All missionaries TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: A memorandum titled "Capita quibus respondere debent Missionary et de Regionibus sibi commissis plenam S. Congregationi rationed reddant." A preface, then 90 questions that must be answered by individual missionaries on the state of their mission territories. Printed in Rome by the printing press of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 528 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 388rv, 388/22rv-388/23rv. B: ff. 388rv, 388/22rv-388/23r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 feb 1700-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Cover pages of the file. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" ("Dieci formule"). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 528-539.

ENTRY NUMBER: 529 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 388/1rv. B: f. 388/1v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 feb 1700-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Table of contents of the file. Faculties: [1] for bishops in America and the East Indies; [2] for bishops in Europe under infidel princes (Aegean Sea, Albania); [3] for bishops in Europe under Catholic princes; [4] for prefects of the missions in Africa, Asia and America; [5] for simple missionaries; [6] for the bishops of Ireland; [7] for prefects in heretical lands in France; [8] for prefects in the northern regions; [9] for the vicars apostolic in Ireland; [10] for the bishops of France.

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 528-539.

ENTRY NUMBER: 530 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 388/2rv-388/3rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 feb 1700-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula One. They are meant for the bishops and vicars apostolic in Asia, Africa, and America. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 528-539. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 II 226, III 683, IV 170 196, VI 398-399 413 542.

ENTRY NUMBER: 531 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 388/4rv-388/5rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 feb 1700-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Two. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 528-539. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 171 197, VI 543-544.

ENTRY NUMBER: 532 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 1388/6rv-388/7rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1700-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Three. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 528-539. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 172 198, VI 545-546.

ENTRY NUMBER: 533 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 388/8rv-388/9rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1700-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office]

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RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Four. They are meant for prefects in Asia, Africa, and America. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 528-539. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 173 199, VI 414 547.

ENTRY NUMBER: 534 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 388/10rv-388/11rv. B: ff. 388/10v-388/11rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1700-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Five. They are not printed and may vary according to individuals and places. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 528-539. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 174.

ENTRY NUMBER: 535 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 1388/12rv-388/13rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1700-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Six. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 528-539. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 175 200, VI 548.

ENTRY NUMBER: 536 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 388/14rv-388/15rv. B: f. 388/15v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1700-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Seven. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 528-539. Another copy: IV 716 201, VI 549.

ENTRY NUMBER: 537 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 388/16rv-388/17rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: [01 jan 1700-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Eight. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 528-539. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 177 202, VI 550.

ENTRY NUMBER: 538 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 388/18rv-388/19rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1700-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Nine. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 528-539. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 178 203, VI 551.

ENTRY NUMBER: 539 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 1388/20rv-388/21rv. B: ff. 388/21rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1700-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Ten. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 528-539. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 iv 179 204, VI 552-553.

ENTRY NUMBER: 540 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 1 FOLIOS: 396rv-399rv. B: f. 399r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1764/00 000 1766] AUTHOR: [Society of Jesus] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A catalogue of the French Jesuit missionaries and lay brothers all over the world. As for Canada [Québec] (to be attached to the English province of the Society), Québec, Montréal and the missions with the Iroquois, Abenakis, etc., are mentioned. Sixteen priests and seven lay brothers are listed, namely, the superior Augustin de Glapion [Augustin-Louis de Glapion]; the priests Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Pé, Daniel Richer [Pierre-Daniel Richer], Jean-Baptiste La Brosse [Jean-Baptiste de La Brosse], Étienne Girault [Étienne-Thomas Girault de Villeneuve], Antoine Gordan, Joseph Huguet, Bernard Well, Charles Germain, Simon Gounon [Simon-Pierre Gounon], Godefroy Coquart [Claude-Godefroy Coquart], Pierre Du Jaunay, Jean-Baptiste de Lamorinie, Marin LeFranc [Marin-Louis Le Franc], Pierre Potier [Pierre-Philippe Potier], Jean-Baptiste de Salleneuve; and the lay brothers Alexis Maquet, Jacques Dohen

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[Charles-Philippe Dohen], Jean-Baptiste Noël, Joseph Casot [Jean-Joseph Casot], Pierre Gournay [Pierre Gournay dit Latour], Étienne Racine, Jean-Baptiste-Nicolas Demers alias Pierre. As for Louisiana or Mississippi (to be attached to the Mexican province), Nouvelle-Orléans is mentioned. Ten 10 priests and two lay brothers are listed, namely, the superior Louis Carette [Louis-François Carette], the priests Guillaume Morand [Guillaume-François Morand], Michel Baudouin, Jean-Baptiste Aubert, Julien de Vernay, Philippe Watrin [François-Philibert Watrin], Sébastien Meurin [Sébastien-Louis Meurin], Jean Le Prédour [Jean-Jacques Le Prédour], Maximilien Le Roy, Nicolas Lefevre; and the lay brothers Simon Maillard and Julien Pernelle.[The balance of this item deals with Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint-Domingue, Cayenne, Greece, Syria, Egypt, the East Indies, China]. REMARKS: The Louisiana list seems to be more out-of date than the list relating to Québec.

ENTRY NUMBER: 541 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 2 FOLIOS: 61rv-74rv. B: ff. 61v, 62v, 68rv, 70v, 71v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ post 18 apr 1763] AUTHOR: Carmelo, secretary to the late Giuseppe Spinelli, cardinal, former prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A catalogue of the papers belonging to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" kept by Giuseppe Spinelli, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," prepared by the writer [probably after Giuseppe Spinelli's death, that took place on 11 apr 1763, 12 apr 1763, or 18 apr 1763]. The catalogue [evidently incomplete] lists papers dealing with Africa, Albania, America, Anglia [i.e., England], Archipelago, Armenia, Barbaria, Bosnia, Bohemia, Bulgaria, Cimarra. As for the Society of Jesus, they are said to be active in South America, Curaçao, Québec, Saint-Domingue. As for Québec, the letter of L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] dated 09 jul 1759 is summarized: it deals with the refusal of the Capuchins of Louisiana to acknowledge the authority of the Jesuit vicar [Michel Baudouin, vicar general of the bishop of Québec]. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 542 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 2 FOLIOS: 2522rv-523rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1780-31 dec 1789] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter with handwritten notes DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula One. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (these are meant for the bishops and vicars apostolic where there are missionaries). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 542-553. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 II 226, III 683, IV 170 196, VI 398-399 413 530.

ENTRY NUMBER: 543 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 2 FOLIOS: 524rv, 527rv

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LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1780-31 dec 1789] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Two. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 542-553. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 171 197, VI 531 544.

ENTRY NUMBER: 544 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 2 FOLIOS: 525rv-526rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1780-31 dec 1789] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Two. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 542-553. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 171 197, VI 531 543.

ENTRY NUMBER: 545 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 2 FOLIOS: 528rv-529rv. B: f. 529v LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ post 08 mar 1622-31 dec 1699] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Three. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" notes (old [faculties]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 542-553. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 172 198, VI 535 546.

ENTRY NUMBER: 546 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 2 FOLIOS: 530rv-531rv. B: f. 531v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1780-31 dec 1789] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Three. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" notes (ample [faculties]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 542-553. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 172 198, VI 532 545.

ENTRY NUMBER: 547

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SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 2 FOLIOS: 532rv-533rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1780-31 dec 1789] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter with handwritten notes DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Four. They are meant for prefects of missions where there are also bishops and vicars apostolic. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 542-553. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 173 199, VI 414 533.

ENTRY NUMBER: 548 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 2 FOLIOS: 534rv-535rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1780-31 dec 1789] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Six. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 542-553. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 175 200, VI 535.

ENTRY NUMBER: 549 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 2 FOLIOS: 536rv-537rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1780-31 dec 1789] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Seven. REMARKS: Cross-references: 542-553. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 176 201, VI 536.

ENTRY NUMBER: 550 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 2 FOLIOS: 538rv-539rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1780-31 dec 1789] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Eight. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 542-553. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 177 202, VI 537.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 551 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 2 FOLIOS: 540rv-541rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1780-31 dec 1789] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Nine. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 542-553. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 178 203, vi 538.

ENTRY NUMBER: 552 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 2 FOLIOS: 542rv, 545rv. B: f. 545rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1780-31 dec 1789] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Ten. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 542-553. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 179 204, VI 539 553.

ENTRY NUMBER: 553 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 2 FOLIOS: 543rv-544rv. B: f. 544rv. LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1780-31 dec 1789] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Faculties according to Formula Ten. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 542-553. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 179 204, VI 539 552.

ENTRY NUMBER: 554 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 2 FOLIOS: 594[a]rv-594[b]rv. B: f. 594[a]r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [?Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1750/00 000 1766] AUTHOR: Giovanni Petroschi, engraver RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Manuscript map DESCRIPTION: A manuscript map titled "Societas Iesv Mvndvm Vniversvm Diffvsa Praedicat Christi Evangelivm [.] Interpositae Cruciculae notant ea loca, in quibus Operarii Societatis versantur Gloriam Dei, et salutem Proximorum

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ENTRY NUMBER: 555 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 4 FOLIOS: 146rv-163rv, 165rv-168rv. B: ff. 167rv-168r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [ c. 00 000 1743] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: This a plan for a volume to be titled "Succinta sposizione dello stato della Religione Cattolica nelle Regioni separate per lo Scisma, e per le Eresie Dalla Comunione, e dalla Ubbedienza della Chiesa Romana [...]." Part Four, subdivided into seven chapters, deals with the New World. As for North America, the following locations are mentioned: New Spain or Mexico, New Mexico or New Granada, New France or Canada, the islands [i.e., the French West Indies], the English colonies in North America (containing a summary of David Humphrey's book on the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel [Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts]) and the Arctic. REMARKS: The reference is to David Humphreys, An Historical Account of the Incorporated Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. Containing their Foundation, Proceedings, and the Success of their Missionaries in the British Colonies, to the Year 1728. By David Humphreys, D.D., Secretary to the Honourable Society , London: Printed by Joseph Downing, in Bartholomew-Close, near West-Smithfield. M.DCC.XXX.

ENTRY NUMBER: 556 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 5 (1774) FOLIOS: 21rv, 28rv. B: ff. 21v, 28r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 30 may 1774 AUTHOR: [Clement XIV, pope] RECIPIENT: Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: In compliance with writer's decision, John Mattingly's memorandum was submitted to a Special Congregation that eventually rejected it, on the ground that the apostolic brief [Dominus ac Redemptor , 21 jul 1773] was deemed not to be perfectly implemented in those lands [the British colonies of North America]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 556-557.

ENTRY NUMBER: 557 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 5 (1774) FOLIOS: 22rv, 27rv. B: ff. 22v, 27r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 1774 [00 000 1774] AUTHOR: John Mattingly, SJ RECIPIENT: Clement XIV, pope

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer, a former Jesuit, born in Maryland [on 00 000 1745], reader and master of studies at the English College in Rome, requests a subsidy in order to return to his country, because his two years in Rome have undermined his health. [ Rescriptum of the] Special Congregation convened on 30 may 1774 (the decision is to be deferred). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 556-557.

ENTRY NUMBER: 558 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 5 (1774) FOLIOS: 23rv, 26rv. B: f. 26r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: London DATE: oct 1773 [05 oct 1773] AUTHOR: Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in the London district RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Autograph letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer has received from the nuncio in Belgium [Tommaso Maria Ghilini] the apostolic brief [Dominus ac Redemptor , 21 jul 1773] suppressing the Society of Jesus, with the enclosed instruction prepared by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [see, for North America, Cal. 1622-1799 V 235]. All Jesuits whom he has personally approached have accepted to become secular priests under his jurisdiction. As for the Jesuits of North America (10 in Maryland, six in Pennsylvania), he will immediately write to them, but their special situation requires that they be kept there as secular priests. REMARKS: Enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 VI 559. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 558-559. At the time, there were 10 Jesuits in Maryland, namely, John Lewis, George Hunter, Benedict Neale, Thomas Digges, Charles Roels, Joseph Mosley, Ignatius Matthews, James Walton, John Bolton and Peter Morris.There were six Jesuits in Pennsylvania, namely, Robert Molyneux, Ferdinand Farmer, Matthias Manners, Jacob Frambach, Johann-Baptist Ritter and Bernard Diderich. Their names are not in the original document here calendared, but are to be found in another document, having the same origin, preserved in London, Westminster Diocesan Archives, A, vol. 41, no. 208, f.1rv.

ENTRY NUMBER: 559 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 5 (1774) FOLIOS: 37rv-38rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Bruxelles DATE: 12 oct 1773 AUTHOR: Tommaso Maria Ghilini, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in Belgium RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Letter signed DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the answer of the bishop of Debra [Richard Challoner] to the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [dated 25 aug 1773; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 235] of 05 oct [05 oct 1773; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 558]. [The balance of this item deals with Holland]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 558-559. Enclosure: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 558.

ENTRY NUMBER: 560 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 5 (1774) FOLIOS: 193rv, 200rv. B: ff. 193v, 200r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Maryland]

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DATE: [00 000 1774] AUTHOR: George Hunter, SJ, John Lewis, SJ, John Bolton, SJ, Thomas Digges, SJ, Ignatius Matthews, SJ, John Ashton, SJ, Joseph Mosley, SJ, Matthias Manners, SJ, Bernard Diderick, SJ, Ferdinand Farmer, SJ, Robert Molyneux, SJ, Lukas Geissler, SJ, Johann-Baptist Ritter, SJ, Jacob Pellentz, SJ, Jacob Frambach, SJ, Benjamin Roels, SJ, Benedict Neale, SJ, James Walton, SJ, Peter Morris, SJ, Austin Jenkins, SJ, John Boarman, SJ RECIPIENT: [Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in the London district] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum signed [in Richard Challoner's handwriting, but all 21 signatures are autograph] DESCRIPTION: The undersigned members of the Society of Jesus, missionaries in Maryland and Pennsylvania, declare to accept Clement XIV's brief [Dominus ac Redemptor ], dated 21 jul 1773, that was notified by the addressee. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (Scotland 1774 [00 000 1774]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 250, VI 560.

ENTRY NUMBER: 561 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 9 FOLIOS: 129 [p.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 03 oct 1662 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: [Rescriptum of the general conregation no. 65 of 03 oct 1662]. Hildebrand Fuss is approved as secular missionary in the West Indies [ recte East Indies]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 119, III 192, VI 561 565. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 III 187 192-193, IV 067 231, V 069? 079-080, VI 561 565.

ENTRY NUMBER: 562 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 9 FOLIOS: 375 [p.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 1653 [00 000 1653] AUTHOR: [Society of Jesus] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A catalogue of the missions of the Society of Jesus in 1653. Locations listed are Italy, Greece, Syria, France, New France in America, the islands of South America, Upper Germany Austria, Bohemia, Poland, Lithuania, Upper Rhine, Lower Rhine, Belgium, Flanders, England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Mexico, Peru, the New Kingdom of Granada, Paraguay, Chile, the Philippines, Goa, Brazil, Malabar, Japan, Cina, As regards New France, the Society of Jesus has missionaries in Québec, Sainte-Marie, and Trois-Rivières, Montréal. List of the Jesuits in New France. In the city of Québec: Paul Ragueneau (superior), Jacques de La Place, Barthélemy Vimont, Pierre Chastellain, Jérôme Lalemant, Joseph Poncet [Joseph-Antoine Poncet de La Rivière], Georges d'Eudemare. At the Résidence Sainte-Marie: Léonard Garreau (superior), Pierre Chaumonot [Pierre-Joseph-Marie Chaumonot], Jean de Quen, Gabriel Druillettes, Pierre Bailloquet, Charles Albanel. In Trois-Rivières: René Ménard (superior), François Le Mercier [François-Joseph Le Mercier]. In Montréal: Simon Le Moyne, André Richard, Martin Lyonne [Martin de Lyonne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 378-379, VI 562. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 379. Pierre Pijart, then in Montréal, is here omitted. Joseph-Imbert Du Peron is also omitted, although he was still in Trois-Rivières and probably did not return to France prior to 1658.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 563 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 9 FOLIOS: 376[b] [p.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 feb 1664 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: [Rescriptum of the general congregation no. 82]. Galemont [recte Jérôme Lalemant] and Guillet [recte Jehan Grillet] are approved as Jesuit missionaries in America. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 123, III 237-238, IV 065-066, VI 563.

ENTRY NUMBER: 564 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 9 FOLIOS: 443-447 [pp.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 1653 [00 000 1653] AUTHOR: [Society of Jesus] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A catalogue of Jesuit missionaries in England. As for Maryland, the only Jesuit missionary is "Leonardus Sanchius" [ recte Lawrence Sankey]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 565 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 98/9 FOLIOS: 98/9 [p.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 03 oct 1662 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: [Rescriptum of the general congregation no. 65]. Fross [recte Hildebrand Fuss] is approved as secular missionary in the New Netherlands. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 119, III 192, VI 561 565. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 III 187 192-193, IV 067 231, V 069? 079-080, VI 561 565.

ENTRY NUMBER: 566 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 10 FOLIOS: 101 [p.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 mar 1646 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: [ Rescriptum of the general congregation no. 27]. Augustin de Montoia [ recte Augustin de Pontoise] and François de Columiers [recte François de Cunières] are appointed as missionaries in North America under the prefecture of Pacifique de Provins. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 079, VI 566.

ENTRY NUMBER: 567 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 10 FOLIOS: 357 [p.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 mar 1625 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A note stating that the Discalced Carmelite mission in Avalon is being discussed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 002, III 319-322, V 001-003, VI 567.

ENTRY NUMBER: 568 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 10 FOLIOS: 357 [p.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 mar 1626 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: [Rescriptum of the general congregation no. 53]. Stock, a Carmelite [ recte Simon Stock, OCD], is appointed prefect of the Avalon mission; Bede [Bede of the Blessed Sacrament, OCD] is appointed missionary in the same mission. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 008, III 034, V 011, VI 568.

ENTRY NUMBER: 569 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 10 FOLIOS: 357 [p.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 jan 1628 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: The Avalon mission is being pursued with two other priests [Thomas Longville and Anthony Pole, alias Rivers, alias Smith, instead of Simon Stock and Bede of the Blessed Sacrament]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 014, III 039, V 015, VI 569.

ENTRY NUMBER: 570 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee

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VOLUME: 10 FOLIOS: 423 [p.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 aug 1651 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: [Rescriptum of the general congregation]. With regard to the East Indies [recte West Indies], Jean Hallé is appointed prefect of the Jesuit missions in Canada [ recte the West Indies] and in eastern America. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 096, III 263 275, IV 186, VI 570.

ENTRY NUMBER: 571 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 10 FOLIOS: 426 [p.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 sep 1629 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Two Jesuits [Alexander Baker, Lawrence Rigby] have been sent to Avalon. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 017, III 047, V 018, VI 571.

ENTRY NUMBER: 572 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 13 FOLIOS: 21-24 [pp.] LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1767/00 000 1777] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Description of the French islands of North America (Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, Saint-Domingue, Saint-Christophe, Les Saintes, Martinique, Grenada, Cayenne, Tortuga, Saint-Barthélemy, St. Martin, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Désirade, Saint-Lucie). The three Jesuit prefectures have been replaced by four secular prefectures (Saint-Domingue, Martinique, Cayenne, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 158]). Marginal notes (1777 [00 000 1777]: Christopher Columbus, Amerigo Vespucci's 1497 voyage, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon). REMARKS: Another copy, without marginal notes: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 574. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 572 574.

ENTRY NUMBER: 573 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 13 FOLIOS: 26-29 [pp.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [06 dec 1756] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Through his coadjutor, the bishop of Debra [Richard Challoner], the vicar apostolic in the London district [Benjamin Petre] has sent a report [undated, but 00 000 1756; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 532] on the state of religion in the British colonies of America. The following locations are mentioned: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, New England, Jamaica, Barbados, Montserrat, Antigua, St. Christopher, Newfoundland, Acadia. The origins of the jurisdiction of the vicar apostolic are unknown; it is suggested that a bishop or a vicar apostolic be sent. According to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [see Nicola Lercari's memorandum of 06 dec 1756; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 416], the jurisdiction of the vicar apostolic in the London district is only de facto , having no formal precedents. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (faculties renewed on 25 mar 1759 [at the audience granted by Clement XIII to Niccolò Antonelli on 25 mar 1759; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 241-242]). Marginal notes [written on 00 000 1766 or later] dealing with Canada [Québec] (160,000 Catholics, discovered by Giovanni da Verrazzano in 1523), Maryland (the fief of Lord Baltimore [George Calvert, Baron Baltimore, settled by his son [Cecil Calvert, Baron Baltimore, or Leonard Calvert] in 1633), Pennsylvania (150,000 whites and 30,000 blacks in 1766, settled by William Penn), Virginia (first settled under Elizabeth [I]), New England (settled in 1605 without success), New York (discovered by Henry Hudson in 1689 [recte in 1609]), Jamaica, Grenada, the Grenadines, St. Vincent, Tobago, Dominica, Yucatan, Florida. REMARKS: Another copy, without marginal notes: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 575. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 204, III 532, V 146, VI 416 573 575.

ENTRY NUMBER: 574 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 14 FOLIOS: 10rv-11rv LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1767/00 000 1769] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Description of the French islands of North America (Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, Saint-Domingue, Saint-Christophe, Les Saintes, Martinique, Grenada, Cayenne, Tortuga, Saint-Barthélemy, St. Martin, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Désirade, Sainte-Lucie). The three Jesuit prefectures have been replaced by four secular prefectures (Saint-Domingue, Martinique, Cayenne, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon) [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 158]). REMARKS: Another copy, with marginal notes of a later date: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 572. Cross-references: Cal. 1622- 1799 VI 572 574.

ENTRY NUMBER: 575 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 14 FOLIOS: 12rv-14rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [06 dec 1756] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Through his coadjutor, the bishop of Debra [Richard Challoner], the vicar apostolic in the London district [Benjamin Petre] has sent a report [undated, but 00 000 1756; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 532] on the state of religion in the British colonies of America. The following locations are mentioned: Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, New England, Jamaica, Barbados, Montserrat, Antigua, St. Christopher, Newfoundland, Acadia. The

212 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 origins of the jurisdiction of the vicar apostolic are unknown; it is suggested that a bishop or a vicar apostolic be sent. According to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [see Nicola Lercari's memorandum of 06 dec 1756; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 416], the jurisdiction of the vicar apostolic in the London district is only de facto , having no formal precedents. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (faculties renewed on 25 mar 1759 [at the audience granted by Clement XIII to Niccolò Antonelli on 25 mar 1759; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 241-242]). Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (faculties renewed on 25 mar 1759 [at the audience granted by Clement XIII to Niccolò Antonelli on 25 mar 1759; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 241-242). REMARKS: Another copy, with marginal notes: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 573. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 204, III 532, V 146, VI 416 573 575.

ENTRY NUMBER: 576 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 15 FOLIOS: no. 112 LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 jul 1639 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation, no. 5 [General congregation no. 258, item no. 5]. Rapporteur: Spada [Bernardino Spada]. Following the proposal of Léonard de Paris to subdivide the French Capuchin missions into four sections (Greece, England, Palestine and Canada) under his prefecture, the new organization of the said missions is outlined. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 051, III 070-071 073 076 078-079 281-287 289 291, IV 062-063 338, VI 576-577. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 II 051, VI 577.

ENTRY NUMBER: 577 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 16 FOLIOS: 97-101 [pp.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 jul 1639 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation, no. 5 [general congregation no. 258, item no. 5]. Rapporteur: Spada [Bernardino Spada]. Following the proposal of Léonard de Paris to subdivide the French Capuchin missions into four sections (Greece, England, Palestine and Canada) under his prefecture, the new organization of the said missions is outlined. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 051, III 070-071 073 076 078-079 281-287 289 291, IV 062-063 338, VI 576-577. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 II 051, VI 576.

ENTRY NUMBER: 578 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 19 FOLIOS: 1[a]-61. B: 1[a]-1[i], l[m], 53, 57-60 [pp.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 1637 [00 000 1637] AUTHOR: Urban VIII, pope; Francesco Ingoli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Desiderio Scaglia, OP, known as cardinal de Cremona

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RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A bound manuscript volume titled "Regvlae et formvlae facvltatvm pro missionaris ivssv S.mi D.N. Vrbani Papae Octavi [Urban VIII] reformatae anno domini M.DC.XXXVII." Texts are prefaced by with prefaces by Francesco Ingoli and cardinal de Cremona [Desiderio Scaglia]. America mentioned. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 579 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 20 FOLIOS: 1[a]-36. B: 1[c]-1[g], 28-36 [pp.] LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [30 mar 1789-00 feb 1791] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A manuscript volume titled "Formulae facultatum quae conceduntur missionariis pro Congregatione Propaganda Fidei." America mentioned. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (from the library of Carpineo [i.e., Giulio Carpegna]). REMARKS: Giulio Carpegna was pro-secretary of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide from 30 mar 1789 to 00 feb 1791.

ENTRY NUMBER: 580 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 21 FOLIOS: 30v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1678] AUTHOR: Urbano Cerri, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Innocent XI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Excerpts from the writer's report dealing with the establishment of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères and mentioning the vicar apostolic in New France [François de Laval], currently bishop of Québec. REMARKS: Full reports: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 224 226-227. Excerpts: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 580-581.

ENTRY NUMBER: 581 SERIES: Congressi, Missioni, Miscellanee VOLUME: 21 FOLIOS: 50rv-59rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [00 000 1678] AUTHOR: Urbano Cerri, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Innocent XI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Excerpts from the writer's report dealing with America, Peru, the Amazon river, the West Indies, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Paraguay, Chili, New Granada, Tierra Firme, New France (climate, geography, discovered in 1504, Verrazzano [Giovani da Verrazzano], Razilly [Isaac de Razilly], the bishop of Petraea, later bishop of Québec [François de Laval], Recollets, Jesuits, the chapter, the abbey of Méobec, the 1666 report [?dated 15 oct 1666; see Cal. 1622-1799

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III 231-232?], number of converts, "Nothern Florida" reported in 1671 [at the general congregation of 17 apr 1671; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 148]), Virginia (Puritans from 1630, Capuchin mission renewed in 1650 then deserted), Avalon (Stock [Simon Stock]), Maryland (Lord Baltimore [George Calvert, Baron Baltimore]), then his brother [Leonard Calvert, recte his son], California and New Mexico. REMARKS: Full reports: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 224 226-227. Excerpts: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 580-581.

ENTRY NUMBER: 582 SERIES: Congressi, Congressi, Sacra Congregazione VOLUME: 1 (1622-1828) FOLIOS: 13rv-14rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 08 mar 1622 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation. Division of the whole world into 13 provinces; a cardinal is to be responsible for each of them. As for America, only the West Indies and Brazil are mentioned. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 001, VI 582-583. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 II 001, IV 210 212 384, VI 583.

ENTRY NUMBER: 583 SERIES: Congressi, Congressi, Sacra Congregazione VOLUME: 1 (1622-1828) FOLIOS: 109v-112rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 08 mar 1622 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation. Division of the whole world into 13 provinces; a cardinal is to be responsible for each of them. As for America, only the West Indies and Brazil are mentioned. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 001, VI 582-583. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 II 001, IV 210 212 384, VI 572..

ENTRY NUMBER: 584 SERIES: Congressi, Congressi, Sacra Congregazione VOLUME: 1 (1622-1828) FOLIOS: 112v-113r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 nov 1625 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: General congregation [no. 46]. According to Simon Stock's letter of 13 sep [recte 13 sep 1625 and 14 sep 1625; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 317-318], an English pilot has discovered a short passage through North America that rapidly connects England with China. The geographical position of the island of Avalon [Avalon peninsula in Newfoundland] is described. [Rescriptum ] Write to Stock [Simon Stock], to the nuncio in Spain [Giulio Sacchetti], and to the nuncio in Belgium [Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno] for fuller information.

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 006, III 317-318, IV 419-421, V 007-009, VI 584. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 II 006.

ENTRY NUMBER: 585 SERIES: Congressi, Congressi, Sacra Congregazione VOLUME: 1 (1622-1828) FOLIOS: 155rv-158rv. B: ff. 157v-158r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [01 jan 1791-31 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: List of faculties granted by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," according [1] to Formula One (archbishops and bishops in the East and West Indies); [2] to Formula Two (archbishops, bishops, and vicars apostolic in Europe under infidel princes as in Archipelago, Albania, England, and Scotland); [3] to Formula Three (archbishops, bishops, and vicars apostolic in Europe under Catholic princes, as in Germany, Poland, Austria, etc.); [4] to Formula Four (prefects in Asia, Africa, and America); [5] to Formula Five (simple missionaries); [6] to Formula Six (archbishops and bishops in Ireland),; [7] to Formula Seven (prefects in herectical lands); [8] to Formula Eight (prefects in the northern region); [9] to Formula Ten (archbishops and bishops of France before the Revolution [French Revolution], some bishops of Switzerland). Note of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Formula Nine not mentioned.

ENTRY NUMBER: 586 SERIES: Congressi, Congressi, Sacra Congregazione VOLUME: 1 (1622-1828) FOLIOS: 171rv-172rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [03 oct 1698] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: Draft of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 588. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 586-588. Pagination: ff. 172v, 172r, 171v, 171r.

ENTRY NUMBER: 587 SERIES: Congressi, Congressi, Sacra Congregazione VOLUME: 1 (1622-1828) FOLIOS: 226rv-227rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 dec 1698 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: On account of the fact that the usual subdivision of the provinces of the world among the cardinals of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" was not performed between 1672 and 1698, on 16 sep 1698 a Special Congregation was appointed for that purpose. It consisted of the prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [Carlo Barberini], and of cardinals Carpegna [Gaspare Carpegna], Casanate [Girolamo Casanate], and Pamphili [Benedetto Pamphili]. The Special Congregation met on 3 oct [03 oct 1698], and the decisions made were printed in the

216 APF / Congressi 1622-1836 / Part 1: 1622-1799 enclosed booklet.Upon the report of Barberini [Carlo Barberini], the general congregation of 01 dec 1698 approved. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 586-588.

ENTRY NUMBER: 588 SERIES: Congressi, Congressi, Sacra Congregazione VOLUME: 1 (1622-1828) FOLIOS: 230[a]rv-237[d]rv. B: ff. 230[a]v, 230[b]v, 230[c]rv-230[d]rv, 237[a]v, 237[b]rv, 237[c]rv, 237[d]r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [16 sep 1698-01 dec 1698] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Printed matter DESCRIPTION: Booklet titled Libellvs divisionis provinciarum orbis terrarvm . It sub divides the whole world into 13 provinces. A cardinal is to be reponsible for each of them. As for America, only the West Indies and Brazil are mentioned. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 586-588. Draft: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 586. Another copy: Cal. 1622- 1799 IV 228 387-388 (the last two with significant differences).

ENTRY NUMBER: 589 SERIES: Congressi, Sacra Congregazione VOLUME: 1 (1622-1828) FOLIOS: 820r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 mar 1764 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A list of cardinals who attended the Special Congregation convened on 24 mar 1764, dealing with North America, the bishopric of Capsa, and Bohemia. The following cardinals are mentioned: Federico Marcello Lante, Giovanni Francesco Stoppani, Giuseppe Maria Feroni, Giuseppe Maria Castelli (prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"), Alessandro Albani, Nereo Maria Corsini, Prospero Colonna di Sciarra. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 117 187 389-411, V 165-167 171 173 178, VI 002 589. This list is somewhat at odds with a similar one available in Cal. 1622-1799 IV 389.

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