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

compiled by Luca Codignola

vol. 5 "Lettere" series 1622-1839

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

2012 2 Table of Contents

5 Part 1: 1622-1800

7 Entries nos. 001-461

160 Part 2: 1800-39

283 Entries nos. 001-311

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

vol. 5 LETTERE 1622-1839

PART 1 1622-1800 [entries nos. 001-461]

5 6 ENTRIES 1622-1799 (nos. 001-461)

7 8 ENTRIES

ENTRY NUMBER: 001 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 4 (1625) FOLIOS: 52v-53r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 26 mar 1625 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter [dated 08 feb 1625; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 319], concerning the new island of Avalon, was reported by cardinal Millini [Giovanni Garcia Millini] on 22 mar [general congregation of 22 mar 1625; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 002], and was much praised by the [Urban VIII] and by the members of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." In accordance with the addressee's wishes, his general [Paolo Simone di Gesù e Maria] will be encouraged to send missionaries to Avalon. If the addressee's confrères are not available, then missionaries from other orders will be encouraged to go. These are first to be sent to the addressee to be instructed. [The balance of this item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 002, III 319-322, V 001-003, VI 567.

ENTRY NUMBER: 002 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 4 (1625) FOLIOS: 55r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 26 mar 1625 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jacques Bruneau, Spanish resident in London TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 002, III 319-322, V 001-003, VI 567.

ENTRY NUMBER: 003 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 4 (1625) FOLIOS: 55rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 26 mar 1625 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno, of Patras, in Belgium TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 002, III 319-322, V 001-003, VI 567.

ENTRY NUMBER: 004 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 4 (1625) FOLIOS: 75v-76r LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: Rome DATE: 07 may 1625 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [In the general congregation of 02 may 1625; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 003], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" ordered cardinal Millini [Giovanni Garcia Millini], protector of the addressee's order [Order of the Discalced ], to provide the new mission in the island of Avalon with missionaries. [The balance of the letter deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 003, III 323, V 005.

ENTRY NUMBER: 005 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 4 (1625) FOLIOS: 106v-107r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 05 jul 1625 AUTHOR: [, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letters of 10 [10 may 1625] and 24 may [24 may 1625; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 314-315] are acknowledged. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is greatly worried by the endeavours of the English heretics who plant their heresy among the gentiles of North America. When the [Bede of the Blessed Sacrament, Elias of Jesus] meant for Avalon arrive, they must be sent thither on any available voyage. [The balance of this item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 004, III 314, V 005.

ENTRY NUMBER: 006 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 4 (1625) FOLIOS: 115r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 26 jul 1625 AUTHOR: [Ottavio Bandini, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letters [dated 24 may 1625 and 31 may 1625; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 315-316], dealing with the endeavours of the English heretics to infest North America, have been dealt with by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in the general congregation of 21 jul 1625; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 005]. The pope [Urban VIII] and the cardinals of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" have ordered that those territories be provided with a mission as soon as possible. [The balance of this item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 005, III 252-316, IV 213, V 006.

ENTRY NUMBER: 007 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 4 (1625) FOLIOS: 186r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome

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DATE: 15 nov 1625 AUTHOR: [, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giulio Sacchetti, of Gravina, nuncio in Spain TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: An English pilot has told the Simon Stock, a Discalced Carmelite missionary in England, that he has discovered a short passage through North America that rapidly connects England with China. As this discovery seems very important to establish missions in that kingdom [China], the addressee is asked whether he has any knowledge of the said discovery. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 006, III 317-318, IV 419-421, V 007-009, VI 584.

ENTRY NUMBER: 008 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 4 (1625) FOLIOS: 186rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 15 nov 1625 AUTHOR: [Ludovico Ludovisi, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno, archbishop of Patras, nuncio in Belgium TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: An English Catholic pilot has told Simon Stock, a Discalced Carmelite missionary in England, that he has discovered a short passage through Norh America that rapidly connects England with China. As this discovery seems very important to establish missions in that kingdom [China], the addressee is asked whether he has any knowledge of the said discovery. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 006, III 317-318, IV 419-421, V 007-009, VI 584.

ENTRY NUMBER: 009 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 4 (1625) FOLIOS: 190v-191r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 15 nov 1625 AUTHOR: [Ludovico Ludovisi, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letters [dated 13 sep 1625 and 14 sep 1625; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 317-318]. He is invited to write in detail about the passage through North America that connects England with China in four months. Maps of that part of the world [probably Abraham Ortelius, Teatro del mondo di Abramo Ortelio , 1608] show two rivers [St. Lawrence, Colorado] that cross the continent, but they are not connected on account of a vast tract of land between them. The addressee will be sent his faculties as soon as the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office grants them. [The balance of this item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 006, III 317-318, IV 419-421, V 007-009, VI 584.

ENTRY NUMBER: 010 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 4 (1625) FOLIOS: 201v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 06 dec 1625

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AUTHOR: [Ottavio Bandini, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the faculties he has just received from the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office. They are valid for the addressee and three companions to be approved by the nuncio in France [Bernardino Spada]. The addressee is invited to write whenever the need arises concerning the mission of Avalon. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 011 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 5 (1625) FOLIOS: 51rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 21 mar 1626 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Cardinal Millini [Giovanni Garcia Millini] has reported the addressee's letter [dated 05 dec 1625, in the general congregation of 17 mar 1626; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 008, III 034]. The addressee is invited to go personally to Avalon together with the companion that his general [Paolo Simone di Gesù e Maria] will assign to him, because the missionaries meant for Avalon [Bede of the Blessed Sacrament, Elias of Jesus] have been jailed and nobody else is available. His voyage will provide a report on the new land and on the means to convert its gentile inhabitants [natives]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 008, III 034, V 011, VI 568.

ENTRY NUMBER: 012 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 5 (1626) FOLIOS: 81rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 25 apr 1626 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giovanni Francesco Guidi di Bagno, archbishop of Patras, nuncio in Belgium TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 010, V 012.

ENTRY NUMBER: 013 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 5 (1626) FOLIOS: 92v-93r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 09 may 1626 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [dated 07 mar 1626; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 029], which contains further details on the discovery of a passage through North America by his friend, the Catholic pilot. He is invited to question the pilot thoroughly and to gain complete details of his discovery. With regard to Avalon, the

12 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 addressee should have received the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [dated 21 mar 1626; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 011], in which he was invited to go there personally. Upon his return from there, the mission will be provided with Discalced Carmelites. If these are not avaible, Capuchins or Recollets will be sent in their place. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 011, III 029, V 013.

ENTRY NUMBER: 014 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 6 (1627) FOLIOS: 94rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 17 jul 1627 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has been unable to make any decision with regard to the mission of Avalon. Because the addressee has refused to go there personally, nobody else is available for that purpose. [The balance of this item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 013, III 046, V 014..

ENTRY NUMBER: 015 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 7 (1628) FOLIOS: 9rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 28 jan 1628 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is praised for the two missionaries sent to Avalon [Thomas Longville, Anthony Pole]. He must forward a full report on the island [Avalon, recte Newfoundland] to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" as soon as it is available. The addressee should also forward another copy of the map [probably John Speed, "America with those known parts in that unknowne worlde," 1626 or John Speed, "A New and Accvrat Map of the world Drawne to ye truest Descriptions," 1626] that he previously sent to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [enclosed with his letter dated 07 mar 1626; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 029], the first copy being lost. [The balance of this item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 014, III 039, V 015, VI 569.

ENTRY NUMBER: 016 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 7 (1628) FOLIOS: 163rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 02 dec 1628 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter [dated 27 jun 1628; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 040] was reported by cardinal Baerberini [Francesco Barberini 1597-1679] in the general congregation of 24 [24 nov 1628; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 015].

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The maps of America that he sent [possibly William Alexander's map of New Scotland published in his An Encouragement to Colonies , 1624; or Henry Briggs, "The North part of America," ante 1625] were so well received, that the pope [Urban VIII] kept one for himself. With regard to the mission of Avalon, when the missionaries who are there [Thomas Longville, Anthony Pole, Anthony Whitehair] return, a full report on the land and the attitude of the natives toward conversion should be forwarded to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide". [The balance of this item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 015, III 040-041, V 016.

ENTRY NUMBER: 017 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 8 (1629) FOLIOS: 15v-16r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 20 jan 1629 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is praised for the information [contained in his letter of 28 jul 1628; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 048] concerning the island of Avalon [recte Newfoundland] and the mid-continent sea recently discovered in North America, and for the suggestion that the time is propitious to convert the king of England [Charles I]. He is invited to forward any report coming from the missionaries [Thomas Longville, Anthony Pole, Anthony Whitehair] of the said island [Avalon, recte Newfoundland]. [The balance of this item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 016, III 048, V 017.

ENTRY NUMBER: 018 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 8 (1629) FOLIOS: 147r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 15 sep 1629 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 017, III 047, V 018, VI 571.

ENTRY NUMBER: 019 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 8 (1629) FOLIOS: 153v-154r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 12 oct 1629 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 018, III 049, V 019.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 020 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 9 (1630-46) FOLIOS: 100v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 05 may 1638 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Malachias O'Queely, archbishop of Tuam TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Because the writer is well aware of the necessities of the mission "in the island of St. Christopher of the West Indies in Virginia," the addressee is requested to send the names of the missionaries who followed the first two [Ferdinand Farrissy, David O'Neil]. When the piece of information is received, one of them be appointed prefect and granted appropriate letters patent and faculties. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 047, III 335, V 020.

ENTRY NUMBER: 021 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 9 (1630-46) FOLIOS: 114rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 13 dec 1639 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Malachias O'Queely, archbishop of Tuam TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With regard to the mission in the island of St. Christopher and adjacent territory under British jurisdiction, the addressee must select missionaries and send their names to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide". REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 055, V 021. According to the date of the general congregation of 19 dec 1639 (see Cal. 1622-1799 II 055), this letter should have been dated 19 dec 1639 or later. Furthermore, contrary to Cal. 1622-1799 V 020, this item does not mention Virginia.

ENTRY NUMBER: 022 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 9 (1630-46) FOLIOS: 122v-123r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 may 1640 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Malachias O'Queely, archbishop of Tuam TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With regard to the mission in the island of St. Christopher, the appropriate decree and faculties, granted by the acred Congregation of the Holy Office, are enclosed. Furthermore, each missionary is granted £25 scudi as life annuity and £60 scudi for travel expenses. Because the said island is near Madagascar, the missionaries should also inform themselves as to its situation. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 056, III 089 336, V 022.

ENTRY NUMBER: 023 SERIES: Lettere

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VOLUME: 9 (1630-46) FOLIOS: 136v-137rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 04 may 1641 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Charles Camus Duperon, priest TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has sent letters patent and ample faculties to the addressee, in order to enable him to minister to the natives and heretics in "New France and Canada." The addressee should reconnoiter the territory and send yearly reports on its inhabitants, with regard to their customs, religion, and attitude toward conversion. Latin must be the addressee's working language; this will enable the natives to communicate with the and to read books more easily. He should take a priest with him and establish a school of Latin. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 058, III 349-350, V 023.

ENTRY NUMBER: 024 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 9 (1630-46) FOLIOS: 137v-138rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 jun 1641 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Honoré de Cunières, OFM Cap, provincial of TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: According to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [see the general congregation of 01 oct 1639; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 053] and to the Capuchin procurator general [Feliciano da Piacenza], Archange de Fossez is prefect of the missions together with the appointed provincial of Paris. Unfortunately, Esprit d'Yvoy does not accept the prefecture of the mission of Canada because of his strong dislike for Archange de Fossez. Because Esprit d'Yvoy is known to be a good subject, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" hopes that he will eventually accept his appointment. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 025 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 10 (1630) FOLIOS: 62r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 26 jun 1630 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 1 mar [01 mar 1630; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 050] is acknowledged. He is invited not to forget the report on the mission of Avalon, when available. [The balance of this item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 019, III 050, V 025.

ENTRY NUMBER: 026 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 10 (1630) FOLIOS: 78v-79r

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 20 jul 1630 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Fabio de Lagonissa, archbishop of Conza, nuncio in Belgium TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" was informed [by Simon Stock's letter dated 18 apr 1630; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 051] that 4,000 English Puritans will shortly leave for North America to contaminate the natives with heresy. The addressee is thus requested to gather information on that issue, and evaluate whether those efforts may be countered through French missionaries. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 020, III 051, V 026.

ENTRY NUMBER: 027 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 10 (1630) FOLIOS: 140r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 07 dec 1630 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Fabio de Lagonissa, archbishop of Conza, nuncio in Belgium TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter dealing with North America [dated 21 sep 1630; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 241] was discussed in the general congregation [of 22 nov 1630; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 021]. In order to provide North America with missionaries, the Capuchin procurator general [Francesco da Genova] has been requested to see that the prefect of their French and English missions [Joseph de Paris] send missionaries there as soon as possible. [The balance of this item deals with the Netherlands]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 021, III 241-243, V 027..

ENTRY NUMBER: 028 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 11 (1631-2) FOLIOS: 22rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 08 mar 1631 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Simon Stock, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 1 jan [01 jan 1631; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 25] is acknowledged, and the information on Avalon welcomed. He is requested to keep the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" infor med on the issue, because a mission of French and English Capuchins has already been requested [see Cal. 1622-1799 II 021]. Further information on the dissension between the bishop of Chalcedon [Richard Smith] and the regular priests would also be welcomed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 024, III 025, IV 222, V 028.

ENTRY NUMBER: 029 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 11 (1631-2) FOLIOS: 78r LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: Rome DATE: 18 jul 1631 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alessandro Bichi, bishop of Carpentras, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has received a report on the progress of the Recollets in Canada [they had been in Canada from 1615 to 1629]. Its author, however. cannot be fully trusted. The addressee is requested to obtain information with regard to the state of the country, particularly to its religion, and to advise as to whether the erection of a bishopric is necessary. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 025, V 029.

ENTRY NUMBER: 030 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 12 (1632) FOLIOS: 39v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 03 apr 1632 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pacifique de Provins, OFM Cap TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 4 mar [04 mar 1631; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 5] is acknowledged. He is asked to send one copy of the book he has written against the Muslim sect [Lettre pour establir la Religion catholique au Royaume du Turc , 1628]. His other book dealing with his travels in the Orient [Relation du voyage de la Perse , 1631] has been forwarded to a very learned person [Luke Wadding, OFM] to be assessed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 026, III 005, V 030.

ENTRY NUMBER: 031 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 12 (1632) FOLIOS: 62rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 11 jun 1632 AUTHOR: [Guido Bentivoglio, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alessandro Bichi, bishop of Carpentras, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter [dated 16 apr 1632; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 001] informed that the king of France [Louis XIII] has ordered Razilly [Isaac de Razilly] to go to Canada accompanied by some regular priests. The addressee is requested to send the names of the missionaries and of their prefect, in order to enable the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" to grant them letters patent and faculties. With regard to the Capuchin mission, he must invite Joseph de Paris to apply to the pope [Urban VIII] for permission to obtain missionaries from other French Capuchin missions and to send a report to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." As a matter of fact, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" never receives reports from the missions that are under the jurisdiction of Joseph [Joseph de Paris] and Léonard de Paris. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 027, III 001, V 031.

ENTRY NUMBER: 032 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 12 (1632) FOLIOS: 100v

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 11 sep 1632 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: lessandro Bichi, bishop of Carpentras, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has received the report on the [Capuchin] missions in Canada and in other territories, said by the addressee to have been written by Joseph de Paris [original report missing, but copied in Cal. 1622-1799 II 028]. This report will be discussed in a forthcoming general congregation [see general congregation of 24 sep 1632; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 028]. The addressee is requested to forward information on the state of religion in English North America, because the king of England [Charles I, king of Great Britain and Ireland] has sent there a Catholic nobleman [Leonard Calvert], who wishes to be assisted by some missionaries. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 033 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 12 (1632) FOLIOS: 118v-119r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 02 oct 1632 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph de Paris, OFM Cap TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The report on the missions under the addressee's prefecture [original report missing, but copied in Cal. 1622-1799 II 028] was discussed [in the general congregation of 24 sep 1632; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 028]. In order to be helped by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," the addressee must send similar reports every year. [The balance of this item deals with Maronites, Palestine]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 028, III 002-003, V 033.

ENTRY NUMBER: 034 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 13 (1633) FOLIOS: 61v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 25 jun 1633 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alessandro Bichi, bishop of Carpentras, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: According to the wishes of the king [Louis XIII, king of France, contained in his letter dated 22 feb 1633; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 053], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has confirmed Joseph [Joseph de Paris] and Léonard de Paris as prefects of the [Capuchin] missions. [The decision was made in the general congregation of 13 jun 1633; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 030]. The addressee is requested to inform the king [Louis XIII, king of France] and forward the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 036] to him. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 030, III 052-060 062, V 034-037.

ENTRY NUMBER: 035 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 13 (1633) FOLIOS: 61v-62r

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 25 jun 1633 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Armand-Jean Du Plessis, cardinal de Richelieu TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: According to the wishes of the king [Louis XIII, king of France, contained in his letter dated 22 feb 1633; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 053] and of the addressee [contained in his letter of 03 mar 1633; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 054], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has confirmed Joseph [Joseph de Paris] and Léonard de Paris as prefects of the [Capuchin] missions. [The decision was made in the general congregation of 13 jun 1633; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 030]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 030, III 052-060 062, V 034-037.

ENTRY NUMBER: 036 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 13 (1633) FOLIOS: 62v-63r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 25 jun 1633 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Louis XIII, king of France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Hyacinthe [Hyacinthe de Paris] has personally informed the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of the addressee's help toward the Capuchin missions. For this help he is warmly thanked. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has also confirmed Joseph [Joseph de Paris] and Léonard de Paris as prefects of the said missions. [The decision was made in the general congregation of 13 jun 1633; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 030]. The writer hopes that the addressee will also provide his help with respect to schismatics, Oriental Muslims, and North American gentiles, in the same fashion as the king of Spain [Philip IV] is active in the East [East Indies] and West Indies. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 030, III 052-060 062, V 034-037.

ENTRY NUMBER: 037 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 13 (1633) FOLIOS: 64r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 25 jun 1633 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph de Paris, OFM Cap TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed that he and Léonard [Léonard de Paris] have been confirmed as prefects of the Capuchin missions, as from the enclosed decree. [The decision was made in the general congregation of 13 jun 1633; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 030]. The decree will be brought to him by Hyacinthe [Hyacinthe de Paris]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 030, III 052-060 062, V 034-037.

ENTRY NUMBER: 038 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 15 (1635) FOLIOS: 10r LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 jan 1635 AUTHOR: [Antonio Barberini, cardinal, know as cardinal Antonio, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giorgo Bolognetti, bishop of Ascoli Satriano, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Having received report on Canada [discussed in the general congregation of 19 jan 1635; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 038], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" fears that heretics might go there on account of the beaver trade. The addressee is requested to intercede with the king [Louis XIII, king of France] so that only Catholics not heretics be allowed into Canada. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 038, III 245-246 249-250, V 038.

ENTRY NUMBER: 039 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 15 (1635) FOLIOS: 34rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 25 apr 1635 AUTHOR: [Francesco Ingoli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giorgo Bolognetti, bishop of Ascoli Satriano, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to forward the enclosed faculties relating to the Recollet mission in Canada to the provincial of Paris [Vincent Moret]. If the latter is absent, then to the guardian of Paris [Ignace Le Gault]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II ?039, III 44-45 247-248 ?330-332, V 039.

ENTRY NUMBER: 040 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 15 (1635) FOLIOS: 41r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 05 may 1635 AUTHOR: [Antonio Barberini, cardinal, known as cardinal Antonio, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giorgio Bolognetti, bishop of Ascoli Satriano, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is praised for his letter [dated 27 feb 1635; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 42], in which he informed the writer of the steps taken with the officials of the king [Louis XIII, king of France] in Canada in view of the establishment of religion in those territories. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 040, III 042, V 040.

ENTRY NUMBER: 041 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 18 (1638) FOLIOS: 32v-33r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 10 apr 1638 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph de Paris, OFM Cap

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report [original report missing, but copied in Cal. 1622-1799 II 046] on the activity of the [Capuchin] missionaries under his jurisdiction. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 046, V 041.

ENTRY NUMBER: 042 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 19 (1639) FOLIOS: 48rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 14 may 1639 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Paul Le Jeune, SJ, in New France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report [undated, but 00 000 1638; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 080] on the encouraging state of religion [among the natives of Canada]. He is also requested to inform the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" periodically. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 049, III 080, V 042.

ENTRY NUMBER: 043 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 19 (1639) FOLIOS: 120rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 30 oct 1639 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Honoré de Cunières, OFM Cap, provincial of Paris; Louis de Champigny, OFM Cap, provincial of Touraine; Raphaël de Nantes, OFM Cap, OFM, provincial of Bretagne TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the decrees on the new organization of the Capuchin missions [see Cal. 1622-1799 II 053], formerly under the prefecture of Joseph [Joseph de Paris], who died [on 18 dec 1638], and Léonard [Léonard de Paris. Additional information will be provided to the addressees by Archange de Fossez. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 053, III 293, V 043.

ENTRY NUMBER: 044 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 20 (1640-1) FOLIOS: 169v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 13 jul 1641 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: , archbishop of Tarsus, former nuncio in England TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The petition [undated, but 00 000 1641; original petition missing, but copied in Cal. 1622-1799 III 339 347] of the English Catholics who live in Maryland, "an island close to North America," is enclosed. The addressee should enquire about the island and its Catholic inhabitants, and suggest some qualified English priest and a director to be selected among them. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 064, III 339 347, V 044.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 045 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 20 (1640-1) FOLIOS: 188rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 24 aug 1641 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Carlo Rossetti, archbishop of Tarsus, former nuncio in England TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Faculties granted by the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office are enclosed. They do not contain the names of the missionaries willing to go to Maryland to minister ot the Catholics and to convert the heretics, because the addressee must select the missionaries and a prefect among them and forward their names to Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." The selected missionaries will then be confirmed by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide". REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 046 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 20 (1640-1) FOLIOS: 208rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 23 nov 1641 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Carlo Rossetti, archbishop of Tarsus, former nuncio in England TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report "on the island of Maryland" and the catalogue of the priests to be sent there [undated, but both 00 000 1641; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 109-110]. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" will now take care of the mission. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 066, III 108-110, V 046.

ENTRY NUMBER: 047 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 21 (1642-3) FOLIOS: 12r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 feb 1642 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pacifique de Provins, OFM Cap TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the decree [of the general congregation of 14 feb 1642; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 067] relating to the addressee's mission [in North America], from which he will gather the opinion of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" on the issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 067, III 093 102-105, V 047.

ENTRY NUMBER: 048 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 21 (1642-3) FOLIOS: 13r LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 feb 1642 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Carlo Rossetti, archbishop of Tarsus, former nuncio in England TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the decree [of the general congregation of 14 feb 1642; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 068] relating to the mission in Maryland. The addressee is requested to send his opinion on the missionaries and their prefect to be employed in the said mission. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 068, III 111, V 048.

ENTRY NUMBER: 049 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 22 (1644) FOLIOS: 19v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 01 mar 1644 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Girolamo Grimaldi, cardinal, former nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses copies of the decree [of the general congregation of 23 feb 1644; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 075] requested by Exupère L'Arquand on behalf of the Recollet province of Immaculée-Conception [Aquitaine]. From their contents, the addressee will gather the needs of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 075, III 353, V 049.

ENTRY NUMBER: 050 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 22 (1644) FOLIOS: 96rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 13 jun 1644 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pacifique de Provins, OFM Cap TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 9 mar [09 mar 1644; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 254]. His project relating to the new peoples of North America is well thought of, and he is invited to sail thither as soon as possible. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 076, III 253-254, V 050.

ENTRY NUMBER: 051 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 24 (1646) FOLIOS: 62v-63r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 07 may 1646 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pacifique de Provins, OFM Cap TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 20 sep [20 sep 1645; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 141]. It contained the good news of his mission [in Guadeloupe]. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has also received letters

24 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 from Archange de Fossez [dated 15 feb 1646; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 129] and Louis-François de Paris [dated 08 mar 1646; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 139]. They contain the description of the in Paris [celebrated on 07 mar 1646] of the "early fruit" of the mission of the addressee [Pacifique de Provins], the native [Louis]. The latter had been accompanied to Paris the addressee's companion [Joachim de Corbeil]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 081, III 129 139 141 144, V 051-052.

ENTRY NUMBER: 052 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 24 (1646) FOLIOS: 64v-65rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 07 may 1646 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Niccolò Guidi di Bagno, archbishop of Athens, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer is worried about the dissension between the Capuchin provincial [Jean-François de Paris, provincial of Paris] and Archange de Fossez, prefect of the missions in the Orient. This dissension that might jeopardize the yearly contributions that the king of France [Louis XIII] grants to the missions. The addressee is reminded that the provincials are not prefects of the missions. Thus, they cannot interfere with their activities. This means that only Archange [Archange de Fossez] and Silvère [Silvèrede Reims], prefects of the missions, are responsible for them and for the crown's yearly contributions. To this effect cardinal d'Este [Rainaldo d'Este] will write to the French ministers and the addressee must act. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 081, III 129 139 141 144, V 051-052.

ENTRY NUMBER: 053 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 24 (1646) FOLIOS: 65v-66r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 07 may 1646 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Niccolò Guidi di Bagno, archbishop of Athens, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Minim Vincent Machon applied [in his two letters undated, but 00 000 1646; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 354-355] for a mission of his order to be established in Canada. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" decreed [in the general congregation of 07 may 1646; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 080] that the mission be established but only where no other missionaries reside. The addressee is requested to approve the missionaries selected by the order [Order of ]. Their names must then be forwarded to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" so that a prefect be selected among them. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 080, III 354-355.

ENTRY NUMBER: 054 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 24 (1646) FOLIOS: 73rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 11 jun 1646 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: Louis-François de Paris, OFM Cap TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 27 apr [27 apr 1646; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 140]. It contained good news relating the mission of Pacifique [Pacifique de Provins] in America. The addressee is requested to keep the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" informed with regard to the outcome of the apostolate of the new Christian [Louis] among his countrymen and relatives. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 082, III 140, V 054.

ENTRY NUMBER: 055 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 25 (1647) FOLIOS: 25rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 11 feb 1647 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pacifique de Provins, OFM Cap TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter [dated 23 oct 1646 and 25 oct 1646; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 153 142] is acknowledged, and his endeavours in Babylon and Persia recalled. He is invited to carry on his project to convert the natives living in the interior of the continent [North America]. At at some point along the route, he might reach the Recollets who have missions in New Mexico; they write that those peoples are very civilized and that a passage can be found to reach the peoples of North America. The nuncio [Niccolò Guidi di Bagno, nuncio in France] will be written to. The latter is to urge the Capuchin provincial of Paris [Jean-François de Paris] to send missionaries for that enterprise. [Pacifique de Provins is styled "prefect of the mission of Canada," and North America and Central America are confused throughout]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 086, III 142-143 153, V 055-056.

ENTRY NUMBER: 056 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 25 (1647) FOLIOS: 25v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 11 feb 1647 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Niccolò Guidi di Bagno, archbishop of Athens, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to urge the [Capuchin] provincial of Paris [Jean-François de Paris] to grant Pacifique de Provins (said to be "born as it were for the purpose of discovering and setting sites for the missions") one or two companions for his mission [in North America]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 086, III 142-143 153, V 055-056.

ENTRY NUMBER: 057 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 25 (1647) FOLIOS: 49v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 09 apr 1647 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: Niccolò Guidi di Bagno, archbishop of Athens, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The provincial definitor and guardian of the convent of Nemours, Macaire de Paris, of the of St. Francis [Third Order Regular of St. Francis], has petitioned [petition undated, but 00 000 1647; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 356] the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for a mission to be established in those territories that the king of France [Louis XIII] granted to Baron Dormeilles [Antoine Le Charon, baron Dormeilles] "in some parts of America and adjacent islands." The addressee is requested to enquire whether other missionaries are in the said territories, about their extension, where new missions could be established without hampering the existing ones, and about the quality of the petitioner and his companions and their number. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 087, III 356, V 057.

ENTRY NUMBER: 058 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 25 (1647) FOLIOS: 95v-96r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 30 jul 1647 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Niccolò Guidi di Bagno, archbishop of Athens, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Macaire, of the Third Order of St. Francis [Macaire de Paris, of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis], has petitioned [petition undated, but 00 000 1647; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 357] the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for a mission to be established in America between the 8th and the 12 th parallels. Because the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is aware of the fact that [Franciscan Recollets], Jesuits, and Capuchins already have missions there, the addressee is requested to ask the petitioner [Macaire de Paris] to identify locations where there are no missions. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 090, III 357, V 058.

ENTRY NUMBER: 059 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 29 (1652-3) FOLIOS: 61rv-62r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 02 nov 1652 AUTHOR: [Camillo Astalli Pamphili, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Niccolò Guidi di Bagno, archbishop of Athens, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 30 aug [30 aug 1652], with his statement on the necessity of establishing a bishopric in Canada, has been referred to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" decreed that contributions from the faithful are not sufficient for a bishopric, but that a stable income is necessary. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 060 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 36 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 123v-124r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: 21 feb 1658 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Niccolò Guidi di Bagno, archbishop of Athens, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A letter from Duplessis de Montbard [Christophe Duplessis, baron de Montbard], to the pope [Alexander VII],was read in the last general congregation [general congregation of 21 feb 1658; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 105]. The letter reported on the religious zeal that pervades the French secular clergy. A copy of the said letter is enclosed. The addressee is requested to enquire about its writer. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 105, V 060.

ENTRY NUMBER: 061 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 36 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 36 159rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [28 feb 1662] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: André Castillon, SJ, provincial of Paris TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report [dated 13 dec 1661; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 173]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 116, III 172-173, V 061-062.

ENTRY NUMBER: 062 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 36 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 159v-160r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [28 feb 1662] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Gian Paolo Oliva, SJ, vicar general TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for the report on the state of the province of Paris [dated 13 dec 1661; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 173], which was sent by its provincial [André Castillon]. The latter has already been written to [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 061]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 116, III 172-173, V 061-062.

ENTRY NUMBER: 063 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 36 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 163v-164rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [10 jun 1662] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Celio Piccolomini, archbishop of Cesarea, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Reports from the Jesuit provincials of Paris [André Castillon, dated 13 dec 1661; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 173] and Gascogne [Claude Herbodeau, provincial of Aquitaine] were received and their authors thanked. Truth is almost always altered by those who recount their own experiences, and from now on the addressee will be secretly

28 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 provided with copies of these reports in order to check their veracity. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 064 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 36 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 169rv-170rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 jul 1662 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Denis de Nîmes, OFM Cap, provincial of Saint-Louis TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with France]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 118, III 174, IV 230, V 064.

ENTRY NUMBER: 065 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 36 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 183rv-184r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 dec 1662 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Marco Antonio da Carpenedolo, OFM Cap, general TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In the last general congregation [general congregation of 18 dec 1662; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 121], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" discussed the report on the province of Touraine [written by Claude de Bourges, undated, but 00 000 1662; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 176]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 121, III 175-178, V 065.

ENTRY NUMBER: 066 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 37 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 61rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 may 1662 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Gian Paolo Oliva, SJ, vicar general TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for the reports received by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" from various provincials. Because the provincial of England [Edward Courtenay, in his report dated 30 dec 1661; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 005] believes it necessary to recall the two missionaries [Francis Darby, Henry Pelham] from English America, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has decided to help them to stay. The provincial of England [Edward Courtenay] was written to accordingly [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 071]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 117, IV 004-005 229, V 066 ?68 071.

ENTRY NUMBER: 067 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 37 (1657-64)

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FOLIOS: 219v-220rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 sep 1659 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Marco Gallio, bishop of Rimini, nuncio in Cologne TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The sending of a missionary to the New Netherlands in America [recte Asia] was entrusted to the addressee [by the general congregation of 23 sep 1659; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 113]. On the other hand, faculties must be granted by the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office, and this cannot be done until the pope [Alexander VII] has returned. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 113, III 187-191, V 067 073.

ENTRY NUMBER: 068 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 37 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 264rv-265r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 may 1662 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Girolamo de Vecchi, abate of Montereale, internuncio in Flanders TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This letter deals with Holland. It does not touch upon the report of the Jesuit provincial of England, Edward Courtenay, written on 30 dec 1661; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 005]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 117, III 004-005 229, V 066 ?068 071.

ENTRY NUMBER: 069 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 37 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 278v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 oct 1662 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Girolamo de Vecchi, abate of Montereale, internuncio in Flanders TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This letter deals with Douai]. REMARKS:Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II ?119, III 187 ?192-193, IV 67 ?231, V ?069 079-080, VI 561 565.

ENTRY NUMBER: 070 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 38 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 7rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [27 nov 1662] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Edward Courtenay, SJ, provincial of England TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report [dated 31 may 1662; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 003]. With regard

30 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 to Maryland, the writer regrets to hear that only two [Francis Darby, Henry Pelham] of the many missionaries that were sent in the past still survive. The addressee is requested to send a full report on the Catholics [of Maryland] and to suggest how they may be helped. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 120, IV 001-003 232, V 070.

ENTRY NUMBER: 071 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 38 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 9rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 may 1662 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Edward Courtenay, SJ, provincial of England TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report [dated 30 dec 1661; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 005]. With regard to English America, he is invited not to recall the two missionaries [Francis Darby, Henry Pelham] who are there, because the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is willing to help them stay, if the internuncio [Girolamo de Vecchi, internuncio in Flanders] confirms their state of need. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 117, III 004-005 229, V 066 ?068 071.

ENTRY NUMBER: 072 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 45 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 88v-89r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 may 1658 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Celio Piccolomini, archbishop of Cesarea, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The general of the Oratoire de Jésus [François Bourgoing, general of the Oratoire de Jésus et Marie-Immaculée] applied [in his letter undated, but 00 000 1658; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 312] for faculties for "two or more missionares" of his order, to enable them to accompany 300 men who are leaving Paris to go to "America." If the said missionaries are going to Canada, then they are within the jurisdiction of the archbishop of Petraea [recte François de Laval, bishop of Petraea]. The addressee is thus requested to refer the matter to the latter. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 109, III 312, V 072.

ENTRY NUMBER: 073 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 45 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 93rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 nov 1659 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Marco Gallio, bishop of Rimini, nuncio in Cologne TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's predecessor, the archbishop of Cosenza [Giuseppe Maria Sanfelice], reported [on 17 aug 1659; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 188] that the Catholic merchants of the New Netherlands in America [recte Asia] had requested a missionary, and that a good ecclesisatic [Antonius van der Patten] had offered to send a Dutch missionary

31 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 at his own expenses. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" had been asked for the necessary faculties. A blank commission for the missionary is enclosed, and the addressee is to fill in the missionary's name, which he will receive from van der Patten [Antonius van der Patten]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 113, III 187-191. V 067 073.

ENTRY NUMBER: 074 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 45 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 96rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 10 jan 1660 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report [dated 31 jul 1659, sent to the pope, Alexander VII, not to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] on the progress of religion in his territory. The writer expects to receive periodical reports from him. A full report on the state of religion in his jurisdiction is needed. The addressee must not relax his zeal on account of the claims of the archbishop of Rouen [Henri de Harlay de Champvallon], who will soon give in. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 075 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 45 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 97rv-98r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 may 1660 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Celio Piccolomini, archbishop of Cesarea, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In his letter [dfated 30 jan 1660; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 183], Lambert, one of the destined to China [Pierre Lambert de La Motte, bishop of Beirut], reported on the opposition of the archbishop of Rouen [Henri de Harlay de Champvallon] to the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval], selected by the king [Louis XIV, king of France] as vicar apostolic in Canada. The archbishop [Henri de Harlay de Champvallon, archbishop of Rouen] has sent priests [to Canada] and disturbances are likely to occur. The addressee is requested to persuade the king [Louis XIV] and the queen [Anne d'Autriche] of France to curtail the former's claims. Moreover, the archbishop [Henri de Harlay de Champvallon, archbishop of Rouen] is also claiming rights over England. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 114, III 183, V 075.

ENTRY NUMBER: 076 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 45 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 109v-111rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 mar 1661 AUTHOR: [Mario Alberizzi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giulio Rospigliosi, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy

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DESCRIPTION: In compliance with the request of the nuncio in France [Celio Piccolomini], the writer informs the addressee in detail about de Queylus [Gabriel Thubières de Levy de Queylus], his role in the dispute between the archbishop of Rouen [Henri de Harlay de Champvallon] and the vicar apostolic in Canada [François de Laval], the visit that de Queylus [Gabriel Thubières de Levy de Queylus] made to Rome (from late 1660 to early 1661), and his two meetings with the writer. De Queylus [Gabriel Thubières de Levy de Queylus] gave the writer a memorandum on the reasons of the archbishop of Rouen [Henri de Harlay de Champvallon], which is here summarized. The writer, however, was adamant in not approving of the stand of de Queylus [Gabriel Thubières de Levy de Queylus], neither in writing nor orally, If the latter was somewhat successful, it must be through other channels. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 077 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 45 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 112rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 28 may 1661 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report of 29 oct [29 oct 1660; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 196 200], which was sent to the pope [Alexander VII], then forwarded to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 III 196 200, V 077.

ENTRY NUMBER: 078 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 45 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 112v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 jun 1661 AUTHOR: [Mario Alberizzi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giulio Rospigliosi, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A friend of the writer's has received a letter from France informing that de Queylus [Gabriel Thubières de Levy de Queylus] had won his case in the Dataria Apostolic, where he obtained the erection of a [in Montréal] claiming it to be within the jurisdiction of the archbishop of Rouen [Henri de Harlay de Champvallon], without mentioning that the parish was in Canada. The addressee is requested to persuade the Dataria Apostolic to revoke the decision. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 079 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 45 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 124rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 oct 1662 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Marco Gallio, bishop of Rimini, nuncio in Cologne TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy

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DESCRIPTION: In order to provide the Catholics of the New Nertherlands with a new missionary, and to help the former missionary [Eerhard Stalpaes van der Wielen], who has proved somewhat unsatisfactory, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" approved [in the general congregation of 03 oct 1662; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 119] the sending of Fuss [Hildebrand Fuss], recomended by some Dutch prelates [Baudouin Cats, Jan Neercassel]. Faculties will be sent when they are granted by the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office, and the new missionary [Hildebrand Fuss] will also receive a portion of his travel expenses, if necessary. The addressee is again requested to send the name of the former missionary [Eerhard Stalpaes van der Wielen]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 119, III 187 192 193, IV 67 231, V ?069 079-080, VI 561 565.

ENTRY NUMBER: 080 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 45 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 124v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 nov 1662 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Marco Gallio, bishop of Rimini, nuncio in Cologne TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer is grateful to Fuss [Hildebrand Fuss], the missionary selected for the Netherlands, who is willing to cover his travel expenses personally. Appropriate faculties are enclosed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 119, III 187 192 193, IV 67 231, V ?069 079-080, VI 561 565.

ENTRY NUMBER: 081 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 45 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 128rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 aug 1663 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report of 21 oct 1661 [recte 22 oct 1661], sent to the pope [Alexander VII; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 204] and for that sent to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [dated 21 oct 1661; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 202]. Jesuits and secular priests are praised. The permission granted to de Queylus [Gabriel Thubières de Levy de Queylus, to erect a parish in Montréal] was a mistake [made at the Dataria Apostolic in Rome]. If the latter ever returns [to Canada], then the addressee must take the necessary steps against him. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 III 202 204, V 081.

ENTRY NUMBER: 082 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 45 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 128v-130rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 aug 1663 AUTHOR: Mario Alberizzi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Giacomo Corradi, cardinal, pro-datario TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A general summary of the dispute between the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval], the archbishop

34 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 of Rouen [Henri de Harlay de Champvallon] and Queylus [Gabriel Thubières de Levy de Queylus].The steps taken by the pope [Alexander VII], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," the Dataria Apostolic and the nuncio in France [Celio Piccolomini]. In compliance with the decision made in the general congregation of 07 mar 1661 [see Cal. 1622-1799 II 115], the writer warned the Dataria Apostolic not to act without the knowledge of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide", yet it was probably too late. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 III 205, V 082. Another copy (with additional sentences): Cal. 1622-1799 III 205.

ENTRY NUMBER: 083 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 45 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 149rv-151r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 may 1659 AUTHOR: Mario Alberizzi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: François Pallu, bishop of Heliopolis, vicar apostolic in Tonkin TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer believes that steps taken by the king [Louis XIV. king of France] have ended the dispute between the archbishop of Rouen [Henri de Harlay de Champvallon] and the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval]. Hopefully, the lastter has already left for his new residence. [The balance of this item deals with Asia, Africa]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 084 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 45 (1657-64) FOLIOS: 160v-161r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 may 1660 AUTHOR: Mario Alberizzi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Pierre Lambert de La Motte, bishop of Beirut, vicar apostolic in Cochinchina TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter [dated 30 jan 1660; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 183], that contained the good news about the progress of the vicar apostolic in New France [François de Laval, vicar apostolic in Canada]. Steps will be taken against the claims of the archbishop of Rouen [Henri de Harlay de Champvallon]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 085 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 51 (1665-8) FOLIOS: 65v-66r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 06 nov 1666 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Carlo Vittori Roberti, cardinal, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report [see a previous report in Cal. 1622-1799 III 181] on Saint-Christophe and Guadeloupe. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" agrees that it is time to send a vicar apostolic there, "as was succesfully done in Canada." The addressee is requested to act accordingly.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 086 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 51 (1665-8) FOLIOS: 73rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 05 mar 1667 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Carlo Vittori Roberti, cardinal, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The king [Louis XIV, king of France] has often petitioned the pope [Alexander VII] for the erection of a bishopric in Canada. Abbé de Montigny [François de Laval], who had been suggested for the appointment, is now bishop of Petraea and vicar apostolic [vicar apostolic in in Canada]. The erection of a full bishopric was postponed on account of the lack of a stable contribution. Rome has now been informed that the king [Louis XIV, king of France] has donated the abbey of Méobec to the vicar apostolic [François de Laval]. The addressee must enquire which privileges are to be attached to the new bishopric, and whether the principles of the Gallican church extend to Canada. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 087 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 51 (1665-8) FOLIOS: 74rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 mar 1667 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter and report [probably the one dated 26 aug 1664; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 201 228] on the state of religion [in New France], and for informing of the union with the abbey of Méobec. He is invited to select a secular priest among the priests of his vicariate apostolic who may replace him in case of death. The establishment of removable parish priests is approved. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 129, III 228-229, V 087-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 088 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 51 (1665-8) FOLIOS: 74v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 mar 1667 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: The Sacristan of the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in New France [François de Laval], and the Séminaire des Missions- Étrangères have requested holy relics [in their letters undated, but 00 oct 1666 and 00 000 1667 respectively; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 228-229]. The addressee is requested to take care of the issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 129, III 228-229, V 087-088.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 089 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 51 (1665-8) FOLIOS: 76v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 aug 1667 AUTHOR: , Secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: The Sacristan of the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With regard to the addressee's enquiry, the writer states that holy relics intended [see Cal. 1622-1799 II 129] for the bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada [François de Laval] and the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères are to be consigned to their procurators, respectively Lesley [William Lesley] and the bishop of Heliopolis [François Pallu]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 089-090.

ENTRY NUMBER: 090 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 51 (1665-8) FOLIOS: 76v-77r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 31 aug 1667 AUTHOR: Girolamo Casanate, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: The Sacristan of the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] and the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères have again applied for some holy relics [see Cal. 1622-1799 II 129]. The addressee is requested to take care of the issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 089-090.

ENTRY NUMBER: 091 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 51 (1665-8) FOLIOS: 77rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 sep 1667 AUTHOR: Girolamo Casanate, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Agostino Favoriti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" approved the erection of a full bishopric in Québec and its assignment to abbé de Montigny [François de Laval]. The decision [made in the special congregation of 15 dec 1666; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 214], was then suspended on account of jurisdictioned problems inherent in the donation of the abbey of Méobec. On this the opinion of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory is requested. The writer encloses the original act of donation (which must be returned to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"), its translation into Italian, and the decree of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 131, III 225-226, V 091.

ENTRY NUMBER: 092 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 53 (1669)

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FOLIOS: 69rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 06 apr 1669 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pietro Bargellini, archbishop of Thebes, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [In his letter undated, but 00 000 1669; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 361], the French secular priest Pierre de Neufville informed the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" that every year, by order of the bishop of Saint-Malo [François de Ville-Montée], he sails to North America "near New France" with 5,000/6,000 Frenchmen who go there. He asks for some special faculties (a portable altar, permission to celebrate two masses on precept days, to absolve in reserved cases, to grant plenary indulgence in some cases, to celebrate a requiem mass once a week). The addressee is requested to give his opinion on the issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 134, III 360-361, V 092.

ENTRY NUMBER: 093 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 53 (1669) FOLIOS: 75r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 06 apr 1669 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pietro Bargellini, archbishop of Thebes, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères [Michel Gazil de La Bernardière] asked [in his letter undated, but 00 000 1668/00 000 1669; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 359] that two priests, Ragot [Paul Ragot] (of the diocese of Tours [recte archdiocese of Tours]) and Caumont [Pierre de Caumont] (of the diocese of Rouen) be granted the usual faculties for missionaries, because they are to go to the French islands of America and establish a seminary there. The addressee is requested to enquire on this issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 133, III 359, V 093.

ENTRY NUMBER: 094 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 53 (1669) FOLIOS: 83rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 apr 1669 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report [dated 26 cct 1668; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 365, VI 001], and granted the renewal of his faculties for another decade. With regard to the erection of a full bishopric in Québec, the solution is said to be imminent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 136, III 364-365, V 094, VI 001.

ENTRY NUMBER: 095 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 53 (1669) FOLIOS: 83v-84r

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 apr 1669 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pietro Bargellini, archbishop of Thebes, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [In his letter undated, but 00 000 1669; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 363], the superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères [Michel Gazil de La Bernardière] requested that a prefect be appointed for the missions in the French islands of America. The new prefect could be either himself or another priest of the Séminaire des Missions- Étrangères. He must be granted the usual faculties. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is aware that missionaries currently depend on the bishops of their ports of embarkment. The danger thus exists of repeating what has previously happened in New France with regard to the claims of the archbishop of Rouen [Henri de Harlay de Champvallon]. The addressee is requested to enquire on this issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 135, III 362-363, V 095.

ENTRY NUMBER: 096 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 53 (1669) FOLIOS: 221v-222r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 sep 1669 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Celio Piccolomini, cardinal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The last general congregation [general congregation of 10 sep 1669; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 139] equivocated with regard to the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères. Not only had this been approved by Chigi [Flavio Chigi] when he was ambassador extraordinary in France, but it had often been recommended by the pope [Clement IX] and to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." The addressee is requested to consider the following points: [1] a prefect must be appointed for the French missions of America; [2] he must be persona grata to the French ministers; [3] he must be loyal to the Holy See; [4] the nuncio in France [Pietro Bargellini] favours the appointment of Gazil [Michel Gazil de La Bernardière]. The addressee's opinion must be received by 6:00pm, in time for the writer's audience with the pope [Clement IX] that is scheduled for 8:00pm. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 139, III 377-379, V 096.

ENTRY NUMBER: 097 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 53 (1669) FOLIOS: 227rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 sep 1669 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: All bishops and vicars apostolic TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Bishops and vicars apostolic depending on the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" have often been ordered to send an annual report on the state of religion in their territories, using the enclosed printed form for that purpose. Some of them do not comply with that order, or leave too much time between one report and the next. The addressees are thus reminded that those of them who do not comply will have their incomes and faculties suspended. REMARKS: A copy of a later (1678) printed questionnaire: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 527.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 098 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 53 (1669) FOLIOS: 245v-246r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 sep 1669 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Gian Paolo Oliva, SJ, general TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for the reports on [the provinces of] England [Joseph Simeon's report dated 20 may 1669 Old , or 30 may 1669 Gregorian calendar; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 382], Bohemia [Daniel Krupski's report dated 06 apr 1669; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 383], and Northern Germany [Jacob Rassler's report dated 26 mar 1669; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 381]. These reports were received by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 138, III 380-385, V 098.

ENTRY NUMBER: 099 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 54 (1669-71) FOLIOS: 185 [pp., not ff.] LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 sep 1670 AUTHOR: Antonio Barberini, cardinal, known as cardinal Antonio, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Carlo Francesco Airoldi, abate of Sant'Abbondio, internuncio in Flanders TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In his report [dated 14 dec 1669; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 477 496], Agretti [Claudio Agretti] wrote that on the island of Maryland in America there are 2,000 Catholics without missionaries, and that Baron Baltimore [Charles Calvert, Baron Baltimore] had asked for some who could also be employed in the conversion of idolaters. Upon that report, the pope [Clement X] decided to ask the addressee to appoint missionaries, approved by Baron Baltimore [Charles Calvert, Baron Baltimore]. To these missionaries faculties will be granted. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 099, VI 477 496-498.

ENTRY NUMBER: 100 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 55 (1670) FOLIOS: 32v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 07 jul 1670 AUTHOR: [Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François de Laval, bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letters of 30 sep 1669 [see Cal. 1622-1799 III 391-394]. He has already written to the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 104]. The addressee is informed that any decision relating to parish priests is to be deferred until the erection of a full bishopric [in Canada]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 143, III 390-394, V 100 104.

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 55 (1670) FOLIOS: 68v-69r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 sep 1670 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Gian Paolo Oliva, SJ, general TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Faculties were granted [in the general congregation of 15 sep 1670; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 144] to Brion [Gérard Brion], Le Mercier [François-Joseph Le Mercier], and Albertini [Michele Albertini], Jesuit superiors respectively in South America [i.e., the French American islands], North America [i.e., New France], and the Archipelago. The addressee is requested to invite the said superiors to send full reports on the state of their missions, using the enclosed printed form. [The names of Jehan Grillet and Jérôme Lalemant are deleted and replaced with those of Gérard Brion and François-Joseph Le Mercier]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 144, III 395-397, IV 68-69 182, V 101 105-106. A copy of a later (1678) printed questionnaire: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 527.

ENTRY NUMBER: 102 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 56 (1670) FOLIOS: 67v-68r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 jun 1670 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Johann Walter Sluse, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [In his letter undated, but 00 000 1670; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 388], the bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada [François de Laval], doubts the soundness of the decision to send to Canada the Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph [Catherine Macé, Marie Maillet, Judith Moreau de Brésoles, all Religieuses Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph]. They arrived nine years previously [recte respectively 00 oct 1659, 08 sep 1659, 08 sep 1659], and asked to be attached to the hospital of Montréal. The bishop believes the they show, dated 08 jan 1666, to be false. The addressee is requested to verify whether the said brief (of which he encloses the copy forwarded by the bishop [François de Laval; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 389]) is authentic. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 142, III 387-389, V 102-103.

ENTRY NUMBER: 103 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 56 (1670) FOLIOS: 68rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 jun 1670 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Carlo de Vecchi, archbishop of Athens, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of Bishops and Regulars TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: On 08 jan 1666, the congregation [Sacred Congregatiuon of Bishops and Regulars] sent a brief

41 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 approving the congregation of the Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph [Religieuses Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph], established in La Flèche by a layman [Jérôme Le Royer de La Dauversière]. The bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic [François de Laval, vicar apostolic in Canada], in whose territory some of the congregation [Catherine Macé, Marie Maillet, Judith Moreau de Brésoles, all Religieuses Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph] moved and became attached to the hospital of Montréal, believes the said brief to be false. The addressee is requested to verify whether the issue was ever discussed by his congregation [[Sacred Congregatiuon of Bishops and Regulars]. A copy of the brief is enclosed [see Cal. 1622-1799 III 389]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 142, III 387-389, V 102-103.

ENTRY NUMBER: 104 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 56 (1670) FOLIOS: 77rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 jun 1670 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Agostino Favoriti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The bishop of Petraea, vicar apostolic in Canada [François de Laval], believing that the claims of the archbishop of Rouen [Henri de Harlay de Champvallon] prevents the erection of the bishopric [bishopric of Québec], asked, in his letters to the pope [Clement IX] and to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [both of 30 sep 1669; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 391-394], that the claims of the archbishop [Henri de Harlay de Champvallon] be met until an archbishopric is erected [in Québec]. The addressee is informed, because the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory is currently in charge of the issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 143, III 390-394, V 100 104.

ENTRY NUMBER: 105 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 56 (1670) FOLIOS: 154r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 nov 1670 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Gian Paolo Oliva, SJ, general TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will receive the decrees of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office relating to the Jesuits in North America and South America. He is requested to invite his confrères to send full reports on the state of their missions, using the enclosed printed form that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" had prepared "many years ago." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 144, III 395-397, IV 068-069 182, V 101 105-106. A copy of a later (1678) printed questionnaire: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 527.

ENTRY NUMBER: 106 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 56 (1670) FOLIOS: 158v

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 nov 1670 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Girolamo Casanate, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The decrees sent to the addressee on 15 sep [15 sep 1670; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 144], relating to the Jesuits in South America and North America, contained many mistakes for which the writer's young clerks were responsible. New decrees are now enclosed. The addressee is requested to return the faulty ones. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 144, III 395-397, IV 068-069 182, V 101 105-106.

ENTRY NUMBER: 107 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 56 (1670) FOLIOS: 159r 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: Agostino Favoriti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With regard to the erection of a full bishopric in Canada, the writer was given a draft of the appropriate bull. The addressee is requested to give his opinion on the draft, a copy of which is enclosed, so that the issue can be assessed by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 023.

ENTRY NUMBER: 108 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 56 (1670) FOLIOS: 165v-166r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 30 nov 1670 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Pietro Ottoboni, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Some days previously Favoriti [Agostino Favoriti] had given to the writer the decree of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory relating to the erection of the bishopric of Québec. In order to avoid that the cardinals of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" resented the interference of Favoriti [Agostino Favoriti], the writer ordered abate Mannucci to prepare a new draft of the bull, which is herewith enclosed. For this particular matter, the latter is in touch with de Bourlemont [Louis d'Anglure de Bourlemont]. This draft was then sent to Favoriti [Agostino Favoriti], whose opinion is also enclosed. For the forthcoming general congregation [general congregation of 01 dec 1670; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 145], the writer suggests the following: [1] on the erection of the bishopric, to act in agreement with de Bourlemont [Louis d'Anglure de Bourlemont]; [2] on the erection of a chapter in the new cathedral, to postpone it until the bishopric is erected. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 145, V 108.

ENTRY NUMBER: 109

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 56 (1670) FOLIOS: 171r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 dec 1670 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Agostino Favoriti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Gazil [Michel Gazil de La Bernardière] believes that the addressee needs some papers from the archives [archives of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] in order to complete the issue of the erection of a full bishopric in Canada. Because the addressee is an official [of the Holy See], the writer has prepared "the book, where the most important matters relating to that Christianity are registered." The addressee is asked to collect it. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 110 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 56 (1670) FOLIOS: 181v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 dec 1670 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Agostino Favoriti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: When the writer explained to the pope [Clement X] that the issue [of the erection of the bishopric of Québec] depended on the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory, the latter ordered that the memorandum by Gazil [Michel Gazil de La Bernardière] be forwarded to the addressee. The memorandum is thus herewith enclosed. [The marginal note is "China," a mistake for "Québec"]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 111 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 57 (1671) FOLIOS: 6r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 jan 1671 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: , cardinal Datario TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With regard to the erection of the bishopric of Québec, the addressee is requested to inform on the expenses relating to the erection of bishoprics listed in the enclosure [i.e., Arequipa and Lima]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 146, III 398-402, V 111, VI 006 403.

ENTRY NUMBER: 112 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 57 (1671)

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FOLIOS: 37v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 apr 1671 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pietro Bargellini, archbishop of Thebes, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With regard to the addressee's letter of 27 feb [27 feb 1671; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 410] and enclosure [undated, but 00 feb 1671; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 411], letters patent for four missionaries and a vice-prefect for the new mission to be established in North America are enclosed. The addressee is requested to send the names of the four selected Capuchins, who will then be confirmed by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 148, III 407-411, V 112.

ENTRY NUMBER: 113 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 58 (1671) FOLIOS: 29v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 jan 1671 AUTHOR: Federico Baldeschi Colonna (Ubaldi), archbishop of Cesarea, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Federico Borromeo, cardinal, secretary of state TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] and the bishop of Heliopolis [François Pallu] wrote to the pope [Clement X] to congratulate him on his election. In his letter, the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] also dealt with the erection of a full bishopric in Canada, an issue that is under discussion at the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." The pope [ClementX] ordered that this letter [the one written by François de Laval] be forwarded to the addressee. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 114 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 59 (1672) FOLIOS: 39r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 jul 1672 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Barberini, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," protector of England TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses some letters [dated 14 mar 1672; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 412-415] of the bishop of Petraea [François de Laval]. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" approves the latter's the requests. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 149, III 412-417, IV 235 426, V 114, VI 011.

ENTRY NUMBER: 115 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 61 (1673) FOLIOS: 52r LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 08 may 1673 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ottavio Falconieri, abate of San Gerolamo, internuncio in Flanders TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Upon the request of the leader of Maryland [Charles Calvert], in sep 1670 [i.e., on 20 sep 1670; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 99] the former internuncio [Carlo Francesco Airoldi, internuncio in Flanders] was empowered to select missionaries for that "island" [Maryland]. To them faculties were to be granted by the protector [Francesco Barberini, protector of England]. Because the internuncio [Carlo Francesco Airoldi, internuncio in Flanders] never wrote back on the issue, faculties were never granted. The addressee is requested to send the names of the missionaries who have been sent to Maryland, so that the issue can be solved. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 151, III 420-421, V 115, VI 258.

ENTRY NUMBER: 116 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 62 (1673) FOLIOS: 23v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 may 1673 AUTHOR: Urbano Cerri, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Giovanni Giustino Ciampini, priest TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The bishop of Petraea [François de Laval] has obtained the erection of the bishopric of Québec, but, instead of the promised £1,000 scudi for the expedition of the bulls, on account of his poverty he has sent only £842.20 scudi . He has done so through his procurator [William Lesley]. In order to help the prelate, cardinal Barberini [Francesco Barberini] is willing to cover the amount due. The addressee is requested to ask the pope [Clement X], to send bulls by way of the papal secretariate. The latter has already agreed [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 236]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 150, III 236 418-419, IV 236, V 116.

ENTRY NUMBER: 117 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 64 (1675) FOLIOS: 12r [1 st foliation] LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 mar 1675 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pietro Corti, OM, general TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Urged by some noblemen, the [Minim] provincial of Touraine [Michel de Cron] whishes to send some of his confrères to America in order to establish a convent in Canada. [In his letter undated, but 00 000 1675; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 424], he has applied for the necessary permission. The addressee is informed that the request has been granted [in the general congregation of 04 mar 1675; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 153] and is asked to inform the petitioner [Michel de Cron]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 153, III 424, V 117.

ENTRY NUMBER: 118 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 65 (1676) FOLIOS: 10v [1 st foliation]

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 feb 1676 AUTHOR: Urbano Cerri, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Gaspare Carpegna, cardinal vicario, cardinal Datario TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The bishop of Québec [François de Laval] in the West Indies [recte , Canada] has applied [in his letter of 13 nov 1675; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 427] for some relics for the churches he is about to consecrate. [At the audience granted by Clement X to Urbano Cerri on 11 feb 1676; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 237], the former ordered the writer to refer to the addressee for that issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 155, III 426-427, IV 237, V 119.

ENTRY NUMBER: 119 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 69 (1680) FOLIOS: 171v-172r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 oct 1680 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Le Mercier, SJ, superior in Cayenne TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report, discussed in the past general congregation [which took place on 01 cct 1680]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 120 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 75 (1686) FOLIOS: 80v-81r LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 mar 1686 AUTHOR: Edoardo Cibo, archbishop of Seleucia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Giulio Piazza, asssessor of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Because the nearest bishop [Sebastian Knab, archbishop of Naxivan] is over 15 days distant, the prefect of the Capuchin mission in Georgia, Lorenzo da Capranica, requests [in his letter undated, but 00 000 1685-00 000 1686; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 435] the faculty to consecrate chalices. This faculty is granted to the prefects apostolic in Asia, America, and Africa. The issue is referred to the addressee, whose office is responsible for these kind of applications. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 161, III 435, V 120.

ENTRY NUMBER: 121 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 75 (1686) FOLIOS: 85v-86rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 mar 1686 AUTHOR: Edoardo Cibo, archbishop of Seleucia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: César d'Estrées, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [In his letter undated, but 00 000 1686; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 436], the provincial of Saint-Yves of the Third Order of St. Francis [Chrysostome de la Passion, of the Third Order Regular of St. Francis ] reported that a French colony had been established in "Chebadoctou" [Chedabouctou]. There resides Massimiliano Sanvaleriano, who masters the native language. Faculties were requested for him and for his companion, because bishop of Québec [François de Laval] is 200 leagues distant from the said mission [Chedabouctou]. The addressee is requested to enquire on the issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 162, III 436, V 121..

ENTRY NUMBER: 122 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 85 (1696) FOLIOS: 62v-63r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 10 apr 1696 AUTHOR: Carlo Agostino Fabroni, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a decree [issued by the general congregation of 20 mar 1696; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 169], in which the words "Quekecensi" and "Armenia" have been corrected as "Quebecensi" and "America." Faculties should be changed accordingly. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 169, III 446-448, V 122.

ENTRY NUMBER: 123 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 87 (1698) FOLIOS: 40v-41r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 jul 1698 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Charles-Magdelaine Frézeau de La Frézelière, bishop of La Rochelle TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer praises André Garipault, parish priest in Fontenay, who is willing to be sent to the missions in North America, and to Canada in particular. André Garipault is advised to contact the bishop of that territory [Jean-Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrières de Saint-Vallier, bishop of Québec]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 170, III 449-451, VI 123.

ENTRY NUMBER: 124 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 92 (1703) FOLIOS: 122v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 sep 1703 AUTHOR: Carlo Agostino Fabroni, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: , 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 de Saint-Vallier] be written to, so that, in order to avoid any dissension in his missions, the latter grant the French Jesuits

48 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 a mission of their own. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 176, III 457-458, V 124, VI 028. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 028.

ENTRY NUMBER: 125 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 93 (1704) FOLIOS: 157v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 nov 1704 AUTHOR: Carlo Agostino Fabroni, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will see from the enclosed memorandum [see Cal. 1622-1799 III 459] the petition presented by two young Englishmen, Poel [Thomas Poel] and Greaton [Joseph Greaton]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 177, III 459, IV 114-115, V 125.

ENTRY NUMBER: 126 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 96 (1707) FOLIOS: 240r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 oct 1707 AUTHOR: Silvio de Cavalieri, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Sacripanti, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," and all members of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Three decrees of the general congregation convened on 2 [ recte 03 oct 1707; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 178] are forwarded to the addressees. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 178, III 460-462, V 126.

ENTRY NUMBER: 127 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 107 (1718) FOLIOS: 61rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 apr 1718 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Marco Cornelio Bentivoglio, archbishop of Carthago, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Dominique-Marie Varlet, currently missionary in America and soon to return to France, has been suggested [by François de Montigny, in his petition undated, but 00 apr 1718; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 423] as coadjutor to the bishopric of Babylon. The addressee is requested to make enquiries about the candidate [Dominique-Marie Varlet]. REMARKS: Cross -references: Cal. 1622-1799 . IV 416 422-423, V 127-129.

ENTRY NUMBER: 128 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 107 (1718)

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FOLIOS: 275v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 apr 1718 AUTHOR: Pier Luigi Carafa, bishop of Larissa, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Joseph de La Trémoille, cardinal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Dominique-Marie Varlet, currently missionary in America and soon to return to France, has been suggested [by François de Montigny, in his petition undated, but 00 apr 1718; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 423] as coadjutor to the bishopric of Babylon. The addressee is requested to make enquiries about the candidate [Dominique-Marie Varlet]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 416 422-423,V 127-129.

ENTRY NUMBER: 129 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 107 (1718) FOLIOS: 275v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [29 apr 1718] AUTHOR: [Pier Luigi Carafa, bishop of Larissa, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Filippo Antonio Gualtieri, cardinal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A note indicating that a letter must be written to the addresssee identical to the preceding one [i.e., Cal. 1622-1799 V 128: Dominique-Marie Varlet, currently missionary in America and soon to return to France, has been suggested, by François de Montigny, in his petition undated, but 00 apr 1718; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 423, as coadjutor to the bishopric of Babylon. The addressee is requested to make enquiries about the candidate, Dominique-Marie Varlet]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 416 422-423, V 127-129.

ENTRY NUMBER: 130 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 108 (1719) FOLIOS: 415v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 [11 may 1719] AUTHOR: [Pier Luigi Carafa, bishop of Larissa, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Vincenzo Antonio Alamanni Nasi, secretary of the Cipher TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: As agreed in the morning, the writer encloses the draft of the oath to be taken by Varlet [Dominique- Marie Varlet], the new bishop of Babylon. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 184, III 468-469. V 130.

ENTRY NUMBER: 131 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 112 (1722) FOLIOS: 217rv-218r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 apr 1722 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bartolomeo Massei, archbishop of Athens, nuncio in France

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: According to the Capuchin Nicolas de Chaumont, provincial of Champagne, the king of France [Louis XV] and the Duke Regent [Philippe II, duc d'Orléans] want to send a number of French Capuchins to "the island of Louisiana, called Mississipi [Mississippi]." Nicolas de Chaumont asks that the provincial or his successor be appointed prefects of the mission, and the friars be appointed missionary apostolic. Because four Discalced Carmelite from Dieppe [Jacques de Saint-Martin, Jean-Mathieu de Sainte-Anne, Joseph de Saint-Charles and Charles de Saint-Alexis] were approved for "that island" in 1720 [in the general congregation of 03 jun 1720; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 185], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is against the substance of that petition in order to avoid troubles between different religious orders. The addressee is requested to make enquiries. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 189, III 476, V 131.

ENTRY NUMBER: 132 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 128 (1729) FOLIOS: 466-471 [pp., not ff.] LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 oct 1729 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bartolomeo Massei, archbishop of Athens, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Herman Dosquet [Pierre-Herman Dosquet], bishop of Samos and coadjutor of the bishop of Québec, Mornay [Louis-François Duplessis de Mornay], requests [in his letter to Benedict XIII, undated, but 00 000 1729; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 486] the faculty to ordain natives of his diocese. In order to substantiate his request, the petitioner [Pierre-Herman Dosquet] describes the situation of Canada, makes reference to permissions granted to the bishop of Santa Cruz de la Sierra [Jaime de Mimbela], and to similar permissions granted to bishops and vicars apostolic in China. The addressee is requested to ascertain why the said faculty has never been requested by Mornay [Louis-François Duplessis de Mornay] or his predecessors. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 195, III 485-494, V 132, VI 261.

ENTRY NUMBER: 133 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 133 (1731) FOLIOS: 63v-64r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 05 apr 1731 AUTHOR: Niccolò Forteguerri, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Ludovico Pico della Mirandola, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the "small ponenza " on the 1729 petition [see Cal. 1622-1799 III 486] of Dosquet [Pierre-Herman Dosquet], bishop of Samos and coadjutor of Québec [Louis-François Duplessis de Mornay, bishop of Québec], to be discussed in the general congregation of convened for 9 [09 apr 1731]. The "old ponenza ", of which the addressee was similarly rapporteur [see Cal. 1622-1799 II 195], is also enclosed. [The issue was then postponed until the general congregation of 16 apr 1731; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 196]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 196, III 495-501, IV 070, V 133.

ENTRY NUMBER: 134 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 134 (1731-5) FOLIOS: 292v-294rv

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LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 oct 1734 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre-Herman Dosquet, bishop of Québec, and other bishops and TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A circular letter containing guidelines on marriage dispensations, following requests from the Jesuits of the Indies [East Indies]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 135 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 136 (1732) FOLIOS: 53rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 mar 1732 AUTHOR: Niccolò Forteguerri, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Ludovico Pico della Mirandola, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Buongiannini [Ferdinando Bongianini], who is the agent of Dosquet [Pierre-Herman Dosquet], coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [Louis-François Duplessis de Mornay] in America, has delivered the enclosed memorandum [undated, but 00 000 1732; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 504-505]. This regards the faculty to ordain individuals according to the decree mentioned in the said memorandum [i.e., the one issued by the general congregation of 16 apr 1731; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 196]. The addressee is asked to report on this issue in the forthcoming general congregation [convened for 05 may 1732; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 198], so that the decree may be sent [to Canada] with the ships that are ready to sail from France. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 136 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 139 (1734) FOLIOS: 50rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 mar 1734 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Raniero d'Elci, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation of the Council has forwarded the petition [see Cal. 1622-1799 III 509] written by Dosquet [Pierre-Herman Dosquet], bishop of Québec, in which the latter requests permission to ordain individuals who will eventually be active in his diocese. [In the general congregation of 01 mar 1734; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 199], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has decreed that the faculty to ordain 20 individuals, granted on 1 apr 1731 [recte in the general congregation of 16 apr 1731; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 196], be extended to another 20 individuals, in compliance with the decree of 5 may 1732 [i.e., of the general congregation of 05 may 1732; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 198]. The decree, subsequently approved by the pope [Clement XII, on 11 mar 1734; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 199], is herewith enclosed. The addressee is requested to forward the said decree to the prelate [Pierre-Herman Dosquet, bishop of Québec]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 199, III 506-511, V 136, VI 055-056.

ENTRY NUMBER: 137

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 151 (1739) FOLIOS: 81v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 may 1739 AUTHOR: Filippo Maria Monti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Extraordinary and ordinary faculties are requested for the bishop of Derry (Michael O'Reilly) and the bishop of Killala (Bernard O Ruorke [Bernard O'Rourke]). [This item deals with Ireland]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 200, III 513-521, V 137. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 138.

ENTRY NUMBER: 138 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 151 (1739) FOLIOS: 82r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 may 1739 AUTHOR: Filippo Maria Monti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Extraordinary and ordinary faculties are requested for the bishop of Derry (Michael O'Reilly) and the bishop of Killala (Bernard O Ruorke [Bernard O'Rourke]). [This item deals with Ireland]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 200, III 513-521, V 137. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 137.

ENTRY NUMBER: 139 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 155 (1741) FOLIOS: 49v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 apr 1741 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Marcello Crescenzio, archbishop of Nazianzius, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Wih regard to his letter of 27 mar [27 mar 1741; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 530], the addressee is requested to forward the enclosed faculties to the bishop of Québec [Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand] before the latter's departure [for Canada]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 202, III 530, V 139.

ENTRY NUMBER: 140 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 159 (1743) FOLIOS: 26rv-29r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 16 feb 1743 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Archbishops and bishops in the West Indies and the East Indies

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Together with other prelates, the bishop of Québec [Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand] in New France is reminded that Benedict XIV granted them faculty to be replaced, in case of death and for a number of functions, by their vicars capitular, until the appointment of a new ordinary bishop. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 140-141.

ENTRY NUMBER: 141 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 159 (1743) FOLIOS: 39v-40r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 21 mar 1743 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alexis de Combes, superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to forward the enclosed circular letter, meant for the archbishops and the bishops of the East Indies and the West Indies, to the bishop of Québec [Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand]. The shipping is to be made via two different ways. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 142 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 164 (1745) FOLIOS: 29v-30rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 30 jan 1745 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Benjamin Petre, OSB, bishop of Prusa; Matthew Pritchard, OFM Obs, bishop of Myrina; John Stonor, bishop of Thespiae; Edmund Dicconson, bishop of Mallus, all vicars apostolic in England TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressees are requested to report on the state of their missions, by using the enclosed printed form. REMARKS: Vopy of an earlier (1678) printed questionnaire: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 527.

ENTRY NUMBER: 143 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 185 (1755) FOLIOS: 59v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 30 apr 1755 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ludovico Gualtiero Gualtieri, archbishop of Myra, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to forward the enclosed letter to Pierre-Herman Dosquet, formerly bishop of Québec, and to receive his answer. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 144 SERIES: Lettere

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VOLUME: 185 (1755) FOLIOS: 109r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 22 jul 1755 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ludovico Gualtiero Gualtieri, archbishop of Myra, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is most urgently requested to forward the enclosed letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 145] to the bishop of Québec [Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 116, V 144-145.

ENTRY NUMBER: 145 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 185 (1755) FOLIOS: 114v-116r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 22 jul 1755 AUTHOR: [Silvio Valenti Gonzaga, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Jesuit Audran [Pierre Audran] asks to be enlightened about the formula of baptism to be used among [native] Canadians. The addressee is asked to inform the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" on the issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 116, V 144-145.

ENTRY NUMBER: 146 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 190 (1757) FOLIOS: 21v-22r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 29 jan 1757 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Benjamin Petre, OSB, bishop of Prusa, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: When the Kingdom of England was subdivided into four districts during the reign of James II, America was attributed to the district of London. As there is no proof of that decision in the documents [preserved in the archives of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], the addressee is granted jurisdiction over British America for six years [29 jan 1757-28 jan 1763]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 204, III 532, V 146, VI 416 573 575.

ENTRY NUMBER: 147 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 191 (1757) FOLIOS: 121r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 14 sep 1757 AUTHOR: Niccolò Antonelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office [?Benedetto Veterani]

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The decision made in the Sorbonne with regard to the formula used for baptism among [native] Canadians is enclosed [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 060]. The addressee is requested to submit the decision to the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office. [The balance of this item deals with Ruthenians]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 147, VI 059-060.

ENTRY NUMBER: 148 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 194 (1759) FOLIOS: 117v-118r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 31 mar 1759 AUTHOR: [, cardinal, Prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With regard to the addressee's petition [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 241], the pope [Clement XIII] has granted him faculties for six years over British America [at the audience granted to Niccolò Antonelli on 25 ar 1759; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 241], as granted to his predecessor [Benjamin Petre, in the General Congregation of 06 dec 1756, item no. 3; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 204]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 241-242 V 148.

ENTRY NUMBER: 149 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 195 (1759) FOLIOS: 24r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 10 feb 1759 AUTHOR: Niccolò Antonelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Aimé de Lamballe, OFM Cap, procurator general TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" was informed [through the letters of Pierre La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, dated 12 jan 1759; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 536-537] that the Capuchins of Canada [ recte of Louisiana] claim to depend on the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." This they do in order to avoid being considered under the jurisdiction of the bishop of Québec [currently Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand]. The addressee is requested to report on the matter. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 205, III 533-539, V 149-154.

ENTRY NUMBER: 150 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 195 (1759) FOLIOS: 31rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 03 mar 1759 AUTHOR: Niccolò Antonelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Aimé de Lamballe, OFM Cap, procurator general TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: From the enclosure [probably Cal. 1622-1799 III 536 or 537], the addressee will note the complaints of the bishop of Québec [Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand] against the Capuchins of Nouvelle-Orléans. He is

56 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 requested to report on the matter that the isue be discussed in a general congregation [the General Congregation of 09 jul 1759, item no. 13; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 205]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 205, III 533-539, V 149-154.

ENTRY NUMBER: 151 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 195 (1759) FOLIOS: 32rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 07 mar 1759 AUTHOR: Niccolò Antonelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Aimé de Lamballe, OFM Cap, procurator general TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to report on the Capuchin missionaries of Québec [recte of Louisiana], as the issue is to be discussed in a forthcoming general congregation [the General Congregation of 09 jul 1759, item no. 13; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 205]. [The balance of this item deals with Constantinople]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 205, III 533-539, V 149-154.

ENTRY NUMBER: 152 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 195 (1759) FOLIOS: 42r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 26 mar 1759 AUTHOR: Niccolò Antonelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Aimé de Lamballe, OFM Cap, procurator general TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to consider the enclosures [probably Cal. 1622-1799 III 536 or 537], and report to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide". [As the marginal note is "America," this item most likely pertains to the dispute between the Capuchins of Nouvelle-Orléans and the bishop of Québec, Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 205, III 533-539, V 149-154.

ENTRY NUMBER: 153 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 195 (1759) FOLIOS: 61v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 28 apr 1759 AUTHOR: Niccolò Antonelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office [?Benedetto Veterani, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: As requested, the writer encloses copies of some papers [probably the letters of Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, dated 12 jan 1759; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 536-537] relating to the formula of baptism in the language of the natives of Canada; they are those available in the writer's office. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 205, III 533-539, V 149-154.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 154 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 195 (1759) FOLIOS: 111rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 02 jul 1759 AUTHOR: Niccolò Antonelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: All members of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A copy of the file on Québec [probably Cal. 1622-1799 III 534-539], to be discussed in the forthcoming general congregation of 9 [General Congregation of 09 jul 1759, item no. 13; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 205], where Fortunato Tamburini will act as repporteur, is transmitted to Federico Marcello Lante. The file must then be forwarded to all other cardinals of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide", in the following order: Giuseppe Maria Feroni, Joachim Ferdinando Portocarrero, Prospero Colonna di Sciarra, the cardinal of York [, known as cardinal of York], Gerolamo Bardi, Luca Melchiorre Tempi, Carlo Rezzonico, Antonio Andrea Galli, , Agapito Mosca and Domenico Orsini. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 205, III 533-539, V 149-154.

ENTRY NUMBER: 155 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 197 (1760) FOLIOS: 40v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 20 mar 1760 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Benedetto Veterani, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: On returning the addressee's memorandum, the writer encloses a note on what the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" knows with regard to the request of the bishop of Saint-Malo [Jean-Joseph de Fogasses d'Entrechaux de La Bastie]. [While the marginal note is "France America," Cal. 1622-1799 V 156 makes it clear that this item deals with the Acadians in France]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 156 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 197 (1760) FOLIOS: 74rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 03 jun 1760 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Benedetto Veterani, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer forwards the answer [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 417] of the bishop of Saint-Malo [Jean-Joseph de Fogasses d'Entrechaux de La Bastie] to the letter written in early apr [?by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" on 00 apr 1760], concerning the decision of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office on the former inhabitants of Île Royale and Louisbourg currently in his diocese. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 156, VI 417.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 157 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 197 (1760) FOLIOS: 126rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 aug 1760 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Benedetto Veterani, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer has received two memoranda from the prefect of the Dominican missions in French America [Noël Baillet], and encloses some additional pieces of information on the issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 206, III 512 540-572, V 157.

ENTRY NUMBER: 158 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 202 (1763) FOLIOS: 244rv-249rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 01 jun 1763 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A letter followed by an instruction, with many enclosures. According to La Houze [Mathieu de Basquiat, baron de La Houze], French chargé d'affaires in Rome, the king of France [Louis XV] has asked that some secular priests be appointed prefects apostolic [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 243 245]. Lest secular priests be meant to replace all regular priests in the colonies, the pope [Clement XIII] decided [at the audience granted to Giuseppe Maria Castelli and Mario Marefoschi on 26 may 1763; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 248] to appoint as prefects apostolic only the missionaries of the four major colonies (Saint-Domingue, Martinique, Vieille-Cayenne, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon). Missionaries in Guadeloupe, Désirade, Marie Galante, Saint-Lucie and Nouvelle-Cayenne must not be appointed prefects apostolic. The addressee should inform the prime minister (Choiseul [Étienne-François de Choiseul, duc de Choiseul) and the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" about the selected missionaries. He must be careful never to show any approval of the expulsion of the Jesuits. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 243-248, V 158, VI 265.

ENTRY NUMBER: 159 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 202 (1763) FOLIOS: 322rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 09 jul 1763 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In spite of the fact that the king of France [Louis XV] has recently yielded a vast tract of land in America to the English, together with the islands of Grenada, the Grenadines, Dominica, St. Vincent, Tobago, etc.. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" wishes its missions there to be maintained. The addressee must enquire and give suggestions on the issue. The writer reports having made the same request to Pierre-Herman Dosquet, former bishop of Québec. Furthermore, it is to be noted that most likely in a short time priests there will not be sufficient for their task.

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 159-161, VI 420-421.

ENTRY NUMBER: 160 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 202 (1763) FOLIOS: 323rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 09 jul 1763 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre-Herman Dosquet, former bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's successor as bishop of Québec [Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand] was almost captured by the English and died shortly afterwards [on 08 jun 1760]. The addressee is thus requested to inform on the diocese of Québec and to give suggestions on the matter. Suggestions regarding the islands of Grenada, the Grenadines, Dominica, St. Vincent, etc., now under English rule, would also be appreciated. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 159-161, VI 420-421.

ENTRY NUMBER: 161 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 202 (1763) FOLIOS: 324rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 09 jul 1763 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]; Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With regard to the addressee's enquiry [contained in his letter of 02 aug 1763; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 263 419] on how to deal with the new British possessions in America, he is requested to enquire about the state of the islands that are now under his jurisdiction. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 159-161, VI 420-421.

ENTRY NUMBER: 162 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 202 (1763) FOLIOS: 337v-339r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 16 jul 1763 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Lazzaro Opizio Pallavicini, archbishop of Naupactus, nuncio in Spain TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The recent treaty [Treaty of Paris, 10 feb 1763] between Spain and England states that Spanish Florida, where the colonies of San Mateo and San Augustin are, be ceded to England. As it is most likely that some of the Spanish inhabitants will remain on those lands, the addressee must enquire and give suggestions on how to preserve religion among them. REMARKS:

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 202 (1763) FOLIOS: 476rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 sep 1763 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre-Herman Dosquet, former bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee [who is styled "bishop of Québec"] is thanked for his letter of 3 aug [03 aug 1763; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 064], dealing with the state of religion in Canada [Québec] and suggesting what to do if the chapter of Québec does not manage to have its candidate [Étienne Montgolfier] appointed to the bishopric. He is requested to keep the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" informed on the attitudes of the crown on the issue. The addressee is also informed that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" believes the project which is taking shape [in Paris] with regard to the French colonies of America very dangerous. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 163-164, VI 064-065.

ENTRY NUMBER: 164 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 202 (1763) FOLIOS: 476v-477rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 sep 1763 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer agrees with the addressee's letter of 15 [recte 05 sep 1763; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 065], that it is necessary to know the attitude of the crown before anything can be done for the state of religion in Canada [Québec]. The addressee is requested to keep the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" informed on the issue and to gather information from La Corne [Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes], when the latter writes or goes to Paris. The bishop of Québec [Pierre-Herman Dosquet, former bishop of Québec] was written to [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 163]. The writer describes the project that is taking shape at the Court of Paris, which aims at replacing regulars with secular priests in the American colonies, as very dangerous. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 163-164, VI 064-065.

ENTRY NUMBER: 165 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 204 (1764) FOLIOS: 179v-180r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 28 mar 1764 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for the information given [in his letters of 20 feb 1764 and 27 feb 1764; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 393 404] with regard to the state of the French colonies in North America and the steps taken by the English crown. The nuncio [Pietro Pamphili Colonna, nuncio in France] was informed [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 166-167], and will get in touch with the addressee. As to marriage dispensations and indulgences, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has proceeded according to the addressee's request.

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 117 187 389-411, V 165-167 171 173 178, VI 002 589.

ENTRY NUMBER: 166 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 204 (1764) FOLIOS: 180v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 28 mar 1764 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In compliance wih the decision made in the General Congregation of 24 [recte Special Congregation of 24 mar 1764; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 117 389-411, VI 002 589], the addressee will find enclosed a letter for L'Isle- Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 165] and an Instruction relating to the bishopric of Québec [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 167]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 117 187 389-411, V 165-167 171 173 178, VI 002 589.

ENTRY NUMBER: 167 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 204 (1764) FOLIOS: 181rv-191rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 28 mar 1764 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A long Instruction relating to the state of religion in the French colonies of America and to the appointment of a new bishop [bishop of Québec]. The memorandum written by L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, dated 20 feb 1764; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 393] is summarized, together with the decision made in the Special Congregation [convened on 24 mar 1764; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 117 389-411, VI 002 589]. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" favours the appointment of a vicar apostolic, who might be the same person [Étienne Montgolfier] elected by the chapter [on 15 sep 1763], to whom the usual £300 Roman scudi could be assigned. The addressee is to have L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] convince the chapter of Québec, and then inform its deputies [Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, Étienne Montgolfier] in London, being careful not to expose Rome's participation in the affair. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 117 187 389-411, V 165-167 171 173 178, VI 002 589. Draft of the Instruction: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 187.

ENTRY NUMBER: 168 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 204 (1764) FOLIOS: 470v-471r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 22 aug 1764 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Indulgences for various churches in Canada [?see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 127-129], as requested, are

62 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 enclosed. As to the box of holy relics, meant for some altars of the said churches, it is ready, but the addressee must specify where it must be sent to. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 127-129, V 168 175-177.

ENTRY NUMBER: 169 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 204 (1764) FOLIOS: 557v-559r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 28 nov 1764 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letters of 15 [15 oct 1764] and 29 oct [29 oct 1764] are acknowledged. His first letter shows that the French crown wants to replace all regular priests of its American colonies with secular priests. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is aware that regular priests are disciplined by their orders and are apter to work in the missions, whereas secular priests tend to be more independent from the Holy See, and is thus against such policy. [Pietro Pamphili Colonna's second letter, dated 29 oct 1764, and the balance of this item, deal with Tunis]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 170 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 204 (1764) FOLIOS: 599rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 24 dec 1764 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: As to the addressee's enquiry [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 257] whether the faculties granted to him in 1759 [at the audience granted by Clement XIII to Niccolò Antonelli on 25 mar 1759; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 241], with regard to his jurisdiction over the provinces and islands of British America are also valid over the islands and provinces that have been ceded to England by virtue of the last treaty [Treaty of Paris, 10 feb 1763], the pope [Clement XIII] grants the extension of the said faculties, even though a vicar apostolic is to be appointed in due time. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 257, V 170.

ENTRY NUMBER: 171 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 205 (1764) FOLIOS: 24v-25r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 21 feb 1764 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: , secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: At the audience of 9 [09 feb 1764], the pope [Clement XIII] decided to forward the issue of the bishopric of Québec to the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory. [The issue was instead discussed in the Special Congregation of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" convened on 24 mar 1764; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 117

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389-411, VI 002 589]. The writer thus forwards the whole file to the addressee. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 117 187 389-411, V 165-167 171 173 178, VI 002 589.

ENTRY NUMBER: 172 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 205 (1764) FOLIOS: 33rv-34r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 08 mar 1764 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, Secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Niccolò Antonelli, cardinal, Secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: On behalf of Canada [the Québec church], the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères [see Jean Davoust's letter to Clement XIII, undated, but 06 feb 1764; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 274] requests various indulgences. At the audience granted on 4 [04 mar 1764], the pope [Clement XIII] decided to forward the matter to the addressee. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 124-126, V 172, VI 274.

ENTRY NUMBER: 173 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 205 (1764) FOLIOS: 42v-43r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 23 mar 1764 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: On the following day, a Special Congregation [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 117 389-411, V 002 589] is to discuss the issue of the bishopric of Québec. The addressee is requested to return the whole file relating to it. [The file had been sent to the addressee on 21 feb 1764; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 171]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 117 187 389-411, V 165-167 171 173 178, VI 002 589.

ENTRY NUMBER: 174 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 205 (1764) FOLIOS: 82v-83r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 25 may 1764 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The queries [?see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 002] that appear in the enclosed papers were at first proposed by the vicars general of Canada [recte of the diocese of Québec, Jean-Olivier Briand, Étienne Montgolfier, Joseph-François Perrault] to the Sorbonne, and later submitted to the Holy See with the opinion of the Sorbonne. The addressee is requested to give his opinion on the queries. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 174, VI 068.

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VOLUME: 205 (1764) FOLIOS: 107v-108r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 05 jul 1764 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Sacristan of the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: As relics must be sent to Canada [Québec] for altars to be consecrated, the addressee is requested to send the writer a box. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 127-129, V 168 175-177.

ENTRY NUMBER: 176 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 205 (1764) FOLIOS: 108rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 05 jul 1764 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Niccolò Antonelli, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: According to the decision made at the audience granted by the pope [Clement XIII] on 1 [01 jul 1764], the writer encloses the list of indulgences requested by the vicars general of Canada [ recte of the diocese of Québec, Jean-Olivier Briand, Étienne Montgolfier, Joseph-François Perrault]. The addressee is requested to consult with the pope [Clement XIII] and send the approved indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 127-129]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 127-129, V 168 175-177.

ENTRY NUMBER: 177 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 205 (1764) FOLIOS: 116r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 24 jul 1764 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Sacristan of the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Notes relating to the box of holy relics that the addressee must send. [Even though this is not specifically mentioned, this item refers to Québec]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 127-129, V 168 175-177.

ENTRY NUMBER: 178 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 206 (1765) FOLIOS: 40rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 30 jan 1765 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the decisions made [in the Special Congregation of 29 nov 1761; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 117] with regard to the doubts proposed, some time previously [in a memorandum undated, but 20 feb 1764; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 394-395] on marriages in Canada. The addressee is empowered to forward them to whomever he deems appropriate. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 117 187 389-411, V 165-167 171 173 178, VI 002 589.

ENTRY NUMBER: 179 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 206 (1765) FOLIOS: 323r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 31 jul 1765 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The decision made at the audience that the pope [Clement XIII] granted [to Mario Marefoschi on 20 jul 1765; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 073] is herewith enclosed; it grants the vicars general of Canada [ rcte of the diocese of Québec, Jean-Olivier Briand, Étienne Montgolfier, Joseph-François Perrault] the extraordinary faculties they enjoyed under the former bishop of Québec [Henri-Marie Dubreil de Pontbriand]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 73 249-252, V 179 181, VI 069.

ENTRY NUMBER: 180 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 207 (1765) FOLIOS: 35v-36r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 23 mar 1765 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a memorandum relating to the request of the bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in the London district [Richard Challoner], that his faculties over the islands and colonies of British America, granted on 25 mar 1759 [i.e., at the audience granted by Clement XIII to Mario Marefoschi on 25 mar 1759; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 241-242] be renewed for another six years. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 072 259-260, V 180.

ENTRY NUMBER: 181 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 207 (1765) FOLIOS: 85rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 30 jul 1765 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer returns L'Isle-Dieu' letter [the letter written by Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, dated 08 jul 1765; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 069] and the draft of the audience granted by the pope [Clement XIII to the writer

66 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 on 20 jul 1765; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 073]. If the addressee approves it, he is requested to forward it to Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu. As to the faculties for the vicars general [Jean-Olivier Briand, Étienne Montgolfier, and Joseph-François Perrault, vicars general in the province of Québec], these cannot be granted unless the names of the vicars general are specified. If the addressee does not know them, he must ask Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 73 249-252, V 179 181, VI 069.

ENTRY NUMBER: 182 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 208 (1766) FOLIOS: 13v-14rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 22 jan 1766 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile, dean of the chapter of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed that the pope [Clement XIII] has agreed to appoint Jean-Olivier Briand to the bishopric of Québec, and has ordered that the appropriate brief [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 130] be sent to the nuncio [Pietro Pamphili Colonna, nuncio in France] with this same mail. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 074 130-131, V 182-183.

ENTRY NUMBER: 183 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 208 (1766) FOLIOS: 14v-16rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 22 jan 1766 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Two papal briefs are enclosed, the first [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 130] appointing Jean-Olivier Briand to the bishopric of Québec (the election performed by the chapter [on 11 sep 1764] is not formally recognized), the second [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 131] allowing the new bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand] to be consecrated by one bishop only. Also enclosed are faculties according to Formula One [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 072]. At first, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" favoured the appointment of one or two vicars apostolic, but then it changed its mind, because the addressee's letter [dated 09 dec 1765; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 406] and the memorandum [undated, but 00 000 1765; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 408] of the dean of the chapter of Québec [Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes] showed that the crown was going to permit the appointment of a full bishop. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has so far heard nothing whatsoever from the new bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand], who must at least write and inform the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of his consecration [this will take place in Suresnes on 16 mar 1766]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 74 130-131, V 182-183.

ENTRY NUMBER: 184 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 208 (1766) FOLIOS: 115v-117r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 09 apr 1766

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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 DESCRIPTION: [In compliance with the requests contained in his letter of 03 mar 1766; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 073], the addressee will find enclosed some marriage dispensations, and a new bull for the Jubilee. As to the chapter, nothing is to be changed. The addressee is also allowed to name a coadjutor and inform the nuncio in France [Pietro Pamphili Colonna]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 132 261, V 184-186, VI 072-073 076-079. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 III 590.

ENTRY NUMBER: 185 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 208 (1766) FOLIOS: 117rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 09 apr 1766 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Pietro Pamphili Colonna, archbishop of Colossus, nuncio in France] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to forward the enclosure to L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle- Dieu], who will send it to the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]. L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle- Dieu] will send the addressee the name of the chosen coadjutor. He should also forward to L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] the enclosed letters patent (where blanks must be filled in with names) for the new prefect [Gilles- François Pinabel] and missionary [François-Xavier Paradis] for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. The said letters patent have been requested by the abbé [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] because, of the two missionaries sent there [in 1765], one died during the voyage [Jean Manach], the other [Jacques Girard] returned to France on account of ill health; the names of the two missionaries must be sent to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for the record. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 132 261, V 184-186, VI 072-073 076-079.

ENTRY NUMBER: 186 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 209 (1766) FOLIOS: 28v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 03 apr 1766 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In accordance with the wishes of the pope [Clement XIII]', a brief must be prepared and sent, in order to comply with the letter [dated 03 mar 1766; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 77] of the new bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]. The enclosed draft, if approved by the addressee, must be forwarded to Giacomelli, Secretary of the Briefs to Princes [Michelangelo Giacomelli, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 132 261, V 184-186, VI 072-073 076-079.

ENTRY NUMBER: 187 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 209 (1766) FOLIOS: 142v-143r

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 09 dec 1766 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, cardinal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: At the audience granted on the previous day [recte on 07 dec 1766; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 076] by the pope [Clement XIII], the writer read to the latter the letter "of the missionary in Canada" [Joseph-Mathurin Jacrau, dated 20 aug 1766; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 080]. The pope [Clement XIII] granted the requested indulgences for the young people chosen by the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand].The pope [Clement XIII] also wishes the addressee to keep up his correspondence with the missionaries in Canada [Québec] and to be kept informed of occurrences there. The writer asked Antonelli [Niccolò Antonelli] to forward the brief of indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 076] to the addressee. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 187, VI 080.

ENTRY NUMBER: 188 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 209 (1766) FOLIOS: 148v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 18 dec 1766 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Pietro Pamphili Colonna, cardinal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Secretariate of Brief to Princes [i.e, the secretary of Briefs to Princes, Niccolò Antonelli], sent the writer all the papers [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 076 133-140] relating to the needs of the Séminaire de Québec and to the new bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec]. The addressee is requested to forward them all to the bishop [Jean- Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 076 133-140, V 188.

ENTRY NUMBER: 189 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 210 (1767) FOLIOS: 92rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 25 mar 1767 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the audience granted by the pope [i.e., the rescriptum of the audience granted by Clement XIII to Mario Marefoschi on 22 mar 1767; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 077], in which the needs of the Catholics of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon are taken care of. He is requested to forward it to the mission vice-prefect [François-Xavier Paradis]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 077, V 189, VI 082 425.

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 06 may 1767 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Niccolò Sozzifanti, abate , auditor of the French nunciature TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the decree and faculties for Julien Becquet [Julien-François Becquet], the new prefect apostolic of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, educated at the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit, whose aptness he must verify. The addressee is then to forward the whole file to L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de 'Isle-Dieu], who had applied for such decree and faculties REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 191 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 210 (1767) FOLIOS: 287v-288r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 16 sep 1767 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Niccolò Sozzifanti, abate , auditor of the French nunciature TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the indulgences that the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères has requested [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 513] for the diocese of Québec. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 191, VI 513.

ENTRY NUMBER: 192 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 210 (1767) FOLIOS: 288rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 16 sep 1767 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the faculties granted [on 09 ep 1767] to the bishops of Vannes [Charles-Jean de Bertin] and Saint-Malo [Antoine-Joseph des Laurents] for the Acadian families now dwelling in their dioceses. He must inform the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" if the said families move to other dioceses, so that new faculties may be granted. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 192-193.

ENTRY NUMBER: 193 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 211 (1767) FOLIOS: 118v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 07 sep 1767 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a memorandum relating to the Acadian families now dwelling in France, to be shown to the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 192-193.

ENTRY NUMBER: 194 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 212 (1768) FOLIOS: 113v-114r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 16 mar 1768 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 14 oct [14 oct 1767; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 039], and rejoices in his safe arrival in those lands. The pope [Clement XIII] granted the requested marriage dispensations and the appointment of a coadjutor, provided that the latter is known also to La Corne [Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes] and L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 038-039 078, V 194-195.

ENTRY NUMBER: 195 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 212 (1768) FOLIOS: 114v-115rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 16 mar 1768 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile, dean of the chapter of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer is grateful for the information received from the addressee [in his letter undated, but 00 jan 1768/00 feb 1768; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 038] about the safe arrival of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] in his diocese, welcomed by Catholics and English authorities alike. The pope [Clement XIII] granted the requested marriage dispensations and the appointment of a coadjutor, provided that the crown agrees to the selected appointee. Indulgences requested for the churches of Saint-François (Île d'Orléans) and Saint-Antoine (Richelieu) will be sent to the addressee as soon as possible; he is then to forward them to the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 038-039 078, V 194-195.

ENTRY NUMBER: 196 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 212 (1768) FOLIOS: 162rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 20 apr 1768 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 6 mar [06 mar 1768]. From the enclosed audience [i.e., the rescriptum of the audience granted by Clement XIII to Mario Marefoschi on 20 apr 1768; see Cal. 1622-1799

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IV 079], the addressee is informed that the pope [Clement XIII] has granted that the Catholics of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon may conform to the customs of the diocese of Québec as far as holidays are concerned. The request to dedicate a church [in Montréal] to the Eternal Father is still under discussion. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 079, V 196.

ENTRY NUMBER: 197 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 212 (1768) FOLIOS: 171v-172rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 apr 1768 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile, dean of the chapter of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the audience [i.e., the rescriptum of the audience granted by Clement XIII to Mario Marefoschi on 09 apr 1768; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 078] that grants the requested indulgences for the churches of Saint-François (Île d'Orléans) and Saint-Antoine (Richelieu), to be forwarded as soon as possible [to the bishop of Québec, Jean-Olivier Briand]. As to Louisiana, recently ceded to Spain [by the secret treaty of 03 nov 1762], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," not aware of any change in its religious jurisdiction, suggests that the bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec] take care of that territory for the time being, while the Capuchins should abandon any power they previously enjoyed. As to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, neither the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand, nor the bishop of La Rochelle [François de Crussol d'Uzès] are responsible, since a prefect [Julien-François Becquet] and a missionary [François-Xavier Paradis] were recently [in 1767] established there. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 038-039 078, V 197.

ENTRY NUMBER: 198 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 212 (1768) FOLIOS: 187r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 04 may 1768 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] must be informed by the addressee that, according to the Sacred Congregation of the Rites, the church of Montréal cannot be dedicated to the Eternal Father. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 199 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 213 (1768) FOLIOS: 22r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 01 mar 1768 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a petition of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], which must

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ENTRY NUMBER: 200 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 213 (1768) FOLIOS: 45v-46r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 28 apr 1768 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Rites TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] informed the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" that a zealous woman wishes to dedicate a church in Montréal to the Eternal Father. The writer forwards the petition to the addressee to be assessed. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 201 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 214 (1769) FOLIOS: 99v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 25 feb 1769 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the audience granted by the pope [i.e., the rescriptum of the audience granted by Clement XIII to Mario Marefoschi on 29 jan 1769; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 080-086] relating to the petitions of the Ursulines of Québec and of the parish priests of Canada, which he must forward to the appropriate offices. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 080-086, V 201, VI 084-087.

ENTRY NUMBER: 202 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 214 (1769) FOLIOS: 175v-176rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 01 jul 1769 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the dispensations granted to the bishop of La Rochelle [François de Crussol d'Uzès] for marriages between Acadians, the same granted in the past [on 09 sep 1767] to the bishop of Saint-Malo [Antoine-Joseph des Laurents]. His information on the free exercise of religion in Canada [Québec] was welcomed by the writer. [The balance of this item deals with the West Indies]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 118, V 202 205, VI 091-093.

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VOLUME: 214 (1769) FOLIOS: 260v-261r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 30 aug 1769 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: As the name of the bishop of La Rochelle [François de Crussol d'Uzès] has been corrected in the marriage dispensations relating to the Acadians dwelling in his diocese, new dispensations are herewith enclosed. As to Louisiana, recently ceded to Spain [from France, by the secret treaty of 03 nov 1762] and its disorderly state, the end of current turbulences must be awaited. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 014, V 203, VI 094-095.

ENTRY NUMBER: 204 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 214 (1769) FOLIOS: 299rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 20 sep 1769 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 21 aug [21 aug 1769; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 096], with the information relating to the current turbulences in Louisiana. [The balance of this item deals with Martinique]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 204, VI 096.

ENTRY NUMBER: 205 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 215 (1769) FOLIOS: 53v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 03 jun 1769 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Leonardo Antonelli, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: As the addressee will note from the enclosed portion of the letter of L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 091-093], the bishop of La Rochelle [François de Crussol d'Uzès] needs the same faculties as those granted to the bishops of Vannes [Charles-Jean de Bertin] and Saint-Malo [Antoine-Joseph des Laurents] on 09 sep 1767, relating to marriage dispensations for the Acadians dwelling in their dioceses. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 118, V 202 205, VI 091-093.

ENTRY NUMBER: 206 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 215 (1769) FOLIOS: 117rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 30 sep 1769

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AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Lazzaro Opizio Pallavicini, cardinal, secretary of state TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The nuncio in France [Bernardino Giraud] should take care of the young native of Guadeloupe who wishes to be ordained in Paris. His ordination by the archbishop of Paris [Christophe de Beaumont] must be avoided, to prevent any future claim by the latter over the French islands of America, as has happened in the past. REMARKS: This is an implicit reference to ecclesiastical jurisdiction over Canada.

ENTRY NUMBER: 207 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 216 (1770) FOLIOS: 88rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 07 mar 1770 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer apologizes for not answering earlier the addressee's letter of 27 dec [27 dec 1769; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 515]. He is grateful for the information on the state of religion in Canada [Québec] and Louisiana. [The balance of this item deals with the West Indies]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 262, V 207, VI 514-515.

ENTRY NUMBER: 208 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 216 (1770) FOLIOS: 106rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 14 mar 1770 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile, dean of the chapter of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addresse's letter of 18 jan [18 jan 1770; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 099], which was accompanied by a letter [dated 29 oct 1769; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 264, VI 097] of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]. He welcomes the good news of the favourable attitude of the Protestant government [of Québec] toward religion. The addressee is requested to forward the enclosed letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 209] to the bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec].September 17, 2009 REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 119 263-264, V 208-209, VI 097-099.

ENTRY NUMBER: 209 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 216 (1770) FOLIOS: 106v-107rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 14 mar 1770 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report [dated 29 cct 1769; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 264, VI 097].

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Faculties that were granted to his predecessors for various periods of time will be duly renewed; application must be sent one or two years prior to the expiration date; his request for faculties relating to marriage and indulgences will be duly assessed; the good news of the favourable attitude of the Protestant government of his diocese towards religion was most welcome. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 119 263-264, V 208-209, VI 097-099.

ENTRY NUMBER: 210 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 216 (1770) FOLIOS: 117v-118r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 28 mar 1770 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 6 [06 mar 1770] is acknowledged. He is requested to keep the writer informed as to the attitude of the Spanish crown toward Louisiana. [The balance of this item deals with Loango]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 211 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 216 (1770) FOLIOS: 119v-121r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 28 mar 1770 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letters of 26 feb [26 feb 1770; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 100] and 5 mar [05 mar 1770] are acknowledged. He will find enclosed the indulgences requested for the churches of Canada [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 089-096] by the superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères [François-Jsoeph Sorbier de Villars], to whom they must be forwarded. [The balance of this item deals with Ireland, Loango]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 088-096, VI 100-101.

ENTRY NUMBER: 212 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 216 (1770) FOLIOS: 229v-230r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 19 may 1770 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 30 apr [30 apr 1770] is acknowledged. He will find enclosed a parcel [containing a letter dated 19 may 1770] for the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], which must be forwarded as soon as possible through L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu]. [The balance of this item deals with Tibet, Pegu]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 119 263-264, V 212, VI 097-099.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 213 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 216 (1770) FOLIOS: 453v-454r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 22 dec 1770 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 27 nov [27 nov 1770; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 266], with the good news on the state of religion in Canada [Québec]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 265-267, V 213-214.

ENTRY NUMBER: 214 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 216 (1770) FOLIOS: 454r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 22 dec 1770 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed two parcels, one for Destables [Charles-Louis Destables], prefect of the mission of Cayenne, the other for L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Deu], to be forwarded as soon as possible. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 265-267, V 213-214.

ENTRY NUMBER: 215 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 217 (1770) FOLIOS: 38v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 17 mar 1770 AUTHOR: Mario Marefoschi, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The queries submitted by the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand, in his letter of 29 oct 1769; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 263] are forwarded to the addressee to be assessed by the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 119 263-264, V 215, VI 097-099.

ENTRY NUMBER: 216 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 218 (1771) FOLIOS: 142rv-146r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 06 apr 1771 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee asked [in his letter to Christopher Stonor of 00 jan 1771; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 428] to be relieved of his jurisdiction over English possessions in America. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" believes that a vicar apostolic would arouse the suspicions of the crown . He must then keep his jurisdiction over the continental provinces, while Canada [Québec] and adjacent lands have already been provided with a bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec]. As to the French islands, his vicar general (the Capuchin Benjamin [Benjamin Duhamel], in Grenada) must inform the addressee on a regular basis, while for the old French islands, an Irish missionary could be appointed vicar general and reside in Montserrat. The addressee is requested to report on the whole issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 218 271-272, V 216, VI 271 427-428.

ENTRY NUMBER: 217 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 218 (1771) FOLIOS: 394v-395rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 07 sep 1771 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, Prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has been informed [by Richard Challoner's letter of 04 jun 1771; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 272] that Catholics live in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and adjacent lands, and that none of them has ever been confirmed. It seems that the only solution to the stalemate is for the addressee to travel to those lands, being the nearest bishop. Necessary faculties are enclosed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 120, V 217-218, VI 272.

ENTRY NUMBER: 218 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 218 (1771) FOLIOS: 398v-399rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 11 sep 1771 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has been informed [by Richard Challoner's letter of 04 Jun 1771; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 272] that Catholics live in some provinces of North America (Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey), and that none of them has ever been confirmed. With the enclosed letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 217] (that the addressee is requested to forward to the bishop through L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu]), the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] is asked to travel to those lands, being the nearest bishop. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 120, V 217-218, VI 272.

ENTRY NUMBER: 219 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 218 (1771) FOLIOS: 483rv-484r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [11 dec 1771]

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AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Lorenzo Giustiniani di San Prospero, OCD TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with Pondichéry]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 219-220.

ENTRY NUMBER: 220 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 218 (1771) FOLIOS: 484rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 11 dec 1771 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a letter for Giustiniani [Lorenzo Giustiniani di San Prospero; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 219] and the brief of the Jubilee for the French missions in America and Africa. Both must be forwarded to the appropriate addressees. [As to North America, the brief was meant for Québec]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 219-220.

ENTRY NUMBER: 221 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 220 (1772) FOLIOS: 44v-45rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 22 jan [22 jan 1772] AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted by Clement XIV to Stefano Borgia on 19 jan 1772; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 099], the forner appointed Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly as coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]. The addressee will find enclosed the appropriate faculties for the new coadjutor [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], a letter for the bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 222] and a letter for La Corne [Joseph-Marie de La Corne de de Chaptes; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 223]. He is also requested to forward to the superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars], the enclosed indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 146-154], which the latter had requested [on 24 dec 1771; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 106] to the pope [Clement XIV]. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 036 040-045 099 145-154, V 221-225, VI 105-108.

ENTRY NUMBER: 222 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 220 (1772) FOLIOS: 46rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 22 jan 1772 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy

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DESCRIPTION: The pope [Clement XIV] approved of the addressee's request contained in his letter of 06 nov 1771 [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 042], and appointed Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly as his coadjutor [at the audience granted to Stefani Borgia on 19 jan 1772; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 099]. The addressee will then receive the appropriate briefs. As to the addressee's dispute over his church [Notre-Dame-de-Québec, the Québec cathedral], a solution will shortly be devised. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 036 040-045 099 145-154, V 221-225, VI 105-108.

ENTRY NUMBER: 223 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 220 (1772) FOLIOS: 47rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 22 jan 1772 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile, dean of the chapter of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In agreement with the request contained in the letter [of 06 nov 1771; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 042] of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], and in the letter of the addressee of 30 dec [30 dec 1771], the pope [Clement XIV] appointed Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly as coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [at the audience granted to Stefano Borgia on 19 jan 1772; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 099]. The necessary briefs have been sent to the nuncio [Bernardino Giraud, nuncio in France] with this same mail. The addressee is requested to forward them to the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 036 040-045 099 145-154, V 221-225, VI 105-108.

ENTRY NUMBER: 224 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 220 (1772) FOLIOS: 47v-48rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 22 jan 1772 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 30 dec [30 dec 1771; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 045]. He is informed that, [at the audience granted by Clement XIV to Stefano Borgia on 19 jan 1772; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 099], the former has appointed Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly as coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], and that the appropriate briefs have been sent to the nuncio [Bernardino Giraud, nuncio in France] with this same mail. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne, the Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice in Paris]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 036 040-045 099 145-154, V 221-225, VI 105-108.

ENTRY NUMBER: 225 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 221 (1772) FOLIOS: 10rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 20 jan 1772 AUTHOR: Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Andrea Negroni, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: At the audience [granted by Clement XIV to the writer] one day earlier [19 jan 1772; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 099], the former agreed to the request [dated 06 nov 1771; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 042] of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] and appointed Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly as his coadjutor, as from the enclosed decree. Since the briefs must be sent to France with the Wednesday [22 jan 1772] mail, the addressee is requested to prepare them forthwith. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 036 040-045 099 145-154, V 221-225, VI 105-108.

ENTRY NUMBER: 226 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 221 (1772) FOLIOS: 175rv-176r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 12 aug 1772 AUTHOR: Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to bill the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for the printing of certain items forwarded by the writer for the spiritual needs of the French missions in America. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 226, VI 432-433.

ENTRY NUMBER: 227 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 222 (1773) FOLIOS: 21rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 jan 1773 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernardino Giraud, archbishop of Damascus, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed letters for L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 229] and for the bishop of Ceramus [Jean Davoust; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 230]. [The balance of this item deals with Saint-Domingue]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 227-230, VI 103-104 110.

ENTRY NUMBER: 228 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 222 (1773) FOLIOS: 22r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 jan 1773 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Louis Mathon, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères in Pondichéry TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with Pondichéry]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 227-230, VI 103-104 110.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 229 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 222 (1773) FOLIOS: 23rv-24rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 jan 1773 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for the information given [in his letter of 28 dec 1772; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 110] on the diocese of Québec. He must, however, make enquiries concerning the coadjutor [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] and the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], since unfavourable reports have been received [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 103-104]. The addressee is praised for sending two Acadian clerics [Joseph-Mathurin Bourg, Jean- Baptiste Bro] to Québec. The writer rejoices that Saint-Pierre and Miquelon are well served by the two resident missionaries [Julien-François Becquet, François-Xavier Paradis]. The addressee must not worry about his lack of official titles and appointments with regard to the [French] missions, as all his activities are praised by the nuncio [Bernardino Giraud, nuncio in France] and authorized by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 227-230, VI 103-104 110.

ENTRY NUMBER: 230 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 222 (1773) FOLIOS: 25rv-26r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 jan 1773 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean Davoust, bishop of Ceramus TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with China]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 227-230, VI 103-104 110.

ENTRY NUMBER: 231 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 222 (1773) FOLIOS: 131rv-132r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 13 mar 1773 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the faculties for the prefect [Julien-François Becquet] of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, as requested in his letter of 15 feb [15 feb 1773; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 434]. [The balance of this item deals with the West Indies]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 231, VI 434.

ENTRY NUMBER: 232 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 222 (1773)

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FOLIOS: 192v-193r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 28 apr 1773 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer confirms what he wrote in his letter of 13 mar [13 mar 1773; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 231]: the faculties of Becquet [Julien-François Becquet] as prefect [prefect of the mission of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon] were renewed for seven years, while those of the vice-prefect, Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], were not, because, as from Formula Four, faculties for vice-prefects must be renewed by the prefect himself. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 232, VI 435.

ENTRY NUMBER: 233 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 222 (1773) FOLIOS: 367r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 24 jul 1773 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly, bishop of Dorylea, coadjutor of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer is congratulated on his consecration, which took place in jul [on 12 jul 1772]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 233, VI 114.

ENTRY NUMBER: 234 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 222 (1773) FOLIOS: 430rv-432rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 25 aug 1773 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Tommaso Maria Ghilini, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in Flanders TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to forward the brief [Dominus ac Redemptor , 21 jul 1773] dissolving the to the concerned addressees in Belgium, England, and Ireland. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 234-235.

ENTRY NUMBER: 235 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 222 (1773) FOLIOS: 432v-434rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 25 aug 1773 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is reminded that the dissolution of the Society of Jesus applies to England and to the

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American colonies that are under his jurisdiction. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 234-235.

ENTRY NUMBER: 236 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 222 (1773) FOLIOS: 474r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 08 sep 1773 AUTHOR: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Stefano Riva, abate , internuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to forward the enclosed parcel to L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu], and bill the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for mailling expenses. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 236-238.

ENTRY NUMBER: 237 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 222 (1773) FOLIOS: 474v-475r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 08 sep 1773 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to forward the enclosed parcel to the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]. [The balance of this item deals with Loango, the Congo]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 236-238.

ENTRY NUMBER: 238 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 222 (1773) FOLIOS: 475rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 08 sep 1773 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the brief [Dominus ac Redemptor , 21 jul 1773] dissolving the Society of Jesus, which he must implement in his diocese "with ease." He is also requested to forward the names of all former Jesuits. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 236-238.

ENTRY NUMBER: 239 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 224 (1774) FOLIOS: 2rv-3r LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: Rome DATE: 05 jan 1774 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 14 dec [14 dec 1773; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 516], with the good news of the assistance received by the Catholics of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. [The balance of this item deals with Gorée]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 239, VI 516.

ENTRY NUMBER: 240 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 224 (1774) FOLIOS: 20rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 26 jan 1774 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 15 oct 1772 [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 109] has just been received and read to the pope [Clement XIV]. From the enclosed papal audience, [i.e., rescriptum of the audience], he is made acquainted with the indulgences granted to him. He is also requested to send a transcription of the oath proposed to the Catholics by the English Governor [Guy Carleton] as soon as possible. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 240, VI 109.

ENTRY NUMBER: 241 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 224 (1774) FOLIOS: 98v-99r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 23 feb 1774 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addresse is thanked for his letter of 10 jan [10 jan 1774] and for the copy of the letter written to him by the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], which dispels any doubt concerning the flourishing state of religion in his diocese. [The balance of this item deals with the Congo, Loango, Nantes]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 242 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 224 (1774) FOLIOS: 117v-118r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 02 mar 1774 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy

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DESCRIPTION: The writer praises the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], as he did in a previous letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 241]. With this same mail, a blank letter patent is sent to the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France], to be filled with the name of the third missionary to be sent to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. As soon as the addressee has selected the missionary, he must introduce him to the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 242-243.

ENTRY NUMBER: 243 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 224 (1774) FOLIOS: 118v-119r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 02 mar 1774 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a blank letter patent for a third missionary to be sent to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. With this same mail, L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] was told that he must inform the addressee of the name of the selected missionary. [The balance of this item deals with the bishopric of Babylon]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 242-243.

ENTRY NUMBER: 244 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 224 (1774) FOLIOS: 158v-159r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 23 mar 1774 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile, dean of the chapter of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee must not be surprised that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" had felt it necessary to follow up the accusations made against the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] and his coadjutor [Louis- Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], since they did not come from "an anonymous person" [they were contained in Eustache Chartier de Lotbinière's letters of 22 oct 1772; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 103-104]. The opinions of the addressee and of L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] have now dispelled any suspicion. Indulgences for the parish church of Saint-Michel [Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse], near Québec, are herewith enclosed, as requested. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 244, VI 116.

ENTRY NUMBER: 245 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 224 (1774) FOLIOS: 175rv-176r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 30 mar 1774 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 6 [06 mar 1774; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 115], with his good

86 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 opinion of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] and his coadjtor [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], which confirms the high esteem of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of the two prelates. As shown from the enclosed papal audience [i.e., the rescriptum of the audience], the pope [Clement XIV] has granted his apostllic blessing and the renewal of the faculties of the bishop of Saint-Malo [Antoine-Joseph des Laurents] with regard to the Acadians dwelling in his diocese. [The balance of this item deals with Nantes]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 121, V 245, VI 115.

ENTRY NUMBER: 246 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 224 (1774) FOLIOS: 477rv-478r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 07 sep 1774 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer agrees with the addressee's wish to quit his appointment, and invites him to select a successor. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 247 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 224 (1774) FOLIOS: 532rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 16 nov 1774 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 19 sep [19 sep 1774; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 437], with the enclosed copy [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 438] of the letter written by the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]; they show that [in Québec] the state of religion is flourishing. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 247, VI 437-438.

ENTRY NUMBER: 248 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 226 (1775) FOLIOS: 82v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 15 mar 1775 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile, dean of the chapter of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 249] for the bishop of Québec [Jean- Olivier Briand], and the renewal of some indulgences as requested. If the indulgences previously sent [for the church of Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse, enclosed with the letter of 23 mar 1774; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 244] have gone astray, a duplicate will be made. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 275, V 248-249, VI 117-118.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 249 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 226 (1775) FOLIOS: 83rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 15 mar 1775 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: RECIPIENT: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer aknowledges the addressee's letter of 06 nov 1774. Pius VI confirmed the requested indulgences, as from the enclosed decision. The writer rejoices at the fact that the addressee has retaken possession of his cathedral [Notre-Dame de Québec]. The writer examined with care the oath required of the addressee's Catholics, and he found that it conforms to the orthodox discipline. The addressee is invited to write more often. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 275, V 248-249, VI 117-118.

ENTRY NUMBER: 250 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 226 (1775) FOLIOS: 256rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 08 jul 1775 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Tommaso Maria Ghilini, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in Flanders TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 16 jun [16 jun 1775] is acknowledged, with the enclosed memorandum [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 560] in which the Catholics of Maryland and Pennsylvania agree to comply with the brief [Dominus ac Redemptor ] suppressing the Society of Jesus. [The balance of this item deals with Ireland]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 250, VI 560.

ENTRY NUMBER: 251 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 226 (1775) FOLIOS: 298rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 02 aug 1775 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Because the addressee wishes to be replaced in his position with regard to the [French] missions, he is invited to name a successor. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 252 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 225 (1775) FOLIOS: 452rv-453r LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: Rome DATE: 15 nov 1775 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer has often asked the addressee to name a successor, who in the future should take care of the correspondence between the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" and the [French] colonies in America. The writer also believes that the addressee's suggestion to grant letters patent for the American colonies to all missionaries, regular and secular, must be "carefully assessed." [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 253 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 228 (1776) FOLIOS: 33v-34rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 17 jan 1776 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 26 dec [26 dec 1775; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 439-440]. As for the new prefect to be appointed for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, with this same mail a blank letter patent is being sent to the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 253-254, VI 439-440.

ENTRY NUMBER: 254 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 228 (1776) FOLIOS: 34v-35rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 17 jan 1776 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: According to L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de la Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu], the old prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon [Julien-François Becquet] left the islands [ c.00 aug 1775] and refuses to go back. The addressee will find enclosed a blank letter patent for a new prefect, to be filled in agreement with L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de la Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu]. Because the vice-prefect [François-Xavier Paradis] refuses to be appointed prefect, a thought must be given to the appointment of the young missionary who remains in Saint-Pierre [Jean-Jacques Bouguet]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 253-254, VI 439-440.

ENTRY NUMBER: 255 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 228 (1776) FOLIOS: 68v-71rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: [27 jan 1776] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The brief extending the Jubilee for the Holy Year is sent to the addressee. [Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, is one among 66 addressees]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 256 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 228 (1776) FOLIOS: 137rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 20 mar 1776 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre de La Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 27 feb [27 feb 1776; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 275 441] is acknowledged. It contained the doubt whether the Jubilee extends to Canada [Québec] and Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. As for Canada [Québec], the addressee must judge for himself. As for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, the brief of the Jubilee must be sent, in spite o fthe fact that currently there is not any prefect on the islands. The addressee is praised for keeping a journal of all proceedings relating to the missions he administers. His successor will profit from it and use them as guidelines. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 275 441.

ENTRY NUMBER: 257 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 228 (1776) FOLIOS: 347v-348rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 17 jul 1776 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a letter patent for the new missionary to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Cassiet [Pierre-François Cassiet], vouched for by Becquet [François Becquet], superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit [in his letter of 14 jun 1776; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 49]. The addressee must verify the aptness of the candidate, and then forward the letter patent to the said superior [François Becquet]. [The balance of this item deals with Gorée]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 049, V 257-258.

ENTRY NUMBER: 258 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 228 (1776) FOLIOS: 348v-349r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 17 jul 1776 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François Becquet, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With regard to the new missionary for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon [Pierre-François Cassiet], the addressee must contact the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France], to whom the Sacred Congregation

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"de Propaganda Fide" has already written [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 257]. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 049, V 257-258.

ENTRY NUMBER: 259 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 228 (1776) FOLIOS: 584v-585rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 25 dec 1776 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Abbé Barbier [Alexandre Barbier, OP, in Paris] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The abbé de L'Isle-Dieu [Pierre de la Rue, abbé de L'Isle-Dieu] has suggested that the addressee might be chosen as his successor as procurator general of the French missions in America. The addressee must confirm his acceptance and inform in detail about his wish to become prior of Champgenéteu [abbey of Champgenéteux]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 260 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 230 (1777) FOLIOS: 116v-117r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 26 feb 1777 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Marie de La Corne de Chaptes, abbé de L'Étoile, dean and vicar general of the chapter of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 20 jan [20 jan 1777; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 052], with the enclosed letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 051] of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]. [At the audience granted by Pius VI to Stefano Borgia on 23 feb 1777; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 122], the former approved all the requests of the bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec]. The letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 261] for the latter is herewith enclosed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 .IV 051-052 122, V 260-261.

ENTRY NUMBER: 261 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 230 (1777) FOLIOS: 117v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 26 feb 1777 AUTHOR: Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide,"] and Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer read to the pope [Pius VI] the addressee's letter [dated 10 nov 1776; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 051] reporting on the state of his diocese. [Probably at the audience granted to Stefano Borgia on 23 feb 1777; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 122], considering that the addressee's diocese is at peace, the pope [Pius VI] granted to the addressee the renewal of his faculties and the privilege to publish the Jubilee whenever he deemed it appropriate. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 051-052 122, V 260-261.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 262 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 230 (1777) FOLIOS: 192rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 26 mar 1777 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, Prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, N. in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a letter patent for the [new] prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Cassiet [Pierre-François Cassiet], as requested by the superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit [François Becquet, in his letters of 24 feb 1777; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 016 055]. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 016 053-056, V 262-264.

ENTRY NUMBER: 263 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 230 (1777) FOLIOS: 193rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 26 mar 1777 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, èrefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François Becquet, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: As the addressee requested [in his letters of 24 feb 1777; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 016 055], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has appointed Cassiet [Pierre-François Cassiet] as the new prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. With this same mail, the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France] has been sent the letter patent, the usual faculties, and the special faculty to confirm those Catholics who, in the opinion of Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], are in extreme spiritual need. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne, Guyane]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 016 053-056, V 262-264.

ENTRY NUMBER: 264 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 230 (1777) FOLIOS: 193v-194rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 26 mar 1777 AUTHOR: [Giuseppe Maria Castelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Xavier Paradis, CSSp, vice-prefect of the mission in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Because Becquet [Jean-François Becquet] cannot return [to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has appointed Cassiet [Pierre-François Cassiet] as new prefect, with the usual faculties and the special faculty to confirm. The addressee will find enclosed the rescriptum [of the papal audience] for indulgences to be enjoyed during holidays. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 016 053-056, V 262-264.

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FOLIOS: 213v-214r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 12 apr 1777 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Carlo Bellisomi, archbishop of Tyana, nuncio in Cologne TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed faculties for Pieret [François Pieret], who has requested them to the pope [Pius VI] for those Catholics who are to go to America with the troops of the Margrave of Ansbach-Bayreuth. These faculties are valid only for the time they spend in America. Before giving them to Pieret [François Pieret], the addressee must make enquiries on this issue with the bishop of Würzburg [Adamus Friedrich von Seinsheim]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 057, V 265.

ENTRY NUMBER: 266 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 234 (1779) FOLIOS: 39rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 23 jan 1779 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for the good news [contained in his letter of 09 nov 1778; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 122] concerning the bishop of Québec, Briand [Jean-Olivier Briand], whose report [?dated 22 jul 1778; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 121] on the favourable attitude of England toward the Catholics [of Québec] was also welcomed. The addressee will find enclosed a letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 267] to be forwarded to the bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 266-267, VI 120-124.

ENTRY NUMBER: 267 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 234 (1779) FOLIOS: 49rv-51r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 23 jan 1779 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars] has informed the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in his letter of 09 nov 1778; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 122] of the flourishing state of the addressee's diocese and of the favourable attitude of the English government. Two queries proposed to the pope, Pius VI, with regard to the burial of heretics, are then answered. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 266-267, VI 120-124.

ENTRY NUMBER: 268 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 238 (1781) FOLIOS: 290v-291r

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LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 07 apr 1781 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letters [dated 04 feb 1781 and 10 feb 1781; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 125-127], dealing with the state of the diocese of Québec. He will find enclosed some indulgences. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 286-288, VI 125-128.

ENTRY NUMBER: 269 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 238 (1781) FOLIOS: 403rv-404r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 19 may 1781 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Vittorio Maria Costa d'Arignano, archbishop of TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The King of Sardinia [Vittorio Àmedeo III], upon the request of the Court of London, has agreed to send four priests to Canada [Québec]. The addressee will find enclosed four letters patent, that he should fill with the names of the selected missionaries and their director. When they reach Canada [Québec], they must contact the bishop [Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec], who will recognize them thanks to the enclosed letter. The latter will grant them the necessary faculties and see that they reach their appropriate destinations. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 269-270, VI 124.

ENTRY NUMBER: 270 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 238 (1781) FOLIOS: 404v-405rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 19 may 1781 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Olivier Briand, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer recommends the four priests who are to go to Canada [Québec] in compliance with the request that the court of London has made to the king of Sardinia [Vittorio Amedeo III]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 269-270, VI 124.

ENTRY NUMBER: 271 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 238 (1781) FOLIOS: 563v-564r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 24 jul 1781 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Pierre Biord, bishop of Genève

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Four priests [Jean-Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph-François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson] will introduce themselves to the addressee; they are destined for the Catholics of Canada [Québec]. He should assess them, appoint a director, forward their letters patent to the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], and inform the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 272 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 238 (1781) FOLIOS: 716rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 01 sep 1781 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Pierre Biord, bishop of Genève TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for so promptly sending the list [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 132] of the four priests [Jean-Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph-François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson] who have accepted to be sent as missionaries to Canada [Québec]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 272, VI 131-132.

ENTRY NUMBER: 273 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 242 (1783) FOLIOS: 58rv-59rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 15 jan 1783 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: As the war [American War of Independence] is almost over, the addressee will find enclosed an instruction [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 273] with guidelines he must follow in dealing with the envoy of the American provinces, Franklin [Benjamin Franklin, minister plenipotentiary], so that the of religion be taken into proper account in future treaties. [The balance of this item deals with the Orient]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 188, V 273-274 286.

ENTRY NUMBER: 274 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 242 (1783) FOLIOS: 60rv-68rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 15 jan 1783 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: This is the draft of an instruction. Although the peace treaty soon to be signed by the belligerent powers [Treaty of Paris-Versailles, 03 sep 1783] is of no great significance, this Instruction provides the addressee with some guidelines for the preservation of the interests of religion. Details are given on the former jurisdiction of the vicar

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ENTRY NUMBER: 275 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 242 (1783) FOLIOS: 107rv LANGUAGE: French LOCATION: Rome DATE: 22 jan 1783 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 22 dec [22 dec 1782; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 139], which contains the information gathered from Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive], procurator of the Séminaire de Québec. According to the latter, the four priests from Savoy [Jean-Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph- François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson] that had been requested by the governor general of Canada [Frederick Haldimand, governor-in-chief of Québec] have been captured on their way from France and sent back. Because the addressee is not aware of their return to France, the writer hopes this is only a minor delay. The writer rejoices at the fact that the English, according to Gravé [Henri-François Gravé de La Rive], have allowed the Catholics of Halifax to build a church. The requested indulgences are enclosed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 275, VI 139.

ENTRY NUMBER: 276 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 242 (1783) FOLIOS: 196v-198rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 19 mar 1783 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" rejoices at the good news that Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, ] is favourable towards religion and that the United States will allow missions to be established and a "national" [i.e., United States] native to be appointed vicar apostolic. The writer is waiting to know the results of the addressee's meeting with the minister plenipotentiary of the new republic, Franklin [Benjamin Franklin]. [The balance of this item deals with Sweden]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 276, VI 280.

ENTRY NUMBER: 277 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 242 (1783) FOLIOS: 327v-328rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome

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DATE: 16 apr 1783 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer praises the addressee's zeal, in that he is already planning to send missionaries to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, returned to the king of France [Louis XVI]. The writer read the letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 447] that the addressee wrote to Marquis de Castries [Charles-Eugène-Gabriel de La Croix, Marquis de Castries]. The latter will certainly provide his help, also in view of the fact that the English are likely to allow missionaries to Halifax. The addressee is requested to select the missionaries [for Halifax], including a prefect to be selected among them, and to forward their names to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" so that they be granted the necessary faculties and letters patent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 277, VI 446-447.

ENTRY NUMBER: 278 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 242 (1783) FOLIOS: 625rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 16 aug 1783 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Andrew O'Toole, priest TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With regard to the addressee's project [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 500] to establish missions in the United Provinces of North America [United States], no decision can be made, because the whole issue is being discussed in Paris. [This balance of this item deals with Ireland]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 278, VI 500.

ENTRY NUMBER: 279 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 242 (1783) FOLIOS: 658rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 03 sep 1783 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: On account of the fact that Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis] and Longueville [Jean Longueville] have been appointed prefect and vice-prefect respectively of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Pierre-François Cassiet's prefecture (decreed on 25 feb 1777 [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 262-264]) must be considered null and void. The addressee will find enclosed the new decrees and the necessary faculties for the two missionaries, Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis] and Longueville [Jean Longueville]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 279, VI 449.

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 06 sep 1783 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: On account of the serious illness of the bishop of Québec, Dubrand [Jean-Olivier Briand], the bishopric might became vacant. In the case of the latter's death, permission will be asked of the British crown for the bishop of Dorylea [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] to replace him, and for a new coadjutor to be appointed. The writer is surprised that two priests of the Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice [Antoine Capel, François Ciquard] have been sent to Québec without taking the necessary precautions in order not to annoy that government. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 280, VI 142-144.

ENTRY NUMBER: 281 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 242 (1783) FOLIOS: 733v-734r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 sep 1783 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer recommends John Thayer, the bearer of this letter, who was born in Boston [on 00 000 1755]. He lives in Rome, abiured and converted [to Catholicism], and is now going to Paris on his way to America [United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 293, V 281.

ENTRY NUMBER: 282 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 242 (1783) FOLIOS: 745rv-746r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 sep 1783 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Sulpice de Fribourg, OFM Cap, in Saint-Domingue TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his offer [contained in his letters of 25 jun 1783, 01 jul 1783, 08 jul 1783; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 282 284-285] to go to the United Provinces of America [United States] and report on the state of religion. However, writer believes that it would be better to wait until the new regime is somewhat more stable. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 282, VI 282-285.

ENTRY NUMBER: 283 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 242 (1783) FOLIOS: 753rv-758rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 sep 1783

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AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is congratulated on his good activity concerning religion in the United Provinces of North America [United States], and for having interested the comte de Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] and the bishop of Autun [Yves-Alexandre Marbeuf]. This is followed by guidelines on [1] the suppression of Benedictine monasteries in England; [2] the role of the nuncio in France as the person responsible for the American missions; [3] the necessity for the vicar apostolic in America who is to reside in Maryland or Pennsylvania; [4] the necessity that the vicar apostolic and missionaries be French; [5] the establishment of a college for America in Nantes, Saint-Malo, or Lorient; [6] the selection of 8/10 missionaries from the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères and the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit; [7] the two/three vacancies that may be made available for Americans in the Collegio Urbano. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 283 288, VI 286-292.

ENTRY NUMBER: 284 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 242 (1783) FOLIOS: 821rv-822r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome] DATE: 22 nov 1783 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for informing [in his letter of 27 sep 1783; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 147] that Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis] and Longueville [Jean Longueville] will leave for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon sail in mar [00 000 1784], and that the health of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] is improving. However, the writer points out that the British crown has already been requested to allow the bishop of Dorylea [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] to take the latter's place. The writer also acknowledges the fact that the Irish priest Edgeworth de Firmon [Henry Essex Edgeworth , known as Edgeworth de Firmont], currently in the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, might be considered for a future appointment as bishop of Québec. The writer is waiting for information regarding the deputies [Jean-Baptiste-Amable Adhémar, Jean De Lisle de La Cailleterie, with William Dummer Powell] that the inhabitants of Québec sent to the king of England [George III]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 284, VI 147.

ENTRY NUMBER: 285 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 242 (1783) FOLIOS: 847rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 nov 1783 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alexandre, OFM Cap, in Vassy TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his offer [contained in his letter of 14 sep 1783; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 146] to go to North America as missionary. It is still unclear, however, which [Capuchin] province will send missionaries there. The addressee will be informed in due time. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 285, VI 146.

ENTRY NUMBER: 286

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 243 (1783) FOLIOS: 1v-2rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 13 jan 1783 AUTHOR: Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: François-Joachim de Pierre, cardinal de Bernis TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In the interests of religion in the United Provinces of America [United States], the pope [Pius VI] has ordered the nuncio in France [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili] to convince the king of France [Louis XVI] to insert some clauses favourable to the free exercise of Catholicism in the treaty that is soon to be signed [Treaty of Paris-Versailles, 03 sep 1783]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 273-274 286, IV 188.

ENTRY NUMBER: 287 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 243 (1783) FOLIOS: 111v-114r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 13 sep 1783 AUTHOR: Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Pius VI, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: As requested by the addressee, a new memorandum follows with details on the bishop of Dorylea [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] that had been forgotten in the previous memorandum. The memorandum, previously submitted to the papal audience of 07 sep 1783, summarizes the state of the clergy in the diocese of Québec. It also recalls that four priests from Savoy had been requested by the British crown through the king of Sardinia [Vittorio Amedeo III] in apr 1781 [00 apr 1781]. In aug 1781 [07 aug 1781; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 132] the four priests [Jean- Pierre Besson, Joseph-Vincent Bosson, Joseph-François Du Clot de La Vorze and Joseph Masson], whose names had been suggested by the bishop of Genève, Biord [Jean-Pierre Biord] and had been recommended by the English minister in Turin [John Stuart], were sent [to Québec]. Because of the serious illness of the bishop of Québec, Briand [Jean- Olivier Briand], it is now necessary that the Sardinian crown intercedes with the British crown to allow the bishop of Dorylea [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] to replace him. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 287, VI 145.

ENTRY NUMBER: 288 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 243 (1783) FOLIOS: 120v-121rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 24 sep 1783 AUTHOR: Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is congratulated on his zealous activity concerning the establishment of religion in the new republic of the United States of America, as he will also see in detail in the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" that is to be sent with the next mail [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 283]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 283 288, VI 286-292.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 289 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 16rv-17rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 10 jan 1784 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Abbé Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars], one of the directors of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, wrote [on 08 dec 1783; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 149] that he was invited to submit a memorandum to the king [Louis XVI, king of France] for the restitution of the abbey of Méobec, that since 1673 had been united with the bishopric of Québec. He stated that neither the archbishop of Paris [Antoine-Eléonore-Léo Le Clerc de Juigné] nor other prelates will oppose its restitution. The pope [Pius VI], to whom the request was submitted, ordered that the addressee be responsible for the issue. The letter to Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 290] is enclosed. [The balance of this item deals with Sweden]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 289-290, VI 149-151.

ENTRY NUMBER: 290 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 17v-19r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 10 jan 1784 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letters of 8 [08 dec 1784] and 9 dec [09 dec 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 149-150] are acknowledged. The pope [Pius VI], informed of the issue of the restitution of the abbey of Méobec to the bishopric of Québec, has ordered that the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France] be written to. With regard to the indulgences [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 151] requested in his first [recte second] letter, these will be sent. The only solace to the failing health of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] is that his coadjutor [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] is ready to replace him. The writer is pleased to read that the addressee hopes to be allowed by the British crown to send Sulpicians to Québec again. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 289-290, VI 149-151.

ENTRY NUMBER: 291 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 104v-105rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 feb 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In the addressee's letter of 19 jan [19 jan 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 152], the writer was informed

101 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 of the report of the two Canadians, Adhémar [Jean-Baptiste-Amable Adhémar] and De Lisle [Jean De Lisle de La Cailleterie], with regard to the appointment of new missionaries [to Québec]. With regard to the abbey of Méobec, the addressee must contact the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France]. The requested answer of the Sacred Penitentiary is herewith enclosed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 291, VI 152.

ENTRY NUMBER: 292 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 162v-163rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 mar 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer has read the memorandum [undated, but 11 feb 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 154] on the abbey of Méobec that the addressee has submitted to the nuncio [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, nuncio in France]. The whole issue is likely to be resolved satisfactorily. With regard to the three young men [François-Michel Aubert, Yves-François Duchesne, Gambier] that he intends to send to Québec to teach in the Séminaire de Québec, the only obstacle might come from the British crown. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 292, VI 153-154.

ENTRY NUMBER: 293 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 250v-251rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 apr 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer is anxiously awaiting the result of the meeting between the addressee, the bishop of Autun [Yves-Alexandre Marbeuf] and the comte de Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] with regard to the establishment of missions in the United Provinces of the new American republic [United States]. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne, Guyane]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 294 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 444rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 may 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With regardd to the addressee's letter of 26 apr [26 apr 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 294], the writer

102 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 is anxiouly awaiting the result of the meeting relating to the United States of the new American republic. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne, Guyane, Gorée, Senegal]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 294, V 294.

ENTRY NUMBER: 295 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 477v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 05 jun 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Egan, bishop of Waterford TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed letters and documents to be forwarded to James O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel], who was appointed superior of the missions in Newfoundland [in the general congregation of 17 may 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 209]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 209, III 575-578, IV 100 339 347, V 295-297.

ENTRY NUMBER: 296 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 477v-479r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 05 jun 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: James Louis O'Donel, OFM Obs, in Waterford TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's departure for Newfoundland was approved [on 30 may 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 209] by the pope [Pius VI]. He is appointed superior in Newfoundland and granted the necessary faculties. On account of the number of Catholics and to the size of the island, he is also empowered to have some confrères join him, to whom only the faculty to confirm cannot be communicated. The addressee is requested to report on the state of religion as soon as he reaches Newfoundland. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 209, III 575-578, IV 100 339 347, V 295-297.

ENTRY NUMBER: 297 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 480rv-481r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 05 jun 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: James Robert Talbot, bishop of Birtha, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee was responsible for the Catholics of Newfoundland. He is now informed of the appointment [that took place in the general congregation of 17 may 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 209] of James Louis O'Donel, recommended by the bishop of Waterford [William Egan] as superior in Newfoundland. Faculties to James Louis O'Donel have been granted by Pius VI. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 209, III 575-578, IV 100 339 347, V 295-297.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 298 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 487rv-492rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 jun 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed that John Carroll has been appointed superior of the missions in the United States, although the clergy of Maryland and Pennsylvania had selected John Lewis (John Carroll seems much younger). From now on the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" will correspond directly with John Carroll. The letter written by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" on 27 sep 1783 [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 283] is recalled, and the following items emphasized: [1] the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" will assign the customary £200/300 scudi per year to the selected bishop, who must be approved by the American Congress; [2] two positions at the Collegio Urbano are reserved for American students; [3] the plan of the the bishop of Autun [Yves-Alexandre Marbeuf] to use one of the Bordeaux seminaries for 8/10 American students is welcomed, but the addressee must enquire as to who will finance the enterprise. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-299, VI 294 296-298 300-306 310. Enclosed with this item were copies of Cal. 1622-1799 VI 294 296 310.

ENTRY NUMBER: 299 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 492v-495rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 jun 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is appointed superior of the missions in the 13 United Provinces of North America [United States]. He was preferred to John Lewis on account of the latter's age [at the time, John Lewis was 63 and John Carroll 48], the several favourable opinions received, and Benjamin Franklin's agreement. Faculties are herewith enclosed. Because the pope [Pius VI] is in favour of the appointment of a vicar apostolic, the addressee must send a report on the state of religion in his missions, with details regarding his own revenues. The addressee is also informed that Collegio Urbano will reserve two positions for two young Americans. The lattermust be around 12/15 years old, come from Maryland and Pennsylvania. When available, their names are to be sent to the nuncio in France [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili] for his approval. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 298-299, VI 294 296-298 300-306 310.

ENTRY NUMBER: 300 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 508v-509rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 jun 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed that Pius VI has extended the Jubilee proclaimed for 1775 to the Catholics of the 13 United Provinces of North America [United States]. The Jubilee will be valid for one year as from the date of arrival of this letter. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 301 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 524rv-525r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 jun 1784 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: James Robert Talbot, bishop of Birtha, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee was formerly responsible for the Catholics of the 13 United Provinces of North America [United Stes]. He is now informed of the appointment of John Carroll [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 299] as superior of the said territory. This took place with Pius VI's consent and has in view the future appointment of a bishop or vicar apostolic. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 302 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 541rv-543r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 30 jun 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for promptly communicating the results of the good offices of comte de La Luzerne [Anne-César La Luzerne] with the United States of America. He should also thank the comte of Vergennes [Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes] for his activities. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has begun its direct correspondence with John Carroll, superior of the said missions. The only unfinished business regards the proposal of the bishop of Autun [Yves-Alexandre Marbeuf] to have a number of positions at the Bordeaux seminaires reserved [for American students]. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is already financing the [American] students at the Collegio Urbano, and cannot do more. [The balance of this item deals with Malabar, Malacca]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 302, VI 308-309.

ENTRY NUMBER: 303 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 558v-559r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 04 jul 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John O'Connelly, priest, in Paris TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his offer [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 307] to go to America [United States]

105 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 as missionary, but the writer believes that it would be more convenient to wait for those missions to become somewhat more stable. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 303, VI 307.

ENTRY NUMBER: 304 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 559rv-560r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 04 jul 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" believes that the departure [for Québec] of the three young men from the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères [François-Michel Aubert, Yves-François Duchesne, Gambier] was untimely, since no permission from the English government had been requested. Ureasonable steps like this could induce the English government to stop the sending of any other missionary. On the other hand, the news of the safe arrival of Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis] and Longueville [Jean Longueville] in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon was well received. The latter should by now have received the requested indulgences. A duplicate [of the indulgences enclosed with Cal. 1622-1799 V 290] was sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 304, VI 161. François-Michel Aubert, Yves-François Duchesne, and Gambier were never to reach the province of Québec.

ENTRY NUMBER: 305 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 624rv-625rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 31 jul 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is praised for his activity on behalf of the missions in the provinces of the new republic of the United States of North America. He is requested to thank the bishop of Autun [Yves-Alexandre Marbeuf] for maintaining 8/10 young Americans in the Bordeaux seminaries. Franklin [Benjamin Franklin] must be told that as soon as Carroll [John Carroll] sends a report on his territory, he will be appointed bishop. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" awaits the arrival of two young Americans to be attached to Collegio Urbano. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 311. The two American students at Collegio Urbano will be Felix Theophilus Dougherty and Ralph Smith.

ENTRY NUMBER: 306 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 697rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 28 aug 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer is thanked for his letter of 2 [02 aug 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 163], with the information on Québec, the disturbing news concerning the health of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] and the opposition waged by the governor [Frederick Haldimand, governor of the province of Québec] against the clergy and all Catholics. The list [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 164] of indulgences requested by the parish churches of the diocese of Québec is awaited. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 306, VI 163.

ENTRY NUMBER: 307 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 781rv-782r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 25 sep 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer welcomes the favourable attitude of the Congress of the United States of America toward the pope [Pius VI] and the Holy See. Franklin [Benjamin Franklin] must be assured that Carroll [John Carroll] will certainly be appointed bishop. [The balance of this item deals with Madagascar]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 307, VI 312-315 ?316.

ENTRY NUMBER: 308 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 899rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 nov 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for the good news [contained in his letter of 20 sep 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 166] concerning the health of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], and for reporting that two priests of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères [Joseph-Mathurin Bourg, CSSp, and Thomas-François Le Roux, CSSp] are ready to go to Halifax following the request of the Catholic inhabitants. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 308, VI 166.

ENTRY NUMBER: 309 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 942rv-943rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 11 dec 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, archbishop of Seleucia, nuncio in France

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report on John Thayer [see Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili's letter of 15 nov 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 317], to whom he has conferred the clerical tonsure and that he has accomodated in the Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice, in Paris, to complete his studies. [The balance of this item deals with Madagascar]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 309, VI 317.

ENTRY NUMBER: 310 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 244 (1784) FOLIOS: 981v-982r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 23 dec 1784 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Stating that they have been called to Halifax by friends and relatives, two Irish Recollets [Francis McGuire, OFM Obs, John McManus, OFM Obs], have applied [in their petition undated, but 00 000 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 318] to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for the necessary faculties. As that land [Nova Scotia] is close to Canada, and the writer is unaware of its needs (are there any existing missionaries? Are Recollets appropriate?), the addressee is requested to give his opinion on the issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 310, VI 318.

ENTRY NUMBER: 311 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 246 (1785) FOLIOS: 82v-83rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 feb 1785 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 17 jan [1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 168-169]. As Halifax is sufficiently provided with missionaries, the two Recollets [Francis McGuire, OFM Obs, John McManus, OFM Obs] will not be sent there. With regard to the abbey of Méobec, a memorandum will be prepared for the use of the new nuncio in France, Dugnani [Antonio Dugnani]. It is disturbing to know that the health of the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] is worsening. The inhabitants of Montréal must be commended for sending delegates [Jean-Baptiste-Amable Adhémar, Jean De Lisle de La Cailleterie, with William Dummer Powell] to the British Crown in the of religion. The addressee is requested to keep in touch with Adhémar [Jean-Baptiste-Amable Adhémar]. He is also thanked for th information concerning Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], who is prefect in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 311, VI 168-169.

ENTRY NUMBER: 312 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 246 (1785) FOLIOS: 112rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: 05 mar 1785 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is reminded that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" must receive a formal letter of renunciation from Briand [Jean-Olivier Briand] before a coadjutor can be appointed for the bishop of Dorylea [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. The addressee is also invited to send information of Hubert [Jean-François Hubert], whom he suggests for the new coadjutorship. With regard to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon and their prefect, Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], it is disturbing to hear of the gloomy state of religion there. In the future, more deserving missionaries must be sent. The doubt submitted by the prefect [François-Xavier Paradis, prefect in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon]] that his faculties are null and void because they are not countersigned by the nuncio [nuncio in France, currently Antonio Dugnani] has no ground, because they only need to be authorized the by Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide". REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 312, VI 173-174.

ENTRY NUMBER: 313 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 246 (1785) FOLIOS: 257v-258rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 14 may 1785 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Filippo Filicchi, in Leghorn TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter [dated 25 apr 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 297] to the pope [Pius VI] was forwarded to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." The letter requested faculties for the addressee and for the priest Minelli [Santo Minelli], who is to be his companion in his voyage to America [United States]. As is evident from the enclosed rescriptum of the audience granted by the pope [Pius VI, on 08 may 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 296], the faculty to read forbidden books was granted. However, Minelli [Santo Minelli]was granted faculty to hear confession, but not faculty to use a portable altar during the voyage. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 295-297, V 313.

ENTRY NUMBER: 314 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 246 (1785) FOLIOS: 259v-260rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 may 1785 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With regard to the addressee's letter of 18 apr [18 apr 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 175] and the issue of the succession to the bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand], the writer confirms his reply of 5 mar [05 mar 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 312]. To date, papers coming from Québec that should have been forwarded by Hussey [Thomas Hussey] have not arrived. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 314, VI 175-176.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 315 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 246 (1785) FOLIOS: 266v-270r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 may 1785 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: This is the draft of an instruction that describes the network of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" in Paris and lists the portions of the world that are dealt with from Paris. The addressee is invited to keep in contact with [1] Boiret [Denis Boiret] and Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars], directors of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, for issues relating to China, Tonkin, Cochinchina, Siam, Cambodia, Coromandel and Québec); [2] Becquet [François Becquet], superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit, for issues regarding Cayenne, Guyane, Gorée and Senegal; [3] the Congregation of the Mission, for issues regarding Île-de-France, Peking, Constantinople, Naxia, Aleppo and Madagascar). Details on the West Indies (Saint-Domingue is described) and the new republic of the United Provinces of America [United States] (Carroll [John Carroll], the seminaries of Bordeaux, the Collegio Urbano are mentioned or described). REMARKS: Draft of instruction: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 190.

ENTRY NUMBER: 316 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 246 (1785) FOLIOS: 307rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 04 jun 1785 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States, in Philadelphia TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is reminded that his answer to the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of the past year [dated 09 jun 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 299] has not yet arrived. The letter from Farmer [Ferdinand Farmer] to Maurice Whelan [Charles Maurice Whelan], dated 11 jan [11 jan 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 320] is recalled. The granting of faculties to the latter is entrusted to the addressee. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 316, VI 170-172 320-323.

ENTRY NUMBER: 317 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 246 (1785) FOLIOS: 360rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 jun 1785 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the brief [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 156] appointing Jean-François Hubert bishop of Almyra. The latter was appointed in order to alleviate the difficulties created by the advanced age of both the former bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] and the new bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau

110 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 d'Esgly]. The said brief must not be forwarded to America [i.e., Québec] until the expected answer from Montgolfier [Étienne Montgolfier] has been received. Hussey [Thomas Hussey] should have informed the addressee that the British secretary of state, Lord Sydney [Thomas Townshend, Baron Sydney], has suggested Montgolfier [Étienne Montgolfier] for the position of coadjutor. 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.

ENTRY NUMBER: 318 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 246 (1785) FOLIOS: 368v-369rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 29 jun 1785 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Thomas Hussey, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Because the addressee is responsible for the issue, he is informed that Jean-François Hubert has been appointed coadjutor of the new bishop of Québec, Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly. On 14 jun [14 jun 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 156], letters apostolic were sent to Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier deVillars], one of the directors of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères. However, nothing must be done until the British secretary of state, Lord Sydney [Thomas Townshend, Baron Sydney], has received Étienne Montgolfier's formal renunciation of the coadjutorship. This point must be made clear to Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier deVillars] and to the nuncio in France [Antonio Dugnani]. 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.

ENTRY NUMBER: 319 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 246 (1785) FOLIOS: 370rv-371r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 jun 1785 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [In his letter of 19 apr 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 583], Hussey [Thomas Hussey] informed the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of the resignation from the bishopric of Québec of [Briand] Jean-Olivier Briand. The writer was also informed that the addressee, who has been coadjutor of the bishop of Québec since 1772 [22 jan 1772], [in his letters to Pius VI of 30 nov 1784 and 02 jan 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 581 586] had requested that Jean-François Hubert be appointed as his own coadjutor. Pius VI confirmed the addressee's and Jean-François Hubert's appointment, and on 14 jun [1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 156] letters apostolic were accordinglu sent to Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars]. However, these letters apostolic are not to be made public before the British secretary of state, Lord Sydney [Thomas Townshend, Baron Sydney], has received Étienne Montgolfier's formal renunciation of the coadjutorship. 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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FOLIOS: 371rv-372rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 jun 1785 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Olivier Briand, former bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Since 1757 [recte 19 jul 1766, prise de possession ], the addressee has governed the diocese of Québec. In 1772 [22 jan 1772] Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly was appointed bishop of Dorylea and his coadjutor. Upon the request of Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly [contained in his letters to Pius VI of 30 nov 1784 and 02 jan 1785; see Codignola Calendar 1622-1799 III 581 586], and upon the suggestion of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," the pope [Pius VI] appointed Jean-François Hubert, formerly vicar general of the diocese, bishop of Almyra and new coadjutor. On 14 jun [14 jun 1785; see Codignola Calendar 1622-1799 IV 156], letters apostolic were sent to Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars], one of the directors of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères. However, these letters apostolic are not to be made public before the British secretary of state, Lord Sydney [Thomas Townshend, Baron Sydney], has received Étienne Montgolfier's formal renunciation of the coadjutorship. 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.

ENTRY NUMBER: 321 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 246 (1785) FOLIOS: 437v-441rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 jul 1785 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letters of 27 feb [27 feb 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 325] and 1 mar [01 mar 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 326], containing a report on the state of religion in his territory (religion is said to be free in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia). In case the addressee is not eligible, his clergy should name two or three candidates for the position of vicar apostolic. He is empowered to select his own missionaries without the approval of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." The nuncio [Antonio Dugnani, nuncio in France] is financially responsible for the two young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] who will study at Collegio Urbano (a copy of the oath is enclosed). Together with other faculties, the addressee will find enclosed the marriage dispensations requested for Henry [Henry Spalding] and Mary Spalding. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 321, VI 324-329.

ENTRY NUMBER: 322 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 246 (1785) FOLIOS: 610v-611rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 17 sep 1785 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François Becquet, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 14 aug [14 aug 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 452] is acknowledged. With regard to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, cardinal Doria [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili] has reported on the zeal of the

112 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 missionaries [François-Xavier Paradis, Jean Longueville] who are there. [The balance of this item with Senegal, Gorée, Cayenne and Guyane]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 322, VI 452.

ENTRY NUMBER: 323 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 246 (1785) FOLIOS: 623rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 sep 1785 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee has been very prudent to apologize on the writer's behalf with abbé Hussey [Thomas Hussey] for not having sent to him the brief appointing Hubert [Jean-François Hubert] coadjutor [of Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly, bishop of Québec], while awaiting formal renunciation of Montgolfier [Étienne Montgolfier] and the approval of the British crown. The addressee should also keep the writer informed of the abbey of Méobec, about which the Assembly of the Clergy recently took a favourable decision. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 323, VI 179-180.

ENTRY NUMBER: 324 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 247 (1785) FOLIOS: 73v-74rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 06 jun 1785 AUTHOR: Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Filippo Campanelli, auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: At the audience granted by the pope [Pius VI] on 30 may [30 may 1785], the latter agreed to appoint Champenois [Nicolas Champenois], of the diocese of Reims, as bishop [bishop of Doliche], and Jean-François Hubert as vicar general [recte coadjutor] of the bishop of Québec, Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly [in fact, the general congregation/4 was held on 30 may 1785, while the papal audience was held on 05 jun 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 210, IV 101]. The addressee is requested to assign a title in partibus to both of them and to inform the Conti, the secretary of Briefs [Innocenzo Conti, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes]. 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.

ENTRY NUMBER: 325 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 247 (1785) FOLIOS: 274v-75rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 06 jun 1785 AUTHOR: Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Innocenzo Conti, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy

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DESCRIPTION: This item deals with Nicolas Champenois. 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.

ENTRY NUMBER: 326 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 247 (1785) FOLIOS: 76v-77r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 06 jun 1785 AUTHOR: Stefano Borgia, Secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Innocenzo Conti, cardinal, Secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: At the audience granted by the pope [Pius VI] on 30 may [30 may 1785], the latter agreed to grant a coadjutor to Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly, bishop of Québec, and appointed Jean-François Hubert, who was the former's vicar general [in fact, the general congregation was held on 30 may 1795, while the papal audience was held on 05 jun 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 210, IV 101]. The auditor to the pope [Filippo Campanelli] has already been informed [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 324]. The addressee is requested to forward the appropriate decree for the expedition of the brief. 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.

ENTRY NUMBER: 327 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 247 (1785) FOLIOS: 138v-139rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 06 oct 1785 AUTHOR: Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: François-Joachim de Pierre, cardinal de Bernis TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Cardinal Antonelli [Leonardo Antonelli] acknowledges the addressee's letters. With regard to the request to reduce the number of holidays in the French colonies (contained in the first letter), all relating papers have been forwarded to cardinal della Somaglia [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia], who will refer to the pope [Pius VI] at the end of the current month's holidays [The balance of this item deals with John Burke]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 327, VI 167. It is doubtful whether this item also applies to Québec.

ENTRY NUMBER: 328 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 247 (1785) FOLIOS: 2157v-158r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 17 dec 1785 AUTHOR: Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: François-Joachim de Pierre, cardinal de Bernis TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the decree [dated 10 dec 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 102] concerning the reduction in the number of holidays in the French American colonies.

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 102, V 328. Remarks: It is doubtful whether this item applies also to Canada.

ENTRY NUMBER: 329 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 248 (1786) FOLIOS: 54v-55rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 jan 1786 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is praised for sending 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] on 28 sep [28 sep 1785]. The pope [Pius VI] rejoiced at reading the letter written by the addressee [dated 12 dec 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 184-185] on behalf of the former bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand]. He is thanked for keeping the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" informed on what is happening in Québec. The good news of the state of religion in Halifax and the number of members of the Séminaire de Québec is welcomed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 329, VI 181-185.

ENTRY NUMBER: 330 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 248 (1786) FOLIOS: 100v-101r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 feb 1786 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Cristoforo Pieracchi, priest, auditor of the French nunciature TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars] has informed the writer [in his letter of 16 jan 1786; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 186] that the abbey of Méobec, requested by the bishopric of Québec, was awarded to Crussol [Alexandre-Charles-Emmanuel de Crussol, known as Florensac], a knight of Malta. The addressee is then requested to intercede with the archbishop of Paris [Antoine-Éléonore-Léon Le Clerc de Juigné] for an assignment in favour of the bishop of Québec [currently Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 330-331, VI 186.

ENTRY NUMBER: 331 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 248 (1786) FOLIOS: 101v-102r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 feb 1786 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In the addressee's letter of 16 jan [16 jan 1786; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 186], the writer was informed

115 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 that the abbey of Méobec, requested by the bishopric of Québec, has been awarded to the Sieur de Crussol [Alexandre- Charles-Emmanuel de Crussol, known as Florensac], a knight of Malta. The addressee is praised for asking the archbishop of Paris [Antoine-Éléonore-Léon Le Clerc de Juigné] for an assignment in favour of the bishop of Québec [currently Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. Pieracchi [Cristoforo Pieracchi], auditor to the French nunciature, will be asked to intercede with the archbishop [Antoine-Éléonore-Léon Le Clerc de Juigné, archbishop of Paris]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 330-331, VI 186.

ENTRY NUMBER: 332 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 248 (1786) FOLIOS: 220v-221rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 may 1786 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: From the addressee's letter of 10 apr [10 apr 1786; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 453], it appears that the report drafted by Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis, dated 18 dec 1785] shows that Longueville [Jean Longueville], his vice-prefect in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, is not a good missionary. They were both chosen upon request of the French authorities and preferred to Cassiet [Pierre-François Cassiet]. Their faculties had been granted in 1783. Should the addressee recall them, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" would approve it. With regard to the abbey of Méobec, the internuncio [Antonio Dugnani, nuncio in France] has explained that Québec will not have its income raised, because its territory is in British hands. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 332, VI 453.

ENTRY NUMBER: 333 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 248 (1786) FOLIOS: 355rv-356rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 jun 1786 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [In his letter undated, but 00 000 1786; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 187, Lawrence Callanan] informed the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of of the miserable state of the Catholics of Nova Scotia and of the zealous activity of Jones [James Jones], a Capuchin. The latter has applied for English-speaking missionaries. The addressee is asked whether that territory is under the jurisdiction of the bishop of Québec [currently Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 333, VI 187.

ENTRY NUMBER: 334 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 248 (1786) FOLIOS: 370rv-371r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: 01 jul 1786 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: James Robert Talbot, bishop of Birtha, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Because the superior of the Catholics in Newfoundland, James Louis O'Donel, showed some doubts concerning the origins of his own jurisdiction [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 462], the addressee is reminded that, on 5 jun [05 jun 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 297] and 15 jul 1784, he was informed that his previous jurisdiction had been transferred to the new superior. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 298, V 334-335, VI 462.

ENTRY NUMBER: 335 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 248 (1786) FOLIOS: 373rv-374rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 jul 1786 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: James Louis O'Donel, OFM Obs, superior of the missions in Newfoundland, in St. John's TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his long report on the state of religion [in Newfoundland, undated but 00 sep 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 462]. On account of the size of the island [Newfoundland], [at the audience granted on 18 jun 1786; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 298] Pius VI has empowered him to select his own missionaries and to communicate his faculties to them, except for the sacrament of confirmation. The addressee is reminded that his jurisdiction originates directly with the Holy See, and that neither the vicar apostolic in the London district [currently James Robert Talbot] nor the bishop of Waterford [currently William Egan] have any say on the island [Newfoundland]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 298, V 334-335, VI 462.

ENTRY NUMBER: 336 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 248 (1786) FOLIOS: 476rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 05 aug 1786 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Cristoforo Pieracchi, priest, auditor to the French nunciature TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Carinal Doria, then nuncio in France [Giuseppe Maria Doria Pamphili, who was nuncio in France 1773-85], did not have the necessary dispensation to ordain John Thayer ad titulum missionis . New faculties are then granted [at the audience granted by Pius VI on 30 jul 1786; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 300] to the archbishop of Paris [Antoine-Éléonore-Léon Le Clerc de Juigné], as from the enclosures. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 300-301, V 336.

ENTRY NUMBER: 337 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 248 (1786) FOLIOS: 515rv-516r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 aug 1786

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AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his report dated 17 jul [17 ju 1786; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 188] on the state of religion in Nova Scotia as described by the Capuchin Jones [James Jones]. According to the addressee's report, the descroption of Jones [James Jones] is unduly pessimistic: Nova Scotia is under the jurisdiction of the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. The latter's vicar general, Bourg [Joseph-Mathurin Bourg], born in Nova Scotia [at Rivière-Canard, on 09 jun 1744], but educated at the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit [in Patis] resides in Halifax. Other other missionaries live in the same region. They are Le Roux [Thomas-François Le Roux], Girouard [Antoine Girouard], Gibault [Pierre Gibault] and the former Jesuit, Mureta [Sébastien-Louis Meurin]. Missionaries are certainly scarce, but this is always the case with lands so remote from the centre of Catholicism. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 337, VI 188.

ENTRY NUMBER: 338 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 248 (1786) FOLIOS: 684v-685r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 oct 1786 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer is grateful for the good news [contained in the addressee's letter of 10 sep 1786; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 189] that the Assembly of the Clergy has extended the £3,000- livre pension enjoyed by Briand [Jean- Olivier Briand], the former bishop of Québec, to d'Esgly [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] and to his coadjutor, Hubert [Jean-François Hubert]. The archbishop of Toulouse [Étienne-Charles de Loménie de Brienne], who was specially helpful in this respect, must be properly thanked. The addressee's report on Acadia is still awaited. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 359, VI 189.

ENTRY NUMBER: 339 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 250 (1787) FOLIOS: 36rv-37rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 jan 1787 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: From the addressee's letter of 12 dec [12 dec 1786; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 194], the writer was informed that the health of the [former] bishop of Québec [Jean-Olivier Briand] does not improve, and that the new bishop, d'Esgly [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], is still doing well. The writer he hopes that the coadjutor of d'Esgly [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly], Hubert [Jean-François Hubert], will soon be consecrated [Jean-François Hubert's consecration had taken place on 29 nov 1786]. The addressee is requested to report in detail on de Saint-Pierre [Paul de Saint-Pierre], missionary with the Tamarois, and on La Valinière [Pierre Huet de La Valinière], vicar general of the prefect of Philadelphia [ recte of the superior of the missions in the United States, John Carroll] among the Illinois, because the said territories are still English and therefore are under the jurisdiction of the bishop of Québec [currently

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Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 339, VI 194.

ENTRY NUMBER: 340 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 250 (1787) FOLIOS: 40v-42r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 jan 1787 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Felice Zondadari, archbishop of Adana, nuncio in Belgium TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to forward the enclosed letter to , a missionary in Maryland. [The balance of this item deals with the Netherlands]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 340-341.

ENTRY NUMBER: 341 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 250 (1787) FOLIOS: 55v-56rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 jan 1787 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Leonard Neale, priest, in Maryland TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer received the addressee's report through the nuncio in Belgium [Antonio Felice Zondadari]. This report it dealt with the Catholics dwelling in the land of the Tamarois and with his own arrival in Maryland. Faculties must be requested to the superior of the missions in the 13 United Provinces of North America [United States], who lives in Philadelphia [John Carroll], because the bishop of Debra, vicar apostolic in England [Richard Chaloner], is no longer responsible. A [new] report on the Tamarois and on Catholicism in Maryland would be welcomed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 340-341. In fact, Richard Challoner, bishop of Debra, had died on 12 jan 1781, and the new vicar apostolic in the London district, James Robert Talbot, was bishop of Birtha.

ENTRY NUMBER: 342 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 250 (1787) FOLIOS: 134rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 10 mar 1787 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François Becquet, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the decree appointing Jean Longueville prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, as requested in his letter of 13 feb [recte 19 feb 1787; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 456]. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 342, VI 456.

ENTRY NUMBER: 343

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 250 (1787) FOLIOS: 224rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 apr 1787 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 13 mar [recte 12 mar 1787; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 331] is acknowledged. His short report [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 196] on "the mission of the Tamarois in the country of the Illinois on the Mississipi river" has arrived. The writer is still waiting for information on Saint-Pierre and Miquelon; the [former] prefect, Paradis [François-Xavier Paradis], was known to be in Lorient and should have reached Paris by now. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 343, VI 196 332.

ENTRY NUMBER: 344 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 250 (1787) FOLIOS: 443rv-446rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 08 aug 1787 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letters of 13 mar-18 aug [13 mar 1786-18 aug 1786], 12 jan [12-13 jan 1787; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 594-596], that were read before the general congregation of 18 jun [18 jun 1787; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 211]. Various topics are dealt with: the law Catholics seek permitting priest to hold property in common; the project for a school of young Catholics; Ferdinand Farmer's death [occurred on 17 aug 1786]; the two young men [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] destined for Collegio Urbano; the church built in New York,; dispensations for the Capuchin who had left his order [?Charles Maurice Whelan]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 211, III 593-596, V 344.

ENTRY NUMBER: 345 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 250 (1787) FOLIOS: 740v-741rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 nov 1787 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jérôme-Marie Champion de Cicé, archbishop of Bordeaux TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for helping the two young men [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] from America [United States] on their way to Collegio Urbano, as reported by the nuncio in France [Antonio Dugnani, in his letter of 05 nov 1787; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 336]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 345-346, VI 334-337.

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VOLUME: 250 (1787) FOLIOS: 744v-745rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 dec 1787 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is praised for asking the archbishop of Bordeaux [Jérôme-Marie Champion de Cicé] to help the two young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith]. He will find enclosed a letter of thanks [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 345] for the archbishop [Jérôme-Marie Champion de Cicé, archbishop of Bordeaux]. [The balance of this item deals with Malabar, Île-de-France, financial issues]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 345-346, VI 334-337.

ENTRY NUMBER: 347 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 250 (1787) FOLIOS: 781v-782r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 dec 1787 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for sending the bill [?see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 341-342] relating to the two young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith]. [The balance of this item deals with Malabar]. REMARKS: According to Cal. 1622-1799 VI 341-342, the bill was sent to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" enclosed with Antonio Dugnani's letter of 31 dec 1787, whose date is then subsequent to the date of this item.

ENTRY NUMBER: 348 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 252 (1788) FOLIOS: 16v-17rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 jan 1788 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for forwarding the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 346] to the archbishop of Bordeaux [Jérôme-Marie Champion de Cicé]. The two young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] have now joined the college [Collegio Urbano]. Their good nature promises well for the future. [The balance of this item deals with Malabar and Sweden]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 349 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 252 (1788) FOLIOS: 32rv-35r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: 19 jan 1788 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 2 jul [02 jul 1787; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 597] is acknowledged. Various topics are dealt with: the arrival in Rome of Ralph Smith and Felix Dougherty [Felix Theophilus Dougherty]; the death [in 1786] of two priests [Lukas Geissler, Johann Ritter]; the scarcity of ecclesiastical personnel; the project for a school of young Catholics (the issue of a subsidy will be discussed in the next general congregation); the [German-speaking] theologians who are prepared to join the United States mission; marriage dispensations, indulgences, and the transfer of the holiday of Corpus Christi. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 212, III 597, V 349-352, VI 339.

ENTRY NUMBER: 350 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 252 (1788) FOLIOS: 41v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 jan 1788 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Morozzo della Rocca, governor of Civitavecchia TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for sending the bill [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 345] relating to the two young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] destined to Collegio Urbano. He will be reimbursed through Marquis Massimi [Camillo Massimi], as indicated. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 350-351, VI 341-342.

ENTRY NUMBER: 351 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 252 (1788) FOLIOS: 42rv-43r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 jan 1788 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The two young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] arrived in Civitavecchia on 6 [06 jan 1788], and in Rome on 10 [jan 1788]. By now, Campi should have reimbursed the addressee for the expenses incurred by Billon [Jean-Pierre Billon] in Marseilles. If that is not so, the writer will take care of the issue. [The balance of this item deals with Madagascar]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 350-351, VI 341-342.

ENTRY NUMBER: 352 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 252 (1788) FOLIOS: 73v-75r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 feb 1788 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer believes that the addressee will solve the problems caused by the Capuchin Nugent [Andrew Nugent] in New York, of which he was informed by the addressee's three letters to Thorpe [John Thorpe; see one of these letters, dated 07 nov 1787, in Cal. 1622-1799 VI 339]. A subsidy of £300 scudi over three years was granted [by the general congregation of 18 feb 1788; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 212]. The the sum was forwarded to the addressee's procurator in Rome [John Thorpe]. As for the dearth of priests, a Roman priest [Paolo Moretti] is learning English in order to join the American mission. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 349 352. Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 212, III 597, V 349 352, VI 339.

ENTRY NUMBER: 353 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 252 (1788) FOLIOS: 84rv-86r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 01 mar 1788 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: After the addressee's letter of 17 dec [recte 12 dec 1787; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 198], it is now clear that Illinois and Tamarois, being included in the new republic of the united provinces of America [United States], they are under the jurisdiction of the superior of the said republic, Carroll [John Carroll], and not under the jurisdiction of the bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly]." As for his fear that the appointment of prefects apostolic among the Tamarois and in Acadia might disrupt the diocese [diocese of Québec], the writer suggests that the addressee follow the suggestion contained in the letter of 15 oct 1787 [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 199] of the bishop of Québec [Louis- Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly] not to send any missionary thither until the whole situation is permanently settled. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 191 195 198-199.

ENTRY NUMBER: 354 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 252 (1788) FOLIOS: 141rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 apr 1788 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François Becquet, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the decree appointing Allain [Jean-Baptiste Allain] vice-prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. The appointment was made following the latter's letter of 14 mar [14 mar 1788; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 457], in which Longueville [Jean Longueville] is said to have been replaced. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 457.

ENTRY NUMBER: 355 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 252 (1788)

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FOLIOS: 491v-493r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 12 jul 1788 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States; Robert Molyneux, priest; John Ashton, priest TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Because the erection of a bishopric is deemed necessary in the United Provinces of America [United States], the pope [Pius VI] accepts the petition [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 343] of the addressees, while the person to be appointed and the site of the see remain to be chosen. The young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] admitted to Collegio Urbano are doing well. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 340 343 347.

ENTRY NUMBER: 356 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 252 (1788) FOLIOS: 692v-694rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 sep 1788 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Stefano Borgia, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writers were saddened by news of the unexpected death of Louis-Philippe, bishop of Québec [Louis-Philippe Mariauchau d'Esgly, bishop of Québec, occurred on 06 jun 1788], but rejoice at the fact that the addressee, as coadjutor, has fully replaced him. They also welcome the news that the addressee is planning a visitation of his diocese, that has not been performed for 14 years [since c. 00 000 1774]. As for the addressee's coadjutor, as from his request that Charles-François Bailly de Messein, a Canadian priest, be appointed, the writer immediately took the matter before the pope [Pius VI], as from the enclosed letters apostolic. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 214, III 599-602, IV 104 157 342 344-345 350, V 356, VI 200 202-206.

ENTRY NUMBER: 357 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 252 (1788) FOLIOS: 704rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 oct 1788 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: James Robert Talbot, bishop of Birtha, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert] has requested that his correspondence be forwarded through Watson [Brook Watson, of the Watson & Rashleigh firm] in London. The addressee is asked to contact the latter. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 358 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 255 (1789) FOLIOS: 211v-212rv

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 may 1789 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to enquire whether the promise to reserve a number of positions in the [Bordeaux] colleges for Americans has ever been fulfilled. For its part, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" reserved two positions for two young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] in Collegio Urbano. Apparently, both the American government and the American citizens in general are well disposed toward Catholics. [The balance of this item deals with Île-de-Bourbon and Île-de-France]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 020-022, V 358-360.

ENTRY NUMBER: 359 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 255 (1789) FOLIOS: 265v-266rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 mar 1789 [? recte 13 may 1789] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter [dated 23 feb 1789; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 22], forwarded by the nuncio the France [Antonio Dugnani], made the writer aware of the fact that the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [dated 12 jul 1788; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 355] approving the erection of a new bishopric [in North America] has reached him. In order to counter the dearth of priests, the nuncio [Antonio Dugnani, nuncio in France] was asked [?on 23 may 1789; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 358] to intercede for the opening of some positions for Americans in the French seminaries. [Rescriptum ] Plunkett [Robert Plunkett] was written to and asked to leave England for America; Moretti [Paolo Moretti] has been introduced to Thorpe [John Thorpe] to be assessed, in view of his transfer to America. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 020-022, V 358-360.

ENTRY NUMBER: 360 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 255 (1789) FOLIOS: 277v-278r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 jun 1789 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for sending an abstract of John Carroll's letter [dated 23 feb 1789; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 022]. The abstract shows that the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [dated 12 jul 1788; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 355] had reached John Carroll. [The balance of this item deals with Guadeloupe, Cayenne, Douai]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 020-022, V 358-360.

ENTRY NUMBER: 361 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 255 (1789)

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FOLIOS: 349rv-350rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 jul 1789 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, superior of the missions in the United States TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter [of 14 apr 1789; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 605]. The writer is happy to know that the priest from New York [Andrew Nugent] has been appeased, and that a priest has been sent to Charleston [Matthew Ryan]. Thayer [John Thayer] is known to have reached Boston. As for the school to be established, £100 scudi for three years have been granted [in the general congregation of 22 jun 1789; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 217. The addressee must inform to whom the sum is to be forwarded. His opinion on the appointment of a new bishop [in the United States] and on his residence is awaited. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 217, III 605, V 361.

ENTRY NUMBER: 362 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 255 (1789) FOLIOS: 368v-370r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 jul 1789 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The French authorities were once interested in reserving some positions in the [Bordeaux] colleges for Americans. New and favourable circumstances are now awaited to start the project anew. [The balance of this item deals with Macao, Sweden, Madagascar]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 023, V 362.

ENTRY NUMBER: 363 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 255 (1789) FOLIOS: 428v-429rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 05 aug 1789 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for forwarding the letter of the clergy of the United States of America [signed by John Ashton, Robert Molyneux, Charles Sewall et al. on 18 may 1789] . [The balance of this item deals with Guadeloupe, Cayenne, Malabar, Pondichéry, China]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 024, V 363.

ENTRY NUMBER: 364 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 255 (1789) FOLIOS: 599v-600rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: 14 nov 1789 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Robert Molyneux, priest; John Ashton, priest; Charles Sewall, priest, et al. TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressees are praised for having elected John Carroll bishop of Baltimore. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 218, III 606, IV 105 158 343 351 354-355 412-413, V 364-365. The wording "et al." in the Recipient line is thus in the original document.

ENTRY NUMBER: 365 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 255 (1789) FOLIOS: 668rv-670rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 nov 1789 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Advice, suggestions, recommendations offered to the addressee, who is congratulated on his election to the bishopric of Baltimore. He will find enclosed the appropriate letters patent and faculties according to Formula One. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 218, III 606, IV 105 158 343 351 354-355 412-413, V 364-365.

ENTRY NUMBER: 366 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 16rv-18rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 jan 1790 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Thomas Hussey, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A few words of praise with regard to the addressee's liaison activity with Québec. [The balance of this item deals with England]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 367 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 26rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 jan 1790 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Martin Hody, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is congratulated on his new appointment as vicar general of the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert], replacing the late Villars [François-Joseph Sorbier de Villars, who had died on 29 nov 1788]. The parcel [?see Cal. 1622-1799 III 599-602] originating with the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert] that he forwarded has been received [in Rome]. As for the requested faculties, they will be ready soon and sent together with the answer to the latter's letter.

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 367, VI 209.

ENTRY NUMBER: 368 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 250 (1790) FOLIOS: 37rv-38rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 30 jan 1790 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: James Louis O'Donel, OFM Obs, superior of the missions in Newfoundland TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Although the addressee was appointed to his office almost six years earlier [in the general congregation of 17 may 1784; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 209], he never wrote to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" nor did he report on the state of religion in his jurisdiction [but see James Louis O'Donel's report undated, but 00 sep 1785; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 462]. For its part, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" received letters [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 459] in which the state of religion in the addressee's jurisdiction was unfavourably portrayed. The addressee is therefore requested to send a report, with particular regard to the number of Catholics and priests. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 368, VI 458-461.

ENTRY NUMBER: 369 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 76r-79r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 06 feb 1790 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," and Giulio Carpegna, pro-secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is praised for his letter of 24 oct [24 oct 1789; see Codignola Calendar 1622-1799 VI 207], and for confirming so many thousands of Catholics during his visitation. The writers approve of his choice to live in the Séminaire de Québec and to assign a stable income to his coadjutor [Charles-François Bailly de Messein], which is to be a half of the parish's revenue. They also approve in principle the erection of a new bishopric in Montréal, but on this issue permission from the governor of the province, Dorchester [Guy Carleton, Baron Dorchester, lieutenant governor of Québec], must be obtained. On the other hand, no authorization from the coadjutor [Charles-François Bailly de Messein] is necessary, although the latter might eventually be informed, "[a]ttamen ut pax et concordia inter Te, et Confratrem tuum minimè Labefactutur" [f.2r], and appointed to the new bishopric. Faculties and indulgences for the parish church of Saint-Antoine are enclosed with this letter, both forwarded to Kody [Martin Hody], director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères,and new vicar [vicar general in Paris of the bishop of Québec]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 369, VI 207-208.

ENTRY NUMBER: 370 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 175rv-176rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 apr 1790 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted by Pius VI to Leonardo Antonelli on 26 apr 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 106], the former approved the plan envisaged by "these gentlemen" to establish a new colony in North America, where many families and several hundred people are already going. Appropriate faculties as superior are granted to the Benedictine Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didier], but they are valid for the crossing only. These faculties must then be confirmed by John Carroll, the new bishop of Baltimore, if the colony is within the latter's jurisdiction. The addressee is asked to invite Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didier] to send regular reports on the new colony. [The balance of this item deals with China]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 106, V 370-371, VI 354-357.

ENTRY NUMBER: 371 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 218rv-219rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 may 1790 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: On account of the current turbulences in France, a number of people have moved to North America and are now establishing a new colony on the river Scioto. They contacted the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" through the nuncio in France [Antonio Dugnani; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 354-357]. [In the general congregation of 26 apr 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 106], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" appointed the Benedictine Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didier] as their superior, with faculties for seven years, valid only if the new colony is not within any diocese whatsoever. If the colony is within his jurisdiction, Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didier] must contact the addressee for confirmation of these faculties. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 106, V 370-371, VI 354-357.

ENTRY NUMBER: 372 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 220rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 may 1790 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In a letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 353] received from La Poterie [Claude-Florent Bouchard, known as abbé de La Poterie], a secular priest who claims to be the founder of the church of the Holy Cross in Boston, the state of religion [in the United States] is said to be very troubled. Because La Poterie [Claude-Florent Bouchard, known as abbé de La Poterie] is known to the archbishop of Paris Antoine-Eléonore-Léo Le Clerc de Juigné], the addressee is requested to verify the former's credibility with the latter. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 372 378-379, VI 353.

ENTRY NUMBER: 373 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 220v-222rv

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 may 1790 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the decree appointing Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didied, OSB, as superior of the new colony at the river Scioto]. The appropriate faculties must be confirmed by John Carroll, who enjoys jurisdiction over that territory. Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didier] is reported to have already left for Havre-de-Grace. [The balance of this item deals with China, Macao]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 373, VI 358-359.

ENTRY NUMBER: 374 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 237rv-239r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 02 jul 1790 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [In a letter that he cosigned, dated 00 may 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 361], d'Eprémesnil [Jean- Jacques Du Val d'Eprémesnil] has requested to appoint Dubois-Nautier, a priest of Saint-Roch, as bishop of the new colony to be established between the rivers Scioto and Ohio. His request is rejected, because not only has the colony yet to be established, but it would be within the diocese of Baltimore. Faculties granted to Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didier] are deemed to be sufficient. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 374, VI 360-361.

ENTRY NUMBER: 375 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 388rv-389rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 03 jul 1790 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," and Giulio Carpegna, pro-secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Thomas Troy, archbishop of Dublin TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In Newfoundland troubles have arisen from the dispute between the prefect of the missions, O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel], and Power [Patrick Power], both Franciscan Observant. The origin of the authority of Power [Patrick Power] is not known. Troubles might originate from dissension between Franciscan Observant provinces or geographical regions [Leinster, Munster] in Ireland. Both participants in the dispute [James Louis O'Donel, Patrick Power] have written to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 461-462]. From what they write, Power [Patrick Power] seems to be in the wrong. The addressee is requested to take care of the issue, recalling both missionaries [James Louis O'Donel, Patrick Power] if necessary. The addressee must act in agreement with the bishop of Waterford [William Egan]. A letter for O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel] is enclosed [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 376]. [The marginal notes describing the geographical location of this item is "Terra Santa" (Holy Land) not "Terra Nova" (Newfoundland)]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 375-376, VI 463.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 376 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 390rv-393r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 03 jul 1790 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: James Louis O'Donel, OFM Obs, superior of the missions in Newfoundland TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In jan [i.e., on 30 jan 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 368], the addressee was written to and requested to report on his mission. His letter of 18 dec [18 dec 1789; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 463] has just arrived. Troubles within his jurisdiction are known to be caused by his confrère, Power [Patrick Power], who has also written to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 459]. The archbishop of Dublin [John Thomas Troy] has been asked [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 375] to solve the current problems and, if necessary, to have Power [Patrick Power] recalled by his [Franciscan Observant] province. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 375-376, VI 463.

ENTRY NUMBER: 377 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 422v-426r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 jul 1790 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: While the writer laments the end of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères and of the Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice on account of the current troubles. He rejoices at the fact that the Sulpician superior, Émery [Jacques-André d'Émery], has offered [in his letter of 05 jul 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 028] to send his missionaries to the United States of the American republic. Émery [Jacques-André d'Émery] is praised, but he must be told that [1] his missionaries would be better employed in certain French colonies (Guyane, Cayenne); [2] the state of the missions in the United States of America is improving quickly, but republican sentiment and Protestant examples make it a very dangerous country; the example offered by abbé de La Poterie [Claude-Florent Bouchard, known as abbé de La Poterie] is recalled); [3] at least a seed of the former Séminaire [Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice] must be left in Paris, in view of a future improvement of the French situation. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 027-029, V 377.

ENTRY NUMBER: 378 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 496rv-497rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 aug 1790 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Claude-Florent Bouchard, known as abbé de La Poterie, priest, in Boston TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 16 jan [recte 06 jan 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 353] is acknowledged, but his previous one, dated jun [00 jun 1789] was never received. His misdeeds are well known to the writer, and his

131 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 questions do not deserve to be answered, nor faculties granted to him. Without the authorization of the bishop of Baltimore [John Carroll] he has no right to reside in America. This is why he is ordered to return to Europe at once. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 372 378-379, VI 353.

ENTRY NUMBER: 379 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 497v-501rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 aug 1790 [ recte 14 aug 1790] AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is congratulated for his consecration [occurred on 15 aug 1790] and his appointment to the bishopric of Baltimore. This letter deals with various topics. Troubles caused by Charles Heilbron [Karl Andreas Heilbron]. The £100 scudi subsidy for the Georgetown College given to Thorpe [John Thorpe] and forwarded via some Leghorn merchants. Two young Americans [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] doing well in Collegio Urbano. Didier [Pierre-Joseph Didier] and the French colony on the river Scioto (as in a previous letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 371]). Abbé de La Poterie [Claude-Florent Bouchard de La Poterie, known as abbé de La Poterie], his letter of 6 jan [06 jan 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 353], his descriptions of troubles in New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, and the reply of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 378]. Pamphlets published against the Jesuits [probably The Present State of the Catholic Mission conducted by the ex-Jesuits in North America , 1788, by Patrick Smyth, and The Resurrection of Laurent Ricci; or, a true and Exact History of the Jesuits , 1789, by Claude-Florent Bouchard de La Poterie]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 372 378-379, VI 353.

ENTRY NUMBER: 380 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 541v-543r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 aug 1790 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 30 jul [30 jul 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 362], written in London where he was being consecrated [the consecration took place on 15 aug 1790]. A letter to him was written on 14 aug [14 aug 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 379]. An obediential letter for Charles Heilbron [Karl Andreas Heilbron] was enclosed. This letter deals with the departure for America of the abbé de La Poterie [Claude-Florent Bouchard, abbé de La Poterie]; the £300 scudi subsidy for the Georgetown College given to Thorpe [John Thorpe]; the two young Americans [Felix Theophilus. Dougherty, Ralph Smith] who are doing well in Collegio Urbano; the college in Mainz; the end of troubles in Boston that had been caused by John Thayer's arrival there. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 381, VI 362.

ENTRY NUMBER: 381 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 577v-579rv LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 sep 1790 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for forwarding the letter of the agent of the Oneidas, Jean de La Mahotière [see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 365]. The Oneidas, converted to Catholicism, request the appointment of Jean-Louis-Victor Le Tonnelier de Coulonges as their bishop, and six French Capuchins as missionaries. According to Jean de La Mahotière, these people seem totally free and independent, yet the addressee is requested to enquire whether they are under the jurisdiction of the bishop of Baltimore [currently John Carroll] or of Québec [currently Jean-François. Hubert], or within the borders of "Lusitania" [i.e., Louisiana], recently ceded [by the secret treaty of 03 nov 1762] from France to Spain, or in territory that is still in Bristish hands. All the said pieces of information will serve to assess the necessity for a new bishopric. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 381, VI 364-367.

ENTRY NUMBER: 382 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 258 (1790) FOLIOS: 622v-623rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 sep 1790 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Thomas Troy, archbishop of Dublin TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for so promptly forwarding the writer's letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 376] to O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel], in Newfoundland. As Power [Patrick Power] seems to be in the wrong in his dispute with [James Louis O'Donel], the former must be recalled. [The balance of this item deals with the Catholics of London]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 168, V 382.

ENTRY NUMBER: 383 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 260 (1791) FOLIOS: 150rv-152r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 02 apr 1791 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Carlo Bellisomi, archbishop of Tyana, nuncio in Portugal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer read with pleasure the letter that Fleming [Michael Anthony Fleming] wrote to the addressee from Philadelphia [as translated in Carlo Bellisomi's letter of 03 feb 1791; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 370], praising the bishop of Baltimore, Carroll [John Carroll]. Undoubtedly, Carroll [John Carroll] is in the right in his dispute with Charles Heilbron [Karl Andreas Heilbron]. [The balance of this item deals with Tibet, the ]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 383, VI 370.

ENTRY NUMBER: 384 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 260 (1791) FOLIOS: 167rv-168rv LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 06 apr 1791 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee must forward the enclosed parcel [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 385-387] to Hody [Martin Hody], superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères and agent of the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert]. [The balance of this item deals with Sweden]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 219, III 607-608, IV 306-307, V 384-387, VI 210.

ENTRY NUMBER: 385 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 260 (1791) FOLIOS: 173rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 06 apr 1791 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Martin Hody, superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer apologizes for answering so late the addressee's letter of 2 mar [02 mar 1791], enclosing the letter of the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert; it was probably the latter's letter dated 08 nov 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 607, VI 210]. The addressee will find enclosed two letters [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 386-387] for America [British North America or the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 219, III 607-608, IV 306-307, V 384-387, VI 210.

ENTRY NUMBER: 386 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 260 (1791) FOLIOS: 173v-176rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 06 apr 1791 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Antonio Felice Zondadari, archbishop of Adana, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Charles-François Bailly de Messein, bishop of Capsa, coadjutor of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writers regrets that the addressee is sowing discord in his diocese [diocese of Québec] instead of properly acting as coadjutor of the bishop [Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec]. They also regret that the addressee publishes tracts against the latter claiming to write on behalf of the Catholic citizens of Québec and Montréal. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 219, III 607-608, IV 306-307, V 384-387, VI 210.

ENTRY NUMBER: 387 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 260 (1791) FOLIOS: 177rv-182rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 06 apr 1791 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [of 08 nov 1790; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 607, VI 210], and approves his attitude toward the university and the dispute with his coadjutor [Charles-François Bailly de Messein]. He is also congratulated on the 34,000 confirmations. This letter deals with various topics: the jurisdiction and faculties of the coadjutor [Charles-François Bailly de Messein]; the suppression of some holidays; the 12 Recollets of Québec and their superior [Félix Bérey Des Essarts]. Futhermore, because the archbishop of Dublin [John Thomas Troy] has written that Edward [Edward Barke] or Edmund Barke [i.e., Edmund Burke] plans to travel as missionary to the Northwest, the addressee is asked to assess the latter after enquiring about the number of Catholics and whether they depend on the bishop of Québec [currently Jean-François Hubert], the Spanish bishop of Nouvelle-Orléans [yet to be appointed] or the bishop of Baltimore [John Carroll]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 219, III 607-608, IV 306-307, V 384-387, VI 210.

ENTRY NUMBER: 388 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 260 (1791) FOLIOS: 217rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 may 1791 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The superior of the Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice, Nagot [François-Charles Nagot], has requested [in his letter of 18 feb 1791; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 372] indulgences for his missions in Baltimore. Because Nagot [François- Charles Nagot] might have left [France] already, the said indulgences are sent to the addressee. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 388-389, VI 372.

ENTRY NUMBER: 389 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 260 (1791) FOLIOS: 219rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 may 1791 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Dugnani, archbishop of Rhodos, nuncio in France TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Because the superior of the Séminaire de Saint-Sulpice, Nagot [François-Charles Nagot], might have already left [France] for his American missions, the indulgences granted to him are sent to the addressee, to be forwarded to Nagot [François-Charles Nagot], together with the enclosed letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 388] for the bishop of Baltimore, Carroll [John Carroll]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 388-389, VI 372.

ENTRY NUMBER: 390 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 260 (1791) FOLIOS: 293rv-294r, 310v-316rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 25 jun 1791 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: John Thomas Troy, archbishop of Dublin TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer mentions the loyalty of the Catholics towards Canada [Québec], the only territory left to Great Britain after the American war [American War of Independence]. [The balance of this item deals with Ireland]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 391 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 260 (1791) FOLIOS: 394v-400r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 jul 1791 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Martin Hody, superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 5 may [05 may 1791] is acknowledged. Given the current troubles in France, it is normal that so many priests ask to be assigned to foreign missions. The writer hopes that the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères will avoid destruction. He points out that the séminaire [Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères] never enjoyed the right to appoint vicars apostolic. A letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 392] for the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert] is enclosed, which answers the latter's doubts about the reduction of holidays. [The balance of this item deals with Coromandel]. 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: 392 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 260 (1791) FOLIOS: 406rv-407rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 jul 1791 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Antonio Felice Zondadari, archbishop of Adana, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's of 23 jan [23 jan 1791; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 690] is acknowledged. Marriage dispensations are granted as requested and are duly enclosed. His doubts and requests concerning the suppression of certain holidays are answered in detail. The writer is happy to know that the addressee's coadjutor [Charles-François Bailly de Messein] has put an end to his dispute. 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: 393 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 262 (1792) FOLIOS: 6v-7rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 jan 1792 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: Martin Hody, superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 7 nov [07 nov 1791; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 31]. In the excerpt of the letter [dated 15 jul 1791] of the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert], it seems that the bishop of Baltimore [John Carroll] has discovered 400 native families living in the wilderness near Boston. Apparently, these families had been converted to Catholicsm by missionaries of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères. [The balance of this item deals with France]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 031, V 393.

ENTRY NUMBER: 394 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 262 (1792) FOLIOS: 147v-148rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 mar 1792 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Martin Hody, superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 16 jan [16 jan 1792] is acknowledged, informing that the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert] wants to correspond directly with the bishop of Baltimore [John Carroll]. During the current troubles, the zeal of so many European Catholics migrating to North America is reassuring. [The balance of this item deals with Macao, Coromandel, Pondichéry]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 395 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 262 (1792) FOLIOS: 232rv-234r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 apr 1792 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Patrick Joseph Plunkett, bishop of Meath, in Meath TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item concerns Ireland and deals with the writer's dispute with Patrick Smyth.] REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 220, III 609-670, V 395-396.

ENTRY NUMBER: 396 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 262 (1792) FOLIOS: 234rv-236r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 apr 1792 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Patrick Smyth, priest, in Meath TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item concerns Ireland and deals with the writer's dispute with Patrick Joseph Plunkett.] REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 220, III 609-670, V 395-396.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 397 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 262 (1792) FOLIOS: 389rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 jul 1792 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Martin Hody, superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his letter of 23 may [23 may 1792], with the good news of the progress of the American missions and the project of the bishop of Baltimore [John Carroll] for the establishment of a new bishopric in Philadelphia or New York. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 398 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 262 (1792) FOLIOS: 558v-568r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 sep 1792 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's report of 23 apr [23 apr 1792; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 674] is acknowledged. This letter deals with the Seminary of St. Sulpice in Baltimore; the Georgetown College and the subsidy of £100 scudi for three years; the need to replace the late Thorpe [John Thorpe, who died on 12 apr 1792]; the French missions on the river Scioto [Pierre-Joseph Didier mentioned]; troubles caused by rebel missionaries [Johann Baptist Causse, Karl Andreas Heilbron, Peter Heilbron]; the two young Americans of Collegio Urbano [Felix Theophilus Dougherty, Ralph Smith] soon to return to America; Froling [Wolfgang Fröling] in Rome; the Carmelite nuns arrived from Belgium [Bernardine of Saint-Joseph, Clare Joseph Dickinson, Mary Aloysia, Mary Eleanor]; the proceedings of the diocesan synod [that took place on 07 nov 1791-08 nov 1791] to be sent; the project for new bishopric in Philadelphia or New York; the selection of a coadjutor; changes in liturgy; indulgences; John Thayer's arrival in Boston. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 221-222, III 671-679, IV 107 312, V 398-399, VI 368.

ENTRY NUMBER: 399 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 262 (1792) FOLIOS: 571r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 05 oct 1792 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Gaetano Celesia, pontifical agent, in Leghorn TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Because the late Thorpe [John Thorpe, who died on 12 apr 1792], the agent of the bishop of Baltimore, Carroll [John Carroll], has not yet been replaced, the addressee will find enclosed some papers to be forwarded to the latter. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 221-222, III 671-679, IV 107 312, V 398-399, VI 368.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 400 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 262 (1792) FOLIOS: 606rv-616rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 nov 1792 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Antonio Felice Zondadari, archbishop of Adana, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy 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 priest; the Recollets of Québec; the rejection of the request made by Burke [Edmund Burke] 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; the rebellion of the bishop of Capsa [Charles-François Bailly de Messein], the addressee's coadjutor; the convocation of a diocesan synod. 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 VI 220 223.

ENTRY NUMBER: 401 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 264 (1793) FOLIOS: 230v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 feb 1793 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Gaetano Celesia, pontifical agent, in Leghorn TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a letter [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 402] to be forwarded to the bishop of Baltimore, Carroll [John Carroll]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 401-402.

ENTRY NUMBER: 402 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 264 (1793) FOLIOS: 231rv-232r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 feb 1793 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer recommends Froling [Wolfgang Fröling], a Bavarian Benedectine who was for many years in Rome. He is now willing to go to America and minister to the German community. The addressee will find enclosed a letter written by Ralph Smith, whom the writer praises together with Felix Dougherty [Felix Theophilus Diugherty]. The addressee is requested to report on the state of his diocese. On account of the current troubles in Europe, good news is to be expected only from America. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 401-402.

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 264 (1793) FOLIOS: 259rv-260r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 03 apr 1793 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Martin Hody, superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general of the bishop of Québec, in Amiens TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 10 jan [10 jan 1793], with the enclosed letter dated 26 oct [26 oct 1792] of the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert], is acknowledged. A duplicate of the latter's letter has already been received, and it is to be discussed in the forthcoming general congregation [general congregation of 22 apr 1793; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 227]. With regard to other letters and printed matters forwarded by the addressee [probably Cal. 1622-1799 III 684-696], the bishop [Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec] was written to in nov [28 nov 1792; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 400], not through the addressee (due to current troubles in the kingdom [of France]), but through Morrogh [Francis Morrogh] in Lisbon. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 227, III 697, IV 191-194, V 403-404.

ENTRY NUMBER: 404 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 264 (1793) FOLIOS: 329rv-388rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 jul 1793 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Antonio Felice Zondadari, archbishop of Adana, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 26 oct [26 oct 1792] is acknowledged. It is clear from it that he has not received the letter written by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" on 28 nov 1792 [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 400], forwarded through Morrogh [Francis Morrogh] in Lisbon. This letter deals with some doubts concerning marriage validity, marriage dispensations, the borrowing of money with interest. Precedents on these issues are summarized. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 227, III 697, IV 191-194, V 403-404. It was obviously impossible for Jean-François Hubert to receive a letter dated 28 nov 1792, that is, written before his own letter dated 26 oct 1792.

ENTRY NUMBER: 405 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 265 (1793) FOLIOS: 45v-46r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 dec 1793 AUTHOR: Antonio Felice Zondadari, archbishop of Adana, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Aurelio Roverella, auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: As soon as the pope [Pius VI] appointed Graessl [Lorenz Dominikus Graessl] as coadjutor of the bishop of Baltimore, Carroll [John Carroll, on 14 jan 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 160], cardinal Braschi [Romualdo Braschi Onesti] was requested to send the appropriate briefs. The addressee is now requested to assign the new coadjutor a title in partibus , and to inform the secretary of of Briefs [Romualdo Braschi Onesti, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs

140 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 to Princes]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 228, III 698-705, IV 110-111 159-160 356-358, V 405-408 417.

ENTRY NUMBER: 406 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 265 (1793) FOLIOS: 46rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 dec 1793 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Romualdo Braschi Onesti, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed the audience [i.e., the rescriptum of the audience granted by Pius VI to Antonio Felice Zondadari on 08 dec 1793; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 111], appointing Graessl [Dominikus Lorenz Graessl] as coadjutor of the bishop of Baltimore, Carroll [John Carroll]. The addressee is requested to send the appropriate briefs when informed by the auditor to the pope [Aurelio Roverella] about the title in partibus of the new coadjutor [Dominikus Lorenz Graessl]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 228, III 698-705, IV 110-111 159-160 356-358, V 405-408 417.

ENTRY NUMBER: 407 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 266 (1794) FOLIOS: 366v-367rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 jan 1794 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Dominikus Lorenz Graessl, bishop of Samos, coadjutor of the bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is appointed bishop [bishop of Samos] and coadjutor of the bishop of Baltimore, Carroll [John Carroll]. In due time, a subdivision of the diocese of Baltimore into various bishoprics will be considered. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 228, III 698-705, IV 110-111 159-160 356-358, V 405-408 417.

ENTRY NUMBER: 408 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 266 (1794) FOLIOS: 367v-369r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 jan 1794 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Charles Carroll [ recte John Carroll], bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed that a letter has been sent to Graessl [Dominikus Lorenz Graessl; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 407] appointing the latter as his coadjutor. The new coadjutor was also informed [Dominikus Lorenz Graessl] that a new subdivision of the diocese [diocese of Baltimore] will be considered in due time. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 228, III 698-705, IV 110-111 159-160 356-358, V 405-408 417.

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VOLUME: 266 (1794) FOLIOS: 453v-455rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 jun 1794 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: François-Joachim de Pierre, cardinal de Bernis TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer returns the letters of the superior of the [Augustin de Lestrange] to the addressee. These letters were received through the archbishop of Damascus [François de Pierre de Bernis], the addressee's nephew. The project of establishing a Trappist monastery in Canada [Lower Canada or British North America] seems very difficult, because the order is not devoted to wordly benefits and cannot be granted special dispensations. The addressee must first receive permission from the English crown, that usually has a negative attitude toward regular orders. The writer will then address the bishop of Québec [Jean-François Hubert] on the issue. [The balance of this item deals with the West Indies, Guyane, Cayenne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 409, VI 225.

ENTRY NUMBER: 410 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 266 (1794) FOLIOS: 490rv-498rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 02 aug 1794 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 21 sep [21 sep 1793; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 710] is acknowledged. Suggested changes in the oath for the new bishops are granted, as from the enclosed form of oath taken by the archbishop of Mohilew [Stanislaus Siestrzencwicz-Bohusz] and by the Irish bishops [see Cal. 1622-1799 III 708]). Sister Saladin [Geneviève-Elizabeth Saladin] is dispensed from solemn vows, but she must join the French Carmelite sisters who have arrived in the diocese [actually they had arrived from Belgium]. Marriage dispensations are granted. The proceedings of the diocesan synod [that took place on 07 nov 1791-08 nov 1791; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 713], read before the general congregation of 16 jun [16 jun 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 II 229], are dealt with in detail. Because the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has been informed of the death of Graessl [Dominikus Lorenz Graessl, occurred on 00 oct 1793] through letters from America and through the addressee's procurator [James Connell], another coadjutor must be selected and eventually appointed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 229-232, III 706-713, V 410.

ENTRY NUMBER: 411 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 266 (1794) FOLIOS: 532v-533r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 sep 1794 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: , bishop of Canatha, coadjutor of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed of his appointment to the coadjutorship of the bishopric of Québec, upon the recommendation of the bishop [Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec]. The latter will grant the addressee his

142 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 ordinary faculties. 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.

ENTRY NUMBER: 412 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 266 (1794) FOLIOS: 534[a]r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 sep 1794 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ippolito Antonio Vincenti, archbishop of Corinthus, nuncio in Spain TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a parcel to be forwarded to the nuncio in Lisbon, cardinal Bellisomi [Carlo Bellisomi]. 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.

ENTRY NUMBER: 413 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 266 (1794) FOLIOS: 534[a]rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 sep 1794 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Carlo Bellisomi, cardinal, nuncio in Portugal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to forward the parcel meant for the bishop of Québec, Jean-François Hubert, to Francis Morrogh, the latter's agent in Lisbon. 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.

ENTRY NUMBER: 414 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 266 (1794) FOLIOS: 534[a]v-534[b]r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 sep 1794 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francis Morrogh, agent of the bishop of Québec, in Lisbon TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed two apostolic briefs [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 361] and two letters [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 411 415], respectively for Jean-François Hubert and for his new coadjutor [Pierre Denaut]. A special request that his correspondence be forwarded through the addressee was made by the bishop of Québec, Jean-François Huber, in his letter of jun [12 jun 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 718]. 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.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 415 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 266 (1794) FOLIOS: 536rv-537r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 sep 1794 AUTHOR: [Leonardo Antonelli, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," and Antonio Felice Zondadari, archbishop of Adana, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-François Hubert, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Pierre Denaut has been appointed coadjutor of the addressee, to replace the late bishop of Capsa [Charles-François Bailly de Messein]. The pope [Pius VI] hopes that the American shores will not be infected by European impiety. The addressee must grant Pierre Denaut ordinary and extraordinary faculties. A letter for the new coadjutor [Pierre Denaut] is enclosed [see Codignola Calendar 1622-1799 V 411]. The pope [Pius VI] hopes that the American shores will not be infected by European impiety. 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.

ENTRY NUMBER: 416 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 266 (1794) FOLIOS: 677rv-679r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 dec 1794 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addresse's letter of 3 jul [03 jul 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 376] is acknowledged. It informed the writer of the death of Graessl [Dominikus Lorenz Graessl, occurred on 00 oct 1793], a piece of news that had alreadyt been conveyed by addressee's procurator, Connell [James Connell]. A new coadjutor must be selected. The subsidy for Georgetown college (£100 scudi ) is renewed for another three years. With regard to the privileges requested for the Carmelite nuns [Bernardine of Saint-Joseph, Clare Joseph Dickinson, Mary Aloysia, Mary Eleanor], they have been submitted to the pope [Pius VI, at the audience grnaanted on 30 nov 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 315]. With regard to the other French nuns, their employment in Louisiana is praised. The addressee is also praised for his attitude towards the marriage of Sartori [Giovanni Battista Sartori, with Henrietta Theresa Musgrave, that took place ante 03 jul 1794] (the former is known to be on his way to Europe). Through Connell [James Connell], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" answered on 18 jan [18 jan 1794] and 2 aug [02 aug 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 V 410 417] respectively his letters of jun [17 jun 1793] and sep 1793 [21 sep 1793; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 705 710]. Current troubles do not assure the safe delivery of these letters. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 315, V 417, VI 376.

ENTRY NUMBER: 417 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 266 (1794) FOLIOS: 681v-687rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 jan 1794 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of jun [17 jun 1793; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 705] is acknowledged. This letter deals with various topics: the appointment of Graessl [Dominikus Lorenz Graessl] as the addressee's coadjutor, with enclosures; a subdivision of the diocese of Baltimore; Georgetown College (subsidy renewed for three years and given to the [new] procurator, Connell [James Connell]); dispensations for Sister Gerard [Félicité Gerard] for the holiday of the Sacred Heart, and for the Seminary of St. Sulpice in Baltimore; appointment of an honorary chapter; the return to Germany of Froling [Wolfgang Fröling]. The writer hopes that many priests will arrive from France, although the addressee must verify that they have not taken the sacrilegious oath required there. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 228, III 698-705, IV 110-111 159-160 356-358, V 405-408 417.

ENTRY NUMBER: 418 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 267 (1794) FOLIOS: 10v-11r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 sep 1794 AUTHOR: Antonio Felice Zondadari, archbishop of Adana, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Aurelio Roverella, cardinal, pro-auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Upon request of the bishop of Québec, Jean-François Hubert [contained in his letter of 12 jun 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 718], the pope [Pius VI] appointed Pierre Denaut as the latter's coadjutor, to replace the late bishop of Capsa, Bailly de Messein [Charles-François Bailly de Messein], who died on 21 may [recte 20 may 1794]. The addressee is requested to grant the new coadjutor [Pierre Denaut] a title in partibus , and to inform cardinal Braschi [Romualdo Braschi Onesti], so that letters apostolic could be sent. 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.

ENTRY NUMBER: 419 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 267 (1794) FOLIOS: 11rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 15 sep 1794 AUTHOR: Antonio Felice Zondadari, archbishop of Adana, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Romualdo Braschi Onesti, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Upon request of the bishop of Québec, Jean-François Hubert [contained in his letter of 12 jun 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 718], the pope [Pius VI] appointed Pierre Denaut as the former's coadjutor, in order to replace the late bishop of Capsa, Bailly de Messein [Charles-François Bailly de Messein, who died on 20 may 1794]. The addressee will find enclosed the audience [i.e., the rescriptum of the audience granted by Pius VI to Leonardo Antonelli on 02 sep 1794 or 11 sep 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 360]. The addressee is requested to send the appropriate brief when informed by the pro-auditor to the pope, Roverella [Aurelio Roverella], of the title in partibus of the new coadjutor [Pierre Denaut]. 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.

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VOLUME: 268 (1795) FOLIOS: 57rv-58r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 apr 1795 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Charles Erskine, papal envoy extraordinary to England TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Troy [John Thomas Troy], archbishop of Dublin, has forwarded the petition of the Catholics of Newfoundland [dated 20 nov 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 724] asking that their prefect, Louis O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel], be appointed bishop in partibus and vicar apostolic [vicar apostolic in Newfoundland]. Troy [John Thomas Troy] seconds the petition, and suggests [in his letter of 10 jan 1795; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 723] that Saint-Pierre and Miquelon be similarly placed under the jurisdiction of the vicar apostolic [vicar apostolic in Newfoundland]. The addressee is requested to enquire wirh the vicar apostolic in the London district, Douglas [John Douglas], and to inform the writer of the attitude of the British crown on the issue. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 235, III 722-727, IV 113 165-167 326 365-369, V 420 425-427 429, VI 494-495.

ENTRY NUMBER: 421 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 268 (1795) FOLIOS: 207rv-208r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 apr 1795 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Leonard Neale, bishop of Gortyna, coadjutor of the bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed that he has been appointed coadjutor of Carroll [John Carroll]. The latter will grant him ordinary and extraordinary faculties. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 234, III 719-721, IV 112 163-164 362-364, V 421-424, VI 377.

ENTRY NUMBER: 422 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 268 (1795) FOLIOS: 208rv-209rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 apr 1795 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 15 oct [15 oct 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 721] is acknowledged, with the request it contained that Leonard Neale be appointed his coadjutor. The request is now granted. The addressee will grant Leonard Neale ordinary and extraordinary faculties. The writer hopes that the American shores will not be infected by European impiety. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 234, III 719-721, IV 112 163-164 362-364, V 421-424, VI 377.

ENTRY NUMBER: 423 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 269 (1795)

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FOLIOS: 67rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 mar 1795 AUTHOR: Antonio Felice Zondadari, archbishop of Adana, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Romualdo Braschi Onesti, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Following the sudden death of Graessl [Dominikus Lorenz Graessl, occurred on 00 oct 1793], coadjutor of the bishop of Baltimore, John Carroll, the pope [Pius VI] appointed Leonard Neale as the latter's new coadjutor. Leonard Neale is currently parish priest of St. Mary's church in Philadelphia. The addressee will find enclosed the relating audience [i.e., the rescriptum of the audience granted by Pius VI to Antonio Felice Zondadari on 23 mar 1795; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 112]. The addressee is requested to send the appropriate brief as soon as the pro-auditor to the pope, Donati, informs him of the new coadjutor's title in partibus . REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 234, III 719-721, IV 112 163-164 362-364, V 421-424, VI 377.

ENTRY NUMBER: 424 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 269 (1795) FOLIOS: 68rv-69r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 mar 1796 [ recte 26 mar 1795] AUTHOR: Antonio Felice Zondadari, archbishop of Adana, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Donati, pro-auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [Dominikus Lorenz Graessl, occurred on 00 oct 1793], coadjutor of the bishop of Baltimore, John Carroll, the pope [Pius VI] appointed Leonard Neale as the latter's new coadjutor. Leonard Neale is currently parish priest of St. Mary's church in Philadelphia. The addressee is requested to grant the new coadjutor [Leonard Neale] a title in partibus and to inform cardinal Braschi [Romualdo Braschi Onesti], so that the appropriate brief can be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 234, III 719-721, IV 112 163-164 362-364, V 421-424, VI 377.

ENTRY NUMBER: 425 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 269 (1795) FOLIOS: 87rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 dec 1795 AUTHOR: Cesare Brancadoro, archbishop of Nisibis, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Donati, pro-auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Upon the petition of the Catholics of Newfoundland [dated 20 nov 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 724], the pope [Pius VI] appointed their current prefect apostolic, James Louis O'Donel, bishop in partibus and vicar apostolic in Newfoundland. The addressee is requested to grant the new vicar apostolic a title in partibus and to inform cardinal Braschi, secretary of Briefs [Romualdo Braschi Onesti, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes], so that the appropriate brief can be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 235, III 722-727, IV 113 165-167 326 365-369, V 420 425-426 429, VI 494-495.

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VOLUME: 269 (1795) FOLIOS: 87v-88v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 19 dec 1795 AUTHOR: Cesare Brancadoro, archbishop of Nisibis, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Romualdo Braschi Onesti, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The pope [Pius VI] appointed James Louis O'Donel bishop in partibus and vicar apostolic in Newfoundland. The audience [i.e., the rescriptum of the audience granted by Pius VI to Cesare Brancadoro on 29 nov 1795; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 113] is enclosed. The addressee is requested to send the appropriate brief as soon as the auditor to the pope, Donati, informs him of the title in partibus of the new vicar apostolic [James Louis O'Donel]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 235, III 722-727, IV 113 165-167 326 365-369, V 420 425-426 429, VI 494-495.

ENTRY NUMBER: 427 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 270 (1796) FOLIOS: 129v-130r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 dec 1796 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francis Morrogh, agent of the bishop of Québec, in Lisbon TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a parcel to be forwarded to the bishop of Québec, Jean-François Hubert. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 123, V 427-428, VI 224 230-233.

ENTRY NUMBER: 428 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 270 (1796) FOLIOS: 130rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 jan 1796 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: , archbishop of Tamiathis, nuncio in Portugal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a parcel for the bishop of Québec, Jean-François Hubert, to be forwarded through Francis Morrogh, the latter's agent in Lisbon. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 123, V 427-428, VI 224 230-233.

ENTRY NUMBER: 429 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 270 (1796) FOLIOS: 131v-133r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 jan 1796 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: James Louis O'Donel, OFM Obs, bishop of Thyatira, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed of his appointment as bishop of Thyatira and vicar apostolic in Newfoundland. This appointment followed the petition of the Catholics of Newfoundland [dated 20 Nov 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 724] and the recommendation of the archbishop of Dublin [John Thomas Troy, contained in his letter of 10 jan 1795; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 723]. The addressee's jurisdiction extends over Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, as long as the islands are under British jurisdiction. Ordinary and extraordinary faculties are enclosed. He is requested to send a report on his territory. The writer hopes that the addressee is able to defend his Catholics from the impiety that pervades Europe. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 II 235, III 722-727, IV 113 165-167 326 365-369, V 420 425-426 429, VI 494-495.

ENTRY NUMBER: 430 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 270 (1796) FOLIOS: 184v-186r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 may 1796 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Charles Erskine, papal envoy extraordinary to England TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 21 jul [21 jul 1795; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 725] and 16 oct [16 oct 1795] are acknowledged. The pope [Pius VI] was happy to hear that the [British] government is not opposed to the appointment of a vicar apostolic in Newfoundland. Louis O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel] was accordingly appointed [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 167], as requested by the Catholics of Newfoundland [on 20 nov 1794; see Cal. 1622-1799 III 724]. Many years earlier the island [Newfoundland] had been under the jurisdiction of the bishop of Québec, whose diocese is now so vast that it could be subdivided into four bishoprics. Later, the island [Newfoundland] was administered by a prefect apostolic [James Louis O'Donel]. [The balance of this item deals with China, , England]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 431 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 270 (1796) FOLIOS: 217v-219rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 aug 1796 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bartolomeo Pacca, archbishop of Tamiathis, nuncio in Portugal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 7 jul [07 jul 1796] is acknowledged. He is thanked for forwarding the parcel directly to the bishop of Québec, Hubert [Jean-François Hubert], given the fact that Morrogh [Francis Morrogh] is absent. The addressee is requested to enquire about the latter's whereabouts and about his possible replacement. [The balance of this item deals with São Tomé]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 432 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 273 (1797) FOLIOS: 18v-19r

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LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Rome DATE: 14 jan 1797 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a letter written by the archbishop of Mainz [Friederich Karl Josef von Erthal], dealing with Fromm [Franz Fromm], a missionary in America who has been suspended and excommunicated. He is asked to enquire on the issue. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 439.

ENTRY NUMBER: 433 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 273 (1797) FOLIOS: 175rv-178r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 may 1797 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer rejoices at the flourishing state of Catholicism in America, as opposed to the difficulties it encounters in Europe. Philip Crane, the Augustinian procurator of Collegio San Matteo, has informed the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in his letter undated, but 00 dec 1796; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 336] that the vicar general of his order, Matthew Carr, has been ordered to the United Provinces [United States] with a number of Irish confrères. The audience [i.e., the rescriptum of the audience granted by Pius VI on 02 apr 1797; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 337] is enclosed. The addressee is requested to grant his approval. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 333-337, V 433, VI 378. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 440.

ENTRY NUMBER: 434 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 273 (1797) FOLIOS: 351rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 30 sep 1797 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Gaetano Celesia, pontifical agent, in Leghorn TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The bearers of this letter are Ralph Smith and Felix Dougherty [Felix Theophilus Dougherty], formerly American students at Collegio Urbano. They are bound for Baltimore and Philadelphia. The addressee is requested to provide for their needs until their departure for Lisbon, and then to bill the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 434-436. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 443.

ENTRY NUMBER: 435 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 273 (1797) FOLIOS: 352v-353r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 30 sep 1797

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AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bartolomeo Pacca, archbishop of Tamiathis, nuncio in Portugal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Ralph Smith and Felix Dougherty [Felix Theophilus Dougherty], formerly American students at Collegio Urbano, will arrive in Lisbon on their way to Baltimore and Philadelphia. The addressee is requested to provide for their need until their departure, and then to bill the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 434-436. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 442.

ENTRY NUMBER: 436 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 273 (1797) FOLIOS: 357rv-358r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 30 sep 1797 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Ralph Smith and Felix Dougherty [Felix Theophilus Dougherty], formerly American students at Collegio Urbano, are sent back to the addressee. The former feels no vocation to become a priest, the latter's health is failing. The addressee is requested to select and send two more young Americans for Collegio Urbano. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 434-436. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 441.

ENTRY NUMBER: 437 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 273 (1797) FOLIOS: 417v-418r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 16 dec 1797 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Gaetano Celesia, pontifical agent, in Leghorn TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of c. 11 [c. 11 dec 1797] is acknowledged. It informed that the two former American students [Ralph Smith, Felix Theophilus Dougherty, former students at Collegio Urbano] have not yet managed to embark. The addressee is requested to enquire whether to go to Hamburg by land is more expensive than to go to Lisbon by sea. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 444.

ENTRY NUMBER: 438 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 274 (1797) FOLIOS: 34v-35r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Rome DATE: 27 mar 1797 AUTHOR: Cesare Brancadoro, archbishop of Nisibis, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Romualdo Braschi Onesti, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: On account of current troubles, the parcel [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 421-422] containing the brief appointing Leonard Neale coadjutor of the bishop of Baltimore, John Carroll, dated apr 1795 [18 apr 1795; see Cal.

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1622-1799 IV 163-164] went astray. The addressee is requested to prepare a duplicate, to be forwarded to Baltimore on a ship shortly leaving Civitavecchia for the said town. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 445.

ENTRY NUMBER: 439 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 275 (1797-8) FOLIOS: 2rv-3r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: jan 1797 [14 jan 1797] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a letter written by the archbishop of Mainz [Friederich Karl Josef von Erthal], dealing with Fromm [Franz Fromm], a missionary in America who has been suspended and excommunicated. He is asked to enquire on the issue. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 432.

ENTRY NUMBER: 440 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 275 (1797-8) FOLIOS: 48v-52r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: may 1797 [27 may 1797] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer rejoices at the flourishing state of Catholicism in America, as opposed to the difficulties it encounters in Europe. Philip Crane, the Augustinian procurator of Collegio San Matteo, has informed the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in his letter undated, but 00 dec 1796; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 336] that the vicar general of his order, Matthew Carr, has been ordered to the United Provinces [United States] with a number of Irish confrères. The audience [i.e., the rescriptum of the audience granted by Pius VI on 02 apr 1797; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 337] is enclosed. The addressee is requested to grant his approval. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 IV 333-337, V 440, VI 378. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 433.

ENTRY NUMBER: 441 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 275 (1797-8) FOLIOS: 106rv-107r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: sep 1797 [30 sep 1797] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Ralph Smith and Felix Dougherty [Felix Theophilus Dougherty], formerly American students at Collegio Urbano, are sent back to the addressee. The former feels no vocation to become a priest, the latter's health is failing. The addressee is requested to select and send two more young Americans for Collegio Urbano. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 441-443. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 436.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 442 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 275 (1797-8) FOLIOS: 143rv-144r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: sep 1797 [30 sep 1797] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bartolomeo Pacca, archbishop of Tamiathis, nuncio in Portugal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Ralph Smith and Felix Dougherty [Felix Theophilus Dougherty], formerly American students at Collegio Urbano, will arrive in Lisbon on their way to Baltimore and Philadelphia. The addressee is requested to provide for their need until their departure, and then to bill the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 441-443. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 435.

ENTRY NUMBER: 443 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 275 (1797-8) FOLIOS: 144rv-145r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: sep 1797 [30 sep 1797] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Gaetano Celesia, pontifical agent, in Leghorn TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The bearers of this letter are Ralph Smith and Felix Dougherty [Felix Theophilus Dougherty], formerly American students at Collegio Urbano. They are bound for Baltimore and Philadelphia. The addressee is requested to provide for their needs until their departure for Lisbon, and then to bill the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 441-443. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 434.

ENTRY NUMBER: 444 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 275 (1797-8) FOLIOS: 168rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 dec 1797 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Gaetano Celesia, pontifical agent, in Leghorn TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of c. 11 [c. 11 dec 1797] is acknowledged. It informed that the two former American students [Ralph Smith, Felix Theophilus Dougherty, former students at Collegio Urbano] have not yet managed to embark. The addressee is requested to enquire whether to go to Hamburg by land is more expensive than to go to Lisbon by sea. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 437.

ENTRY NUMBER: 445 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 275 (1797-8) FOLIOS: 224v-225rv LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: mar 1797 [27 mar 1797] AUTHOR: [Cesare Brancadoro, archbishop of Nisibis, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Romuldo Braschi Onesti, cardinal, Secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: On account of current troubles, the parcel [see Cal. 1622-1799 V 421-422] containing the brief appointing Leonard Neale coadjutor of the bishop of Baltimore, John Carroll, dated apr 1795 [18 apr 1795; see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 163-164] went astray. The addressee is requested to prepare a duplicate, to be forwarded to Baltimore on a ship shortly leaving Civitavecchia for the said town. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 438.

ENTRY NUMBER: 446 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 275 (1797-8) FOLIOS: 225v-226rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: mar 1797 [00 mar 1797] AUTHOR: [Cesare Brancadoro, archbishop of Nisibis, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernardino Marescotti, sostituto at the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer informs that Jean Hubert [Jean-François Hubert], bishop of Québec, is seriously ill, and has resigned in favour of his coadjutor, Pierre Denaut, bishop of Canatha. The latter has asked that Joseph-Octave Plessis be appointed as his own coadjutor. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has approved the said request, and has assigned to Joseph-Octave Plessis the same title of bishop of Canatha. The original decree is herewith enclosed. The addressee is requested to send the appropriate briefs. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 447 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 276 (1798) FOLIOS: 65rv-74r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 apr 1798 AUTHOR: [Cesare Brancadoro, archbishop of Nisibis, Secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer has recently met with Reuter [Friedrich Caesar Reuter], a former Franciscan Conventual. The latter criticizes the addressee for his attitude toward the German Catholics in the United States, and holds him responsible for opposing the use of the German language in religious instruction and in preaching. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 448 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 276 (1798) FOLIOS: 128r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Padua] DATE: 29 aug 1799 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: [Edmund Burke, priest] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A note stating that faculties were granted to the addresse. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 460.

ENTRY NUMBER: 449 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 277 (1799) FOLIOS: 178v-180r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Padua DATE: 23 sep 1799 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Charles Erkine, papal envoy extraordinary to England TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Hubert [Jean-François Hubert, recte Pierre Denaut], bishop of Québec, has requested a coadjutor [in his letter of 10 sep 1797; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 238], but the death of the pope [Pius VI, occurred on 29 aug 1799], allows no decision to be made on the issue. The same request was made by John Douglas, bishop of Centuria. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 454.

ENTRY NUMBER: 450 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 277 (1799) FOLIOS: 210v-214rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: DATE: 29 nov 1799 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Charles Erkine, papal envoy extraordinary to England TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letters of 6 [06 aug 1799], 7 [07 aug 1799], 8 [08 aug 1799], 21 aug [21 aug 1799], 8 [08 oct 1799], and 22 oct [22 oct 1799] are acknowledged. With regard to Canada [Québec], the requested indulgences will be sent. Nothing can be done for the requested coadjutor [of Pierre Denaut, the new bishop of Québec], until 1 dec [01 dec 1799], when the new pope is elected. [The balance of this item deals with China, Tonkin, Malabar, Spain, Scotland, Ireland and Madras]. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 455.

ENTRY NUMBER: 451 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 277 (1799) FOLIOS: 217rv-218rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Venice DATE: 14 dec 1799 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letters of 9 feb `09 feb 1799] and 24 aug [24 aug 1799; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 388-389], received in two copies, are acknowledged. His attitude in the dispute with Reuter [Friedrich Caesar Reuter] is praised. A duplicate of the brief [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 163-164 362] for his new coadjutor [Leonard Neale] will be sent. A copy of the addressee's letter was sent to the archbishop of Cologne [Maximilian Franz von Österreich].

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 451-452, VI 388-390. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 456.

ENTRY NUMBER: 452 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 277 (1799) FOLIOS: 218v-219r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Venice DATE: 14 dec 1799 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Maximilian Franz von Österreich, archbishop of Cologne TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a letter [dated 09 feb 1799 or or 24 aug 1799; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 388-389] of the bishop of Philadelphia [recte John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore], showing the reproachable behaviour of Reuter [Friedrich Caesar Reuter], who had been recommended by the addressee. Future recommendations must be better weighed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 451-452, VI 388-390. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 457.

ENTRY NUMBER: 453 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 277 (1799) FOLIOS: 220v-226r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Venice DATE: 21 dec 1799 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Friedrich Caesar Reuter, OFM Conv TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 14 apr [14 apr 1799; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 391] is acknowledged. His charges against the bishop of Baltimore, John Carroll, are refuted and dealt with in detail. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 VI 391. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 458.

ENTRY NUMBER: 454 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 277 (1799) FOLIOS: 399v-400r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Padua DATE: 23 sep 1799 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Charles Erskine, papal envoy extraordinary to England TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Hubert [Jean-François Hubert, recte Pierre Denaut], bishop of Québec, has requested a coadjutor [in his letter of 10 sep 1797; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 238], but the death of the pope [Pius VI, occurred on 29 aug 1799], allows no decision to be made on the issue. The same request was made by John Douglas, bishop of Centuria. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 449.

ENTRY NUMBER: 455 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 277 (1799) FOLIOS: 408v-409r

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Venice DATE: 29 sep 1799 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Charles Erskine, papal envoy extraordinary to England TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letters of 6 [06 aug 1799], 7 [07 aug 1799], 8 [08 aug 1799], 21 aug [21 aug 1799], 8 [08 oct 1799], and 22 oct [22 oct 1799] are acknowledged. With regard to Canada [Québec], the requested indulgences will be sent. Nothing can be done for the requested coadjutor [of Pierre Denaut, the new bishop of Québec], until 1 dec [01 dec 1799], when the new pope is elected. [The balance of this item deals with China, Tonkin, Malabar, Spain, Scotland, Ireland and Madras]. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 450.

ENTRY NUMBER: 456 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 277 (1799) FOLIOS: 410rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Venice DATE: 14 dec 1799 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letters of 9 feb `09 feb 1799] and 24 aug [24 aug 1799; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 388-389], received in two copies, are acknowledged. His attitude in the dispute with Reuter [Friedrich Caesar Reuter] is praised. A duplicate of the brief [see Cal. 1622-1799 IV 163-164 362] for his new coadjutor [Leonard Neale] will be sent. A copy of the addressee's letter was sent to the archbishop of Cologne [Maximilian Franz von Österreich]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 456-457, VI 388-390. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 451.

ENTRY NUMBER: 457 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 277 (1799) FOLIOS: 410v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: Venice DATE: 14 dec [14 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Maximilian Franz von Österreich, archbishop of Cologne TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed a letter [dated 09 feb 1799 or or 24 aug 1799; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 388-389] of the bishop of Philadelphia [recte John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore], showing the reproachable behaviour of Reuter [Friedrich Caesar Reuter], who had been recommended by the addressee. Future recommendations must be better weighed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 456-457, VI 388-390. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 452.

ENTRY NUMBER: 458 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 277 (1799) FOLIOS: 410v-412r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Venice

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DATE: 21 dec [21 dec 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Friedrich Caesar Reuter, OFM Conv TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 14 apr [14 apr 1799; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 391] is acknowledged. His charges against the bishop of Baltimore, John Carroll, are refuted and dealt with in detail. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 458-459, VI 391. Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 453.

ENTRY NUMBER: 459 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 277 (1799) FOLIOS: 412rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: Venice DATE: 22 dec 1799 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, bishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed that Reuter [Fredrich Caesar Reuter} has written a letter [dated 14 apr 1799; see Cal. 1622-1799 VI 391] containing charges against him. The writer also explains why the latter was given permission to collect money for a German church yet to be built, and advises the addressee on the attitude he should adopt toward the German community. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1622-1799 V 458-459, VI 391.

ENTRY NUMBER: 460 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 277 (1799) FOLIOS: 433r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Padua] DATE: 29 aug [29 aug 1799] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Edmund Burke, priest TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A note stating that faculties were granted to the addressee. REMARKS: Another copy: Cal. 1622-1799 V 448.

ENTRY NUMBER: 461 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 277 (1799) FOLIOS: 484rv-489rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Padua] DATE: [00 nov 1800] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A summary of the activities and the organization of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" since 25 may 1798, when Pius VI asked cardinal Stefano Borgia, then in Padua, to take care of the missions. Stefano Borgia kept a journal ("Registro delle provvidenze"), in which all letters sent were noted in two tomes, later entrusted to Cesare Brancadoro. On 05 jan 1799 Pius VI appointed Stefano Borgia pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de

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Propaganda Fide" and selected Padua as its temporary see. Details on worldwide activities in the "two years and a half" [i.e., c.1798-1800] since Stefano Borgia began to operate. As for Canada [Lower Canada], only the bishop of Québec [Pierre Denaut] and his coadjutor [Joseph-Octave Plessis] are mentioned. REMARKS: Although written in the 19 th century, this item was described because it helps explain the functioning of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" in the turbulent and troubled last two years of the 18 th century.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 001 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 277 (1799) FOLIOS: 484rv-498rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Padua] DATE: [00 nov 1800] AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A summary of the activities and the organization of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" since 25 may 1798, when Pius VI asked cardinal Stefano Borgia, then in Padua, to take care of the missions. Stefano Borgia kept a journal ("Registro delle provvidenze"), in which all letters sent were noted in two tomes, later entrusted to Cesare Brancadoro. On 05 jan 1799 Pius VI appointed Stefano Borgia pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" and selected Padua as its temporary see. Details on worldwide activities in the "two years and a half" [i.e., c.1798-1800] since Stefano Borgia began to operate. As for Canada [Lower Canada], only the bishop of Québec [Pierre Denaut] and his coadjutor [Joseph-Octave Plessis] are mentioned. REMARKS: This item also appears as Cal. 1622-1799 V 461.

ENTRY NUMBER: 002 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 282 (1801) FOLIOS: 402rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 31 mar 1801 AUTHOR: [Domenico Coppola, archbishop of Myra, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alessandro Malvasia, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Joseph-Octave Plessis, bishop of Canatha, coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [Pierre Denaut], submitted two queries re marriages [see Cal. 1800-30 VI 007] to the Holy See. Domenico Coppola forwards them to the addressee to be answered by the congregation [Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 001 018-020 022, V 002 005, VI 001-002 005-012.

ENTRY NUMBER: 003 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 282 (1801) FOLIOS: 410rv-411rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 apr 1801 AUTHOR: [Domenico Coppola, archbishop of Myra, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Guardian of Collegio San Isidoro [James MacCormick, OFM Obs, Guardian of Collegio San Isidoro] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Secretary Coppola [Domenico Coppola, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] informs that a letter was written from Naples by the archbishop of Ravello and Scala [Giovanni Battista Miccù], on the subject of M. Cormih [recte James MacCormick], an Irish Observant who 10 years previously had arrived in Naples to embark for his assigned mission [in Newfoundland] and has since been living there in the Observant convent. The archbishop [Giovani Battista Miccù] now requests that appropriate briefs be issued to enable him to go [to the United States].

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 003, VI 399.

ENTRY NUMBER: 004 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 285 (1803) FOLIOS: 1rv-2rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 jan 1803 AUTHOR: [Giacinto Sigismondo Gerdil, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [George Hay, bishop of Daulia, vicar apostolic in the Lowland district of Scotland; John Chisholm, bishop of Oreus, vicar apostolic in the Highland district of Scotland] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writers' report on Scotland [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 025] is acknowledged. The writer rejoices at the news that two missionaries were assigned to the Catholics who [in 1802] migrated to America [North America]. They will be of assistance during the voyage to St. John Island [later Prince Edward Island] and on the island itself. [The balance of this item deals with Scotland]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 025, V 004.

ENTRY NUMBER: 005 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 285 (1803) FOLIOS: 35rv-36r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 jan 1803 AUTHOR: [Stefano Borgia, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, bishop of Canatha, coadjutor of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter [undated, but 00 feb 1801; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 011] and the certified copies of the oath of loyalty and professio fidei [dated 25 jan 1801; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 009-010] are acknowledged. As for faculties, reference is made to the enclosed decree [dated 21 nov 1802]. As for the brief [dated 26 apr 1800, appointing the addressee bishop of Canatha and coadjutor of the bishop of Québec, Pierre Denaut; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 004], Pierre Denaut's name was corrected. The addressee is empowered to make use of the tithes of the bishop of Québec [Pierre Denaut]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 001 018-020 022, V 002 005, VI 001-002 005-012. Another copy: in Cal. 1800-30 III 375.

ENTRY NUMBER: 006 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 285 (1803) FOLIOS: 504rv-506rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 10 sep 1803 AUTHOR: [Stefano Borgia, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre Denaut, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 25 sep [25 sep 1803; ?recte 25 apr 1803; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 019] is acknowledged. The writer agrees that the erection of new bishoprics [in Lower Canada] must be postponed. [The balance of this item deals with the shifting of certain holidays and marriage dispensations].

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 027-028, V 006, VI 018-019.

ENTRY NUMBER: 007 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 286 (1803) FOLIOS: 6rv-7rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 jan 1803 AUTHOR: [Domenico Coppola, archbishop of Myra, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Romualdo Braschi Onesti, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: According to the letter [of 25 May 1802, to Denis Boiret; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 015], written by Joseph- Octave Plessis, bishop of Canatha, the brief issued in Padua [or Venice] on 26 apr 1800 [see Cal. 1800-30 VI 004] appointing him bishop of Canatha and coadjutor of the bishop of Québec referred to the latter as "Giovanni Francesco" rather than "Pietro." Since at the time the bishop of Québec was Pierre Denaut and not Jean-François Hubert, the brief must be corrected and another copy sent to the writer, who will then forward it to "such remote parts of the world." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 007, VI 013-017.

ENTRY NUMBER: 008 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 289 (1805) FOLIOS: 131rv-132r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 apr 1805 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bonaventure Stewart, OFM Obs, provincial of Ireland TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Louis O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel], bishop of Thyatira, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland, is tired and needs a coadjutor. Among the candidates [Bernard Brady, Bonaventure Stewart, Patrick Lambert] suggested by the archbishop of Dublin [John Thomas Troy, in his letter to Richard Luke Concanen of 21 sep 1804; see Cal. 1800-30 III 002], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in the general congregation of 11 mar 1805; see Cal. 1800-30 II 002] appointed the addressee coadjutor and bishop of Aeropolis. The writer is invited to be consecrated and reach Newfoundland as soon as possible. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 001-002, III 001-007, IV 004-007 038-040 274 288 297-299, V 008-015, VI 349.

ENTRY NUMBER: 009 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 289 (1805) FOLIOS: 133rv-134rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 apr 1805 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: James Louis O'Donel, OFM Obs, bishop of Thyatira, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In his letter [to John Thomas Troy] of 15 jul [15 jul 1804; see Cal. 1800-30 III 007], the addressee informed that when he arrived in Newfoundland Catholics were only 15, whereas they are currently 15,000. Being old and infirm, he also requested a coadjutor. Among the three candidates [Bernard Brady, Bonaventure Stewart, Patrick

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Lambert] suggested by the archbishop of Dublin [John Thomas Troy, in his letter to Richard Luke Concanen of 21 sep 1804; see Cal. 1800-30 III 002], [in the general congregation of 11 mar 1805; see Cal. 1800-30 II 002] the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" chose Bonaventure Stewart, OFM Obs, provincial of Ireland, to be appointed coadjutor and bishop [bishop of Aeropolis]. Apostolic letters have already been sent to the archbishop of Dublin [John Thomas Troy, enclosed with the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" to John Thomas Troy of 27 apr 1805; see Cal. 1800-30 V 010]. The latter will consecrate the appointee and allow him to leave for his island as soon as possible. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 001-002, III 001-007, IV 004-007 038-040 274 288 297-299, V 008-015, VI 349.

ENTRY NUMBER: 010 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 289 (1805) FOLIOS: 135rv-136rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 apr 1805 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Thomas Troy, archbishop of Dublin TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In compliance with the request of Louis O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel], bishop of Thyatira, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland, [in his letter to the addressee of 15 jul 1804; see Cal. 1800-30 III 007], that he be assisted by a coadjutor selected by the addressee, [in the general congregation of 11 mar 1805; see Cal. 1800-30 II 002] the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" chose Bonaventure Stewart among the three candidates [Bernard Brady, Bonaventure Stewart, Patrick Lambert] suggested [in the addressee's letter to Richard Luke Concanen of 21 sep 1804; see Cal. 1800-30 III 002]. Bonaventure Stewart, OFM Obs, is the provincial of Ireland. Briefs appointing the latter coadjutor and bishop of Aeropolis have been prepared and given to Richard Luke Concanen, the addressee's agent in Rome. Their expedition will make it possible for Bonaventure Stewart to be consecrated in Ireland and leave [for Newfoundland] at the earliest opportunity. [The balance of this item deals with Ireland]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 001-002, III 001-007, IV 004-007 038-040 274 288 297-299, V 008-015, VI 349.

ENTRY NUMBER: 011 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 289 (1805) FOLIOS: 427v-428r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 dec 1805 AUTHOR: [Pius VI, pope] RECIPIENT: Patrick Lambert, OFM Obs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is appointed bishop of Chytri and coadjutor of the vicar apostolic in Newfoundland, Louis O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel], bishop of Thyatira, who found 15 Catholics in the island when he arrived, who are now 15,000. The addressee was recommended by the archbishop of Dublin [John Thomas Troy, in his letter to Richard Luke Concanen of 21 sep 1804; see Cal. 1800-30 III 002]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 001-002, III 001-007, IV 004-007 038-040 274 288 297-299, V 008-015, VI 349.

ENTRY NUMBER: 012 SERIES: Lettere

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VOLUME: 290 (1805) FOLIOS: 37rv-38r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 30 mar [30 mar 1805] AUTHOR: [Domenico Coppola, archbishop of Myra, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Gregorio Berni, sostituto of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In compliance with the powers granted by the Secretariate of State to the prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," Antonio Dugnani, in its letter of 13 dec 1804, [in the general congregation of 11 mar 1805; see Cal. 1800-30 II 002] the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" appointed Bonaventure Stewart, OFM Obs, provincial of Ireland, coadjutor of Louis O'Donel, bishop of Prattica [James Louis O'Donel, bishop Thyatira] and vicar apostolic in Newfoundland. The addressee is requested to send the appropriate briefs, as soon as the auditor to the pope, Alessandro Lacchini, informs him of the new coadjutor's title [as bishop in partibus ]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 001-002, III 001-007, IV 004-007 038-040 274 288 297-299, V 008-015, VI 349.

ENTRY NUMBER: 013 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 290 (1805) FOLIOS: 38rv-39r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 30 mar [30 mar 1805] AUTHOR: [Domenico Coppola, archbishop of Myra, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alessandro Lacchini, auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In compliance with the powers granted by the Secretariate of State to the pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," Antonio Dugnani, in its letter of 13 dec 1804, [in the general congregation of 11 mar 1805; see Cal. 1800-30 II 002] the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" appointed Bonaventure Stewart, OFM Obs, provincial of Ireland, coadjutor of Louis O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel], who is bishop of Thyatira and vicar apostolic in Newfoundland. The addressee is requested to grant the new coadjutor a title [as bishop in partibus ] and to inform Gregorio Berni, so that appropriate briefs can be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 001-002, III 001-007, IV 004-007 038-040 274 288 297-299, V 008-015, VI 349.

ENTRY NUMBER: 014 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 290 (1805) FOLIOS: 102rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 jul [15 jul 1805] AUTHOR: [Domenico Coppola, archbishop of Myra, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Romualdo Braschi Onesti, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Owing to the renunciation of Bonaventure Stewart, OFM Obs [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 040], at the audience granted [to the writer on 16 jun 1805; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 038] the pope [Pius VII] appointed the Patrick Lambert, OFM Obs, coadjutor of the vicar apostolic in Newfoundland [James Louis O'Donel]. The writer encloses the relating decree, and requests the addressee to send the two appropriate briefs as soon as the auditor to the pope [Alessandro Lacchini] informs him of the new coadjutor's title [as bishop in partibus ].

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 001-002, III 001-007, IV 004-007 038-040 274 288 297-299, V 008-015, VI 349.

ENTRY NUMBER: 015 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 290 (1805) FOLIOS: 102v-103rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 jul [17 jul 1805] AUTHOR: [Domenico Coppola, archbishop of Myra, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alessandro Lacchini, auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Owing to the renunciation of Bonaventure Stewart, OFM Obs [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 040], who had been appointed in the general congregation of 11 mar [11 mar 1805; see Cal. 1800-30 II 002], [at the audience granted to the writer on 16 jun 1805; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 038] the pope [Pius VII] appointed the Patrick Lambert, OFM Obs, coadjutor of the vicar apostolic in Newfoundland [James Louis O'Donel]. The addressee is requested to grant the new coadjutor a title in partibus and to inform Braschi, secretary of Briefs [Romualdo Braschi Onesti, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs], so that appropriate apostolic letters can be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 001-002, III 001-007, IV 004-007 038-040 274 288 297-299, V 008-015, VI 349.

ENTRY NUMBER: 016 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 291a (1806) FOLIOS: 84rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 jul [28 jul 1806] AUTHOR: [Domenico Coppola, archbishop of Myra, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Romualdo Braschi Onesti, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 20 jul 1806], the pope [Pius VII] appointed Bernard-Claude Panet bishop and coadjutor of the bishop of Québec, Joseph-Octave Plessis, as from the enclosed decree. The addressee is requested to send the two appropriate briefs as soon as the auditor to the pope [Alessandro Lacchini] informs him of the new coadjutor's title [as bishop in partibus ]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 003-006, III 008-012, IV 008-009 275 289, V 016-017 020-021, VI 022- 025.

ENTRY NUMBER: 017 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 291a (1806) FOLIOS: 85rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 jul [28 jul 1806] AUTHOR: [Domenico Coppola, archbishop of Myra, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alessandro Lacchini, auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 20 jul 1806], the pope [Pius VII] appointed Bernard-Claude Panet bishop and coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis]. The addressee is requested to grant the new

168 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 coadjutor a title in partibus , have it approved by the pope [Pius VII] at the earliest audience, and inform Braschi, secretary of Briefs [Romualdo Braschi Onesti, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs], so that appropriate apostolic letters be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 003-006, III 008-012, IV 008-009 275 289, V 016-017 020-021, VI 022- 025.

ENTRY NUMBER: 018 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 291b (1806) FOLIOS: 232rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 jul 1806 AUTHOR: [, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Richard O'Reilly, archbishop of Armagh TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 7 may [07 may 1806; see Cal. 1800-30 III 015] is acknowledged. Following the death of James Dillon, bishop of Kilmore [on 19 apr 1806], James MacGrawan and James Gilmor were recommended for the vacant bishopric [by Edmund Derry, in his letter to Richard Luke Concanen]. James Gilmor, a former chaplain with the English troops that were sent from France to America [i.e., Lower Canada], is currently a missionary in Dublin. The addressee is requested to inform the writer on the two candidates. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 007-008, III 013-029, V 018-019.

ENTRY NUMBER: 019 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 291b (1806) FOLIOS: 236rv-237r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 31 jul 1806 AUTHOR: [Michele Di Pietro, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Thomas Troy, archbishop of Dublin TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Following the death of James Dillon, bishop of Kilmore [on 19 apr 1806], some candidates [James MacGrawan, James Gilmor] were recommended for the vacant bishopric [by Edmund Derry, in his letter to Richard Luke Concanen]. One of them is James Gilmor, a former chaplain with the English troops that were sent from France to America [i.e., Lower Canada], currently a missionary in town [Dublin]. The addressee is requested to inform the writer on the said candidate. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 007-008, III 013-029, V 018-019.

ENTRY NUMBER: 020 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 291b (1806) FOLIOS: 276rv-278rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 aug 1806 AUTHOR: [Michele Di Pietro, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter [to Pius VII] of 12 feb [12 feb 1806; see Cal. 1800-30 II 005, VI 024], in two

169 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 copies, with enclosures, is acknowledged. It contained the news of the death of the bishop [Pierre Denaut, bishop of Québec, occurred on 17 jan 1806]. [At the audience granted to the writer on 20 jul 1806], the pope [Pius VII] appointed the native [Lower Canadian] Bernard-Claude Panet bishop and coadjutor of the addressee, as from the enclosed apostolic letters. These also allow the addressee to consecrate Bernard-Claude Panet with the assistance of two priests only. As for the addressee's other queries [contained in his letter of 17 feb 1806; see Cal. 1800-30 III 011, VI 023], the following answers are given: [1] as for the reorganization of the bishopric, three coadjutors may be appointed, one (the addressee's successor) residing in Montréal; in a favourable political situation, the three coadjutors may be appointed bishops; reference is made to the answer given to Jean-François Hubert in 1796 on the same subject; [2] Bernard-Claude Panet is allowed to keep one third of the revenue of his former parish church [Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption-de-la-Sainte-Vierge or Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption-de-Berthier on the river Ouelle]; [3-5] Marriage dispensations; [6] The marriage dispensation for the former Recollet is rejected. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 003-006, III 008-012, IV 008-009 275 289, V 016-017 020-021, VI 022- 025. Another copy: in Cal. 1800-30 III 375.

ENTRY NUMBER: 021 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 291b (1806) FOLIOS: 279rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 aug 1806 AUTHOR: [Pius VII, pope] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, priest TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is appointed bishop and coadjutor of the bishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 003-006, III 008-012, IV 008-009 275 289, V 016-017 020-021, VI 022- 025.

ENTRY NUMBER: 022 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 292 (1807) FOLIOS: 19rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 jan 1807 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The general congregation of 22 dec [22 dec 1806; see Cal. 1800-30 II 010] discussed the addressee's petition [of 20 aug 1806; see Cal. 1800-30 III 032] asking to be permitted to charge fees for marriage dispensations. The general congregation decided to ask the pope [Pius VII] to permit the petitioner to charge small fees for 10 years from both wealthy and not wealthy people, but never from beggars. [At the audience granted by Pius VII to Domenico Coppola on 00 jan 1807], the pope [Pius VII] approves. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 009-010, III 030-032, V 022. Another copy: in Cal. 1800-30 III 376, IV 144.

ENTRY NUMBER: 023 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 293 (1807) FOLIOS: 53rv LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [26 jun 1807] AUTHOR: [Michele Di Pietro, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Denis Boiret, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, agent in Rome of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer does not oppose the request made by the bishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis, in his undated letter to Denis Chaumont; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 027], that Jesuits from Russia be employed in the educational institute recently [1806] opened in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Jesuits, however, must be regarded as secular priests of the diocese [diocese of Québec], not as a body, a privilege they only enjoy in Russia and in the . REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 023, VI 027.

ENTRY NUMBER: 024 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 294 (1808-13) FOLIOS: 34v-35r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 feb 1808 AUTHOR: [Giovanni Battista Quarantotti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giulio Carpegna, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of Rites TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Since [at the audience granted to Michele Di Pietro on 18 dec 1807; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 060] the pope [Pius VII] referred to the Sacred Congregation of Rites the request contained in the enclosed excerpts of the letter of the bishop of Québec, Joseph-Octave Plessis [dated 04 jul 1807; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 030], the writer entrusts the matter to the addressee. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 060, V 024-025, VI 028-030.

ENTRY NUMBER: 025 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 294 (1808-13) FOLIOS: 35v-36r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 10 feb 1808 AUTHOR: [Giovanni Battista Quarantotti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Denis Boiret, procurator of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, agent in Rome of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the answer received from the Sacred Congregation of Rites [i.e., Giulio Carpegna, secretary of the Sacred Congregation of Rites, dated 6 feb 1808; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 029], to be forwarded to the bishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis], concerning the latter's letter of 04 jul 1807 [see Cal. 1800-30 VI 030]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 060, V 024-025, VI 028-030.

ENTRY NUMBER: 026 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 294 (1808-13) FOLIOS: 157rv-159r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 may 1808 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Michael Francis Egan, OFM Obs

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 026-028.

ENTRY NUMBER: 027 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 294 (1808-13) FOLIOS: 159rv-163rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 may 1808 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, archbishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Canada [Upper Canada] is mentioned as the northern limit of the bishopric of Bardstown. [The balance of this item deals with the United States, the West Indies]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 026-028.

ENTRY NUMBER: 028 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 294 (1808-13) FOLIOS: 163v-164r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 may 1808 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Gaetano Celesia, pontifical agent in Leghorn TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 026-028.

ENTRY NUMBER: 029 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 295 (1814) FOLIOS: 33v-34r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 jun 1814 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer was informed that the Catholics of Newfoundland are deprived of spiritual assistance because O'Donel [James Louis O'Donel], bishop of Thyatira, vicar apostolic in the island, left many years earlier [in 1807]. Since in 1812 the addressee's faculties were extended to all islands and regions subject to Britain that were not under another jurisdiction, he is requested to gather information on the island and to suggest a candidate for the vicariate apostolic. [The balance of this item deals with Cayenne, Guyane]. REMARKS: The writer was not well informed on Newfoundland, as Patrick Lambert had duly replaced James Louis O'Donel when the latter had resigned (01 jan 1807), and was vicar apostolic in the island when this letter was written.

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VOLUME: 295 (1814) FOLIOS: 36rv-40r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 jun 1814 AUTHOR: [, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: All patriarchs, , delegates apostolic, vicars apostolic, archbishops, bishops and prefects apostolic TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer informs the addressees that he is the new prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," replacing Di Pietro [Michele Di Pietro], who was appointed Poenitentiarius Maior . He also rejoices at the return to political normalcy. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 031 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 295 (1814) FOLIOS: 170v-171rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 nov 1814 AUTHOR: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: , internuncio and delegate apostolic in Portugal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with Saint-Domingue, Jamaica, Brazil, Angola]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 031-032, VI 054.

ENTRY NUMBER: 032 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 295 (1814) FOLIOS: 171v-172rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 nov 1814 AUTHOR: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [?Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jacques-Madeleine Bertout, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères [recte superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with Saint-Domingue, Jamaica, Cayenne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 031-032, VI 054.

ENTRY NUMBER: 033 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 296 (1815) FOLIOS: 9v-10r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 jan [28 jan 1815] AUTHOR: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Luigi Michele Sernacchioli, OFM Cap, in Como [formerly Michele da Cingoli, OFM Cap, guardian of Santuario del Soccorso, at Lake Como]

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [According to his letter of 20 dec 1814; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 417], the addressee is willing to go to the missions of America and does not want to be sent to Africa. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" assigned him to the missions in Pernambuco, Brazil, and must now be informed on how to forward the moneys that shall allow him to travel to Lisbon, from where he shall be on his own. Notes of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" ("No. 1," "With letter patent"). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 033, VI 417.

ENTRY NUMBER: 034 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 296 (1815) FOLIOS: 45v-46rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 mar 1815 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Thomas Troy, archbishop of Dublin TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 019-022, IV 281 312-313, V 034-038, VI 036 046 401.

ENTRY NUMBER: 035 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 296 (1815) FOLIOS: 47rv LANGUAGE: Italian, Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 mar 1815 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Carroll, archbishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with the United States, Saint-Domingue]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 019-022, IV 281 312-313, V 034-038, VI 036 046 401.

ENTRY NUMBER: 036 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 296 (1815) FOLIOS: 52rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 mar 1815 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Patrick Lambert, archbishop of Dublin [ recte John Thomas Troy, archbishop of Dublin] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Lambert [Patrick Lambert], vicar apostolic in Newfoundland, is seriously ill and wishes to retire and return to Ireland. [In the general congregation of 06 mar 1815; see Cal. 1800-30 II 019-020], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" agreed to replace Lambert [Patrick Lambert] with the Franciscan Scallan [Thomas Scallan, OFM Obs], suggested by the bishop [Patrick Lambert], on whom favourable information was received [in John Thomas Troy's letter to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 15 jun 1814 and to Giovanni Giuseppe Vincenzo Argenti's of 29 aug 1814; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 46]. The addressee must forward a certified copy of the renunciation of Lambert [Patrick Lambert] to the writer, so that the appointment can be made.

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 019-022, IV 281 312-313, V 034-038, VI 036 046 401.

ENTRY NUMBER: 037 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 296 (1815) FOLIOS: 53v-54rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 mar 1815 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Octave Plessis, bishop of Québec [ recte Joseph-Octave Plessis, bishop of Québec] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer has just received the addressee's letter of 12 sep 1809 [to Lorenzo Caleppi; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 036], and a long report on the bishopric of Québec [?"Mémoire Sur l'Estat du Diocèse de Québec;" see Cal. 1800-30 VI 045] listing a number of doubts. The letter suggests that his immense bishopric be subdivided into a number of smaller bishoprics. According to the addressee, the political situation does not allow this solution to be implemented, although suffragan bishops with titles in partibus could be appointed. The addressee is requested to inform on the number and location of new bishoprics, suitable candidates, finances, and the English crown's opinion. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 019-022, IV 281 312-313, V 034-038, VI 036 046 401.

ENTRY NUMBER: 038 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 296 (1815) FOLIOS: 276rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 mar 1815 AUTHOR: [Giovanni Battista Quarantotti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alliata, , pro-auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: At the audience granted to the secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [Giovanni Battista Quarantotti] on 18 mar 1815, the pope [Pius VII] approved the decisions [of the general congregation of 06 mar 1815; see Cal. 1800-30 II 19-20], and appointed the Franciscan Scallan [Thomas Scallan, OFM Obs] bishop and vicar apostolic in Newfoundland. The addressee is requested to grant the new vicar apostolic a title in partibus and inform Braschi [Romualdo Braschi Onesti], so that the appropriate brief can be sent. [The balance of this item deals with Santorini, Egypt]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 019-022, IV 281 312-313, V 034-038, VI 036 046 401.

ENTRY NUMBER: 039 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 297 (1816) FOLIOS: 14v-15r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 jan 1816 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's report [see Cal. 1800-30 VI 045?], two copies of which reached the writer, will be examined in a general congregation. As for marriage dispensations [requested by Joseph-Octave Plessis in his letter to Lorenzo Litta of 11 apr 1815; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 064], they will be brought before the pope [Pius VII; see Cal. 1800-

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30 IV 073]. As for the case of sous-diacre Daveluy [Jean-Baptiste, Daveluy, known as Larose], two years must expire before he can be considered fully recovered. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 073, V 039, VI 041 061 064-065 247.

ENTRY NUMBER: 040 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 297 (1816) FOLIOS: 52v-53rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 mar 1816 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Louis-Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg, PSS, bishop of New Orleans TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 9 feb [09 feb 1816?] is acknowledged. When he returns to Nova Scotia, Burke [Edmund Burke] will bring to the addressee the brief appointing Neale [Leonard Neale] archbishop of Baltimore [see Cal. 1800-30 V 047]. [The balance of this item deals with the United States, Leghorn]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 032-034, III 033-059, IV 081-082 283 315-316, V 040 044 047-048 050- 054.

ENTRY NUMBER: 041 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 297 (1816) FOLIOS: 67v-70r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 apr 1816 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Burke [Edmund Burke], vicar general [of the addressee] in Nova Scotia, arrived in Rome from Ireland and suggested that the immense bishopric of Québec be subdivided into prefectures or vicariates apostolic. This coincided with the addressee's warning contained in his letter of 12 sep 1809 [to Lorenzo Caleppi; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 036] that the crown was against the erection of new bishoprics. [In the general congregation of 06 feb 1815; see Cal. 1800-30 II 020], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" decided to subdivide the bishopric into a number of vicariates apostolic, some of them governed by bishops. Since the addressee never answered the relating queries [contained in the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 18 mar 1815; see Cal. 1800-30 V 037], the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" implemented its plan as far as Nova Scotia was concerned. The new vicariate apostolic consists of the peninsula only. Burke [Edmund Burke] was appointed prefect apostolic of the mission of Nova Scotia, to be appointed bishop and vicar apostolic when the addressee's consent is received. As for the indulgences requested in the letter of 7 dec [07 dec 1815; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 068], for the churches of Saint-Martin [Saint-Martin- de-Laval] and Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, in the district of Montréal, [at the audience granted to Giovanni Battista Quarantotti on 31 mar 1816; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 074], the pope [Pius VII] approved, as from the enclosure. As for the writer's report [of 14 sep 1814?; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 045] listing a number of doubts, the answer is forthcoming. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 026-031, III 385, IV 074, V 041 079, VI 068 251.

ENTRY NUMBER: 042 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 297 (1816) FOLIOS: 171v-172rv LANGUAGE: Latin

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LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 jul 1816 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Leonard Neale, archbishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: As soon as the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" was informed of the death of Carroll [John Carroll, occurred on 03 dec 1815], the addressee's pallium was sent via Burke, the vicar in Nova Scotia of the bishop of Québec [Edmund Burke, vicar general in Nova Scotia of Joseph-Octave Plessis, bishop of Québec], then in Rome. [The balance of this item deals with the United States, Sankt Croix]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 043 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 297 (1816) FOLIOS: 215v-216r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 aug 1816 AUTHOR: [Giovanni Giuseppe Vincenzo Argenti, superintendant of the secretariate at the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Thomas Troy, archbishop of Dublin TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Since the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" often sends packets to "the parts of America," the quickest way being via England, the addressee is requested to advance all postal expences for America and to submit a full claim at the end of each year for reimbursement. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 044 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 297 (1816) FOLIOS: 365v-366r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 dec 1816 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Edmund Burke, vicar general of the bishop of Québec, in Halifax TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter [of 11 oct 1816; see Cal. 1800-30 III 056] is acknowledged. It informed of his return to his "remote" mission, of the approval of the bishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] of his appointment as bishop and vicar [vicar apostolic] in "the island of" Nova Scotia, currently under the jurisdiction of the bishop of Québec [as in Joseph-Octave Plessis's letter to Edmund Burke of 10 sep 1816; see Cal. 1800-30 III 054]. When Joseph-Octave Plessis's letter to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is received, the change will be implemented, together with the appointment of MacDonald [recte Alexander McDonell] as vicar apostolic in the new district of Upper Canada. Meanwhile, the addressee is invited to promote the seminary and to call more priests from Great Britain. As for Bermuda and the Bahamas, the addressee is invited to verify their jurisdictional dependence on the archbishop of Baltimore [Leonard Neale], together with that of other islands in North "Armenia" [recte North America]. His faculties are extended over Bermuda, where he should send some priests. He must also advise on whom could be sent to the Bahamas. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 032-034, III 033-059, IV 081-082 283 315-316, V 040 044 047-048 050- 054.

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 297 (1816) FOLIOS: 376v-377rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 jan 1816 AUTHOR: [Giovanni Battista Quarantotti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Romualdo Braschi Onesti, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: At the audience granted [to the writer] on 7 [07 jan 1816; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 282], the pope [Pius VII] approved the decision made by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in the general congregation of 11 dec 1815; see Cal. 1800-30 II 023-025] to appoint the Franciscan Scallan [Thomas Scallan, OFM Obs] coadjutor of the vicar apostolic in Newfoundland [Patrick Lambert]. The relating decrees [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 282] are enclosed, so that the addressee can send the appropriate briefs as soon as the pro-auditor to the pope [Monsignor Alliata?] has granted a title in partibus to the appointee. Scallan [Thomas Scallan], however, must be appointed coadjutor, not vicar apostolic, and the brief must be the appropriate one. In fact, he had not been appointed coadjutor, but bishop of Dragobitia and vicar apostolic in Newfoundland in feb [i.e., in the general congregation of 06 feb 1815; see Cal. 1800-30 II 020], because Lambert [Patrick Lambert] was known to have renounced his position. Briefs, however, had been withheld, pending reception of the formal renunciation of Lambert [Patrick Lambert]. When the latter's letters arrived, it was clear that he requested not a successor but only a coadjutor. [The balance of this item deals with Philadelphia, Clonfert, England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 023-025, IV 282 314, V 045-046.

ENTRY NUMBER: 046 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 297 (1816) FOLIOS: 377v-378r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 jan 1816 AUTHOR: [Giovanni Battista Quarantotti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pro-auditor to the pope [Alliata, monsignor, pro-auditor to the pope] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with Clonfert, England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 023-025, IV 282 314, V 045-046.

ENTRY NUMBER: 047 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 297 (1816) FOLIOS: 384r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 mar 1816 AUTHOR: Giovanni Battista Quarantotti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" RECIPIENT: Edmund Burke, vicar general of the bishop of Québec, [in Rome] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is entrusted with the pallium to be forwarded to the archbishop of Baltimore, Neale [Leonard Neale], the latter having no procurator [in Rome]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 032-034, III 033-059, IV 081-082 283 315-316, V 040 044 047-048 050- 054.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 048 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 297 (1816) FOLIOS: 385rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 05 mar 1816 AUTHOR: [Giovanni Battista Quarantotti, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Girolamo Bontadossi, clerk of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Since the next Consistory [i.e., the general congregation of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory] will appoint Neale [Leonard Neale] archbishop of Baltimore in the United Provinces of America [United States], replacing the late Carroll [John Carroll], [in his letter of 01 mar 1816; see Cal. 1800-30 V 047] the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [i.e, Giovanni Battista Quarantotti] entrusted Burke [Edmund Burke], vicar general of the bishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis], currently in Rome, to act on behalf of Neale [Leonard Neale], the latter having no procurator in Rome. One of the lawyers of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory will introduce Burke [Edmund Burke] to the pope [Pius VII]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 032-034, III 033-059, IV 081-082 283 315-316, V 040 044 047-048 050- 054.

ENTRY NUMBER: 049 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 298 (1817) FOLIOS: 143r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 mar 1817 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: James Murphy, bishop of Cork TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: England [John England], a priest residing in the addressee's diocese, was requested by the bishop of New York [John Connolly]. He needs dimissorial letters, and is certainly more useful in that new church than in Cork, where priests are in sufficient numbers. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 049, VI 403.

ENTRY NUMBER: 050 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 298 (1817) FOLIOS: 358v-359rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 jun 1817 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with Mauritius, the West Indies, the East Indies]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 032-034, III 033-059, IV 081-082 283 315-316, V 040 044 047-048 050- 054.

ENTRY NUMBER: 051 SERIES: Lettere

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VOLUME: 298 (1817) FOLIOS: 379rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 jun 1817 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: , cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The pope [Pius VII] appointed Burke [Edmund Burke] bishop and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia. The relating decrees [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 283] are enclosed, so that the addressee can send the appropriate briefs as soon as the auditor to the pope [Alessandro Tassoni] informs him [of the new vicar apostolic's title in partibus ]. [The balance of this item deals with Scuttari, Pulati, Ireland, the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 032-034, III 033-059, IV 081-082 283 315-316, V 040 044 047-048 050- 054.

ENTRY NUMBER: 052 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 298 (1817) FOLIOS: 380rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 jun 1817 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alessandro Tassoni, auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The pope [Pius VII] appointed Burke [Edmund Burke] bishop and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia. The addressee is requested to grant the new vicar apostolic a title in partibus and inform the secretary of Briefs, Consalvi [Ercole Consalvi, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 032-034, III 033-059, IV 081-082 283 315-316, V 040 044 047-048 050- 054.

ENTRY NUMBER: 053 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 298 (1817) FOLIOS: 424rv-426r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 jul 1817 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Leonard Neale, archbishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with the United States, Sankt Croix, Sankt Thomaes, Dominica]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 032-034, III 033-059, IV 081-082 283 315-316, V 040 044 047-048 050- 054.

ENTRY NUMBER: 054 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 298 (1817) FOLIOS: 426rv-427r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: 26 jul 1817 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Edmund Burke, vicar general of the bishop of Québec, [in Halifax] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Although the formal letter of consent from Plessis [Joseph-Octave Plessis] was still not received, in view of his letter to the addresse [of 10 sep 1816; see Cal. 1800-30 III 054], [in the general congregation of 19 may 1817; see Cal. 1800-30 II 032] the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" erected the vicariate apostolic of Nova Scotia and appointed the addressee bishop of Sion and vicar apostolic. The addressee is invited to promote the seminary and to call more priests from Great Britain. Since the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is considering appointing MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern] vicar apostolic in Prince Edward Island but has no information whatsoever on him, the addressee is also requested to gather further information on the said candidate. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 032-034, III 033-059, IV 081-082 283 315-316, V 040 044 047-048 050- 054.

ENTRY NUMBER: 055 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 298 (1817) FOLIOS: 441rv-442r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 jul 1817 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bartolomeo Pacca, Camerlengo cardinal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Postal expenses of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" for the year 1816 amounted to c.360 scudi . Letters are received via the following stations; [1] London and France (from North America, China, the East Indies west of the Gange river, England, Scotland, Ireland); [2] Spain (Spanish America); [3] Lisbon (Brazil, the Congo, Portuguese domains in Africa and the Indies [East Indies]); [4] Leghorn and Constantinople (patriarchs of the Orient, Lebanon, Egypt, the Holy Land); [5] , via Constantinople (Constantinople, Middle East, Armenia, Rumania, the Archipelago); [6] Naples, via Malta or Leghorn (Barbaria); [7] Venice or Ancona (Albania, Dalmatia, Serbia); [8] Naples (Ionian Islands); [9] Vienna (Muscovy, Sweden, , Germany, Belgium, Hungary). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 056 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 298 (1817) FOLIOS: 446v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 jul 1817 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Fabrizio Turriozzi, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer forwards to the addresse the excerpts of the letter [of 23 nov 1814?; see Cal. 1800-30 III 064, VI 061] of the bishop of Québec, Joseph-Octave Plessis, on marriage dispensations, to be assessed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 035-036, III 060-067, IV 083-084, V 056-057 059 061 077, VI 038-039 042-043 049 059-060 062-063 073 075 077 255 362 369-371 446.

ENTRY NUMBER: 057 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 298 (1817)

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FOLIOS: 467v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 02 aug 1817 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Philippe-Jean-Louis Desjardins, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general in Paris of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the letters of the bishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] forwarded by the addressee, and the petition asking for some pieces of the real cross [see Cal. 1800-30 VI 077]. Although they are very rare, he found some pieces that will be brought to Paris by Macciocchi [Carlo Macciocchi], a clerk of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," who is to leave shortly. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 035-036, III 060-067, IV 083-084, V 056-057 059 061 077, VI 038-039 042-043 049 059-060 062-063 073 075 077 255 362 369-371 446.

ENTRY NUMBER: 058 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 298 (1817) FOLIOS: 468r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 02 aug 1817 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Peter Waldron, bishop of Killala TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [In his letter to Pius VII of 06 feb 1817; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 404], the priest Bourke [Charles Bourke], of the diocese of Killala, appealed against the sentence of that was passed upon him by the addressee. The latter is requested to state his case and send the relating papers. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 058, VI 404.

ENTRY NUMBER: 059 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 298 (1817) FOLIOS: 478v-479rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 aug 1817 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is granted marriage dispensations, faculties according to Benedict XIV's bull Pia Mater [Pia Mater Catholica Ecclesia , of 05 apr 1747] (they are for life, but do not apply to his successor), and is absolved from pastoral visitation he did not perform in 1811 (but pastoral visitations are mandatory). The addressee's long report on his bishopric [of 14 sep 1814?; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 045] is acknowledged. He is informed that Burke [Edmund Burke] was appointed bishop [bishop of Sion] and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia [in the general congregation of 19 may 1817; see Cal. 1800-30 II 033]. Two more candidates were suggested, with the crown's approval, for the vicariates apostolic in Upper Canada (O'Donnell [recte Alexander McDonell]) and in Prince Edward Island (MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern]). The addresseee is requested to gather further information on them and on the suggested subdivision of his bishopric. As for the suggestion [contained in his letter of 23 nov 1814; see Cal. 1800-30 III 061] that Anticosti and the Labrador coast be placed under the jurisdiction of the vicar apostolic in Newfoundland [Thomas Scallan], this will be examined.

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 035-036, III 060-067, IV 083-084, V 056-057 059 061 077, VI 038-039 042-043 049 059-060 062-063 073 075 077 255 362 369-371 446.

ENTRY NUMBER: 060 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 298 (1817) FOLIOS: 661v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 dec 1817 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Peter Waldron, bishop of Killala TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the papers sent by the addressee concerning the appeal filed by the priest Bourke [Charles Bourke]. The case is in favour of the addressee, but Bourke [Charles Bourke] must only be lightly reprimanded. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 061 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 17rv-20r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 jan 1818 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer's letter of 14 sep 1814 [see Cal. 1800-30 VI 045] is acknowledged. Mixed marriages are a source of concern, and particularly the tradition for girls to follow their mothers' religion and for boys their fathers'. Dispensations are always granted on the understanding that sons and daughters be brought up in the Catholic religion. The addressee must follow Benedict XIV's De Synodo Diocesana and his constitutions Magnae [Magnae Nobis , of 19 jun 1748] and Matrimonia [of 04 nov 1741 and 27 nov 1741]. No decision was made re the subdivision of the addressee's immense bishopric. As for the suggestion [contained in his letter of 23 nov 1814; see Cal. 1800-30 III 061] regarding Anticosti and Labrador, a letter from the vicar apostolic in Newfoundland [Patrick Lambert] is awaited. Various answers follow on episcopal authority, attitude towards Protestants, baptism, the holiday of the Assumption, indulgences, marriage dispensations. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 035-036, III 060-067, IV 083-084, V 056-057 059 061 077, VI 038-039 042-043 049 059-060 062-063 073 075 077 255 362 369-371 446.

ENTRY NUMBER: 062 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 149v-150r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 apr 1818 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jacques-Madeleine Bertout, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Gazettes report of many missionaries sent to the French colonies. The addressee must gather

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ENTRY NUMBER: 063 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 180v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 apr 1818 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: George Alexander Thompson, cartographer TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter [of 05 jan 1818; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 411] is acknowledged, and his Geographical and Historical Dictionary of America and the West Indies commended. When he receives it, the writer will judge whether it can be of any use, although he doubts it, the book being in English. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 063, VI 409-411.

ENTRY NUMBER: 064 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 182rv-183r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 apr 1818 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Edmund Burke, bishop of Sion, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, in Halifax TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer welcomes the news of the addressee's safe arrival in Halifax (although the voyage was rough) and of his receiving the apostolic letters [appointing him bishop of Sion and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia; see Cal. 1800-30 V 054] (although the episcopal consecration presented some difficulties [he was consecrated in Québec on 05 jul 1818]). He is also grateful for the information on MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern], a former missionary in Edward Island [Prince Edward Island], and rejoices at the establishment of the seminary, whose teachers must be invited from Ireland. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" will admit youngsters from Nova Scotia to Collegio Urbano free of charge. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 065 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 310rv-311rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 jun 1818 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jacques-Madeleine Bertout, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer forwards 12 letters patent for prefects [prefects apostolic] and missionaries for various places, amongst which Cayenne, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Sénégal, Gorée are mentioned. REMARKS:

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ENTRY NUMBER: 066 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 472r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 aug 1818 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letters of 15 nov [15 nov 1817; see Cal. 1800-30 III 083 ] and 6 dec [06 dec 1817; see Cal. 1800-30 III 090] are acknowledged. Answers to his many doubts are forthcoming. As for his need for an ecclesiastic who would accept to be the addressee's agent in Rome, as requested by Desjardins [Philippe-Jean-Louis Desjardins, in his letters of 26 mar 1818 and 08 jul 1818; see Cal. 1800-30 III 094, VI 082], candidates are being assessed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 039-041, III 079 083 090-095, IV 093 284-286 317-319, V 066-076 078, VI 045 050-053 055-058 080 082 237 447.

ENTRY NUMBER: 067 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 598rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 sep 1818 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secetary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer forwards two copies of the addressee's ponenza on various bishops and coadjutors, and a copy of Dugnani [Antonio Dugnani]'s ponenza on the bishopric of Québec, to be discussed in the general congregation of Monday, 21 [21 sep 1818, then postponed until 23 nov 1818; see Cal. 1800-30 II 039]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 039-041, III 079 083 090-095, IV 093 284-286 317-319, V 066-076 078, VI 045 050-053 055-058 080 082 237 447.

ENTRY NUMBER: 068 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 598v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 sep 1818 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A letter similar [to Cal. 1800-30 V 067] was sent to Dugnani [Antonio Dugnani], Scotti [Giovanni Filippo Gallarati Scotti], Pacca [Bartolomeo Pacca], Di Pietro [Michele Di Pietro], Fesch [Joseph Fesch], Albani [], Della Genga [Annibale Sermattei Della Genga], Fontana [Francesco Fontana], Quarantotti [Giovanni Battista Quarantotti]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 039-041, III 079 083 090-095, IV 093 284-286 317-319, V 066-076 078, VI 045 050-053 055-058 080 082 237 447.

ENTRY NUMBER: 069

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 614v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 sep 1818 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Lavizzari, abate TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [Through Philippe-Jean-Louis Desjardins's letters of 26 mar 1818 and 08 jul 1818; see Cal. 1800-30 III 094, VI 082], Joseph-Octave Plessis [bishop of Québec] requested an ecclesiastic who would accept to be his procurator in Rome. The prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," Litta [Lorenzo Litta], has chosen the addressee, who is informed that Joseph-Octave Plessis's letters arrive via Desjardins [Philippe-Jean-Louis Desjardins], director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, in Paris. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 039-041, CIII 079 083 090-095, IV 093 284-286 317-319, V 066-076 078, VI 045 050-053 055-058 080 082 237 447.

ENTRY NUMBER: 070 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 667rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 nov 1818 AUTHOR: [Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Luigi Ruffo Scilla, cardinal, archbishop of Naples TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Sabbato Consiglio, a priest from Naples, asked the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" to be sent "to the parts of America" as missionary. The addressee is requested to gather further information on the candidate. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 039-041, III 079 083 090-095, IV 093 284-286 317-319, V 066-076 078, VI 045 050-053 055-058 080 082 237 447.

ENTRY NUMBER: 071 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 697rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 nov 1818 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer forwards some papers relating to the general congregation of 23 [23 nov 1818; see Cal. 1800-30 II 039], dealing with two ponenza previously sent to the addressee on 9 [09 sep 1818; see Cal. 1800-30 V 067]. The late Dugnani [Antonio Dugnani]'s ponenza , dealing with the bishopric of Québec, will be introduced by De Gregorio [Emanuele De Gregorio]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 039-041, III 079 083 090-095, IV 093 284-286 317-319, V 066-076 078, VI 045 050-053 055-058 080 082 237 447.

ENTRY NUMBER: 072 SERIES: Lettere

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VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 697v. LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: [13 nov 1818] AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A letter similar [to Cal. 1800-30 V 071] was sent to Scotti [Giovanni Filippo Gallarati Scotti], Pacca [Bartolomeo Pacca], Di Pietro [Michele Di Pietro], Fesch [Joseph Fesch], Albani [Giuseppe Albani], De Gregorio [Emanuele De Gregorio], Quarantotti [Giovanni Battista Quarantotti]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 039-041, III 079 083 090-095, IV 093 284-286 317-319, V 066-076 078, VI 045 050-053 055-058 080 082 237 447.

ENTRY NUMBER: 073 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 698v-699r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 nov 1818 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Emanuele De Gregorio, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A new letter [dated 26 jul 1818?; see Cal. 1800-30 III 081] of Joseph-Octave Plessis, bishop of Québec, has just arrived. It is herewith enclosed. It is to be assessed for the addressee's ponenza to be introduced in the general congregation of the coming week [i.e., 23 nov 1818; see Cal. 1800-30 II 039]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 039-041, III 079 083 090-095, 093 284-286 317-319, V 066-076 078, VI 045 050-053 055-058 080 082 237 447.

ENTRY NUMBER: 074 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 781v-782r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 dec 1818 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Belisario Cristaldi, auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 06 dec 1818; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 093 286], the pope [Pius VII] approved the decision [of the general congregation of 23 nov 1818; see Cal. 1800-30 II 039] to appoint the two vicars general of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis, bishop of Québec] in Upper Canada and in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Îles-de-la-Madeleine, McDonell [Alexander McDonell] and MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern], bishops in partibus . The addressee is requested to grant them a title in partibus and to inform Consalvi, secretary of briefs [Ercole Consalvi, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs. [The balance of this item deals with Ireland]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 039-041, III 079 083 090-095, IV 093 284-286 317-319, V 066-076 078, VI 045 050-053 055-058 080 082 237 447.

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 299 (1818) FOLIOS: 782rv-783r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 dec 1818 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ercole Consalvi, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 06 dec 1818; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 093 286], the pope [Pius VII] approved the decision [of the general congregation of 23 nov 1818; see Cal. 1800-30 II 039] to appoint the two vicars general of Québec [i.e., of the bishop of Québec, Joseph-Octave Plessis] in Upper Canada and Îles-de-la- Madeleine, McDonell [Alexnder McDonell] and MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern]. [In his letter of 30 apr 1817; see Cal. 1800-30 III 066], Lord Castlereagh [Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh] had recommanded the two candidates to the addressee as vicars apostolic. The relating decrees are enclosed, so that the addresse can send the appropriate briefs as soon as Cristaldi [Belisario Cristaldi], auditor to the pope [Pius VII], informs of their titles [ in partibus ]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 039-041, III 079 083 090-095, 093 284-286 317-319, V 066-076 078, VI 045 050-053 055-058 080 082 237 447.

ENTRY NUMBER: 076 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 300 (1819) FOLIOS: 131rv-133rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 mar 1819 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 26 jul 1818 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 091] arrived when the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" was assessing his accepting to become a member of the council of that kingdom [Legislative Council of Lower Canada] in the general congregation of 21 sep 1818; see Cal. 1800-30 II 039]. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" approved the addressee's acceptance, but he must inform the writer on [1] what are the duties of the members of the Legislative Council of Québec [ recte Legislative Council of Lower Canada], and whether they enjoy jurisdiction over religious matters; [2] whether they must take any oath; [3] whether they must publicly pray or take part in religious cerimonies; [4] whether a bishop's participation might be the reason for scandal. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" also decided [in the general congregation of 23 nov 1818; see Cal. 1800- 30 II 039] to appoint "Macdonald" [recte Alexander McDonell] bishop of Rhesaina and suffragan and auxiliary bishop to the archbishop of Québec in Upper Canada; to appoint MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern] bishop of Rhosus and suffragan and auxiliary bishop to the archbishop of Québec in Prince Edward Island, with jurisdiction over New Brunswick and Îles-de-la-Madeleine; and the bishopric of Québec to become an archbishopric, as from the enclosed apostolic letter. Another copy of the letter answering the addressee's many doubts is enclosed, since it appears from his last letter [of 26 jul 1818] that the original never reached him. He is also informed that Francesco Lavizzari, a clerk with the Dataria [Dataria Apostolica], was appointed his agent [see Cal. 1800-30 V 069], as requested through Desjardins [Philippe-Jean-Louis Desjardins; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 082]. The addressee is requested to send fuller information on the new and immense region recently discovered in the northern parts of Canada [Upper Canada], and to suggest how to propagate the among native barbarians. REMARKS: [1] Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 039-041, III 079 083 090-095, IV 093 284-286 317-319, V 066-076 078, VI 045 050-053 055-058 080 082 237 447. Enclosed with Cal. 1800-30 V 078. [2] Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 040, III 079-082 084-089 091-093, IV 094-096, V 076, VI 031-035 083 117.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 077 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 300 (1819) FOLIOS: 140v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 mar 1819 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Thomas Scallan, OFM Obs, bishop of Dragobitia, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: On account of the vastness of his diocese, the bishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] requested [in his letter of 23 nov 1814; see Cal. 1800-30 III 061] that Anticosti and the Labrador coast be placed under the jurisdiction of the vicar apostolic in Newfoundland [Patrick Lambert]. The addressee's opinion on the matter is requested. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 035-036, III 060-067, IV 083-084, V 056-057 059 061 077, VI 038-039 042-043 049 059-060 062-063 073 075 077 255 362 369-371 446.

ENTRY NUMBER: 078 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 300 (1819) FOLIOS: 141v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 mar 1819 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Philippe-Jean-Louis Desjardins, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general in Paris of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The letter for the bishop of Québec [i.e., the writer's letter of 13 mar 1819 for the archbishop of Québec, Joseph-Octave Plessis; see Cal. 1800-30 V 076] is enclosed, mentioning among other matters the erection of the archbishopric of Québec [see Cal. 1800-30 II 039] and the appointment of Lavizzari [Francesco Lavizzari], a clerk with the Dataria Apostolica, as his agent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 039-041, III 079 083 090-095, IV 093 284-286 317-319, V 066-076 078, VI 045 050-053 055-058 080 082 237 447. Enclosure: Cal. 1800-30 V 076.

ENTRY NUMBER: 079 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 300 (1819) FOLIOS: 176rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 mar 1819 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Fabrizio Turriozzi, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" submits to the addressee Joseph-Octave Plessis's doubts relating to whether Catholics are allowed to take oaths on heretical bibles, and whether a Protestant organist can be employed in a [see Cal. 1800-30 VI 068]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 026-031, III 385, IV 074, V 041 079, VI 068 251.

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VOLUME: 300 (1819) FOLIOS: 358v-359r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 jun 1819 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jacques-Madeleine Bertout, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit]. Marginal note (a similar letter was sent to Desjardins [Philippe-Jean-Louis Desjardins, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères]). REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 081 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 300 (1819) FOLIOS: 363v-364r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 aug 1819 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Philippe-Jean-Louis Desjardins, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general in Paris of the bishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to send his approval of the appointment of Lavizzari [Francesco Lavizzari], a clerk with the Dataria Apostolica, as agent of the bishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis]. The information was conveyed to the adressee on 13 may [recte 13 mar 1819; see Cal. 1800-30 V 078], and apostolic letters for the archbishop [see Cal. 1800-30 V 076] were enclosed. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 082 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 300 (1819) FOLIOS: 690v-691r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 sep 1819 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ercole Consalvi, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The pope [Pius VII] approved the decision of the general congregation of 7 [07 sep 1819; see Cal. 1800-30 II 042] to appoint Maguire [Thomas Maguire] as coadjutor of Burke [Edmund Burke], vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, in Halifax. The relating decree [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 287] is enclosed, so that the addressee can send the appropriate briefs as soon as Cristaldi [Belisario Cristaldi], auditor to the pope [Pius VII], informs of his title [in partibus ]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 042-044, IV 287 320-321, V 082-083.

ENTRY NUMBER: 083 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 300 (1819) FOLIOS: 691r LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 sep 1819 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Belisario Cristaldi, auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The pope [Pius VII] approved the decision of the general congregation of 7 [07 sep 1819; see Cal. 1800-30 II 042] to appoint Maguire [Thomas Maguire] as coadjutor of Burke [Edmund Burke], bishop of Sion and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, in Halifax. The addressee is requested to grant the new coadjutor a title in partibus and inform Consalvi, secretary of Briefs [Ercole Consalvi, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 042-044, IV 287 320-321, V 082-083.

ENTRY NUMBER: 084 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 300 (1819) FOLIOS: 736v-738rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 02 oct 1819 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer explains the implications of Joseph-Octave Plessis's appointment as archbishop of Québec and of his vicars [vicars general, suffragan and auxiliary bishops] in Upper Canada [Alexander McDonell], and in the islands [Prince Edward Island, Îles-de-la-Madeleine] and New Brunswick [Angus Bernard MacEachern] [all said appointments took place in the general congregation of 23 nov 1818; see Cal. 1800-30 II 039]. The addressee is asked to explain to Lord Bathurst, colonial minister [Henry Bathurst, secretary of state for War and the Colonies], why the said appointments are to the advantage of his government. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 085 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 300 (1819) FOLIOS: 887v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 10 dec 1819 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In compliance with the wishes of prefect Fontana [Francesco Fontana, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], and as requested by the addressee, copies of his letters to Litta [Lorenzo Litta] written between 1814 and 1816 are enclosed. The memorandum entitled "De pluribus sedibus Episcopalibus regione Canadà [Lower Canada] instituendis" was not found. He is invited to go to [the offices of] the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" before noon any day except Monday, and to consult the answers, decisions and briefs of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" with the assistance of avvocato Galeazzi [Michele Diodato Galeassi]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

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FOLIOS: 892rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 dec 1819 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Lorenzo Litta, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is known to have envisaged a plan for the subdivision of the diocese of Québec. Any suggestion should be reported to secretary Pedicini [Carlo Maria Paedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], who is drafting the relating ponenza [see Cal. 1800-30 II 046]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 087 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 41rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 08 jan 1820 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Prospero Piatti, consultor of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec, submitted a number of queries to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" that he wants to be answered prior to his departure from Rome, planned at the end of jan [he eventually left Rome on 10 feb 1820]. Upon the advice of Fontana's [Francesco Fontana], secretary Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] forwards the queries to the addressee in order to receive his opinion. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 088 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 41v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 08 jan 1820 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Luigi Gardellini, consultor of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," assessor of the Sacred Congregation of Rites TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec, submitted a number of queries to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" dealing with liturgy, the approval of certain offices, and other concessions. He will leave Rome before the end of jan [he eventually left Rome on 10 feb 1820]. Upon the advice of Fontana [Francesco Fontana], secretary Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], forwards the said queries to the addressee in order to receive his opinion. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 089

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 48r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 jan 1820 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Secretary Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], forwards to the addressee two copies of the ponenza [see Cal. 1800-30 II 046] relating to Québec [i.e., the archbishopric of Québec] that will be discussed in the general congregation of 24 [24 jan 1820]. Marginal notes ([this ponenza is also sent to] Pacca [Bartolomeo Pacca], Di Pietro [Michele Di Pietro], Litta [Lorenzo Litta], Fesch [Joseph Fesch], Albani [Giuseppe Albani], De Gregorio [Emanuele De Gregorio], Quarantotti [Giovanni Battista Quarantotti], Della Somaglia [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia], Gabrielli [Giulio Gabrielli], Ercolani [Luigi Ercolani], Rivarola [Agostino Rivarola], Della Genga [Annibale Sermattei Della Genga]. [The balance of this item deals with Ireland, the Holy Land, the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 090 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 63v-64r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 jan 1820 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Augustinian vicar general [Settimio Rotelli, OSA, vicar general] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [In his letter of 15 oct 1819; see Cal. 1800-30 II 048], Scallan [Thomas Scallan], vicar apostolic in Newfoundland, praises Browne [Timothy Browne], an Irish Augustinian, for his work with both the Catholic and heretical inhabitants of the island. He also asks the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" to prevent the Irish provincial of Browne [Timothy Browne] from having him recalled. Secretary Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], in compliance with the orders received from the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," asks the addressee to ensure that Browne [Timothy Browne] remains in Newfoundland. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 091 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 66v-67r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 31 jan 1820 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ercole Consalvi, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: At the audience [granted to the writer] on 30 [30 jan 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 113-115], the pope [Pius VII] approved the decision made by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" on 24 [i.e., in the general

193 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 congregation of 24 jan 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 II 046] concerning the archdiocese of Québec. Secretary Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] forwards the relating decrees to the addressee, so that he can send the appropriate briefs as soon as the auditor to the pope [Belisario Cristaldi] informs him of the titles in partibus granted to the two auxiliary bishops and vicars general [Jean-Jacques Lartigue, Joseph-Norbert Provencher] of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis]. [The balance of this item deals with Dromore]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 092 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 67v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 31 jan 1820 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Belisario Cristaldi, auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 30 jan 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 113-115], the pope [Pius VII] appointed Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] in the district of Montréal, and Provencher [Joeph-Norbert Provencher] vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop in the northern part of the diocese, to Hudson Bay and James Bay. The addresse is requested to grant the appointees a title in partibus and to inform Consalvi, secretary of Briefs [Ercole Consalvi, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 093 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 69v-70r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 jan 1820 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: DESCRIPTION: Decree [of the general congregation of 24 jan 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 II 046]. Upon the report of Litta [Lorenzo Litta], MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern], bishop of Rhosus, vicar general, auxiliary and suffragan bishop to the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis], is entrusted with the care of the Catholic inhabitants of Cape Breton Island, on whom he will enjoy the same jurisdiction he enjoys over the Catholics of Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Prince Edward [Prince Edward Island], and New Brunswick. At the audience granted by Pius VII [to Carlo Maria Pedicini] on 30 jan 1820 [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 113-115], the pope [Pius VII] approves. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 094 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 70rv-71r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: 24 jan 1820 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Decree [of the general congregation of 24 jan 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 II 046]. Upon the report of Litta [Lorenzo Litta], Provencher [Joseph-Norbert Provencher]is appointed vicar general, auxiliary and suffragan bishop to the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis], with jurisdiction over the Catholic barbarian inhabitants of the north of Canada, to Hudson Bay and James Bay, and of the interior of Canada, to the Rocky Mountains. At the audience granted by Pius VII to secretary Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], on 30 jan 1820 [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 113-115], the pope [Pius VII] approves. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 095 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 71v-72r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 jan 1820 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Decree [of the general congregation of 24 jan 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 II 046]. Upon the report of Litta [Lorenzo Litta], Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] is appointed vicar general, auxiliary and suffragan bishop to the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis], with jurisdiction over the Catholic inhabitants of Montréal and its district. At the audience granted by Pius VII to secretary Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], on 30 jan 1820 [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 113-115], the pope [Pius VII] approves. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 096 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 72v-73r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 jan 1820 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Decree [of the general congregation of 24 jan 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 II 046]. Upon the report of Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini], and in compliance with the opinion of Scallan [Thomas Scallan], bishop of Dragobitia, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland [contained in his letter to Francesco Fontana of 15 oct 1819; see Cal. 1800-30 II 048], the latter is entrusted with jurisdiction over Anticosti and the Labrador coast, that was previously under the jurisdiction of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis]. At the audience granted [to Carlo Maria Pedicini] on 30 jan 1820 [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 113-115], the pope [Pius VII] approves. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 097

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 88v-89rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 feb 1820 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Vincenzo Macchi, archbishop of Nisibis, nuncio in Paris TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is requested to gather information on the French colonies of America from Monsignor d'Astros [Paul-Thérèse David Blacard d'Astros]; Bertout [Jacques-Madeleine Bertout], superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit; and Desjardins [Philippe-Jean-Louis Desjardins], director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères). [This item deals with Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint-Domingue, Île-de-France, Île-de-Bourbon]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 098 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 115v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 feb 1820 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jacques-Madeleine Bertout, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Two letters patent with faculties are sent according to the addressee's request [contained in his letter of 07 jan 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 398]. They are for the prefect of Cayenne, the vice-prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon in the West Indies, and for simple missionaries. Since they are all blank letters patent, the addressee must forward the names of the selected appointees. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 098, VI 398.

ENTRY NUMBER: 099 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 129r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 03 feb 1820 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Luigi Gardellini, consultor of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," assessor of the Sacred Congregation of Rites TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [During his stay in Rome, 00 oct 1819-10 feb 1820], Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec, asked Fontana [Francesco Fontana], prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," to examine the rules of the Confrérie du Saint-Sacrément and of the Confrérie de la Bonne-Mort. In compliance with the orders of Fontana [Francesco Fontana], the writer forwards the said rules to the addressee. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 100 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820)

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FOLIOS: 133v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 feb 1820 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Settimio Morelli [ recte Settimio Rotelli], OSA, vicar general TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer regrets that the addressee considers the needs of a small convent in Ireland more important than those of over 50,000 Catholics inhabitants of Newfoundland, who are deprived of spiritual assistance. To recall Browne [Timothy Browne] from Newfoundland will do great harm to them. In compliance with the orders of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," secretary Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], repeats the request contained in his last letter [of 29 jan 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 V 090], namely, that Browne [Timothy Browne] be not recalled. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 101 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 158v-159r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 mar 1820 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Philippe-Jean-Louis Desjardins, director of the Séminaire des Missions-Étrangères, vicar general in Paris of the archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Letters for the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis], that reached Rome after the latter's departure [on 10 feb 1820], are forwarded through the addressee. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374. Enclosure: Cal. 1800-30 V 102. One of the mentioned letters had been forwarded by Louis-Joseph-François Morel (see Cal. 1800-30 III 384).

ENTRY NUMBER: 102 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 159r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 mar 1820 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Letters for the addressee reached [Rome] after his departure [on 10 feb 1820]. Some were kept to be processed by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" others are herewith enclosed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374. Enclosed with Cal. 1800-30 V 101.REMARKS: One of the mentioned letters had been forwarded by Louis-Joseph-François Morel (see Cal. 1800-30 III 384).

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ENTRY NUMBER: 103 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 172v-173rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 mar 1820 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Thomas Scallan, OFM Obs, bishop of Dragobitia, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [of 15 oct 1819; see Cal. 1800-30 II 048], with the good news of the state of religion in the island [Newfoundland]. However, a fuller report (number of Catholic inhabitants, their conditions and attitudes; names and rank of missionaries; climate, towns and extensions of lands; abuses and needs) is urged. As for the Augustinian Browne [Timothy Browne], that the provincial of Ireland wants to recall, [in his letter of 24 feb 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 091] the Augustinian vicar general [Settimio Rotelli] agreed to keep him in Newfoundland after the request of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [contained in its letters of 29 jan 1820 and 19 feb 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 V 090 100]. The addresse is informed that Anticosti and the Labrador coast were placed under his jurisdiction [at the audience of 30 jan 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 113-115], as requested by the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis, on 23 nov 1814; see Cal. 1800-30 III 061]. As requested, he is also granted the same reduction of holidays approved for the diocese of Canada [ recte diocese of Québec]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088.

ENTRY NUMBER: 104 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 291r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 02 apr 1820 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer forwards two copies of the ponenza written by Litta [Lorenzo Litta, of 00 apr 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 II 049] relating to the queries submitted by the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis], to be discussed in the general congregation of 17 apr 1820 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 049]. Marginal notes (a similar letter was sent to Pacca [Bartolomeo Pacca], Di Pietro [Michele Di Pietro], Fesch [Joseph Fesch], Albani [Giuseppe Albani], Della Genga [Annibale Sermattei Della Genga], De Gregorio [Emanuele De Gregorio], Quarantotti [Giovanni Battista Quarantotti], Gabrielli [Giulio Gabrielli], Della Somaglia [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia], Ercolani [Luigi Ercolani], Rivarola [Agostino Rivarola]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 049-050, III 096-104, IV 013-014 119-120, V 104-106 109-110, VI 086 089-097 448.

ENTRY NUMBER: 105 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 300rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 apr 1820 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: Angelo Maria Merenda, priest TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Extensive research in the archives of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" on the issue raised by the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis], whether missionaries in the Canadian North are allowed to assist in mixed or heretical marriages, found no precedents on the matter, with the exception of the enclosed one. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 049-050, III 096-104, IV 013-014 119-120, V 104-106 109-110, VI 086 089-097 448.

ENTRY NUMBER: 106 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 300v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 apr 1820 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giulio Gabrielli, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In the past general congregation [of 17 apr 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 II 049], not all queries submitted by the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis; see Cal. 1800-30 III 102-103] were answered. The cardinals [of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] are reconvened for 24 [24 apr 1820]. Secretary Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"], informs the addressee, who was not present when the decision was made. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 049-050, III 096-104, IV 013-014 119-120, V 104-106 109-110, VI 086 089-097 448.

ENTRY NUMBER: 107 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 330v-331r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 may 1820 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Jacques Lartigue, PSS TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Apostolic letters were sent appointing the addressee bishop of Telmissus and [auxiliary and] suffragan bishop to the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] for the district of Montréal. Since the archbishop [Joseph- Octave Plessis] warned that the addressee would have refused the above appointment, the pope [Pius VII] orders him to comply. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088. Enclosed with Cal. 1800-30 V 108.

ENTRY NUMBER: 108 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 340v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 may 1820 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The enclosed letter [see Cal. 1800-30 V 107] must be shown to Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue], who, in compliance with the addressee's wishes, the pope [Pius VII] ordered to accept the bishopric [bishopric of Telmissus]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 045-048, IV 113-115 322-327 360-369, V 086-096 100 103 107-108, VI 087-088. Enclosure: Cal. 1800-30 V 107.

ENTRY NUMBER: 109 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 374rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 may 1820 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer forwards two copies of the ponenza on the bishopric of Rossano, to be discussed in the general congregation of 29 may [29 may 1820], and informs that the ponenza on Québec will only be summarized [the ponenza was discussed on 30 may 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 II 049]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 049-050, III 096-104, IV 013-014 119-120, V 104-106 109-110, VI 086 089-097 448.

ENTRY NUMBER: 110 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 808v-809r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 30 sep 1820 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer rejoices at the addressee's safe return to his diocese. Herewith enclosed are the answers to the queries submitted during his stay in Rome [00 oct 1819-10 feb 1820]. As requested, limited faculties were granted to the director of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal [Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux]. As for Burke [Edmund Burke], vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, the faculty to bless the sacred oils was sent during the past year [post 09 apr 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 119]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 049-050, III 096-104, IV 013-014 119-120, V 104-106 109-110, VI 086 089-097 448.

ENTRY NUMBER: 111 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 870v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 nov 1820 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy

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DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 111 113, VI 372.

ENTRY NUMBER: 112 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 938rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: dec [02 dec 1820] AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Thomas Troy, archbishop of Dublin TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is aware that Maguire [Thomas Maguire], chosen as coadjutor of Burke [Edmund Burke], bishop of Sion, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia [in the general congregation of 07 sep 1819; see Cal. 1800-30 II 042], refused to be appointed. The writer suggests Long [Paul Long], currently with the Irish seminary in Paris, as coadjutor of the bishop, who is very old [Edmund Burke was born in 1753, he was then c. 67 at this time]. The addressee is requested to give his opinion on the candidate. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 113 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 301 (1820) FOLIOS: 938v-940r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 2 dec [02 dec 1820] AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [This item deals with Haïti, Trinidad, Jersey, Guernsey, the East Indies]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 111 113, VI 372.

ENTRY NUMBER: 114 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 89rv-90rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 feb 1821 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 10 nov 1820 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 396], received a few days previously, and rejoices at his safe return to Québec. As for the proposal received by the addressee to join the Legislative Council of his province [Lower Canada], the matter will be discussed in a general congregation. Marriage dispensations granted in 1808 [i.e., 29 may 1808] were renewed on 15 jun 1814; a copy of the renewal is enclosed. Plenary indulgences are also granted, as requested. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 115 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 120rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 mar 1821 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CSRP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Thomas Troy, archbishop of Dublin TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer is grateful for the addressee's favourable opinion [contained in his letter to the writer of 18 jan 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 III 252] on Dennis Lyons, a candidate to the coadjutorship whom Burke [Edmund Burke], vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, suggested as his coadjutor [as reported in Cal. 1800-30 III 252]. His name will then be put forward in the next general congregation. He has informed the pope [Pius VII] of the new church in Dublin and of the need for some sacred implements. A discussion of English and Irish issues, where the petition to the king [George IV], in which several English noblemen and Catholics state that they recognize no other civil, spiritual, and ecclesiastical authority except the king, is criticized. A statement of that sort would make any oath illicit and schismatic. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 092-100, III 250-256, V 115 117, VI 084-085 258-259 449.

ENTRY NUMBER: 116 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 209rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 may 1821 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ercole Consalvi, cardinal, Secretary of State TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The ponenza pertaining to the New York dispute was already printed, when abate Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi] arrived [in Rome] and, being personally acquainted with New York, provided new information on the matter. As soon as a decision is made, the addressee will be informed, so that he will be able to answer the French Ambassador [Pierre Blacas, comte d'Aulps] and Taylor [William Taylor]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 101-106, III 105-231, VI 098 281-283 313 327.

ENTRY NUMBER: 117 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 242v-243r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 may 1821 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Francesco Fontana, CSRP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer forwards the new ponenza on the appointment of the new vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, that the addressee will illustrate in the forthcoming general congregation [of 21 may 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 II 096]. [The balance of this item deals with Naxia, Tinos, the Order of Friars Minor Conventual]. Marginal notes ([a copy of the ponenza was also forwarded to] Consalvi Ercole Consalvi], Pacca [Bartolomeo Pacca], Di Pietro [Michele Di Pietro], Fesch [Joseph Fesch], Albani [Giuseppe Albani], Della Genga [Annibale Sermattei Della Genga], De Gregorio [Emanuele De Gregorio], Fontana [sic ], prefect [Francesco Fontana, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda

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Fide"], Della Somaglia [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia], Gabrielli [Giulio Gabrielli], Ercolani [Luigi Ercolani], Rivarola [Agostino Rivarola]). REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 092-100, III 250-256, V 115 117, VI 084-085 258-259 449.

ENTRY NUMBER: 118 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 252rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 may 1821 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Luigi Fortis, SJ, general TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer was informed that the addressee had ordered the Jesuit Malou [Pierre-Antoine Malou], who had been involved in the New York dispute, to leave his diocese and had threatened, if he did not comply, to expel him from the Society of Jesus. As letters recently received by Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" show that Malou [Pierre-Antoine Malou] is still in New York, the writer wonders whether the addressee's orders were ever enforced. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 119 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 313v-314r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 jul 1821 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: When the Holy See granted episcopal powers to the addressee's four vicars general [Jean-Jacques Lartigue, Alexander McDonell, Angus Bernard MacEachern, Joseph-Norbert Provencher, in 1819 and 1820], it was clear that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" intended, in due time, to promote them to full bishops subject to the addressee's powers as archbishop. As for those territories that are farther away, and in which Catholics are not numerous, nothing will be changed. As for the district of Montréal, on account of the number of its Catholics (more than 200,000, a community perhaps larger than that of Québec), the vastness of its territory, and the splendour of the town, it seems advisable to make it into a full bishopric, rather than a vicariate apostolic. The attitude of the civil government in this matter is being investigated. The addressee is asked for his opinion on the matter, and is informed that the pope [Pius VII] approved the collection of one third of the revenues of one parish church on the part of Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 119-123.

ENTRY NUMBER: 120 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 314v-315r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 jul 1821 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Jacques Lartigue, PSS, bishop of Telmissus

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [of 20 feb 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 III 411], showing the reasons why he refused to accept the appointment [made on 01 feb 1820, as bishop of Telmissus and vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop to the archbishop of Québec; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 324-325]. While the addressee is commended for having conformed to the the orders of the pope [Pius VII, communicated in Francesco Fontana's letter to Jean-Jacques Lartigue of 20 may 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 V 107], the wish of the people [of Montréal] that their town, for the vastness of its territory and the number of its Catholics, be made into a full bishopric, as opposed to a vicariate [vicariate general], is also well understood. On this matter, the attitude of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] and of the civil government is being explored. For the time being, the addressee is to perform his duty as vicar [vicar general] with faculties granted by the archbishop [Joseph-Octave Plessis]. Meanwhile, he is empowered to collect one third of the revenues of one parish church.The addressee is also asked to write a report on his vicariate [vicariate general], as to its problems and the number of clergy, Catholics, and churches. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 119-123. Another copy: Cal. 1800-30 V 122.

ENTRY NUMBER: 121 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 315rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 jul 1821 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: When the Holy See granted episcopal powers to the addressee's four vicars general [Jean-Jacques Lartigue, Alexander McDonell, Angus Bernard MacEachern, Joseph-Norbert Provencher, in 1819 and 1820], it was clear that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" intended, in due time, to promote them to full bishops.; in this regard, the addressee should enquire about the civil crown's attitude. The writer was informed that the Montréal Catholics, for the splendor of their town, the vastness of its territory, and its the number, which is perhaps larger than that of Québec, resented the appointment of Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] appointment [made on 01 feb 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 324-325] as vicar [vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop] under the jurisdiction of the bishop of Québec [Joseph- Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec], and for that reason Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] refused the said appointment. The addressee is asked cautiously to verify whether the civil government would oppose the appointment of a full bishop in Montréal, and whether Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] could be appointed without consulting him. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 119-123. A similar copy: Cal. 1800-30 V 123.

ENTRY NUMBER: 122 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 320v-321r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 jul 1821 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CSRP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Jacques Lartigue, PSS, bishop of Telmissus TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [of 20 feb 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 III 411], showing the reasons why he refused to accept the appointment [of 01 feb 1820, as bishop of Telmissus and vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop to the archbishop of Québec, Joseph-Octave Plessis; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 324-325]. While the addressee is commended for having conformed to the orders of the pope [Pius VII, communicated in Francesco Fontana's letter to Jean-Jacques Lartigue of 20 may 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 V 107], the wish of the people [of Montréal]

204 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 that their town, for the vastness of its territory and the number of its Catholics, be made into a full bishopric as opposed to a vicariate [vicariate general], is also well understood. On this matter, the attitude of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] and of the civil government is being explored. For the time being, the addressee is to perform his duty as vicar [vicar general] with faculties granted by the archbishop [Joseph-Octave Plessis]. Meanwhile, he is empowered to collect one third of the revenues of one parish church. The addressee is also asked to write a report on his vicariate [vicariate general], as to its problems and the number of clergy, Catholics, and churches. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 119-123. Another copy: Cal. 1800-30 V 120.

ENTRY NUMBER: 123 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 323rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 jul 1821 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: This copy is marked "Reservata " [confidential]. The writer was informed that the Montréal Catholics, for the splendor of their town, the vastness of its territory, and the number of its Catholics, perhaps larger than those of Québec, resented the appointment of Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] as vicar, under the jurisdiction of the bishop of Québec [i.e., Jean-Jacques Lartigue, appointed on of 1 feb 1820; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 324-325, as vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop under the jurisdiction of Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec], and for that reason Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] refused the said appointment. The addressee is asked cautiously to verify whether the civil government would oppose the appointment of a full bishop in Montréal, and whether Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] could be appointed without consulting him. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 119-123. A similar copy: Cal. 1800-30 V 121.

ENTRY NUMBER: 124 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 352rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 aug 1821 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Connolly, OP, bishop of New York TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: As the New York dispute revolves around the Dominican Ffrench [Charles Ffrench], the Jesuit Malou [Pierre-Antoine Malou], and the secular priest Taylor [William Taylor], the writer suggests that both Ffrench [Charles Ffrench] and Malou [Pierre-Antoine Malou] be threatened with suspension if they do not leave the diocese within three months from the reception of this letter, whereas the addressee has already provided for Taylor [William Taylor]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 101-106, III 105-231, V 116 124, VI 098 281-283 313 327.

ENTRY NUMBER: 125 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 415v-417rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 sep 1821

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AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Louis-Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg, PSS, bishop of New Orleans TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee should be aware that Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi], who he extolls so much and suggests as his own prospective coadjutor, is most probably an impostor, who was irregularly ordained. Although the crimes of Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi] are as yet unproven, his behaviour in Rome was the reason of great scandal. The addressee is invited to be more cautious in forming an opinion of that young man. [The balance of this item deals with the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 125 127.

ENTRY NUMBER: 126 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 426v-427r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 sep 1821 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: From the information provided by the addressee [in his letter to Francesco Fontana of 21 aug 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 III 410], it appears that the erection of a full bishopric in Montréal would offend the civil government. Furthermore, the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] communicated his faculties to the bishop of Telmissus [Jean-Jacques Lartigue], and in a mandement [dated 20 feb 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 III 318] ordered the Catholics of Montréal to grant the bishop of Telmissus [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] all honours that would be appropriate to his own person. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 127 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 463rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 sep 1821 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ercole Consalvi, cardinal, Secretary of State TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: During a pecial congregation dealing with China, Fontana [Francesco Fontana], prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," informed those in attendance of the new police reports concerning Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi]. The special congregation decided that Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi] be prevented from returning to Louisiana, that the bishop [of New Orleans, Louis-Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg] be notified, that all moneys collected by Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi] on behalf of that church be confiscated and forwarded to Louisiana directly by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," that the nuncios in Austria [Pietro Leardi] and France [Vincenzo Macchi] be informed so that no new collections be allowed in those countries. Prior to enforcing the said decisions, and in view of the political support still available to Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi], the addressee is asked to give his own opinion on the matter. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 125 127.

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VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 516v-518rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 nov 1821 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Poynter [William Poynter], vicar apostolic in the London district, forwarded to the writer the two queries submitted by the addressee on behalf of Maréchal [Ambroise Maréchal], archbishop of Baltimore. Maréchal [Ambroise Maréchal] complained that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" is too open to suggestions in selecting new bishops for the United Provinces [United States], whereas only the opinion of the archbishop of Baltimore [currently Ambroise Maréchal] should be considered. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" maintains that archbishops do not enjoy such privileges and can only make nominations, whereas it is entirely up to the Holy See to appoint new bishops. Baltimore, then, is not a special case. In the past, however, recommendations coming from the archbishop of Baltimore or from other bishops of the United Provinces [United States] were always taken into account (Carroll [John Carroll], Neale [Leonard Neale], de Barth [Adolphe-Louis de Barth de Walbach], Maréchal [Ambroise Maréchal] mentioned). The addressee is asked to inform Maréchal [Ambroise Maréchal] of the contents of this letter. [The balance of this item deals with the United States]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 129 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 553rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 dec 1821 AUTHOR: [Francesco Fontana, CRSP, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Jacques Lartigue, PSS, bishop of Telmissus TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer makes reference to his previous letter to the addressee of 21 jul [21 jul 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 V 120], and explains why the Holy See cannot grant faculties directly to the four vicars general [Jean-Jacques Lartigue, Alexander McDonell, Angus Bernard MacEachern, Joseph-Norbert Provencher] of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis], as if they were vicars apostolic. These faculties, however, would be valid even after the death of the archbishop [Joseph-Octave Plessis]. Furthermore, in his mandement of 20 feb [20 feb 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 III 318] the archbishop [Joseph-Octave Plessis] publicly communicated all his own faculties to the addressee. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 130 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 302 (1821) FOLIOS: 594r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 dec 1821 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Luigi Gardellini, consultor of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini], secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," forwards

207 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 to the addressee two excerpts from a letter written to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [recte ?Francesco Fontana] by Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec [?of 25 jun 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 III 424], dealing with liturgy. The addressee is asked to give his opinion on the matter. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 131 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 303 (1822) FOLIOS: 74v-75r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 31 jan 1821 [ recte 31 jan 1822] AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Luigi Gardellini, consultor of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With reference to the queries submitted by Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec [in his letter to ?Francesco Fontana of 25 jun 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 III 424], the writer encloses some papers requested by the addressee [in his letter to the writer of 19 dec 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 III 390]. It was impossible to do it earlier as papers were being bound for the archives [archives of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 132 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 303 (1822) FOLIOS: 295rv-296rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 mar 1822 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ercole Consalvi, cardinal, Secretary of State TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter to Fontana [Francesco Fontana] of 7 [07 mar 1822], and states that never did the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" investigate the family of Malou [Pierre-Antoine Malou] nor his son, now a shopkeeper in Ypres. In order to end the dispute between Malou [Pierre-Antoine Malou] and Connolly [John Connolly], bishop of New York, the general congregation of 31 jul 1821 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 102] decided to write to Connolly [John Connolly] asking him to order Malou [Pierre-Antoine Malou] to leave New York [see Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" to John Connolly, 18 aug 1821; i.e., Cal. 1800-30 V 124]. Malou [Pierre- Antoine Malou], who refused to comply with the said order, was also expelled from the Society of Jesus by its general [Luigi Fortis]. Pertinent papers are enclosed that could be sent to the son of Malou [Pierre-Antoine Malou]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 133 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 303 (1822) FOLIOS: 307rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 02 apr 1822 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: François-Marc, abbé , in Lyons TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter to the late Fontana [Francesco Fontana], dealing with Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi], is acknowledged. The writer confirms that Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi], who is collecting money in Lyons for the mission in Louisiana, was sent [to Europe] by Dubourg [Louis-Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg], bishop of New Orleans. However, the said Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi] is not a missionary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," and the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" has good reasons not to be satisfied with his behaviour. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 133-134.

ENTRY NUMBER: 134 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 303 (1822) FOLIOS: 333v-335r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 apr 1822 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Louis-Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg, PSS, bishop of New Orleans, in St. Louis, Missouri TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer makes reference to the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [i.e., Francesco Fontana] to the addressee of 22 sep [22 sep 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 V 125], warning him about Angelo Inglesi, whom the addressee would like to have as his coadjutor. [The balance of this item deals with the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 133-134.

ENTRY NUMBER: 135 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 303 (1822) FOLIOS: 384v-385rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 may 1822 AUTHOR: [Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Connolly, OP, bishop of New York TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer agrees with the addressee's letter to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 4 mar [04 mar 1822; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 285] that, while the faculties of Malou [Pierre-Antoine Malou] could be revoked, the latter should not be expelled from the province [i.e., state of New York], as any decision on the matter would pertain to the civil government only. [The balance of this item deals with the United States]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 136 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 303 (1822) FOLIOS: 418rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 may 1822 [ recte 22 jun 1822] AUTHOR: [Ercole Consalvi, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer aknowledges the addressee's letter of 25 jun [25 jun 1821, addressed to Francesco Fontana;

209 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 see Cal. 1800-30 III 424]. Some of the requested faculties were granted by the pope [Pius VII], as from the enclosures; others will be examined. The writer also acknowledges the professiones fidei of Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue], bishop of Telmissus [see Cal. 1800-30 III 374], of McDonell [Alexander McDonell], bishop of Rhesaina [see Cal. 1800-30 III 373], and of MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern], bishop of Rhosus [see Cal. 1800-30 III 372]. He awaits the professio fidei of the bishop of jul iopolis [Joseph-Norbert Provencher], when he is consecrated, and detailed reports on the territories of the new bishops. The opinion of the assessor of the Sacred Rites [Luigi Gardellini, assessor of the Congregation of Rites] on the addressee's liturgical queries is enclosed [possibly Luigi Gardellini to Carlo Maria Pedicini, 00 may 1822; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 146]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374. This item has two dates, 18 may 1822 and 22 jun 1822. The latter does not appear here, but is clearly indicated in Cal. 1800-30 III 424 and in the original letter preserved in the Archives de l'Archevêché de Québec.

ENTRY NUMBER: 137 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 303 (1822) FOLIOS: 437rv-438r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 may 1822 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Upon the request of Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec, four bishops [Jean-Jacques Lartigue, Alexander McDonell, Angus Bernard MacEachern, Joseph-Norbert Provencher] are appointed, who are to be his vicars general and auxiliar bishops. Furthermore, upon the writer's report [at the audience of 12 may 1822; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 142], Pius VII confirms the validity of Joseph-Octave Plessis's mandement of 20 feb 1821 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 318] re the powers of Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue], bishop of Telmissus and vicar general in the Montréal district. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 138 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 303 (1822) FOLIOS: 482v-483r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 jul 1822 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: No answer can be given to the addressee's query, namely, whether a marriage dispensation refused by the same could have been granted by one of his vicars general [Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux]. Further information is needed on the faculty in question; also, whether the said vicar general is one of the suffragan and auxiliary bishops [Jean-Jacques Lartigue, Alexander McDonell, MacEachern, Joseph-Norbert Provencher]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 139 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 303 (1822)

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FOLIOS: 654r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 aug 1822 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed that Gradwell [Robert Gradwell] forwarded the oath [see Cal. 1800-30 III 364] taken by Provencher [Joseph-Norbert Provencher], who is the new bishop of Juliopolis, but that the annexed letters were missing. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 140 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 303 (1822) FOLIOS: 707rv-710r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 sep 1822 AUTHOR: [Pius VII, pope] RECIPIENT: John Thomas Troy, archbishop of Dublin; Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec; Thomas Scallan, OFM Obs, bishop of Dragobitia, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland; et al. TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: "Enciclica." The addressees, who are archbishops, bishops and vicars apostolic, are requested to sign their petitions and queries and send them to the Holy See directly and without making use of procurators. A list of addressees follows, residing in Great Britain, Ireland, Scotland, the United States, Canada, Trinidad, Newfoundland, Babylon, Cape of Good Hope, Malabar. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 141 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 304 (1823) FOLIOS: 10rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 jan 1823 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Louis-Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg, PSS, bishop of New Orleans, in St. Louis, Missouri TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the copy of the letter that Mrs Perret brought to Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi]. However, the latter's behaviour requires the addressee' utmost care in investigating and assessing the real nature of Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi]. [The balance of this item deals with the United States]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 142 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 304 (1823) FOLIOS: 117rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: 17 feb 1823 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bartolomeo Pacca, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation of Bishops and Regulars, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Agostino Rivarola, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation of Buon Governo, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The general congregation [of 17 feb 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 110] deferred the discussion of the last 10 queries of the ponenza on Québec [see Francesco Saverio Castiglioni's ponenza of 00 jan 1823; see Cal. 1800-30 II 111] until Monday 24 [24 feb 1823] at 3:30pm, whereas the first [six] queries were referred to the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office [see Cal. 1800-30 II 112]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 110-115, V 142-143 148-149 175, VI 450-451.

ENTRY NUMBER: 143 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 304 (1823) FOLIOS: 118v-119r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 feb 1823 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Fabrizio Turriozzi, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the ponenza [drafted by Francesco Saverio Castiglioni on 00 jan 1823; see Cal. 1800-30 II 111], relating to the queries of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis], prepared for the general congregation of 17 [17 feb 1823; see Cal. 1800-30 II 110]. The addressee is asked to give his opinion on the first six queries. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 110-115, V 142-143 148-149 175, VI 450-451.

ENTRY NUMBER: 144 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 304 (1823) FOLIOS: 304 (1823) LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 mar 1823 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Thomas Scallan, OFM Ob, bishop of Dragobitia, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland, in St. John's TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [to Francesco Fontana, of 06 oct 1822; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 110], with the good news on the state of Catholicism in Newfoundland. As for the scandalous behaviour of John Power, the addressee is invited in due time to suspend him a divinis . As for Labrador and Anticosti, although they are "almost deserted and inhospitable," a priest should be sent occasionally during the summer to provide to the spiritual needs of the fishermen and to keep abreast of any developments in the region. The requested faculties are confirmed and enclosed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 154, V 144 146, VI 110.

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LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 mar 1823 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is invited to give his financial support to Conwell [Henry Conwell], bishop of Philadelphia, who is erecting a new cathedral that is to be independent of the trustees. In his diocese, the trustees are currently engaging in a dispute with their rightful bishop in support of Hogan [William Hogan]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 146 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 304 (1823) FOLIOS: 280v-209r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 mar 1823 AUTHOR: [Carlo Maria Pedicini, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Fabrizio Turriozzi, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In his report to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [i.e., to Francesco Fontana, of 06 oct 1822; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 110], Scallan [Thoms Scallan], vicar apostolic in Newfoundland, informs that in his territory meat is commonly eaten on saturdays. The addressee is asked to verify whether any decision was made on the matter by the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office with reference to England, where the same abuse is prevailing. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 154, V 144 146, VI 110.

ENTRY NUMBER: 147 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 304 (1823) FOLIOS: 290rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 apr 1823 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec; Thomas Scallan, bishop of Dragobitia, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland, et al. TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Circular letter. The addressee are informed of matters relating to Ireland. Reference is made to the audience granted by Pius VII to Pietro Caprano on 13 apr [13 apr 1823], the following decree dated 19 apr [19 apr 1823], and all letters dated 12 apr [12 apr 1829]. A list of addressees follows, residing in the United States and British North America. As for British North America, Joseph-Octave Plessis and Thomas Scallan are listed. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 148 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 304 (1823) FOLIOS: 291v-292r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 apr 1823 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: Nicola Cuneo d'Ornano, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In compliance with the request of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office, the writer forwards the ponenza [drafted by Antonio Dugnani on 00 sep 1818], read before the general congregation of of 23 nov 1818 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 039], in which the formulas relating to the admission of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] to the Legislative Council [of Lower Canada] were explained. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 110-115, V 142-143 148-149 175, VI 450-451.

ENTRY NUMBER: 149 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 304 (1823) FOLIOS: 292r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 apr 1823 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Nicola Cuneo d'Ornano, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In compliance with the request of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office, the writer forwards the ponenza [drafted by Francesco Saverio Castiglioni on 00 jan 1823; see Cal. 1800-30 II 111] dealing with Québec, whose first six queries had been sent to the same Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office for its opinion [enclosed with Carlo Maria Pedicini's letter to Fabrizio Turriozzi of 29 feb 1823; see Cal. 1800-30 V 143]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 110-115, V 142-143 148-149 175, VI 450-451.

ENTRY NUMBER: 150 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 304 (1823) FOLIOS: 554r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 jul 1823 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Tommaso Sforza, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In compliance with the addressee's request, the writer encloses the ponenza on Québec [drafted by Annibale Sermattei Della Genga on 00 may 1823; see Cal. 1800-30 II 117] with the rescriptum [of the general congregation of 09 jun 1823; see Cal. 1800-30 II 118]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 116-118, III 257-259, V 150.

ENTRY NUMBER: 151 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 304 (1823) FOLIOS: 579rv-580rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 aug 1823 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter [?to Ercole Consalvi] of 15 dec 1822 [? recte 15 nov 1822; see Cal. 1800-30 III 259] is acknowledged, explaining the instance of the marriage dispensation granted by one of his vicars general [Jean-

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Henri-Auguste Roux] against the addressee's opinion. While the position of the addressee's position is upheld, he is invited to reassess the matter, and to be more concerned with the scandals that could be originated by such situations. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 119-121, III 258-259, IV 159, V 151-152.

ENTRY NUMBER: 152 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 304 (1823) FOLIOS: 614rv LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 06 aug 1823 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter [to Ercole Consalvi] of 15 nov 1822 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 259] is acknowledged. It contains queries relating to marriages before a Protestant minister and to the special case of Madeleine. The general congregation of 29 jul [29 jul 1823; see Cal. 1800-30 II 120-121] decided to entrust the matter to the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 119-121, III 258-259, IV 159, V 151-152.

ENTRY NUMBER: 153 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 304 (1823) FOLIOS: 626r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 aug 1823 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Jacques Lartigue, PSS, bishop of Telmissus TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter [to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia] of 27 oct [27 oct 1822; see Cal. 1800-30 III 333] is acknowledged. The rescriptum herewith enclosed shows that most of the requested faculties were granted, but that some require further information in order to be properly assessed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 154 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 304 (1823) FOLIOS: 800rv-803r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 dec 1823 AUTHOR: [Leo XII, pope] RECIPIENT: Gaspare Deabbate, Sardinian consul general to the United States, [in Philadelphia] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letters dated from Philadelphia, 3 [03 sep 1823] and 22 sep 1823, with enclosures, are acknowledged. According to the writer, Angelo Inglesi must not be allowed to replace Hogan [William Hogan] as priest of St. Mary's, as Harold [William Vincent Harold, Jr.], vicar general of the bishop [Henry Conwell, bishop of Philadelphia], has forbidden him to celebrate in the said church. Biographical details on the life of Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi] are given: he is from Perugia, was an actor and a wine trader in Québec, tried to marry a woman [Marie-Anne

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Morin Inglesi] before a Protestant minister [Alexander Spark]; in Rome, in 1821, he tried to seduce the wife of his host; later, having left Rome allegedly for Louisiana, he seduced his sister-in-law [Maria Bianchi Inglesi Polidori], who bore him a son and was married to an unknowing person [Felice Polidori] of [the village of Paciano, in] the diocese of Città della Pieve. On 16 aug 1823, the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [i.e., Pietro Caprano] wrote to Dubourg [Louis-Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg], who had supported him, not to allow him to settle in Louisiana again. This is why Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi] went to Philadelphia and tried to start all over again. A letter for Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi, written by Pietro Caprano, of 27 dec 1823; see Cal. 1800-30 V 155] is enclosed, to be forwarded to him. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 160-161, V 154-160, VI 267-269. Enclosure: Cal. 1800-30 V 155.

ENTRY NUMBER: 155 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 304 (1823) FOLIOS: 803rv-804rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 dec 1823 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Angelo Inglesi, priest TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter written from Philadelphia on 12 sep 1823, in which he complained of Harold [William Vincent Harold, Jr.], vicar general of the bishop [Henry Conwell, bishop of Philadelphia], who had forbidden him to celebrate in the church of St. Mary's. Although the addressee showed great zeal, the writer was already well aware of his misbehaviour and is not going to counter the interdiction issued by Harold [William Vincent Harold, Jr.]. The writer reminds the addressee of his misdeeds in Québec, of the regrets expressed by Dubourg [Louis-Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg] for having ordained him [c.1820], of his scandalous life in Rome in 1821, of his improper relationship with his sister-in-law [Maria Bianchi Inglesi Polidori] after his departure from Rome, of this subtle and successful attempts to arrange her marriage to an unknowing person [Felice Polidori] of [the village of Paciano, in] the diocese of Città della Pieve, who found himself with a son that was not his. The addresse must be aware that his only choice is to return to Europe and repent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 160-161, V 154-160, VI 267-269. Enclosed with Cal. 1800-30 V 154.

ENTRY NUMBER: 156 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 1rv-2r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 03 jan 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Vincent Harold, Jr., OP, in Philadelphia TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer confirms the addressee's decree regarding Angelo Inglesi, but adds that the latter should be interdicted from exercising his ministry in the entire diocese of Philadelphia. The [writer's] letters to Dubourg [Louis- Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg], bishop of New Orleans, of 16 aug 1823], to the Sardinian consul Deabbate [Gaspare Deabbate, consul general] signed by Leo XII [of 17 dec 1823; see Cal. 1800-30 V 155], and to Inglesi, [Angelo Inglesi; see Cal. 1800-30 V 156], of 27 dec 1823, are mentioned. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 160-161, V 154-160, VI 267-269.

ENTRY NUMBER: 157 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824)

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FOLIOS: 27v-28r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 jan 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: John Connolly, OP, bishop of New York TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is warned about Angelo Inglesi's possible presence in New York, where he might have gone when he left Philadelphia. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 160-161, V 154-160, VI 267-269.

ENTRY NUMBER: 158 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 69rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 06 jan 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" Secretary] RECIPIENT: Conte Giuseppe Barbaroux, Sardinian minister in Rome TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed of the decision made by the pope [Leo XII] at the audience granted [to the writer] on 17 dec [17 dec 1823; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 161] regarding Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi], from Perugia, approving the interdiction from exercising the ministry issued by Harold [William Vincent Harold, Jr.], for the reasons summarized in the enclosed memorandum [see Cal. 1800-30 V 159]. The addressee is asked to exhort the Sardinian consul to the United States, Deabbate [Gaspare Deabbate, consul general], from extending any further patronage to Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 160-161, V 154-160, VI 267-269. Enclosure: Cal. 1800-30 V 159.

ENTRY NUMBER: 159 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 70rv-72r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 06 jan 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, ecretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Conte Giuseppe Barbaroux, Sardinian minister in Rome TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Information is given on the life and career of Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi], a priest from Perugia, a former actor and wine trader in Québec, who while in that city tried to get married [to Marie-Anne Morin Inglesi] before a Protestant minister [Alexander Spark], was ordained three years previously [ c.1820] by Dubourg [Louis- GuillaumeValentin Dubourg], bishop of New Orleans, who in 1821 sent him to Europe to collect money for the missions of Louisiana. While in Rome, in 1821, Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi] tried to seduce the wife of his host; later, having left Rome allegedly for Louisiana, seduced his sister-in-law [Maria Bianchi Inglesi Polidori], who bore him a son and was then married to an unknowing person [Felice Polidori] of [Paciano, in] the diocese of Città della Pieve. The addressee is asked to exhort Deabbate, Sardinian consul [Giuseppe Deabbate, consul general] in Philadelphia, to relinquish any further patronage of Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi]. [The balance of this item deals with the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 160-161, V 154-160, VI 267-269. Enclosed with Cal. 1800-30 V 158.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 160 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 92rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 jan 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Conte Giuseppe Barbaroux, Sardinian minister in Rome TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses copies of the letters written by Deabbate [Gaspare Deabbate], Sardinian consul general to the United States, to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," dated 26 oct 1823 [see Cal. 1800-30 VI 265], and of the correspondence between Deabbate [Gaspare Deabbate] and Conwell [Henry Conwell; copied in Gaspare Deabbate to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, 19 dec 1823; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 269] cincening Harold [William Vincent Harold, Jr., and Angelo Inglesi]. The addressee is asked to use his influence in order to prevent any further damage. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 160-161, V 154-160, VI 267-269.

ENTRY NUMBER: 161 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 190r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 mar [20 mar 1824] AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 20 dec 1823 [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 168]. Whereas further answers to his many queries are forthcoming, the addressee is informed that [at the audience granted to the writer on 14 mar 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 167], Leo XII granted him marriage dispensations, as requested. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 167-168, V 161-162.

ENTRY NUMBER: 162 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 213r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 mar [27 mar 1824] AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Nicola Cuneo d'Ornano, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses some queries forwarded by Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec [in his letter to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia of 20 dec 1823; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 168], to be examined by his office. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 167-168, V 161-162.

ENTRY NUMBER: 163 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 342v-343rv LANGUAGE: Latin

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LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 may 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Louis-Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg, bishop of New Orleans TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 08 mar 1824 is acknowledged, in which he tendered his resignation on account of his blunders concerning Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi]. His resignation is not granted. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 164 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 458rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 10 jul 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Vincenzo Macchi, archbishop of Nisibis, nuncio in Paris TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's several despatches, one of which is dated 17 jun [17 jun 1824]. For the time being Malou [Pierre-Antoine Malou] is not to be rehabilitated. [The balance of this item deals with Scotland]. REMARKS: This item is torn and portions are missing.

ENTRY NUMBER: 165 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 465rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 jul [17 jul 1824] AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Gaspare Deabbate, Sardinian consul general to the United States, in Philadelphia TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 27 apr 1824 is acknowledged. The writer rejoices at the addressee's decision not to support Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi] any longer. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 165-166.

ENTRY NUMBER: 166 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 495rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 jul [24 jul 1824] AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Louis-Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg, bishop of New Orleans TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Inglesi [Angelo Inglesi] is mentioned. [The balance of this item deals with the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 165-166.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 167 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 520v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 aug 1824 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Benoît-Joseph Flaget, PSS, bishop of Bardstown TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer impatiently awaits the addressee's letter giving his opinion on the dispute between the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal and Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue], bishop of Telmissus. [The balance of this item deals with the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 168 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 526r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 aug 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Dennis Lyons, priest] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Decree of the audience that the pope [Leo XII] granted to archbishop Caprano [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium], on 01 aug 1824 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 124]. Upon the report of Castiglioni [Francesco Saverio Castiglioni], the general congregation of 26 jul 1824 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 122] decided to ask Leo XII to appoint Dennis Lyons, a priest from Cork, as vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, replacing the late Edmund Burke, formerly bishop of Sion. At the audience granted to archbishop Caprano [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium], on 01 aug 1824, the pope [Leo XII] approves, and orders that the relating apostolic letters be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 122-124, III 260-273, V 168-170 172-173.

ENTRY NUMBER: 169 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 537rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 aug 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alessandro Buttaoni, auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: At the audience granted on 1 aug [01 aug 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 124] the pope [Leo XII] confirmed the decision of the general congregation of 26 jul 1824 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 122] and appointed Dennis Lyons, from Cork, as vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia. The addressee should ask the pope [Leo XII] to provide Dennis Lyons with a title in partibus and inform the secretary of the Briefs [Giuseppe Albani, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs], so that the relating briefs could be sent. [The balance of this letter deals with Ireland]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 122-124, III 260-273, V 168-170 172-173.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 170 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 538rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 aug 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Albani, cardinal, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In order to replace the late Edmund Burke, formerly bishop of Sion, at the audience granted on 1 aug [01 aug 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 124] the pope [Leo XII] confirmed the decision of the general congregation of 26 jul 1824 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 122] and appointed Dennis Lyons, from Cork, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia. As soon as the addressee is informed of the appointee's title in partibus by the auditor to the pope [Alessandro Buttaoni], he is asked to send the two relating briefs. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 122-124, III 260-273, V 168-170 172-173.

ENTRY NUMBER: 171 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 552v-553r LANGUAGE: Latin, Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 jun 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ambroise Maréchal, PSS, archbishop of Baltimore; archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec]; vicar apostolic in Newfoundland [Thomas Scallan, bishop of Dragobitia, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland]; et al. TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the bull for the inauguration of the Holy Year and Leo XII's first . Both are sent to bishops, vicars apostolics and patriarchs and prefects apostolic (to the latter only the bull was sent) all over the world. As for British North America, the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] and the vicar apostolic in Newfoundland [Thomas Scallan] are mentioned. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 172 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 570rv-571r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 sep 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Dennis Lyons, bishop of Tanis, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, in Cork TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The general congregation of 26 jul [26 jul 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 122] appointed the addressee bishop of Tanis and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia to replace the late Edmund Burke, formerly bishop of Sion, who died four years previously [on 29 nov 1820]. The appointment was then confirmed by Leo XII [at the audience granted to Pietro Caprano on 01 aug 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 124]. He is invited to leave for his new diocese as soon as possible, and to refer to James Murphy, bishop of Cork, for assistance. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 122-124, III 260-273, V 168-170 172-173.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 173 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 571rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 sep 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: James Murphy, bishop of Cork TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Dennis Lyons, a priest of the diocese of Cork recommended by the addressee in his letter [to John Thomas Troy] of 04 jan 1821 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 251], was appointed bishop of Tanis and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia by the general congregation of 26 jul [26 jul 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 122] to replace the late Edmund Burke, formerly bishop of Sion, who died four years previously [on 29 nov 1820]. The appointment was then confirmed by Leo XII [at the audience granted to Caprano [Pietro Caprano] on 01 aug 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 122]. The addressee is asked to invite Dennis Lyons to leave for his new diocese as soon as possible, and to provide him with financial assistance. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 122-124, III 260-273, V 168-170, 172-173.

ENTRY NUMBER: 174 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 579v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 sep 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Dennis Lyons, bishop of Tanis, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee should have received the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [i.e., Pietro Caprano] dated 4 sep [04 sep 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 V 172], with the enclosed apostolic letters [dated 24 aug 1824] appointing him bishop of Tanis and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 328-329]. Herewith enclosed, ordinary and extraordinary faculties, as previously granted to his predecessor, Edmund Burke, formerly bishop of Sion. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 125-128, IV 176-179 328-330, V 174 178-181 188 191 193-195.

ENTRY NUMBER: 175 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 701rv-703rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 oct 1824 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letters [to Francesco Fontana] of 10 nov 1820 [see Cal. 1800- 30 III 394-396] and 20 jul 1822. As for his participation in the Legislative Council [Legislative Council of Lower Canada], the matter was referred to the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office [by the general congregation of 17 feb 1823; see Cal. 1800-30 II 112-113]. A long discussion on marriage dispensations, with special reference to the regions of Lake Champlain, Acadia or Nova Scotia, St. John Island or Prince Edward Island, Cape Breton [Cape Breton Island],

222 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 and the natives [mentioned in the addressee's letter of 25 jun 1821]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 110-115, V 142-143 148-149 175, VI 450-451.

ENTRY NUMBER: 176 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 723v-725r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 oct 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Ansaldo Teloni, bishop of Macerata and Tolentino TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [Upon the addressee's request, contained in his letter to the Pietro Caprano of 05 oct 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 270], the writer informs that Angelo Inglesi never was a missionary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Biographical details on Angelo Inglesi are given: he was engaged in a profession of low sort [wine trader] and was an actor in Québec around 1815; was ordained by Dubourg [Louis-Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg], bishop of New Orleans [c.1820], and sent by the latter to collect money for the missions of Louisiana in Germany, France, and ; apparently he used those moneys for his own personal benefit; behaved scandalously during the said trip; was later interdicted from exercising his ministry; left Philadelphia, and is now reported in New York. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 176, VI 270.

ENTRY NUMBER: 177 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 760v-761rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 nov 1824 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the letter [to William Poynter] of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis, of 29 aug 1824; in Cal. 1800-30 III 188], received via Gradwell [Robert Gradwell; see William Poynter's letter to Robert Gradwell, 02 nov 1824; in Cal. 1800-30 III 288], containing the addressee's own comments on the problems that might be engendered by the presence of an archbishop on the other bishops in Canada [British North America]. Special reference is made to the district of Montréal. [The balance of this item deals with Trinidad]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 131-133, III 284-292, V 177 197-198 200-201 226, VI 130 132-136 138 357-358.

ENTRY NUMBER: 178 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 781v-782r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 dec 1824 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Angus Bernard MacEachern, bishop of Rhosus, in Prince Edward Island TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 8 jul [08 jul 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 127] is acknowledged, with information

223 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 about his visitations of Cape Breton Island and New Brunswick, and queries about whether he could communicate the faculties granted by the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] to simple missionaries. A full report, with the promised maps, is impatiently awaited. As for faculties, the decision taken by the pope on 28 nov [Leo XII, at the audience of 28 nov 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 178-179] was affirmative and the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] was written accordingly [see Cal. 1800-30 V 179]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 125-128, IV 176-179 328-330, V 174-178-181 188 191 193-195.

ENTRY NUMBER: 179 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 787v-788r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 dec 1824 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern], bishop of Rhosus, the addressee's vicar [vicar general], wrote [to Pietro Caprano, on 08 jul 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 127] that he could note use the faculties granted by the Holy See to the addressee because they could not be communicated. [At the audience granted to Pietro Caprano on 28 nov 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 178-179] Leo XII solved the matter, and made it possible for those faculties to be communicated to the addressee's vicars [vicars general], who can communicate them to their missionaries. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 125-128, IV 176-179 328-330, V 174-178-181 188 191 193-195.

ENTRY NUMBER: 180 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 799rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 dec 1824 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: James Murphy, bishop of Cork TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" received a letter [addressed to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia] from Dennis Lyons, dated 19 oct [19 oct 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 126], in which the latter refused to accept his appointment as bishop of Tanis and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia; he also informed that the relating apostolic letters were handed to the addressee to be forwarded to Rome. [At the audience granted to Pietro Caprano] on 7 dec [07 dec 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 128] the pope [Leo XII] decided to accept the resignation of Dennis Lyons and ordered that another candidate be appointed. The letter for Dennis Lyons [by Pietro Caprano, dated 18 dec 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 V 181] is enclosed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 125-128, IV 176-179 328-330, V 174-178-181 188 190-195. Enclosure: Cal. 1800-30 V 181

ENTRY NUMBER: 181 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 305 (1824) FOLIOS: 804rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 dec 1824

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AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Dennis Lyons, priest, in Cork TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" received the addressee's letter [to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia], dated from Cork, 19 oct [19 oct 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 126], in which he refused to accept the appointment as bishop in partibus [bishop of Tanis] and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, and informed that the relating apostolic letters had been handed to the bishop of Cork [James Murphy] to be forwarded to Rome. The addressee is not to think of the matter again, as his renunciation was reported in the general congregation of 29 nov [29 nov 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 125], and on 7 dec [i.e., at the audience granted to Pietro Caprano on 07 dec 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 128], the pope [Leo XII] ordered that another candidate be found for the vicariate apostolic of Nova Scotia. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 125-128, IV 176-179 328-330, V 174-178-181 188 190-195. Enclosed with Cal. 1800-30 V 180.

ENTRY NUMBER: 182 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 7rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 08 jan 1825 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [to Pietro Caprano, of 19 aug 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 III 354], received via Gradwell [Robert Gradwell]. However, the latter, who a few days previously left for London, did not forward the long letter [to Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux, of 01 jun 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 III 346] written by the member of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal [Jean-Baptiste-Charles Bédard] mentioned in the addressee's own letter. In the future, the addressee should send items of that importance directly to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 183 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 15v-16r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 jan 1825 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 21 dec [21 dec 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 III 292], dealing mainly with Canada [Lower Canada, Upper Canada], and makes reference to his own letter of 27 nov [27 nov 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 V 177]. The addressee is asked to give his opinion on the support given by the [English] crown to Protestantism, and to its attitude towards the erection of new full bishoprics in Upper Canada and Lower Canada. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

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VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 105rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 feb 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secetary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Luigi Fortis, SJ, general TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is asked to give his opinion on Malou [Pierre-Antoine Malou], a [former] Jesuit missionary in New York. A petition asking for his rehabilitation has been submitted by Kohlmann [Anthony Kohlmann], and will be discussed in a forthcoming general congregation. The writer has not been able to find whether around 1821 a decision was made by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" on the matter, and whether this was communicated to the addressee [a decision on the Charles Ffrench/Pierre-Antoine Malou case had been made in the general congregation of 31 jul 1821, but Carlo Maria Pedicini's letter to Luigi Fortis preceded it, as it is dated 25 may 1821; see Cal. 1800-30 II 102, Cal. 1800-30 V 118]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 129-130, III 274-283, V 184 189-190.

ENTRY NUMBER: 185 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 111v-112r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 feb 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" Secretary] RECIPIENT: [Ambroise Maréchal, PSS, archbishop of Baltimore; Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec; Thomas Scallan, OFM Obs, bishop of Dragobitia, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland; et al. ] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Cover letter enclosed with the encyclical [of 25 jan 1825] on the church of San Paolo [San Paolo Fuori Le Mura]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 185-186. Although addressees are not mentioned, they included archbishops, bishops and prefects apostolic in North America, as listed in Cal. 1800-30 V 171.

ENTRY NUMBER: 186 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 112r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 feb 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Ambroise Maréchal, archbishop of Baltimore; Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec; Thomas Scallan, OFM Obs, bishop of Dragobitia; et al .] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A cover letter enclosed with the encyclical [of 25 jan 1825] in which an appeal is made for financial contribution for the church of San Paolo [San Paolo Fuori Le Mura], almost entirely destroyed by nocturnal fire. This letter and the preceding one [see Cal. 1800-30 V 187] were sent to all bishops, vicars apostolic and prefects apostolic listed in aug 1824 [00 aug 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 V 171]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 185-186.

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 160v-161r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 mar 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alexander McDonell, bishop of Rhesaina, in Upper Canada TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In order that the erection of a full bishopric in Upper Canada be properly assessed, the addressee is to inform on the reasons in favour of the erection, the number of Catholics in the region, and whether they are in favour of a full bishopric, its financial situation, its borders, and finally whether Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec, who is to lose a suffragan bishopric, is likely to give his consent. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 188 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 238rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 may 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Robert Laffan, archbishop of Cashel and Emly TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: On 18 dec 1824 the writer wrote to the bishop of Cork [James Murphy; see Cal. 1800-30 V 180] to return the apostolic letters [of 24 aug 1824] appointing Lyons [Dennys Lyons], a priest of his diocese, bishop of Tanis and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 328-329]. The latter had refused the said appointment [in his letter to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia of 19 oct 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 126]. As nothing was received since, the addressee is asked to write to both the bishop [James Murphy] and to Lyons [Dennis Lyons] and to urge them to return the said apostolic letters. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 125-128, IV 176-179 328-330, V 174 178-181 188 191 193-195.

ENTRY NUMBER: 189 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 239rv-240r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 may 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" Secretary] RECIPIENT: Ambroise Maréchal, PSS, archbishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The general congregations of 28 mar [28 mar 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 II 129] and 25 apr [25 apr 1825; see Archives of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," Acta, vol. 188, ff. 213rv-215rv] assessed the case of Malou [Pierre-Antoine Malou], a priest of the diocese of New York who had been suspended four years previously [by John Connolly, on 02 nov 1821], and decided to ask the pope [Leo XII] to rehabilitate him. On 1 may [01 may 1825] the pope [Leo XII] approved. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 125-128, IV 176-179 328-330, V 174 178-181 188-189.

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 241rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 may 1825 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre-Antoine Malou, priest, in New York TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will be advised by the archbishop of Baltimore [Ambroise Maréchal] with regard to the decision made in the general congregation of 25 apr [25 apr 1825; see Archives of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," Acta, vol. 188, ff. 213rv-215rv], which re-assessed his case. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 125-128, IV 176-179 328-330, V 174 178-181 188-189.

ENTRY NUMBER: 191 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 279v-280rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: may 1825 [21 may 1825] AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [William Fraser, bishop of Tanis, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Decree of the general congregation of 29 nov 1824 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 125], which assessed the case of the vicariate apostolic of Nova Scotia, following the death of Edmund Burke, bishop of Sion [occurred on 29 nov 1820], and the renunciation of Lyons [contained in his letter to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia of 19 oct 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 126], who had been appointed bishop of Tanis and vicar apostolic on 24 aug 1824 [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 328- 329]. Upon Pietro Caprano's report, the general congregation accepted Dennis Lyons' renunciation and appointed the Scottish priest, William Fraser. At the audience granted to Caprano [Pietro Caprano] on 07 dec 1824, the pope [Leo XII] approved, and ordered that apostolic letters be sent. This decree is dated may 1825 [21 may 1825]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 125-128, IV 176-179 328-330, V 174 178-181 188 191 193-195.

ENTRY NUMBER: 192 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 283rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 may 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alexander McDonell, bishop of Rhesaina TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is invited to take part in the procession of Tuesday, 24 [24 may 1825], which will enable him to profit from the special Jubilee indulgences granted by the pope [Leo XII] to all prelates and faithful currently in Rome who are under the jurisdiction of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 193 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825)

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FOLIOS: 292v-293r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 may 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Capaccini, Sostituto of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: From the enclosed decree [see Cal. 1800-30 V 191], the addressee will note that Dennis Lyons' renunciation to the appointments as bishop of Tanis and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia [contained in his letter to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia of 19 oct 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 II 126] was accepted, and that the Scottish priest William Fraser was appointed to replace him. The addressee is asked to send the appropriate briefs to William Fraser. The original briefs sent to Dennis Lyons on 24 aug 1824 [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 328-329] are herewith enclosed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 125-128, IV 176-179 328-330, V 174 178-181 188 191 193-195.

ENTRY NUMBER: 194 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 302v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 jun [11 jun 1825] AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Angus Bernard MacEachern, bishop of Rhosus, in Prince Edward Island TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 08 jul 1824 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 127], written in William Fraser's support, is acknowledged. He is informed that William Fraser was appointed bishop of Tanis and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia [on 03 jun 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 330] and that apostolic letters were sent on this day [11 jun 1825] REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 125-128, IV 176-179 328-330, V 174 178-181 188 191 193-195.

ENTRY NUMBER: 195 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 303rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 jun [11 jun 1825] AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Fraser, bishop of Tanis, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A cover letter to accompany the apostolic letters [dated 03 jun 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 330] appointing the addressee bishop of Tanis and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, with the appropriate faculties. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 125-128, IV 176-179 328-330, V 174 178-181 188 191 193-195.

ENTRY NUMBER: 196 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 331v-332r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 02 jul 1825 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 15 apr 1825 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 341] is acknowledged. Marriage dispensations are enclosed. A decision on pensions to be paid to former parish priests is forthcoming; furthermore, the general congregation will soon assess the dispute between the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal and the bishop of Telmissus [Jean-Jacques Lartigue]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 197 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 336rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 jul 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ambroise Maréchal, PSS, archbishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A few months earlier [from ante 29 mar 1825], Alexander McDonell, bishop of Rhesaina, visited Rome and asked for the erection of the full bishopric of Upper Canada, in which district he currently is vicar general of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis]. The general congregation of 30 may [30 may 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 II 132] discussed the matter, and decided to ask the addressee for his opinion re the attitude of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] and the financial situation of the bishopric to be erected. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 131-133, III 284-292, V 177 197-198 200-201 226, VI 130 132-136 138 357-358.

ENTRY NUMBER: 198 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 336v-337r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 jul 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A few months earlier [from ante 29 mar 1825], Alexander McDonell, bishop of Rhesaina, visited Rome and asked for the erection of the full bishopric of Upper Canada. The general congregation of 30 may [30 may 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 II 132] discussed the matter, and decided to ask the addressee for his opinion, with particular regard to the subdivision of the diocese of Québec, the financial situation of the new bishopric, and whether the priests currently in the region will remain. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 131-133, III 284-292, V 177 197-198 200-201 226, VI 130 132-136 138 357-358.

ENTRY NUMBER: 199 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 337v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: 09 jul 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Louis-Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg, PSS, bishop of New Orleans TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [With reference to the addressee's of letter of 16 apr 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 189], the writer sends words of comfort with regard to his error of judgment of "misero illo homine" [Angelo Inglesi]. [The balance of this item deals with the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 188-189, V 199.

ENTRY NUMBER: 200 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 338r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 jul 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: From the other letter written on the same day [see Cal. 1800-30 V 201], the addressee wll note that the decision on the erection of a bishopric in Upper Canada was deferred, and that he could inform Lod Bathurst [Henry Bathurst] on the matter. The reason of this second letter, which is confidential, is that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" wishes the addressee to give his opinion on the erection of a bishopric in Upper Canada, on the attitude of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] on the subdivision of his diocese, whether priests are likely to remain in Upper Canada after its separation, what are the financial needs of the new bishopric, and what should be done to improve the state of religion in the area. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 131-133, III 284-292, V 177 197-198 200-201 226, VI 130 132-136 138 357-358.

ENTRY NUMBER: 201 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 338v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 jul 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The general congregation of 30 may [30 may 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 II 132] deferred its decision on the erection of a full bishopric in Upper Canada, as further information is needed. The addressee is asked to inform Lord Bathurst [Henry Bathurst], and to thank him for his attitude towards [Catholic] missions. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 131-133, III 284-292, V 177 197-198 200-201 226, VI 130 132-136 138 357-358.

ENTRY NUMBER: 202 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 467v-468r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: 13 sep 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Raffaele Mazio, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses excerpts from a letter of Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec, [to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia], of 15 apr [15 apr 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 III 341], relating his admission to the Legislative Council [Legislative Council of Lower Canada]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 203 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 468r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 sep 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Raffaele Mazio, assessor of the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses excerpts from a letter of Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec, [to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia], of 07 jun 1825 [see Cal. 1800-30 VI 139], informing on two marriage cases which are being discussed by the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office, to which they had been forwarded by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 203 205-206, VI 111-114 124-127 139.

ENTRY NUMBER: 204 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 469rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 sep 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letters [to Pietro Caprano and Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, of 15 apr 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 III 341-342]. As soon as he returns from his autumn holidays, the writer will deal with the dispute between Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] and the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 205 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 500v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 10 sep 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec

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TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Faculties for the addressee are enclosed, as requested in his letter [to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia] of 7 jun [07 jun 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 139]. They deal with the Easter sacrament. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 203 205-206, VI 111-114 124-127 139.

ENTRY NUMBER: 206 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 510v-511r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 sep 1825 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [With reference to the addressee's letter to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia of 07 jun 1825; see Cal. 1800- 30 VI 139], he is informed that the Dominican Charles Ffrench never wrote to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" concerning the addressee, who is not to worry about him. Upon the orders of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [contained in its letter of 18 aug 1824; see Cal. 1800-30 V 124], in 1821 the bishop of New York [John Connolly] ordered Charles Ffrench to leave his diocese. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 203 205-206, VI 111-114 124-127 139.

ENTRY NUMBER: 207 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 540r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 1 oct [01 oct 1825] AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The decision made on 20 sep [20 sep 1825] by the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office on the writer's admission to the Legislative Council of Québec [ recte Legislative Council of Lower Canada] is enclosed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 208 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 549r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 oct [22 oct 1825] AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the answer to the many queries submitted one year previously to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," recently received from the Sacred Congregation of the Holy Office, to which they had been forwarded. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126

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129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 209 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 666r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 dec 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia., vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The general congregation of 20 [20 dec 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 II 134] dealt with the erection of a full bishopric in Upper Canada. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 134-137, III 293-303, IV 331-333, V 209-213 217 219-225, VI 137 141.

ENTRY NUMBER: 210 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 667r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 dec 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia] of 4 oct [04 oct 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 III 303] with his opinion on the erection of a full bishopric in Upper Canada. This matter is to be discussed in the forthcoming general congregation. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 134-137, III 293-303, IV 331-333, V 209-213 217 219-225, VI 137 141.

ENTRY NUMBER: 211 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 667r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 dec 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ambroise Maréchal, PSS, archbishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 18 sep [recte 28 sep 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 III 302] and thanks him for his opinion on the erection of a full bishopric in Upper Canada, which is to be discussed in a forthcoming general congregation. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 134-137, III 293-303, IV 331-333, V 209-213 217 219-225, VI 137 141.

ENTRY NUMBER: 212 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 686v LANGUAGE: Italian

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LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 dec 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Robert Gradwell, rector of the English College TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is asked urgently to forward to the writer the translation into Italian of the excerpts dealing with the erection of a full bishopric in Upper Canada contained in a letter he received from Poynter [William Poynter] around the end of oct [ c. 31 oct 1825]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 134-137, III 293-303, IV 331-333, V 209-213 217 219-225, VI 137 141.

ENTRY NUMBER: 213 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 306 (1825) FOLIOS: 691v-692rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 dec 1825 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses two copies of the three ponenza to be discussed in the general congregation of 19 [recte 20 dec 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 II 134]. The addressee is to report on the erection of a full bishopric in Upper Canada. Copies of all ponenza are also sent to Pacca [Bartolomeo Pacca], De Gregorio [Emanuele De Gregorio], Zurla [Placido Zurla], Spina [Giuseppe Maria Spina], Ercolani [Luigi Ercolani], Riario [Tommaso Riario Sforza], Castiglioni [Francesco Saverio Castiglioni], Bertazzoli [Francesco Bertazzoli], Fesch [Joseph Fesch], Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini], and Ugolini [Giuseppe Ugolini, prothonotary apostolic]. [The balance of this item deals with Terni, Tibet]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 134-137, III 293-303, IV 331-333, V 209-213 217 219-225, VI 137 141.

ENTRY NUMBER: 214 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 18rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 jan 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Angus Bernard MacEachern, bishop of Rhosus TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The faculties requested by the addressee [in his letter of 31 aug 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 192] were granted by the pope [Leo XII, at the audience granted to Pietro Caprano on 08 jan 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 191], and are herewith enclosed. The answer to his request, that a young student be admitted to Collegio Urbano, is forthcoming, although it is not available at this time. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 191-192, V 214 260.

ENTRY NUMBER: 215 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 31v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 jan 1826

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AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In his letter [to Paul Macpherson, of 31 aug 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 300], MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern], bishop of Rhosus, vicar general and suffragan of the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis] in Prince Edward Island, Madeleine [Îles-de-la-Madeleine], and New Brunswick, is in favour of the erection of a full bishopric [in Upper Canada]. Prior to writing to MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern], the writer would like to receive the addressee's opinion on the matter. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 187-188, III 522-531, IV 259 340-342, V 215 234 304 317-322 327-329, VI 152 185-186 188 300 359.

ENTRY NUMBER: 216 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 40rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 jan 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses two copies of the ponenza to be discussed in the general congregation of 30 [30 jan 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 139]. Castiglioni [Francesco Saverio Castiglioni] is to report on the dispute that originated from the appointment of Jean-Jacques Lartigue as vicar and suffragan bishop of Québec [i.e., vicar general and suffragan bishop of the archbishop of Québec, Bernard-Claude Panet]. Copies of all ponenza are also sent to Spina [Giuseppe Maria Spina], Pacca [Bartolomeo Pacca], Castiglioni [Francesco Saverio Castiglioni], Fesch [Joseph Fesch], De Gregorio [Emanuele De Gregorio], Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini], Zurla [Placido Zurla], Riario [Tommaso Riario Sforza], Bertazzoli [Francesco Bertazzoli], and Ugolini [Giuseppe Ugolini, prothonotary apostolic]. [The balance of this item deals with Ireland, Santorini]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 109 138-140, III 304-424, IV 145-146 186-187, V 085 101-102 114 126 129-131 136-139 153 167 182-183 196 202 204 207-208 216, VI 102 116 118-123 128 140 210 374.

ENTRY NUMBER: 217 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 41rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 jan 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Capaccini, Sostituto of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 08 jan 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 136], the pope [Leo XII] approved the decision of the general congregation [of 20 dec 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 II 135] that erected the full bishopric of Kingston, in Upper Canada, and separated its territory from the diocese of Québec. The borders of the new bishopric coincide with the jurisdiction of Alexander McDonell, the former vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop in the area. The new bishop of Kingston is the said Alexander McDonell, currently bishop of Rhesaina. The addressee is asked to send the relating briefs to the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet] and to the bishop of Kingston [Alexander McDonell]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 134-137, III 293-303, IV 331-333, V 209-213 217 219-225, VI 137 141.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 218 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 47v-52rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 jan 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Archbishops, bishops, and vicars apostolic TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses several copies of the 1825 jubilee, which is extended to the whole world. As for Canada [i.e., British North America], the jubilee is sent to Jacques-Madeleine Bertout, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit [also for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon]; Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec [recte Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec]; Fraser [William Fraser], vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia; Scallan [Thomas Scallan], vicar apostolic in Newfoundland. [The balance of this item deals with the United States, Trinidad, Cape of Good Hope, and several places in Europe and Asia]. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 219 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 55rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 feb 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The news [received on 01 feb 1826] of the death of Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec [occurred on 04 dec 1825], made it impossible to send the apostolic letters relating to the erection of the full bishopric in Upper Canada [i.e., bishopric of Kingston; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 331-332], which were due to be sent on that very day. As soon as corrections are made, these will be sent to the addressee to be forwarded to Québec and Kingston. The addressee is also requested to gather information on Weld [], whom Alexander McDonell suggests for his own coadjutorship [as reported in William Poynter's letter to Robert Gradwell of 26 jul 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 III 296]. Gradwell [Robert Gradwell] should submit a slate containing two more candidates for the position. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 134-137, III 293-303, IV 331-333, V 209-213 217 219-225, VI 137 141.

ENTRY NUMBER: 220 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 58rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 feb 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston; Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Decree of the general congregation of 20 dec 1825 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 135]. Upon the report of the pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia], and in view of the favourable opinion of the late Joseph-Octave Plessis, the new bishopric of Kingston, in Upper Canada, is erected independently of the diocese of Québec. The borders of the new bishopric coincide with the jurisdiction of the former

237 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 vicar general, suffragan, and auxiliary bishop in the area [Alexander McDonell]. At the audience granted to Pietro Caprano on 8 jan [08 jan 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 136], Leo XII approved and ordered that apostolic letters be sent to the archbishop of Québec [Joseph-Octave Plessis]. When news of the death of Joseph-Octave Plessis [occurred on 04 dec 1825] was received [on 01 feb 1826], at the audience granted to the writer on 11 feb 1826 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 137], the pope [Leo XII] ordered that the said apostolic letters be sent to Bernard-Claude Panet, the new archbishop of Québec. This decree is dated 13 feb 1826. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 134-137, III 293-303, IV 331-333, V 209-213 217 219-225, VI 137 141.

ENTRY NUMBER: 221 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 59rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 13 feb 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Capaccini, Sostituto of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: When the news of the death (occurred on 04 dec 1825) of Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec, was received [on 01 feb 1826], the writer immediately stopped the briefs [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 331-332] relating to the erection of the new bishopric of Kingston, in Upper Canada, which is now independent of the diocese of Québec, and to the transfer of McDonell [Alexander McDonell] transfer from the bishopric of Rhesaina to that of Kingston, as said briefs should then be addressed to the new archbishop, Bernard-Claude Panet. At the audience [granted to the writer on 11 feb 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 137], the pope [Leo XII] approved the writer's decision. The two briefs are enclosed, so that appropriate changes can be made. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 134-137, III 293-303, IV 331-333, V 209-213 217 219-225, VI 137 141.

ENTRY NUMBER: 222 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 68rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 feb 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer was informed of Joseph-Octave Plessis's death [occurred on 04 dec 1825] and of his replacement by the addressee. Faculties granted by the pope [Leo XII, at the audience granted to Pietro Caprano on 11 feb 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 137] are enclosed. A forthcoming congregation [i.e., general congregation] will discuss the matter of his coadjutorship. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 134-137, III 293-303, IV 331-333, V 209-213 217 219-225, VI 137 141.

ENTRY NUMBER: 223 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 74rv-75r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 feb 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is aware that for two years the erection of a new bishopric in Upper Canada, separated from the diocese of Québec, has been discussed, and that there seemed to be a general consensus over it, even on the part of the late archbishop of Québec, Joseph-Octave Plessis. The general congregation of 20 dec [20 dec 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 II 135] made its final decision on the matter, later confirmed by the pope [Leo XII, at the audience granted to Pietro Caprano on 08 jan 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 136]. On 1 feb [01 feb 1826], however, the news of the death of Joseph-Octave Plessis [occurred on 4 dec 1825] reached Rome. Consequently, the pope [Leo XII] ordered that apostolic letters be sent to the addressee, establing the new bishopric of Kingston and transfering Alexander McDonell from the bishopric of Rheaina to the bishopric of Kingston [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 332, V 224]. Furthermore, Poynter [William Poynter], bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district, is asked to provide a fixed income for the new bishopric [see Cal. 1800-30 V 225]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 134-137, III 293-303, IV 331-333, V 209-213 217 219-225, VI 137 141.

ENTRY NUMBER: 224 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 75rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 feb 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed that on that day [25 feb 1826] a brief [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 333] was sent to the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet], establishing the new bishopric of Kingston, in Upper Canada. Herewith enclosed, apostolic letters transfering the addressee from the bishopric of Rhesaina to the new bishopric of Kingston, and relating faculties. He is asked to co-operate with the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet] and with Poynter [William Poynter], vicar apostolic in the London district, in order that the new bishopric be provided with a fixed income. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 134-137, III 293-303, IV 331-333, V 209-213 217 219-225, VI 137 141.

ENTRY NUMBER: 225 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 77v-78rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 feb 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is asked to forward to Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec, the enclosed brief [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 333] establishing the new bishopric of Kingston, in Upper Canada, according to the borders of the former vicariate general established by the late Joseph-Octave Plessis. He is also asked to forward to Alexander McDonell the apostolic letters [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 332] transferring him from the bishopric of Rhesaina to the new bishopric of Kingston. The addressee is asked to co-operate with the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Clauded Panet] and with McDonell [Alexander McDonell] in order that the new bishopric be provided with a fixed income. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 134-137, III 293-303, IV 331-333, V 209-213 217 219-225, VI 137 141.

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 119rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 05 mar 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer is asked to give his opinion on the letter sent by Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston [00 apr 1825, early in apr; see Cal. 1800-30 III 287], in which the latter asks that four districts currently under the jurisdiction of Lower Canada be transfered to the new bishopric of Kingston. Copy of the said letter is herewith enclosed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 131-133, III 284-292, V 177 197-198 200-201 226, VI 130 132-136 138 357-358.

ENTRY NUMBER: 227 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 141r-143r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 mar 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux, PSS, superior of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With reference to the troubles that followed the consecration of Lartigue [Jean-Jacques, occurred on 21 jan 1821] as bishop of Telmissus and vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop to the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet] for the district of Montréal, and to Pius VII's apostolic letters of 01 feb 1820 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 416], the addressee is requested not to oppose the jurisdiction of Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] and to accept the residence chosen for the latter by the Holy See. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 159-162, III 458-463, V 227-229 251 254. Another copy: Cal. 1800-30 III 461, in Cal. 1800-30 II 160.

ENTRY NUMBER: 228 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 143-144v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 mar 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Jacques Lartigue, PSS, bishop of Telmissus TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With reference to the troubles that followed the addressee's consecration [on 21 jan 1821] as bishop of Telmissus and vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop to the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet] for the district of Montréal, and to Pius VII's apostolic letters of 01 feb 1820 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 416], the addressee is requested to remain in the residence chosen by the Holy See, and to co-operate with the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 159-162, III 458-463, V 227-229 251 254. Another copy: Cal. 1800-30 III 462, in Cal. 1800-30 II 160.

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SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 144v-147r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 mar 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: With reference to the troubles that followed the consecration of Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue, occurred on 21 jan 1821] as bishop of Telmissus and vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop to the writer for the district of Montréal, and to Pius VII's apostolic letters of 01 feb 1820 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 416], the addressee is reminded of the merits of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, whom he must protect. Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] must not interfere with the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, reside in it, or make use of the episcopal throne. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 159-162, III 458-463, V 227-229 251 254. Another copy: Cal. 1800-30 III 460, in Cal. 1800-30 II 160.

ENTRY NUMBER: 230 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 216rv-217r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 08 apr 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 21 dec 1826 [recte 21 dec 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 III 433], and the letter to the pope [Leo XII] of the same day [ recte of 20 dec 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 III 432]. His suggestion that Joseph Signay be appointed his coadjutor will be assessed when a full slate of three candidates is received. In case of the addressee's sudden death, Leo XII grants his closest vicar general, suffragan, and auxiliary bishop in partibus , the faculty to replace him. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 141-144, III 425-433, V 230-233, VI 165 366 378.

ENTRY NUMBER: 231 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 225v-226rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 apr 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Jacques Lartigue, PSS, bishop of Telmissus TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: As Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec, urgently needs that a coadjutor be appointed, the addressee is asked to give his opinion on Joseph Signay, parish priest of Québec, who is the candidate of the archbishop [Bernard-Claude Panet]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 141-144, III 425-433, V 230-233, VI 165 366 378.

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VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 226v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 apr 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Angus Bernard MacEachern, bishop of Rhosus TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A note indicating that a letter similar [to that written to Jean-Jacques Lartigue; see Cal. 1800-30 V 231] is sent to the addressee. [The text read: As Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec, urgently needs that a coadjutor be appointed, the addressee is asked to give his opinion on Joseph Signay, parish priest of Québec, who is the cadidate of the archbishop, Bernard-Claude Panet]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 141-144, III 425-433, V 230-233, VI 165 366 378.

ENTRY NUMBER: 233 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 226v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 apr 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph-Norbert Provencher, bishop of Juliopolis TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A note indicating that a letter similar [to that written to Jean-Jacques Lartigue; see Cal. 1800-30 V 231] is sent to the addressee. [The text read: As Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec, urgently needs that a coadjutor be appointed, the addressee is asked to give his opinion on Joseph Signay, parish priest of Québec, who is the candidate of the archbishop, Bernard Claude Panet]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 141-144, III 425-433, V 230-233, VI 165 366 378.

ENTRY NUMBER: 234 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 226v-227rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 apr 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is asked to give his opinion on the erection of a new diocese in the current jurisdiction of MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern], bishop of Rhosus, which includes New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Madeleine [Îles-de-la-Madeleine], and Cape Breton [Cape Breton Island], which was recently suggested to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in Bernard Angus MacEachern's lette to Pietro Caprano of 12 dec 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 III 529]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 187-188, III 522-531, IV 259 340-342, V 215 234 304 317-322 327-329, VI 152 185-186 188 300 359.

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FOLIOS: 261v-262rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 apr 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Decree. Upon the report of Della Somaglia [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia], cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," the general congregation of 24 apr 1826 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 147] decided to ask the pope [Leo XII] that Thomas Weld, an English priest, be appointed coadjutor of Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston. At the audience granted to Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," on 30 apr 1826 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 149], Leo XII approved, and ordered that briefs be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 145-149, III 434-439, V 235 237-239 243-244, IV 334-335.

ENTRY NUMBER: 236 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 262v-264rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 21 apr 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Decree. Upon the request of Bertout [Jacques-Madeleine Bertout], superior of the Séminaire du Saint- Esprit in Paris, Olivier [Pierre Olivier], prefect in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, is appointed prothonotary apostolic. Attached, the formula that Bertout [Jacques-Madeleine Bertout] must sign and send to Olivier [Pierre Olivier]. REMARKS: This item is followed by notes, indicating that similar letters were sent to the prefects apostolic in Île-de- Bourbon, Cayenne and Guyane, Sénégal and Gorée, Guadeloupe, Martinique.

ENTRY NUMBER: 237 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 293v-294r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 06 may 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed that the general congregation of 24 apr [24 apr 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 147] appointed Thomas Weld, an English priest, coadjutor of Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston, and that the pope [Leo XII] approved [at the audience granted to the writer on 30 apr 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 149]. Apostolic letters to be forwarded to the appointee will soon be sent to the addressee. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 145-149, III 434-439, V 235 237-239 243-244, IV 334-335.

ENTRY NUMBER: 238 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826)

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FOLIOS: 312rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 may 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Thomas Weld, bishop of Amyclae, in London TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses the apostolic letters [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 334-335] appointing the addressee bishop in partibus [bishop of Amyclae] and coadjutor of Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 145-149, III 434-439, V 235 237-239 243-244, IV 334-335.

ENTRY NUMBER: 239 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 312v-313r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 may 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a covering letter and the apostolic letters [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 334-335] appointing Weld [Thomas Weld] bishop in partibus [bishop of Amyclae] and coadjutor of Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston, to be forwarded. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 145-149, III 434-439, V 235 237-239 243-244, IV 334-335.

ENTRY NUMBER: 240 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 324rv-325r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 may 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed that Fauvel [Jean-Baptiste-François Fauvel], who was born in France, in the diocese of Coutances, [on 03 may 1796], was attached to the diocese of Rennes in 1818, and then to the diocese of Québec on 01 feb 1823. There, on 20 may 1823 he was tonsured by the addressee's late predecessor [Joseph-Octave Plessis], and granted four minor orders by Lartigue [Jean.Jacques Lartigue], bishop of Telmissus, on 23 may 1824. As he wanted to return in his country, Joseph-Octave Plessis granted him dimissorial letters on 04 nov 1823 so that he could be ordained in any other diocese. At 31, he arrived in Rome, accompanied by Tajorakaron [Teoragaron], allegedly the son of an Iroquois prince. Fauvel [Jean-Baptiste-François Fauvel] now asks to be appointed ad titulum missionis , but the writer has no knowledge of his qualifications and would like to know why he left a region where priests are in such need. Furthermore, the addressee should inform on the religious needs of the Iroquois, what is the authority of their leaders, what is the significance of the turtle and the elk symbols. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 196-208, V 240-242.

ENTRY NUMBER: 241 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826)

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FOLIOS: 325v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 may 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Jacques Lartigue, PSS, bishop of Telmissus, in Montréal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A note indicating that a letter similar [to that to Bernard-Claude Panet; see Cal. 1800-30 V 240] is sent to the addressee. [The text read: The addressee is informed that Fauvel [Jean-Baptiste-François Fauvel], who was born in France, in the diocese of Coutances, [on 03 may 1796], was attached to the diocese of Rennes in 1818, and then to the diocese of Québec on 01 feb 1823. There, on 20 may 1823 he was tonsured by the addressee's late predecessor [Joseph-Octave Plessis], and granted four minor orders by Lartigue [Jean.Jacques Lartigue], bishop of Telmissus, on 23 may 1824. As he wanted to return in his country, Joseph-Octave Plessis granted him dimissorial letters on 04 nov 1823 so that he could be ordained in any other diocese. At 31, he arrived in Rome, accompanied by Tajorakaron [Teoragaron], allegedly the son of an Iroquois prince. Fauvel [Jean-Baptiste-François Fauvel] now asks to be appointed ad titulum missionis , but the writer has no knowledge of his qualifications and would like to know why he left a region where priests are in such need. Furthermore, the addressee should inform on the religious needs of the Iroquois, what is the authority of their leaders, what is the significance of the turtle and the elk symbols]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 196-208, V 240-242.

ENTRY NUMBER: 242 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 325v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 may 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A note indicating that a letter similar [to that to Bernard-Claude Panet; see Cal. 1800-30 V 240] is sent to the addressee. [The text read: The addressee is informed that Fauvel [Jean-Baptiste-François Fauvel], who was born in France, in the diocese of Coutances, [on 03 may 1796], was attached to the diocese of Rennes in 1818, and then to the diocese of Québec on 01 feb 1823. There, on 20 may 1823 he was tonsured by the addressee's late predecessor [Joseph-Octave Plessis], and granted four minor orders by Lartigue [Jean.Jacques Lartigue], bishop of Telmissus, on 23 may 1824. As he wanted to return in his country, Joseph-Octave Plessis granted him dimissorial letters on 04 nov 1823 so that he could be ordained in any other diocese. At 31, he arrived in Rome, accompanied by Tajorakaron [Teoragaron], allegedly the son of an Iroquois prince. Fauvel [Jean-Baptiste-François Fauvel] now asks to be appointed ad titulum missionis , but the writer has no knowledge of his qualifications and would like to know why he left a region where priests are in such need. Furthermore, the addressee should inform on the religious needs of the Iroquois, what is the authority of their leaders, what is the significance of the turtle and the elk symbols]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 196-208, V 240-242.

ENTRY NUMBER: 243 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 335rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 08 may 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: Luigi Scaramucci, pro-auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 30 apr 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 149], the pope [Leo XII] approved the the decision made [in the general congregation of 24 apr 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 147] to appoint Weld [Thomas Weld], an English priest, coadjutor of Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston in Upper Canada. The addressee is asked to assign to him a title in partibus , and to inform Capaccini [Francesco Capaccini], Sostituto of the Secretariate of Briefs, so that briefs can be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 145-149, III 434-439, V 235 237-239 243-244, IV 334-335. Luigi Scaramucci was not a priest.

ENTRY NUMBER: 244 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 335v-336r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 08 may 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Capaccini, Sostituto of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 30 apr 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 149], the pope [Leo XII] appointed Weld [Thomas Weld], an English priest, bishop in partibus and coadjutor of Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston, in Upper Canada. The addressee is asked to send the two relating briefs, as soon as Scaramucci [Luigi Scaramucci], pro-auditor to the pope [Leo XII], has informed him of his title in partibus . REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 145-149, III 434-439, V 235 237-239 243-244, IV 334-335.

ENTRY NUMBER: 245 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 357rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 may 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Tosti, chargé d'affaires of the Holy See in Turin TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [Upon the addressee's request], the writer informs that there is no evidence in the records [of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] of a priest by the name of "Angelo Stresmia" [recte "Angelo Inglesi"] having been sent to the missions [in North America]. As this is said to have happened about 10 years previously, the writer believes Angelo Stresmia [Angelo Inglesi] left with Dubourg [Louis-Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg], bishop of New Orleans. The addressee should enquire with Dubourg [Louis-Guillaume-Valentin Dubourg] or with his coadjutor, Rosati [Giuseppe Rosati], bishop of Tanagra, who lives in St. Louis. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 246 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 378v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 jun 1826

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AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 12 mar [12 mar 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 213]. The enclosed rescriptum contains answers to most of his queries. As for his faculties, another answer is forthcoming. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 211-213, V 246.

ENTRY NUMBER: 247 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 412v-414rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 jul 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Ambroise Maréchal, PSS, archbishop of Baltimore TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The general congregation of 26 jun [26 jun 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 153] discussed the erection of a new bishopric in Detroit and the person of Richard [Gabriel Richard], who is suggested by the addressee and by Fenwick [Edward Dominick Fenwick], bishop of Cincinnati, as prospective bishop. The Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" asks to be informed on the financial state of the new bishopric and on the character and qualification of Richard [Gabriel Richard], as well as on the reason of his imprisonment for two years. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 152-154, III 445-452, V 247.

ENTRY NUMBER: 248 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 601v-602r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 08 sep 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 17 jul [17 jul 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 III 471], dealing with the appointment of a coadjutor and with the dispute with the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. Both matters will soon be referred to in a general congregation. Marriage dispensations are enclosed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 163-166, III 464-471, IV 220-227 336-337, V 248 250 255-256 259 262- 264 266-268, VI 144-146 323.

ENTRY NUMBER: 249 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 606rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 sep 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Thomas Weld, bishop of Amyclae, in London TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 21 aug [21 aug 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 147],

247 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 congratulates the addressee's on his episcopal consecration [occurred on 06 aug 1826], and hopes that he will soon proceed to Upper Canada. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 249, VI 147.

ENTRY NUMBER: 250 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 608v-609r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 sep 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses faculties enabling the addressee to ordain priests ad titulum missionis [as asked by the addressee in his letter to Robert Gradwell of 04 jul 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 145]. They were granted by Leo XII for 10 years [at the audience granted to Pietro Caprano on 10 sep 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 222]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 163-166, III 464-471, IV 220-227 336-337, V 248 250 255-256 259 262- 264 266-268, VI 144-146 323.

ENTRY NUMBER: 251 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 660r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 sep 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses two copies of two ponenza prepared for the general congregation of 25 sep [25 sep 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 160], whereas a third ponenza will be sent as soon as it is ready. Castiglioni [Francesco Saverio Castiglioni] is asked to report on the dispute between the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet] and the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. [The balance of this item deals with Armenia]. A copy of this letter is also sent to Pacca [Bartolomeo Pacca], Spina [Giuseppe Maria Spina], Castiglioni [Francesco Saverio Castiglioni], Fesch [Joseph Fesch], De Gregorio [Emanuele De Gregorio], Bertazzoli [Francesco Bertazzoli], Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini], Zurla [Placido Zurla], Cappellari [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari], Riario [Thommaso Riario Sforza], Albani [Giuseppe Albani], and Ugolini [Giuseppe Ugolini, prothonotary apostolic]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 159-162, III 458-463, V 227-229 251 254.

ENTRY NUMBER: 252 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 675rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 oct 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a letter [see Cal. 1800-30 V 253] for Fraser [William Fraser], appointed bishop

248 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 of Tanis and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, containing the relating briefs [of 03 jun 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 330]. Reference is made to the the fact that they had already been sent on 11 jun [i.e., enclosed with the writer's letter of 11 jun 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 V 195], and that in his letter of 13 sep [13 sep 1826] the addressee informed of their loss. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 252-253.

ENTRY NUMBER: 253 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 675v-676r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 oct 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Fraser, bishop of Tanis, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer recalls that on 11 jun 1825 the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [i.e., the writer] wrote to the addressee [see Cal. 1800-30 V 195] and enclosed Leo XII's apostolic letters [of 03 jun 1825; see Cal. 1800- 30 IV 330] appointing him bishop of Tanis and vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, with the relating faculties. As they all went astray, duplicates are now sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 252-253.

ENTRY NUMBER: 254 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 681rv-673r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 oct 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 17 jul [17 jul 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 III 471], written from Québec, which dealt with the appointment of a coadjutor and the long dispute with the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal over the appointment of Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] as vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop of the archbishop of Québec. The general congregation of 25 sep [25 sep 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 160] made the following decisions: [1] It was not necessary for the late Joseph-Octave Plessis, archbishop of Québec, officially to publish Pius VII's apostolic letters of 01 feb 1820 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 416] appointing Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue] his vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop in the district of Montréal; [2] The Sulpician Seminary of Montréal was obliged to obey to Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue], in compliance with Joseph-Octave Plessis's mandement of 20 feb 1821 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 318]; [3] Upon the request of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," on 1 oct [i.e., at the audience granted to Pietro Caprano on 01 oct 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 162] Leo XII granted the addressee's vicars general, suffragan and auxiliary bishops the faculty to grant 40-day indulgences; [4] As for the use of the episcopal throne on the part of Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue], as seemingly guaranteed by Joseph-Octave Plessis's mandement of 20 feb 1821, the general congregation is still assessing the matter, and would like to be informed as to whether the other vicars general, suffragan and auxiliary bishops themselves enjoy the use of the episcopal throne. Reference is made to the addressee's letter [to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia] of 26 mar 1826 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 460]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 159-162, III 458-463, V 227-229 251 254.

ENTRY NUMBER: 255 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826)

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FOLIOS: 687rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 oct 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Jacques Lartigue, PSS, bishop of Telmissus, in Montréal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 4 aug [04 aug 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 III 469], from Montréal, dealing with the dispute over his powers as vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop of Québec [i.e., of the archbishop of, Québec, Bernard-Claude Panet]. Reference is made to Pius VII's brief of 01 feb 1820 [see Cal. 1800- 30 III 416]. On that very day [14 oct 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 V 254], [the writer] informed Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec, that it was not necessary officially to publish the said brief, and that obedience was due to the addressee in compliance with the mandement of 20 feb 1821 [issued by Joseph-Octave Plessis; see Cal. 1800-30 III 318]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 163-166, III 464-471, IV 220-227 336-337, V 248 250 255-256 259 262- 264 266-268, VI 144-146 323.

ENTRY NUMBER: 256 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 705rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 nov 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter to Gradwell [Robert Gradwell] of 15 aug [15 aug 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 III 468] is acknowledged. He is informed that the forthcoming general congregation of 20 nov [20 nov 1826] will deal with the appointment of the coadjutor of the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 163-166, III 464-471, IV 220-227 336-337, V 248 250 255-256 259 262- 264 266-268, VI 144-146 323.

ENTRY NUMBER: 257 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 728v-729r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 nov 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Pierre-Antoine Malou, SJ, in New York TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 26 sep [26 sep 1826; see Archives of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," Congressi, America Centrale, vol. 8, ff. 669rv, 671rv] is acknowledged. [The balance of this item deals with the United States]. REMARKS:

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LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 nov 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Francesco Orioli, OFM Conv, rector of Collegio San Bonaventura TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer recommends Roux [Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux], superior of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, in Canada, the Sulpician Richard [recte John Jackson Richards], and Badin [Étienne-Théodore Badin], missionary in Ohio in North America, and asks the addressee to welcome and provide accomodation for them. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 259 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 792v-793r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 dec 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Jacques Lartigue, PSS, bishop of Telmissus, in Montréal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [?At the audience granted to the addressee's on 26 nov 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 166], Leo XII assessed the case of the marriage an infidel [i.e., native] woman, who wishes to be baptized and to marry a baptized heretic, but does not want to become a Catholic. The addressee is granted the requested faculty, provided that some conditions are met. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 163-166, III 464-471, IV 220-227 336-337, V 248 250 255-256 259 262- 264 266-268, VI 144-146 323.

ENTRY NUMBER: 260 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 800v-801r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 dec 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Angus Bernard MacEachern, bishop of Rhosus, in Prince Edward Island TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [In answer to the addressee's letter of 31 aug 1825; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 192], the writer informs that he is allowed to send two young students to Collegio Urbano. They must be just over their fifteenth year, and be willing to become priests and minister in the mission whence they came. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 191-192, V 214 260.

ENTRY NUMBER: 261 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 803rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 dec 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 23 nov [23 nov 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 389], with the information that letters for MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern] and Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston, had gone astray. The writer verified the copies of the letters that had been sent to the said addressees, and found that no letters were sent to MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern] in 1826, and that a letter was sent to McDonell [Alexander McDonell] in may 1826 [27 may 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 V 242], which does not need to be duplicated. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 261, VI 389. This editor confirms Pietro Caprano's opinion that no copy of letters written and sent to Angus Bernard MacEachern around aug 1625 or 1626 are to be found in the archives of Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide."

ENTRY NUMBER: 262 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 813v-814rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 dec 1826 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Joseph Signay, bishop of Fussala TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses Leo XII's apostolic letters [of 15 dec 1826] appointing the addressee bishop of Fussala and coadjutor of Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 336-337]. As the latter agreed that it is necessary to consult with the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" before any decision regarding the appointment of coadjutors is made, the addressee is invited, in due time, to forward a list of prospective coadjutors. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 163-166, III 464-471, IV 220-227 336-337, V 248 250 255-256 259 262- 264 266-268, VI 144-146 323.

ENTRY NUMBER: 263 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 815v-816rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 dec 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses a letter for Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec [see Cal. 1800-30 V 263], that contains the apostolic letters [of 15 dec 1826] appointing Signay [Joseph Signay] bishop of Fussala and coadjutor of the said archbishop [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 336-337]. They are warned that they must consult with the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" before any decision regarding the appointment of coadjutors is made, and that they are invited, in due time, to forward a list of prospective coadjutors. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 163-166, III 464-471, IV 220-227 336-337, V 248 250 255-256 259 262- 264 266-268, VI 144-146 323.

ENTRY NUMBER: 264 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 816v-817rv LANGUAGE: Latin

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LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 dec 1826 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses Leo XII's apostolic letters [of 15 dec 1826] appointing Signay [Joseph Signay] bishop of Fussala and coadjutor of the addressee [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 336-337]. He is invited to consult with the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" before any decision regarding the future appointment of coadjutors is made, and, in due time, to forward to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" a list of prospective coadjutors. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 163-166, III 464-471, IV 220-227 336-337, V 248 250 255-256 259 262- 264 266-268, VI 144-146 323.

ENTRY NUMBER: 265 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 818v-819rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 dec 1826 AUTHOR: [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, pro-prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 16 aug [16 aug 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 230] and rejoices at the progress of religion in his diocese. The writer encloses Leo XII's rescriptum [of the audience granted to Pietro Caprano on 17 dec 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 229], granting him the Jubilee from Septuagesima Sunday of 1827 [11 feb 1827] through Septuagesima Sunday of 1828 [03 feb 1828]. Furthermore, the addressee will soon receive 500 Roman scudi through his procurator, Gradwell [Robert Gradwell]. He is also informed that he is allowed to send two young students to Collegio Urbano by way of New York. They must be just over their fifteenth year, and be willing to become priests and minister in the mission whence they came. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 228-230, V 265.

ENTRY NUMBER: 266 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 826v-827r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 02 dec 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Decree. Upon the report of Cappellari [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari], the general congregation of 20 nov 1826 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 164] decided to ask the pope [Leo XII] that Signay [Joseph Signay] be appointed bishop in partibus and coadjutor of Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec. At the audience granted to Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Secretary, [on 26 nov 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 166], the pope [Leo XII] approved and ordered that apostolic letters be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 163-166, III 464-471, IV 220-227 336-337, V 248 250 255-256 259 262- 264 266-268, VI 144-146 323.

ENTRY NUMBER: 267 SERIES: Lettere

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VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 833r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 dec 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Capaccini, Sostituto of the Secretariate of the Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 26 nov 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 166], the pope [Leo XII] appointed Signay [Joseph Signay], a Canadian [Lower Canadian] priest, bishop in partibus and coadjutor of Bernard- Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec. The addressee is asked to send the relating briefs as soon as the auditor to the pope [Francesco Isola] has informed him of the appointee's title in partibus . REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 163-166, III 464-471, IV 220-227 336-337, V 248 250 255-256 259 262- 264 266-268, VI 144-146 323.

ENTRY NUMBER: 268 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 307 (1826) FOLIOS: 833rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 dec 1826 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Isola, auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 26 nov 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 166], the pope [Leo XII] appointed Signay [Joseph Signay], a Canadian [Lower Canadian] priest, bishop in partibus and coadjutor of Bernard- Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec. The addressee is asked to select a title in partibus for the appointee and to inform Capaccini [Francesco Capaccini], Sostituto of the Secretariate of the Briefs, so that the relating brief can be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 163-166, III 464-471, IV 220-227 336-337, V 248 250 255-256 259 262- 264 266-268, VI 144-146 323.

ENTRY NUMBER: 269 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 14v-15rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 jan 1827 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 15 nov 1826 [to Robert Gradwell; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 149]. Leo XII, to whom the matter was referred, granted the addressee the faculty to give his title as bishop of Québec instead of archbishop of Québec when he will read the apostolic briefs of 15 dec [15 dec 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 336- 337] appointing Signay [Joseph Signay] his coadjutor and bishop of Fussala, or not to read them altogether. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 231-232, V 269, VI 149-151.

ENTRY NUMBER: 270 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827)

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FOLIOS: 40v-41r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 jan 1827 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses two copies of the ponenza on Lower Canada [see Cal. 1800-30 II 168] to be discussed in the forthcoming general congregation of Monday, 29 [29 jan 1827; the ponenza was then discussed on 19 feb 1827]. Castiglioni [Francesco Saverio Castiglioni] is asked to report on the matter. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 168-174 176, III 473-488, V 270-272 274-275 277-278 280 282, IV 237- 238, VI 158-160 306-307.

ENTRY NUMBER: 271 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 125v-126rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 03 mar 1827 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: As shown by his letter [to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia] of 26 mar 1826 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 460], the addressee is well aware of the merits of the priests of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. As Roux [Jean-Henri- Auguste Roux], its superior, was not able to obtain from the [British] crown that Sulpicians from France be allowed to join the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, the addressee is asked to contribute to its success by inviting priests or youngsters from his diocese to join it. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 168-174 176, III 473-488, V 270-272 274-275 277-278 280 282, IV 237- 238, VI 158-160 306-307.

ENTRY NUMBER: 272 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 158rv-159r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 mar 1827 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jacques-Madeleine Bertout, CSSp, superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 6 feb [06 feb 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 360] is acknowledged, and he is thanked for his congratulations re the writer's appointment as prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." Faculties for Olivier [Pierre Olivier], prefect in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, are enclosed. [The balance of this item deals with missions in general, Guadeloupe]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 272, VI 360.

ENTRY NUMBER: 273 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 174rv

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LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 31 mar 1827 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretry of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Upon Leo XII's orders [given at the audience granted to the writer on 21 jan 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 234], on 29 [29 mar 1827] [the Dataria Apostolica] sent 500 Roman scudi to Poynter [William Poynter], bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district, to be forwarded to the addressee. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 233-234, V 273 276 279.

ENTRY NUMBER: 274 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 194v-195r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 10 mar 1827 AUTHOR: [Leo XII, pope] RECIPIENT: Gabriel Richard, PSS, bishop elect of Michigan and the Northwest territory TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Decree. Following the general congregation of 19 feb 1827, in which Cappellari [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari] reported on the matter [see Cal. 1800-30 II 170], and the audience that Leo XII granted to Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," on 04 mar 1827 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 173], Richard [Gabriel Richard] is appointed bishop of a territory comprising Michigan and the Northwest and apostolic briefs are ordered to be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 168-174 176, III 473-488, V 270-272 274-275 277-278 280 282, IV 237- 238, VI 158-160 306-307.

ENTRY NUMBER: 275 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 212rv-213r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 03 mar 1827 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux, PSS, superior of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, [in Rome] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Several enclosures are forwarded to the addressee: [1] a copy of the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [i.e., Giulio Maria Della Somaglia] to the addressee of 26 mar 1826 [see Cal. 1800-30 V 227], dealing with his dispute with Lartigue [Jean-Jacques Lartigue], bishop of Telmissus, and vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop to Québec [i.e., to the archbishop of Québec, Joseph-Octave Plessis, then Bernard-Claude Panet]; [2] the answers the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" gave on 25 sep 1826 [re the queries submitted by Bernard- Claude Panet; [3] a copy of the letter that could be sent to Bathurst, the colonial minister [Henry Bathurst, secretary of state for War and the Colonies], which should answer the letter that Bathurst [Henry Bathurst] wrote to the addressee on 24 oct 1826 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 168] concerning the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal; [4] the [draft of the] addressee's own answer to Bathurst [Henry Bathurst, of 07 dec 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 III 486], assessed and approved in the general congregation of 19 feb 1827 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 169]; [5] the letter [written by Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari] to Bernard-Claude Panet of 03 mar 1827 [see Cal. 1800-30 V 271]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 168-174 176, III 473-488, V 270-272 274-275 277-278 280 282, IV 237-

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238, VI 158-160 306-307.

ENTRY NUMBER: 276 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 213v-214rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 11 mar 1827 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Domenico Sala, clerk with the Dataria Apostolica TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: At the audience granted to the writer on 17 dec 1826 [see Cal. 1800-30 IV 229], the pope [Leo XII] complied with the petition of Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston [contained in his letter to Giulio Maria Della Somaglia of 11 aug 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 230], and granted him a subsidy of 500 [Roman] scudi to be taken from the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" (the payment has already been made [see Cal. 1800-30 V 265]) and another 500 scudi from the Dataria Apostolica. The writer informs the addressee that a person will be sent from the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" to collect the said sum. [The balance of his item deals with Missouri and Louisiana]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 233-234, V 273 276 279.

ENTRY NUMBER: 277 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 215v-216r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 mar 1827 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Francesco Capaccini, Sostituto of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In compliance with the orders of the pope [Leo XII, issued at the audience granted to the writer on 04 mar 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 II 173], the writer encloses the decree relating to the erection of the new bishopric of Detroit, in the United States, bordering on Michigan and the Northwest territory. The addressee is asked to send the relating brief. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 168-174 176, III 473-488, V 270-272 274-275 277-278 280 282, IV 237- 238, VI 158-160 306-307.

ENTRY NUMBER: 278 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 216rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 mar 1827 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" Secretary] RECIPIENT: Francesco Capaccini, Sostituto of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In compliance with the orders of the pope [Leo XII, issued at the audience granted to the writer on 04 mar 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 II 173], the writer encloses the decree [dated 10 mar 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 V 274] relating to the appointment of Richard [Gabriel Richard] as bishop of the new bishopric of Detroit, in the United States, bordering on Michigan and the Northwest territory. The addressee is asked to send the relating brief.

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 168-174 176, III 473-488, V 270-272 274-275 277-278 280 282, IV 237- 238, VI 158-160 306-307.

ENTRY NUMBER: 279 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 226v-227r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 mar 1827 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses letters of change for the sum of 1,500 Roman silver scudi , to be forwarded, as soon as possible, to Rosati [Giuseppe Rosati], bishop of St. Louis, Missouri (1,000), and to Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston, in Upper Canada. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 233-234, V 273 276 279.

ENTRY NUMBER: 280 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 245rv-249r LANGUAGE: Italian, French LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 apr 1827 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: , archbishop of , nuncio in Paris TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: On 22 jul 1826 Roux [Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux], superior of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, Lower Canada, wrote to Bathurst, colonial minister [Henry Bathurst, secretary of state for War and the Colonies], asking to be allowed to receive Sulpicians from France to be attached to the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. In his answer of 24 oct [24 oct 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 II 168], Bathurst [Henry Bathurst] not only refused such permission, but informed that Dalhousie, governor of Canada [George Ramsay Dalhousie, governor of Lower Canada], had been instructed to verify whether the goods of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal did not belong to the crown. Roux [Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux] prepared [the draft of] a letter for Bathurst [Henry Bathurst; see Cal. 1800-30 III 486] (approved by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in the general congregation of 19 feb 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 II 169]), which maintained the rights of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal to their own possessions and suggested to take the crown to court, if necessary. The addressee should ask the king [Charles X, king of France], to intercede in favour of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, especially in view of the treaty of 1763 [Treaty of Paris, 10 feb 1763], here quoted at length. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 168-174 176, III 473-488, V 270-272 274-275 277-278 280 282, IV 237- 238, VI 158-160 306-307.

ENTRY NUMBER: 281 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 249rv-250r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 apr 1827 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" Secretary]

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RECIPIENT: William Poynter, bishop of Alia, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A letter of recommendation in favour of Roux [Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux], superior of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, who is to spend some days in London in order to solve the problems relating to the attitude of the colonial minister, Bathurst [Henry Bathurst, secretary of state for War and the Colonies], towards the goods of the said Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 281 283.

ENTRY NUMBER: 282 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 252r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 apr 1827 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 29 jan [29 jan 1827], from Québec, and encloses the rescriptum to some of his liturgical queries that were immediately submitted to the pope [Leo XII]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 168-174 176, III 473-488, V 270-272 274-275 277-278 280 282, IV 237- 238, VI 158-160 306-307.

ENTRY NUMBER: 283 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 276rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 16 apr 1827/18 apr 1827] AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Leo XII, pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer recommends Roux [Jean-Henri-August Roux], superior of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, Lower Canada, who asks to be admitted in the presence of the addressee before Thursday [20 apr 1827], the day of his departure for America [by way of Great Britain]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 281 283. As this letter was written between 16 apr 1827 and 20 apr 1827, the most probable date of Jean-Henri-August Roux's foreseen departure is 20 apr 1827, although it could also be 27 apr 1827.

ENTRY NUMBER: 284 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 352rv-353r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 02 jun 1827 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Luigi Lambruschini, archbishop of Genoa, nuncio in Paris TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer makes reference to his letter of 14 apr [14 apr 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 V 280] on the matter

259 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, in Lower Canada. The addressee is confidentially informed that the English crown, in view of the opposition its project received on the part of the Canadian [Lower Canadian] people, is not trying to go through with it any longer. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 285 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 392v LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 23 jun 1827 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Luigi Lambruschini, archbishop of Genoa, nuncio in Paris TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 4 [04 jun 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 III 537], with the enclosed letter [of 04 jun 1827] from the addressee to Baron de Damas [Ange-Hyacinthe Maxence, baron de Damas; see Cal. 1800-30 III 538], concenring the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 195-196, III 534-561, IV 246-247 253-254, V 285 289-293 295 305 313 316 333-334 337-338, VI 148 168-174 176-178 180-184 187 189-190 196 199 201-214 218-219 221-222 226 229 239 326 347-348.

ENTRY NUMBER: 286 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 678rv-679r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 nov 1827 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In his letter to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 29 sep [i.e., to Pietro Caprano, of 29 sep 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 164], Scallan [Thomas Scallan], bishop of Dragobitia, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland, asked for a coadjutor in view of his physical and mental state. The addressee is asked to give his opinion on the slate of the three candidates submitted by Scallan [Thomas Scallan], namely, the Franciscan Fleming [Michael Anthony Fleming, a Francisca Observant], who is the latter's first choice; the Franciscan Sinnott [James Sinnott, a Franciscan Observant], and the Augustinian Browne [Timothy Browne]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 286-288, VI 164.

ENTRY NUMBER: 287 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 679r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 nov 1827 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A note indicating that a letter similar [to that sent to Bernard-Claude Panet; see Cal. 1800-30 V 286]

260 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 is sent to the addressee. [The text read: In his letter to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 29 sep [i.e., to Pietro Caprano, of 29 sep 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 164], Scallan [Thomas Scallan], bishop of Dragobitia, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland, asked for a coadjutor in view of his physical and mental state. The addressee is asked to give his opinion on the slate of the three candidates submitted by Scallan [Thomas Scallan], namely, the Franciscan Fleming [Michael Anthony Fleming, a Francisca Observant], who is the latter's first choice; the Franciscan Sinnott [James Sinnott, a Franciscan Observant], and the Augustinian Browne [Timothy Browne]]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 286-288, VI 164.

ENTRY NUMBER: 288 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 679r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 24 nov 1827 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Angus Bernard MacEachern, bishop of Rhosus TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A note indicating that a letter similar [to that sent to Bernard-Claude Panet; see Cal. 1800-30 V 286] is sent to the addressee. [The text read: In his letter to the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 29 sep [i.e., to Pietro Caprano, of 29 sep 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 164], Scallan [Thomas Scallan], bishop of Dragobitia, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland, asked for a coadjutor in view of his physical and mental state. The addressee is asked to give his opinion on the slate of the three candidates submitted by Scallan [Thomas Scallan], namely, the Franciscan Fleming [Michael Anthony Fleming, a Francisca Observant], who is the latter's first choice; the Franciscan Sinnott [James Sinnott, a Franciscan Observant], and the Augustinian Browne [Timothy Browne]]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 286-288, VI 164.

ENTRY NUMBER: 289 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 308 (1827) FOLIOS: 726v-727r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 dec 1827 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Luigi Lambruschini, archbishop of Genoa, nuncio in Paris TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 28 nov [to Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, of 28 nov 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 III 540] is acknowledged, together with the enclosed copy of the despatch, dated 21 sep 1827 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 541], written by Lord Dudley [John William Ward, Earl of Dudley], the secretary of state for Foreign Affairs, concerning the rights of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, in Lower Canada. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 195-196, III 534-561, IV 246-247 253-254, V 285 289-293 295 305 313 316 333-334 337-338, VI 148 168-174 176-178 180-184 187 189-190 196 199 201-214 218-219 221-222 226 229 239 326 347-348.

ENTRY NUMBER: 290 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 309/I (1828) FOLIOS: 18v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome]

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DATE: 19 jan 1828 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: James Yorke Bramston, bishop of Europus [recte bishop of Usula], vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is asked to forward the enclosed letter [see Cal. 1800-30 V 291] to Roux [Jean-Henri- Auguste Roux], superior of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, in Lower Canada. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 195-196, III 534-561, IV 246-247 253-254, V 285 289-293 295 305 313 316 333-334 337-338, VI 148 168-174 176-178 180-184 187 189-190 196 199 201-214 218-219 221-222 226 229 239 326 347-348. Enclosure: Cal. 1800-30 V 291.

ENTRY NUMBER: 291 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 309/I (1828) FOLIOS: 23v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 jan 1828 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux, PSS, superior of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, in Montréal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer rejoices at the news of the felicitous solution of the dispute that was threatening the Sulpician Seminary of Monréal. [At the audience granted to the writer on 13 jan 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 247], Leo XII granted the apostolic blessing to the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal and, to the addressee, the faculty to sign an agreement [with the British crown] in which the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal relinquishes its seigneurial rights in exchange for a yearly income for its priests. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 195-196, III 534-561, IV 246-247 253-254, V 285 289-293 295 305 313 316 333-334 337-338, VI 148 168-174 176-178 180-184 187 189-190 196 199 201-214 218-219 221-222 226 229 239 326 347-348. Enclosed with Cal. 1800-30 V 290.

ENTRY NUMBER: 292 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 309/I (1828) FOLIOS: 26r-27rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 jan 1828 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Luigi Lambruschini, archbishop of Genoa, nuncio in Paris TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letters of 12 dec [12 dec 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 III 542] and 12 jan [12 jan 1828] are acknowledged. On 12 [12 jan 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 V 293] the writer thanked the ambassador [Anne-Adrien-Pierre de Montmorency, duc de Montmorency-Laval, French ambassador extraordinary to the Holy See], for his note of 4 [04 jan 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 III 545], informing on the felicitous solution of the dispute involving the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, in Lower Canada. The King [Charles X, king of France] and the minister of Foreign Affairs, baron de Damas [Ange-Hyacinthe Maxence, baron de Damas], are likewise thanked. Furthermore, at the audience granted [to Pietro Caprano on 13 jan 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 247], the pope [Leo XII] asked that the addressee personally conveyed his gratitude to the king [Charles X]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 195-196, III 534-561, IV 246-247 253-254, V 285 289-293 295 305 313 316 333-334 337-338, VI 148 168-174 176-178 180-184 187 189-190 196 199 201-214 218-219 221-222 226 229 239 326 347-348.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 293 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 309/I (1828) FOLIOS: 40v-42r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 jan 1828 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Anne-Adrien-Pierre de Montmorency, duc de Laval-Montmorency, French ambassador extraordinary to the Holy See TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is thanked for his note of 4 [04 jan 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 III 545] informing on the felicitous solution of the dispute involving the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, in Lower Canada. He is asked to convey the gratitude of the pope [Leo XII] to the king, Charles X [king of France], and to the minister of Foreign Affairs, baron de Damas [Ange-Hyacinthe Maxence, baron de Damas]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 195-196, III 534-561, IV 246-247 253-254, V 285 289-293 295 305 313 316 333-334 337-338, VI 148 168-174 176-178 180-184 187 189-190 196 199 201-214 218-219 221-222 226 229 239 326 347-348.

ENTRY NUMBER: 294 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 309/I (1828) FOLIOS: 56v-57r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 jan 1828 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 21 nov [21 nov 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 III 513], written from Québec, is acknowledged. The queries it contains will be answered as soon as possible. Faculties granted by the pope [Leo XII] for six years are enclosed, to be forwarded to his vicars general, suffragan and auxiliary bishops [Jean-Jacques Lartigue, Alexander McDonell, Joseph-Norbert Provencher], as requested. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 177-181, III 511-520, IV 249, V 294 296-300, VI 162-163 167 175.

ENTRY NUMBER: 295 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 309/I (1828) FOLIOS: 67v-68rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 19 jan 1828 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giulio Maria Della Somaglia, cardinal, secretary of state TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer returns to the addressee the letter [of 04 jan 1828] that the latter had received from the French ambassador [Anne-Adrien-Pierre de Montmorency, duc de Montmorency-Laval, French ambassador extraordinary to the Holy See], dealing with the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, in Lower Canada. On the same date [04 feb 1828], the Ambassador [Anne-Adrien-Pierre de Montmorency, duc de Montmorency-Laval; see Cal. 1800-30 III 545] and the nuncio in Paris [Luigi Lambruschini; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 177] had also informed the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" on the matter. Consequently, the writer informs that he has conveyed the addressee's

263 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 thanks to the nuncio [Luigi Lambruschini, nuncio in Paris; see Cal. 1800-30 V 292], the French ambassador [Anne- Adrien-Pierre de Montmorency, duc de Montmorency-Laval; see Cal. 1800-30 V 293], to baron de Damas [Ange- Hyacinthe Maxence, baron de Damas], and to the king of France [Charles X]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 195-196, III 534-561, IV 246-247 253-254, V 285 289-293 295 305 313 316 333-334 337-338, VI 148 168-174 176-178 180-184 187 189-190 196 199 201-214 218-219 221-222 226 229 239 326 347-348.

ENTRY NUMBER: 296 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 309/I (1828) FOLIOS: 182rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 02 feb 1828 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Fraser, bishop of Tanis, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer was informed [by the addressee's letter of 27 jul 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 167] that the addressee was consecrated bishop [on 24 jun 1827] and is now vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia. The addressee is informed that he is allowed to send two young students to Collegio Urbano. They must be just over their fifteenth year, and be willing to become priests and minister in the mission whence they came. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 296, VI 162-167.

ENTRY NUMBER: 297 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 309/I (1828) FOLIOS: 189v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 feb 1828 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In partial answer to the addressee's letter of 21 nov 1827 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 513], the writer encloses indulgences relating to parish church of Bellechasse [Saint-Michel-de-Bellechasse]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 177-181, III 511-520, IV 249, V 294 296-300, VI 162-163 167 175.

ENTRY NUMBER: 298 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 309/I (1828) FOLIOS: 190v LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 feb 1828 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Fraser, bishop of Tanis, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In partial answer to the addressee's letter of 20 jul 1827 [recte 27 jul 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 167], marriage dispensations are enclosed. The writer also recalls his letter of 2 feb [02 feb 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 V 296], in which he was allowed to send two young students to Collegio Urbano. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 296 298, VI 162 167.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 299 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 309/I (1828) FOLIOS: 234rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 22 feb 1828 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Della Somaglia [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia], cardinal; Pacca [Bartolomeo Pacca], cardinal; Spina [Giuseppe Maria Spina], cardinal; Castiglioni [Francesco Saverio Castiglioni], cardinal; Fesch [Joseph Fesch], cardinal; De Gregorio [Emanuele De Gregorio], cardinal; Bertazzoli [Francesco Bertazzoli], cardinal; Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini], cardinal, Zurla [Placido Zurla], cardinal; Cappellari [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam], cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Macchi [Vincenzo Macchi], cardinal; Rivarola [Agostino Rivarola], cardinal; Riario [Tommaso Riario Sforza], cardinal; Ugolini [Giuseppe Ugolini], prothonotary apostolic TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses two copies of the ponenza to be discussed in the general congregation of 3 mar [recte 10 mar 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 II 177]. Cappellari [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari] is to report on items from Québec to Ossory. [The balance of this item deals with Galway]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 177-181, III 511-520, IV 249, V 294 296-300, VI 162-163 167 175.

ENTRY NUMBER: 300 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 309/I (1828) FOLIOS: 454v-455r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 may 1828 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Della Somaglia [Giulio Maria Della Somaglia], cardinal; Pacca [Bartolomeo Pacca], cardinal; Spina [Giuseppe Maria Spina], cardinal; Castiglioni [Francesco Saverio Castiglioni], cardinal; Fesch [Joseph Fesch], cardinal; De Gregorio [Emanuele De Gregorio], cardinal; Bertazzoli [Francesco Bertazzoli], cardinal; Pedicini [Carlo Maria Pedicini], cardinal, Zurla [Placido Zurla], cardinal; Cappellari [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam], cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide;" Macchi [Vincenzo Macchi], cardinal; Rivarola [Agostino Rivarola], cardinal; Riario [Tommaso Riario Sforza], cardinal; Ugolini [Giuseppe Ugolini], prothonotary apostolic TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses two copies of the ponenza to be discussed in the general congregation of 19 may [18 may 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 II 178]. The issue of the coadjutor of the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet] is to be discussed. [The balance of this item deals with Ireland]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 177-181, III 511-520, IV 249, V 294 296-300, VI 162-163 167 175.

ENTRY NUMBER: 301 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 309/II (1828) FOLIOS: 624rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 09 aug 1828 AUTHOR: [Pietro Caprano, archbishop of Iconium, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Luigi Lambruschini, archbishop of Genoa, nuncio in Paris TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Bertout [Jacques-Madeleine Bertout], superior of the Séminaire du Saint-Esprit, informed [in his letter

265 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 to Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari of 30 jun 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 361] that in sep [00 sep 1828] Olivier [Pierre Olivier, prefect in Saint-Pierre and Miquelon] and his companions are to leave for their colonies [Pierre Olivier is to go to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon], and asked for appropriate letters patent. The addressee is requested to verify the aptness of the suggested missionaries, before the enclosed blank letters patent are forwarded to Bertout [Jacques-Madeleine Bertout]. [The balance of this item deals with Île-de-Bourbon, Martinique]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 301, VI 361.

ENTRY NUMBER: 302 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 309/II (1828) FOLIOS: 795v-796r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 15 nov 1828 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Thomas Weld, bishop of Amyclae, coadjutor of the bishop of Kingston TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer informs the addressee of a letter [dated 13 sep 1827 or 13 sep 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 292] he received from Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston, in Lower Canada [recte in Upper Canada], in which the latter was looking forward to the addressee's departure in the summer [summer 1828 or summer 1829]. [The balance of this item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 302, VI 292.

ENTRY NUMBER: 303 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/I (1829) FOLIOS: 2r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 03 jan 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Rosati, CM, bishop of St. Louis TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In compliance with the addressee's request [contained in his letter undated, but 00 nov 1828, to Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 337], the writer encloses faculties enabling Provencher [Joseph- Norbert Provencher], bishop of Juliopolis, vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop to the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet] in the northern district of Canada [British North America], to minister in those parts of the diocese of St. Louis that are close to his territory in his capacity as the addressee's vicar general. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 IV 250-251, V 303, VI 337.

ENTRY NUMBER: 304 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/I (1829) FOLIOS: 54v-55r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 31 jan 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Fraser, bishop of Tanis, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed that the two youngsters that he sent [to Rome], MacLeod [Neil MacLeod]

266 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 and MacKinnon [Colin Francis MacKinnon] have arrived and are currently housed in Collegio Urbano. The writer hopes that, in due time, they will become priests and return to their country. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 187-188, III 522-531, IV 259 340-342, V 215 234 304 317-322 327-329, VI 152 185-186 188 300 359. Neil MacLeod and Colin Francis MacKinnon signed it at Collegio Urbano on 22 jan 1829.

ENTRY NUMBER: 305 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/I (1829) FOLIOS: 85r-86r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 14 feb 1829 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Jacques Lartigue, PSS, bishop of Telmissus TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 15 aug [15 aug 1828, to Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari; see Cal. 1800-30 III 547], in which he showed his disappointment for the solution applied to question of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. A summary of the agreement signed in London during the past year [possibly summarized in William Huskisson's letter to George Ramsay Dalhousie, 08 dec 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 172] between Roux [Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux], superior of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, and the British crown, is enclosed. In his capacity as bishop in partibus , the addressee is also dispensed from the required visit to Rome, although he must sent reports on his territory. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 195-196, III 534-561, IV 246-247 253-254, V 285 289-293 295 305 313 316 333-334 337-338, VI 148 168-174 176-178 180-184 187 189-190 196 199 201-214 218-219 221-222 226 229 239 326 347-348.

ENTRY NUMBER: 306 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/I (1829) FOLIOS: 96rv-97r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 17 1829 [17 feb 1829] AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Thomas Scallan, OFM Obs, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: In compliance with the addressee's request, contained on his letters of 28 sep [28 sep 1828, to Pietro Caprano; see Cal. 1800-30 II 184] and 20 nov 1828 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 185], on 1 feb 1829 [i.e., at the audience granted to Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli on 01 feb 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 II 183] Leo XII selected the Franciscan Fleming [Michael Anthony Fleming, a Franciscan Observant] as his coadjutor. While a title in partibus was being chosen and the relating apostolic brief was being prepared, the pope [Leo XII] died [on 10 feb 1829]. For the final appointment the election of a new pope must now be awaited. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 182-186, III 521, IV 338-339, V 306-312. This item is in poor conditions and several words are illegible.

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DATE: [01 feb 1829/10 feb 1829] AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Thomas Scallan, OFM Obs, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Decree. In compliance with the request of the Franciscan Scallan [Thomas Scallan, a Franciscan Observant], bishop of Dragobitia, vicar apostolic in Newfoundand, contained on his letters [to Pietro Caprano, dated 28 sep 1828 and 20 nov 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 II 184-185], [in the congresso of 27 jan 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 II 182] the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" decided to ask the pope [Leo XII] to appoint the Franciscan Fleming [Michael Anthony Fleming, a Franciscan Observant], who has been a good missionary in the island for many years [since 1823], as his coadjutor. [At the audience of 01 feb 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 II 183], upon the report of Castracane [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli], secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," the pope [Leo XII] approved and ordered that the relating apostolic briefs be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 182-186, III 521, IV 338-339, V 306-312. This decree had no effect owing to Leo XII's death on 10 feb 1829. The day in which is this letter was written is extant, though illegible.

ENTRY NUMBER: 308 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/II (1829) FOLIOS: 434v-435r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 jun 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [Thomas Scallan, OFM Obs, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Decree. In compliance with the request of the Franciscan Scallan [Thomas Scallan, a Franciscan Observant], bishop of Dragobitia, vicar apostolic in Newfoundand [contained on his letters to Pietro Caprano of 28 sep and 20 nov 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 II 184-185], and upon the report of the prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fid," Cappellari [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari], the general congregation of 01 jun 1829 [see Cal. 1800- 30 II 182] decided to ask the pope [Pius VIII] to appoint the Franciscan Fleming [Michael Anthony Fleming, a Franciscan Observant], who has been a good missionary in the island for many years [since 1823], as coadjutor to Scallan [Thomas Scallan]. At the audience granted to Castracane [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli], secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" on 14 jun 1829, the pope [Pius VIII] approved and ordered that the relating apostolic briefs be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 182-186, III 521, IV 338-339, V 306-312.

ENTRY NUMBER: 309 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/II (1829) FOLIOS: 450rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 jun 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Girolamo Bontadossi, auditor to the pope TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: At the audience [granted to the writer on 14 jun 1829], the pope [Pius VIII] decided to approve the decision of the general congregation of 01 jun 1829 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 182] to appoint the Franciscan Fleming [Michael Anthony Fleming, a Franciscan Observant] as coadjutor of Scallan [Thomas Scallan], bishop of Dragobitia and vicar apostolic in Newfoundand. The addressee is asked to provide a title in partibus and to inform Albani, secretary of Briefs [Giuseppe Albani, secretary of Secretariate of Briefs], so that the relating briefs can be sent.

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REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 182-186, III 521, IV 338-339, V 306-312.

ENTRY NUMBER: 310 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/II (1829) FOLIOS: 450v-451r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 jun 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Albani, cardinal, secretary of state, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: At the audience [granted to Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli on 14 jun 1829], the pope [Pius VIII] decided to approve the decision of the general congregation of 01 jun 1829 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 182], herewith enclosed, to appoint the Franciscan Fleming [Michael Anthony Fleming, a Franciscan Observant] as coadjutor of Scallan [Thomas Scallan], bishop of Dragobitia and vicar apostolic in Newfoundand. The addressee is to send the relating briefs as soon as the auditor to the pope [Girolamo Bontadossi] has informed on the title in partibus of Fleming [Michael Anthony Fleming]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 182-186, III 521, IV 338-339, V 306-312.

ENTRY NUMBER: 311 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/II (1829) FOLIOS: 512rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 jul 1829 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Michael Anthony Fleming, OFM Obs, bishop of Carpasia TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed Pius VIII's apostolic letters [of 10 jul 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 338- 339] appointing him bishop of Carpasia and coadjutor of Scallan [Thomas Scallan]], bishop of Dragobitia and vicar apostolic in Newfoundland. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 182-186, III 521, IV 338-339, V 306-312.

ENTRY NUMBER: 312 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/II (1829) FOLIOS: 516rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 jul 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Thomas Scallan, OFM Obs, bishop of Dragobitia, vicar apostolic in Newfoundland TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee will find enclosed Pius VIII's apostolic letters [of 10 jul 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 338- 339] appointing Fleming [Michael Anthony Fleming] bishop of Carpasia and coadjutor to the addressee. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 182-186, III 521, IV 338-339, V 306-312.

ENTRY NUMBER: 313 SERIES: Lettere

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VOLUME: 310/II (1829) FOLIOS: 558rv-561r. B: f. 560r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 07 aug 1829 [ recte 08 aug 1829] AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter from Québec of 31 jan 1829 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 548]. The enclosed copies of the letters of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of 26 jan [written by Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari; see Cal. 1800-30 V 294] and of 28 feb 1828 [? recte 09 feb 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 V 297], whose originals were possibly lost, contained some answers to the queries contained in his previous letter of 21 nov 1827 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 513]. His good opinion of Turgeon [Pierre-Flavien Turgeon], Cadieux [Louis-Marie Cadieux],and Parant [Antoine Parant], contained in his letters of 21 nov 1827 and 31 jan 1829, is also acknowledged. Among them his new coadjutor must be chosen. The addressee is reminded that candidates to the coadjutorship must be selected by the archbishop, and not by the crown. He is also informed that on 03 jan 1829 the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide [i.e., Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli] wrote to Rosati [Giuseppe Rosati], bishop of St. Louis [see Cal. 1800-30 V 303], that Provencher [Joseph-Norbert Provencher], bishop of Juliopolis and the addressee's vicar and suffragan [i.e., vicar general and suffragan bishop], had been appointed as vicar general of Rosati [Giuseppe Rosati] in those parts of the diocese that are close to the territory of Provencher [Joseph-Norbert Provencher]. Furthermore, a copy of the agreement between Roux [Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux], superior of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, and the English crown [possibly summarized in William Huskisson's letter to George Ramsay Dalhousie of 08 dec 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 172] is enclosed, showing that the agreement is not detrimental to the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. Lastly, Pius VIII's enclosed indult grants the addressee many faculties requested in his letter of 31 jan 1829, whereas queries concerning liturgy, contained in the same letter and in the previous one of 21 nov 1827, will soon receive an answer. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 195-196, III 534-561, IV 246-247 253-254, V 285 289-293 295 305 313 316 333-334 337-338, VI 148 168-174 176-178 180-184 187 189-190 196 199 201-214 218-219 221-222 226 229 239 326 347-348.

ENTRY NUMBER: 314 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/II (1829) FOLIOS: 566v-567rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 08 aug 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Edward Dominick Fenwick, OP, bishop of Cincinnati TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 8 apr [08 apr 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 340], written from Cincinnati, dealing with the misdeeds of Fauvel [Jean-Baptiste-François Fauvel], who was in Rome three years earlier [in 1826] and had asked to be promoted to priesthood ad titulum missionis . The addressee is reminded that, should he want to use it, he is entitled to to excommunicate Fauvel [Jean-Baptiste-François Fauvel], whereas it does not seem proper that such a decision be made by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." [The balance of this item deals with the United States]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 314, VI 340.

ENTRY NUMBER: 315 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/II (1829)

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FOLIOS: 603rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 18 aug 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Careno, agent in Leghorn of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer is informed that Alexander MacDonell [Alexander Ronald MacDonell], a youngster from Upper Canada who is to join Collegio Urbano, has reached Leghorn, called upon the Dutch consul [Willem de Yongh], and is currently lodged in a inn ["osteria"]. The addressee should see that more suitable quarters be provided to MacDonell [Alexander Ronald McDonell] and that he proceed to Rome at the earliest convenience. REMARKS:

ENTRY NUMBER: 316 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/II (1829) FOLIOS: 623v-624r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 aug 1829 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: From the enclosed indult, the addressee will note Pius VIII's decision with regard to the faculties requested in his letter of 31 jan [31 jan 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 III 548]. They deal with the possibility for his coadjutor [Joseph Signay] and his vicars [vicars general], suffragan and auxiliary bishops [Jean-Jacques Lartigue, Joseph-Norbert Provencher] to communicate faculties originally granted to them by the addressee. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 195-196, III 534-561, IV 246-247 253-254, V 285 289-293 295 305 313 316 333-334 337-338, VI 148 168-174 176-178 180-184 187 189-190 196 199 201-214 218-219 221-222 226 229 239 326 347-348.

ENTRY NUMBER: 317 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/II (1829) FOLIOS: 635rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 aug 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Angus Bernard MacEachern, bishop of Charlottetown TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Decree. Upon the report of Cappellari [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari], prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," the general congregation of 13 jul 1829 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 187] decided to ask the pope [Pius VIII] for the erection of the new bishopric of Charlottetown, with jurisdiction over Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Îles-de-la-Madeleine, and for the transfer of MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern], bishop of Rhosus, formerly vicar general, suffragan and auxiliary bishop to the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet], to the new bishopric. At the audience granted to Castracane [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli], secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," on 19 jul 1829, the pope [Pius VIII] approved and ordered that the relating briefs be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 187-188, III 522-531, IV 259 340-342, V 215 234 304 317-322 327-329, VI 152 185-186 188 300 359.

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ENTRY NUMBER: 318 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/II (1829) FOLIOS: 636rv-637r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 aug 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" Secretary] RECIPIENT: Angus Bernard MacEachern, bishop of Charlottetown TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Decree. Upon the report of Cappellari [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari], prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," and in view of the favourable opinion expressed by Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec, in his letters [to the Holy See, of 17 jul 1826; see Cal. 1800-30 III 531], the general congregation of 13 jul 1829 [see Cal. 1800-30 II 187] decided to ask the pope [Pius VIII] for the erection of the new bishopric of Charlottetown, with jurisdiction over Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Îles-de-la-Madeleine. At the audience granted to Castracane [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli], secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," on 19 jul 1829, the pope [Pius VIII] approved and ordered that the relating briefs be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 187-188, III 522-531, IV 259 340-342, V 215 234 304 317-322 327-329, VI 152 185-186 188 300 359.

ENTRY NUMBER: 319 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/II (1829) FOLIOS: 639v-640r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 aug 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: [William Fraser, bishop of Tanis, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia] TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Upon the report of Cappellari [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari], prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," the general congregation of 13 jul [13 jul 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 II 187] decided to ask the pope [Pius VIII] that Cape Breton [Cape Breton Island] be separated from the diocese of Québec and attached to the vicariate apostolic of Nova Scotia. At the audience granted to Castracane [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli], secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," on 19 jul 1829, Pius VIII approved and ordered that the relating briefs be sent. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 187-188, III 522-531, IV 259 340-342, V 215 234 304 317-322 327-329, VI 152 185-186 188 300 359.

ENTRY NUMBER: 320 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/II (1829) FOLIOS: 641v-642r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 aug 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Albani, cardinal, secretary of state, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 19 jul 1829], the pope [Pius VIII] transferred MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern] from the bishopric of Rhosus to the newly-erected bishopric of Charlottetown, Prince

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Edward Island. The addressee is asked to send the appropriate brief [to Angus Bernard MacEachern]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 187-188, III 522-531, IV 259 340-342, V 215 234 304 317-322 327-329, VI 152 185-186 188 300 359.

ENTRY NUMBER: 321 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/II (1829) FOLIOS: 642rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 01 aug 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Albani, cardinal, secretary of state, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 19 jul 1829], the pope [Pius VIII] approved the decision made in the general congregation of 13 jul [13 jul 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 II 188] that a new bishopric be erected with jurisdiction over Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Îles-de-la-Madeleine, and that its see be located in Charlottetown. The addressee is asked to send the appropriate brief [to Angus Bernard MacEachern]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 187-188, III 522-531, IV 259 340-342, V 215 234 304 317-322 327-329, VI 152 185-186 188 300 359.

ENTRY NUMBER: 322 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/II (1829) FOLIOS: 657v-658r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 29 aug 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Albani, cardinal, secretary of state, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 19 jul 1829], the pope [Pius VIII] approved the decision made in the general congregation of 13 jul [13 jul 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 II 188] that Cape Breton [Cape Breton Island] be separated from the diocese of Québec and attached to the jurisdiction of the vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia [William Fraser]. The addressee is asked to send the appropriate brief [to William Fraser]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 187-188, III 522-531, IV 259 340-342, V 304 317-322 327-329, VI 152 185-186 188 359.

ENTRY NUMBER: 323 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/III (1829) FOLIOS: 662rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 sep 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Antonio Careno, agent of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" in Leghorn TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letter of 21 [21 aug 1829] and 27 aug [27 aug 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 425] are acknowledged. He is informed that Alexander MacDonell [Alexander Ronald MacDonell, who carried with him the 27 aug 1829 letter?], the youngster who comes from Upper Canada, has arrived in Rome. Although bishops who send

273 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 students to Collegio Urbano are normally responsible for their travel expenses, on that day the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" asked Pezzer [Niccolò Pezzer] to reimburse the addressee for paying MacDonell [Alexander Ronald MacDonell]'s trip [from Leghorn] to Rome and for reimbursing the Dutch consul [Willem de Yongh] of 8.85 scudi [i.e., 88 scudi and 85 paoli ]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 323-326, VI 425.

ENTRY NUMBER: 324 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/III (1829) FOLIOS: 662v-663r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 sep 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Niccolò Pezzer, in Leghorn TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is asked to pay Careno [Antonio Careno] 88 scudi and 85 [i.e., 88 scudi and 85 paoli ]. The latter advanced the said sum in order to pay the travel and living expenses of Alexander MacDonell [Alexander Ronald MacDonell], who travelled from New York to Leghorn and from Leghorn to Collegio Urbano in Rome. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 323-326, VI 425.

ENTRY NUMBER: 325 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/III (1829) FOLIOS: 663rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 04 sep 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Thomas Weld, bishop of Amyclae, in London TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is asked to inform the bishop of Kingston [Alexander McDonell] that travel expenses of students going to Collegio Urbano should be covered by the bishops who send them, not by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide." He is reminded that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" reimbursed scudi 88.85 [i.e., 88 scudi and 85 paoli ] to de Yongh [Willem de Yongh], the Dutch consul in Leghorn (to whom the bishop of Kingston [Alexander McDonell] had referred his student), for the travel and living expenses of Alexander MacDonell [Alexander Ronald MacDonell] from New York to Leghorn [and then to Rome]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 323-326, VI 425.

ENTRY NUMBER: 326 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/III (1829) FOLIOS: 681v-682r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 sep 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee is informed that the youngster Alexander MacDonell [Alexander Ronald MacDonell] has reached Rome and has been received by Collegio Urbano [on 31 aug 1829]. In a post scriptum , the writer adds that

274 APF / Lettere 1622-1839 / Part 1: 1622-1800 the other youngster mentioned in the addressee's letter of 22 apr [22 apr 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 191], MacMillan [Angus John MacMillan], accompanied MacDonell [Alexander Ronald MacDonell] to New York, but changed his mind there and returned home. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 323-326, VI 191-192 425.

ENTRY NUMBER: 327 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/III (1829) FOLIOS: 714rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 sep 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: William Fraser, bishop of Tanis, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 19 jul 1829], Pius VIII approved the decision made by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in the general congregation of 13 jul 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 II 188] that a new bishopric be erected, with jurisdiction over Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Îles-de-la-Madeleine, whose see be located in Charlottetown. Both the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet] and MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern] were informed that the latter had been appointed bishop of Charlottetown [see Cal. 1800-30 V 328-329]. Furthermore, Pius VIII ordered that Cape Breton [Cape Breton Island], so distant from Québec, be separated from the diocese of Québec and attached to the vicariate apostolic of Nova Scotia. The original decree [of 04 sep 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 342] has been sent, on this day [26 sep 1829], to the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet], and its certified copy to the addressee. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 187-188, III 522-531, IV 259 340-342, V 215 234 304 317-322 327-329, VI 152 185-186 188 300 359.

ENTRY NUMBER: 328 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/III (1829) FOLIOS: 717v-718r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 sep 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Angus Bernard MacEachern, bishop of Charlottetown TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 19 jul 1829], Pius VIII approved the decision made by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in the general congregation of 13 jul 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 II 188] that a new bishopric be erected, with jurisdiction over Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Îles-de-la-Madeleine, whose see be located in Charlottetown, and that the addressee be transferred from the bishopric of Rhosus to the new bishopric of Charlottetown, as from the enclosed apostolic letters [of 11 aug 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 340-341]. The addressee is also informed that [at the same audience] Pius VIII ordered that Cape Breton [Cape Breton Island] be attached to the vicariate apostolic of Nova Scotia, and that the archbishop of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet] and Fraser [William Fraser], vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, be notified. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 187-188, III 522-531, IV 259 340-342, V 215 234 304 317-322 327-329, VI 152 185-186 188 300 359.

ENTRY NUMBER: 329 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/III (1829)

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FOLIOS: 718v-720r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 26 sep 1829 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" Secretary] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: [At the audience granted to the writer on 19 jul 1829], Pius VIII approved the decision made by the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [in the general congregation of 13 jul 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 II 188] that a new bishopric be erected, with jurisdiction over Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Îles-de-la-Madeleine, whose see be located in Charlottetown, and that MacEachern [Angus Bernard MacEachern] be transferred from the bishopric of Rhosus to the new bishopric of Charlottetown, as from the enclosed apostolic letters [of 11 aug 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 340-341]. The addressee is also informed that [at the same audience] Pius VIII ordered that Cape Breton [Cape Breton Island], so distant from Québec, be separated from the addressee's jurisdiction and attached to the vicariate apostolic of Nova Scotia. The addressee's favourable opinion was contained in his letter [to the Holy See] of 17 jul 1826 [see Cal. 1800-30 III 531]. Fraser [William Fraser], vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, was duly notified on this day [26 sep 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 V 327]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 187-188, III 522-531, IV 259 340-342, V 215 234 304 317-322 327-329, VI 152 185-186 188 300 359.

ENTRY NUMBER: 330 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/III (1829) FOLIOS: 718v-720r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 nov 1829 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses faculties granted by Pius VIII [?at the audience granted to Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli on 27 sep 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 II 193] relating to the liturgy of the mass, as requested. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 193-194, III 533, IV 260, V 330.

ENTRY NUMBER: 331 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 310/III (1829) FOLIOS: 894v-900rv LANGUAGE: Italian, French LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 dec 1829 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Giuseppe Albani, cardinal, secretary of state, secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: A long and confidential letter dealing with Catholic emancipation in Great Britain and the English crown's attitude towards episcopal appointments in Ireland. The case of the bishopric of Waterford is dealt with at length, as the Englishman Weld [Thomas Weld], currently coadjutor in Canada [i.e., of Alexander McDonell, bishop of Kingston, in Upper Canada], is suggested for the vacant position, irrespective of the candidates put forward by the the local clergy. REMARKS:

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ENTRY NUMBER: 332 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 311 (1830) FOLIOS: 163v-164r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 06 mar 1830 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Michael Anthony Fleming, OFM Obs, bishop of Carpasia TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter of 10 dec [10 dec 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 200]. The enclosed letters of change for £20 were not necessary, as apostolic letters [of 19 jul 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 IV 338-339] were sent free of charge. However, the sum shall be used to assist in missionary work. The addessee's ordinary and extraordinary faculties have been renewed, and are also enclosed. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 332, VI 200.

ENTRY NUMBER: 333 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 311 (1830) FOLIOS: 213rv-215rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 mar 1830 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux, PSS, superior of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, in Montréal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer had briefly rejoiced at the felicitous ending of the dispute relating to the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, brought about by the intervention of the nuncio in Paris [Luigi Lambruschini] with the king of France [Charles X] and the latter's request to the British crown. Yet the bishops of Telmissus [Jean-Jacques Lartigue, on 15 aug 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 III 547] and of Québec [Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec, on 31 jan 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 III 548], who opposed the accord, wrote [to Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari], and sent two priests [Thomas Maguire, Pierre-Antoine Tabeau] to Rome to inform the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" of their reasons. In fact, a number of ecclesiastical institutions in Canada enjoy the same feudal rights of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal. Were this to forfeit its feudal rights, then the British crown could well attempt to deprive all other institutions of their own feudal rights. Their very existence could then be threatened. The British crown has been asked to reconsider the accord, and the addressee is invited to abstain from any further deal with the British crown. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 195-196, III 534-561, IV 246-247 253-254, V 285 289-293 295 305 313 316 333-334 337-338, VI 148 168-174 176-178 180-184 187 189-190 196 199 201-214 218-219 221-222 226 229 239 326 347-348. Enclosed with Cal. 1800-30 V 334.

ENTRY NUMBER: 334 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 311 (1830) FOLIOS: 230v-231r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 20 mar 1830 AUTHOR: [Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari, ErCam, cardinal, prefect of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bernard-Claude Panet, archbishop of Québec TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The addressee's letters [to Candide-Michel Le Saulnier of 18 jan 1828, and to Bartolomeo Alberto

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Cappellari of 31 jan 1829; see Cal. 1800-30 III 548 554] were brought to Rome last year by the priests sent [to Rome, Thomas Maguire and Pierre-Antoine Tabeau, who arrived there on 25 nov 1829]. From the enclosed letter to Roux [Jean- Henri-Auguste Roux], superior of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal [see Cal. 1800-30 V 333], the addressee may well see that the latter has been invited to abstain from any further deal with the British crown. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 195-196, III 534-561, IV 246-247 253-254, V 285 289-293 295 305 313 316 333-334 337-338, VI 148 168-174 176-178 180-184 187 189-190 196 199 201-214 218-219 221-222 226 229 239 326 347-348. Enclosure: Cal. 1800-30 V 333.

ENTRY NUMBER: 335 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 311 (1830) FOLIOS: 545v-546rv LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 12 jun 1830 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Thomas Weld, cardinal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the sum of scudi 88 [recte 88.85, enclosed with the addressee's letter of 31 may 1830; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 394], covering the travel expenses of Alexander MacDonell [Alexander Ronald MacDonell], a student with Collegio Urbano who arrived from Canada [Upper Canada] during the past year [he signed in at Collegio Urbano on 31 aug 1829]. [The balance of this item deals with England]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 335, VI 394.

ENTRY NUMBER: 336 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 311 (1830) FOLIOS: 557v-558r LANGUAGE: Italian LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 28 jun 1830 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Bartolomeo Pacca, cardinal, member of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide," Pro-Datario TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: Angus Macdonald, rector of Scots College, whom the vicars apostolic of Scotland appointed their agent in Rome, asked the writer that the addressee sees that the Dataria [Dataria Apostolica] pays to him 10 scudi per month, the customary sum paid to the agents of the Scottish mission. REMARKS: Angus Macdonald was the agent of the vicars apostolic of Scotland during his mandate as rector of Scots College (1827-33).

ENTRY NUMBER: 337 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 311 (1830) FOLIOS: 842v-843rv LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 25 sep 1830 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: James Yorke Bramston, bishop of Usula, vicar apostolic in the London district TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer encloses [1] the accord signed by Roux [Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux], superior of the

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Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, and the British crown [possibly summarized in William Huskisson's letter to George Ramsay Dalhousie, dated 08 dec 1827; see Cal. 1800-30 VI 172]; [2] Leo XII's letter of 19 jan 1828 [missing, but see Pietro Caprano's letter to Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux of 19 jan 1828; see Cal. 1800-30 V 291] allowing Roux [Jean-Henri- Auguste Roux] to sign the said accord; [3] the letter of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" [i.e., Bartolomeo Alberto Cappellari] to Roux [Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux] of 20 mar 1830 [see Cal. 1800-30 V 333], in which he was asked to abstain from signing such accord; [4] Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux's letter of 22 jun [22 jun 1830], which maintained that the accord was not detrimental to Canadian ecclesiastical establishments. The addressee is asked to give his opinion on the matter. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 195-196, III 534-561, IV 246-247 253-254, V 285 289-293 295 305 313 316 333-334 337-338, VI 148 168-174 176-178 180-184 187 189-190 196 199 201-214 218-219 221-222 226 229 239 326 347-348.

ENTRY NUMBER: 338 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 311 (1830) FOLIOS: 1005rv-1006r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 nov 1830 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Jean-Henri-Auguste Roux, PSS, superior of the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal, in Montréal TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer acknowledges the addressee's letter [of 22 jun 1830], and confirms that the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide" and the Holy See wish him not to proceed with the signature of the accord between the Sulpician Seminary of Montréal and the British crown. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 II 195-196, III 534-561, IV 246-247 253-254, V 285 289-293 295 305 313 316 333-334 337-338, VI 148 168-174 176-178 180-184 187 189-190 196 199 201-214 218-219 221-222 226 229 239 326 347-348.

ENTRY NUMBER: 339 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 311 (1830) FOLIOS: 1009rv-1010r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 nov 1830 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"] RECIPIENT: Angus Bernard MacEachern, bishop of Charlottetown TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Copy DESCRIPTION: The writer praises the proposal made by the addressee and by Fraser [William Fraser], bishop of Tanis, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia, to build a seminary for the education of priests, whose number is insufficient in their area. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 339-340.

ENTRY NUMBER: 340 SERIES: Lettere VOLUME: 311 (1830) FOLIOS: 1010r LANGUAGE: Latin LOCATION: [Rome] DATE: 27 nov 1830 AUTHOR: [Castruccio Castracane degli Antelminelli, secretary of the Sacred Congregation "de Propaganda Fide"]

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RECIPIENT: William Fraser, bishop of Tanis, vicar apostolic in Nova Scotia TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Memorandum DESCRIPTION: A note indicating that a letter similar [to that sent to Angus Bernard MacEachern; see Cal. 1800-30 V 341] is sent to the addressee. [The text read: The writer praises the proposal made by the addressee and by Angus Bernard MacEachern, bishop of Charlottetown, to build a seminary for the education of priests, whose number is insufficient in their area]. REMARKS: Cross-references: Cal. 1800-30 V 339-340.

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