Letter from Boniface Nouelly to [Luigi Capponi], 1647-05-28, Algiers
Title
Letter from Boniface Nouelly to [Luigi Capponi], 1647-05-28, Algiers
Subject
Algiers
Slave priests
Description
Letter from Boniface Nouelly to PF describing the state of the mission in Algiers and requesting: a) that the apostolic missionary (or general vicar) be given both spiritual and secular authority over the members of religious orders and congregations present there; b) that he be French; and c) that four priests be sent to Algiers, in order that they serve in the four churches of the city, considering that the local slave priests are not virtuous or capable enough for such service. PF note on 263v does not indicate any response.
Additional comments
Creator
Boniface Nouelly
Source
APF SOCG 64, 262r-263r, 263v
Date
1647-05-28
Contributor
Addressed to [Luigi Capponi]
Relation
See also: APF SOCG 64, 261r, 264r-264v (database item 132).
Format
Original; signed, dated; Italian
Language
Italian
Type
Letter
Identifier
133
Coverage
Origin: Algiers
Destination: [Rome]
Citation
Boniface Nouelly, “Letter from Boniface Nouelly to [Luigi Capponi], 1647-05-28, Algiers,” Early Modern Documents: Sources and Resources for Historical Research, accessed May 4, 2024, https://earlymoderndocs.omeka.net/items/show/13746.