Letter from Jean Le Vacher to PF, 1680-09-30, Algiers
Algiers
Slaves (Christian)
Trinitarians
Tripoli
Letter from Gio' LeVacher [Jean Le Vacher] to PF. He received the letter sent by PF dated 10 April 1679, only on 10 September this year. In this letter PF tells him to instruct the Christians in Tripoli to only take the Holy sacraments of their own Catholic priests, and not with the Greeks who pretend to be allowed to administer them. For the execution of this order they have sent a ship to Tripoli, and they hope that their orders will be obeyed. A few months ago Le Vacher already informed PF about the medals and crucifixes they had sent him. Now he does this again, since he is not sure that his letter has arrived. He distributed them among the poor slaves, and they are a great comfort to them. With the Trinitarians who have arrived from Spain he has a good relation. He has maintained their hospitals for eight months, whilst he was waiting for them to arrive. When two Trinitarians were called back to Spain, he made sure that one of them was allowed to stay.
Additional comments
Jean Le Vacher
APF SC Barbaria 1, 480r-v
1680-09-30
Adressed to [PF]
The earlier letter Le Vacher sent thanking PF for the received medals and crucifixes probably also arrived, see: APF SOCG 475, 119r-120r (database item 802).
original; signed
Italian
Letter
898
Origin: Algiers
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from Jean Le Vacher to PF, 1681-05-29, Algiers
Algiers
Capuchins
Mercedarians
Slave priests
Slaves (Christian)
Letter from Jean Le Vacher to PF. The provicar of Tunis [Giuseppe Maria Da Bologna] gave Le Vacher some time ago a letter from PF dated 5 April 1680. In this letter PF asks him to inform them about the scandals committed by a Calabrian priest [Antonio Calandrino] and some other priests at the mission. He wrote directly to the provicar of Tunis asking for information about these cases, and the report he received in response, has been included in this letter. He also informs PF that at Tabarca and another place close to Capo Negro (which are both parts of the kingdom of Tunis), are inhabited by Genoese. In Tabarca there are only a few Augustinian priests, and at the other place, only a Trinitarian resides there, despite not receiving the permission of his superiors. Le Vacher does not know who grants these Augustinians and Trinitarian the authority to work as priests, and also whether or not they are subjected to the archbishop of Genoa; they claim that they are directly under the Holy See. He asks PF to clarify whether these two places are subjected to the vicariate of Tunis. He has also heard that the Mercedarian priests from Aragon will come in October to ransom slaves, and in April of the following year, will ransom those from the provinces of Castile and Andalusia. Le Vacher notes that due to his old age and his deteriorating health, the new priests will be of great assistance, as it is currently impossible for him to celebrate mass.
Date discussed: 1682-09-30
Additional comments
Jean Le Vacher
APF SOCG 498, 178r-179r
1681-05-29
[Adressed to PF]
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 51, 279r, 296v-299r (not yet in this database).
See for the report of the missionaries in Tunis: APF SOCG 498, f. 177r-v, 180r (database item 806).
Original: signed
Italian
Letter
807
Origin: Algiers
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from Jean Le Vacher to the PF Prefect [Paluzio Altieri], 1681-08-29, Algiers
Algiers
Capuchins
Slaves (Christian)
Trinitarians
Tunis
Letter from Jean Le Vacher to PF. Some days ago he received a letter from a CM superior in Rome, from which Le Vacher understood that Altieri believed that he had extended his jurisdiction over Tripoli, where he had sent a censure of excommunication. PF asked him with a letter dated 30 April 1680, to remedy some problems with Greek slaves in Tripoli, who exercised ecclesiastical functions and administered the sacraments. He has done nothing else, and would not have done anything were it not for PF's request. Later the superior of the house in Rome wrote to him again, informing him that there had been a request to declare Gasparo Stella missionary apostolic in Algiers, and that PF had requested Le Vacher's opinion; so far, he has not yet received a reply. He does however, have a great need of help in the spiritual care of the Christians. His old age and continuous illness has deprived him of the consolation of saying mass, and impeded him to send PF reports on the mission regularly. Therefore, he asks PF to send the new missionary as soon as possible. A French merchant wrote to him some time ago from Tunis, that a group of Capuchins arrived in the city. He had problems allowing there presence, as he (nor Le Vacher) knew that they were coming. Now Le Vacher asks PF what he should do with these Capuchins. In the kingdom of Tunis there is also a place called Capo Negro, which has recently been inhabited by the Genoese. A Trinitarian from Messina fled from Sicily without permission and arrived in Tunis, where Le Vacher forced him to leave as well. He took refuge in Capo Negro, where he is exercising sacerdotal functions. He already asked the governor of this place twice, to make this priest return to Christendom. He asks PF to tell him whether he has jurisdiction over Capo Negro or not, so he is aware of what he is allowed to do.
Additional comments
Jean Le Vacher
APF SC Barbaria 1, 511r-512r
1681-08-29
Adressed to [PF]
For the FP letter that Le Vacher did not receive yet, see: APF LETTERE 70, 43r-v (database item 642).
original; signed
Italian
Letter
901
Origin: [Algiers]
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from Jean Le Vacher to the PF Prefect [Paluzio Altieri], 1681-12-13, Algiers
Algiers
Slaves (Christian)
Tunis
Letter from Jean Le Vacher to PF. He received two letters from PF, one dated 5 May 1681, and the other dated 17 October 1681. In the first letter, they ask him about his opinion on a new missionary. He already responded to this request, by saying that his old age and his illness do not allow him to work for the mission as he used to. He has great need for help at the mission, therefore he asks PF to appoint this candidate as missionary. In the second letter, he received a leaflet about the universal jubilee, which he has to publish. He will do it right away, and make sure that these poor slaves will be spiritually consoled. Because of the renewed warfare between Algiers and France, the slaves have increased in numbers since October. In the last two months there have been over twenty priests (regulars as well as seculars), enslaved. Because they were completely naked, he provided them with the habit of their oders, as well as other clothing. He also gives them other possessions to live, as their patrons do not give them anything. To be extempt from work, they are also required to pay three scudi every month.
Additional comments
Jean Le Vacher
APF SC Barbaria 1, 532r-v
1681-12-13
Adressed to [PF]
For the first letter from PF to Le Vacher, see: APF LETTERE 70, 43r-v (database item 642).
Le Vacher responded in another letter to the request of the missionary status for Stella, see: APF SC Barbaria1, 511r-512r (database item 901).
original; signed
Italian
Letter
902
Origin: [Algiers]
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from Julien Guérin to the PF secretary [Luigi Capponi], 1647-07-15, Tunis
Tunis
Algiers
Slaves (Christian)
Renegades
Plague
Franciscans
Letter from Julien Guérin to Cardinal Capponi, accompanying a few letters he is forwarding to PF and which he received from a Maur. Guérin apologizes that the letters are open, but he found them in this state. Guérin also mentions that: a) the plague lost some of its virulence; b) some apostates came back to the Church; c) Christian matters are going well; some Christian priests won their freedom and left, but others arrived in their stead; d) the current priests live well and help the Christians by giving them good examples; e) there are three slaves of the Minor Observant Franciscan Order who are tied to their owner for 2,000 piastre, and Guérin is asking Capponi to write to their General, because they are in danger; f) he himself is doing everything he can to help the local Christians; and g) regarding the dispensation he had previously requested for the two apostates who wanted their union recognized, there is no more need for that, since they both have died.
Additional comments
Julien Guérin
APF SOCG 64, 259r, 270v
1647-07-15
Addressed to [Luigi Capponi]
See for the PF decisions on these subjects: APF ACTA 17, 315v, 320v-321r, issue 10 (database item 122), and APF ACTA 17, 574r, 577v (database item 123).
For the letter of the French consul in Tunis attesting that the letters in the package had all been opened: APF SOCG 64, 253r, 276v (database item 129).
For another letter by Guérin with a similar content: APF SOCG 65, 206r-v, 209v (database item 137). For item g) see APF SOCG 64, 258r-v, 271v (database item 130).
Original; signed; Italian
Italian
Letter
131
Origin: Tunis
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from Lorance to PF, [Algiers]
Algiers
Ransom
Slaves (Christian)
Trinitarians
Letter from Lorence, vicar apostolic, to PF. Last September Lorence sent two priests away. One of them is member of the Trinitarian order, and is named Gioan Antonio Vello. He had been the administrator of the hospital for nine years. At the end of his time, he had aquired a debt of 40,000 otto reali, though there were not any specific reasons for such spending; the only reason seems to be that he was involved in commerce. In Spain there is a priest of the same order, who paid a big part of the debts of Vello, through his fortune aquired in the wool industry. After this, Vello was sent to Spain. He later returned to Algiers were he organized great banquets for his friends, which caused a big scandal. The other priest is a certain Giovanni di Santa Maria, a Minor Observant. He once released 38 Portuguese, five of whom died, and the others left together with Giovanni to Livorno, on 23 November of this year. This all happened thanks to the king of Portugal who gave Lorence and the English consul 12,968 pezze da otto. Giovanni had debts for around 3,000, but they paid some creditors so that he and the freed slaves could leave. However, both Giovanni and Vello lived scandalous lives, and tried to take possessions from the slaves. Lorence asks PF to impede their return, and to write to the king of Portugal. There are still 11 Algerian vessels that raid other ships, and most raids happen on the oceans, and not in the Mediterranean.
Additional comments
Lorence
APF SC Barbaria 1, 71r-72v
no date
[Adressed to PF]
original; signed
Italian
Letter
876
Origin: [Algiers]
Destination: Rome
Letter from Lorance to PF, [Algiers]
Algiers
Ransom
Slaves (Christian)
Letter from Lorance, vicar apostolic, to PF. Lorance wants to express his gratitude and consolation that was within the letter sent by PF on 12 December last year. This should have ended the problems with the Trinitarians and the English consul, however this is unfortunately not the case. When the discalzed Trinitarians arrived on 21 March, they publicly announced in the presence of the divan that it was false, and made up by Lorance. They also stated that they had never heard of Cardinal Altieri [Paluzio Altieri, the PF prefect], PF, Father Ferdinando d'Alva, the pope, or the vicar; they had only heard of Divan d'Algery. This led to the rejection of his request by the Dey, to detain money from the alms to pay for the debts of Sig'r Gianola [Giuseppa Giannola?]. At least 4,000 piastre are in the hands of the Trinitarians, but are meant for this purpose. The Trinitarians and the English consul gave gifts to the Dey, for which they now receive help in return. The Trinitarians also have Trinitarians passports, and the money was actually meant for the ransoming of slaves. PF still allows the collected alms to be used to pay for the debts of Giannola. Lorance wants PF to give him a letter that will protect him against the Divan, and he wants the Trinitarians to pay the 4,000 piastre. It is also important that PF confirms the authority of the vicar over the Trintarians; the discalzed Trinitarians staying in Algiers claim that they can errect altars in the houses they are staying in, celebrate mass, confess, and do all the functions independently from the vicar and bishop, in every part of Christendom. Dominico Lassari (the nephew of the pope), has finally been ransomed for 800 piastre da otto reali; 260 had been paid by bis brother and the pope, 30 by the Discalzed Trinitarians, and the rest 200 scudi came from the alms of the Trinitarians. He has included a letter by the same Lassari.
Additional comments
Lorence
APF SC Barbaria 1, 124r-125r
no date
[Adressed to PF]
original; signed
Italian
Letter
877
Origin: [Algiers]
Destination: Rome
Letter from Marcello Costa to the PF Secretary Urbano Cerri, 1674-01-29, Tunis
Algiers
Bizerte
Capuchins
Renegades
Slaves (Christian)
Slave priests
Tunis
Letter from Marcello Costa to PF secretary. A month and a half ago he was assigned 30 scudi annually for the mission in Bizerte, for which he received the patent from Monsù Levacher [Jean Le Vacher]. This meant that he lost the right to receive 24 scudi annually for the mission in Tunis. Costa asked PF to repay Le Vacher the 30 scudi that he already gave to Costa. PF replied with a letter, writing that he would not receive his money before arriving in Bizerte, and he directly sent a letter back to PF in which he explained everything. However, according to Rapo Hapro this letter was aboard of a ship that sunk, hence why he is writing another letter. He already served for three years in different missions in Barbary, all at his own costs. In this area there are 20,000 Christians that never see a priest. Le Vacher knew this, and also knew how much debt Costa acquired helping them; because of this reason, he granted Costa 30 scudi. Costa has debts for 28 scudi, not because he spent money on food or clothing, but because he spent it for the church. He lost not only his money for the mission but also his health. Unfortunately he is unable to pay the 30 scudi back that Le Vacher had loaned him, and eventually to raise some money, he sold his Breviary. There are 15 bagnos in the city, and for the souls to be helped, it is necessary that PF pays the expenses. Whilst there are four other priests they are of little use; one is blind, the second an idiot who hardly knows how to say mass, the third has been freed and is about to leave, and the fourth has been chained and is not allowed to leave the bagno. It is important that PF is aware of the things that Costa is writing, as it is very dangrous to travel around in the area. If PF would decide to grant him 100 scudi annually this would be most just and necessary. He has not yet travelled to Bizerte, and he feels sorry for the souls that will be lost now. They are about to lose the great saint of the church of Africa, Jean Le Vacher, for he is too ill to leave his bed; he has spasms in his leg, which is likely to result in amputation. The two Capuchins destined for the mission have not arrived, and during feastdays he takes care of five altars all by himself. When he comes home he is so tired that he does not eat but goes directly to sleep.
Date discussed: 1674-06-26
Additional comments
Marcello Costa
APF SOCG 448, 140r-v, 145r-v
1673-01-29
Addressed to Urbano Cerri
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 44, 170r, 185v-186v, issue 39 (database item 672).
Original; signed
Italian
Letter
779
Origin: Tunis
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from Michel Monmasson to [the CM superior in Rome], 1686-05-14, Algiers
Algiers
CM petitions
Non-Catholic Christians
Slaves (Christian)
Letter from Michel Monmasson, vicar apostolic in Algiers, to CM superior in Rome. He writes about his arrival in the city, about the relations with the Dey, about his daily work, and the number of slaves in the city. He also asks several things: a) he wants to know what powers he has as vicar apostolic; b) how to act with regard to the Greek churches; c) he asks for medals with plenary indulgences so that he can distribute them among the slaves; and d) he requests a decree from PF stating that all the religious, both secular and regular, should obey the vicar apostolic when they are in his territory. At their meeting of 17 February 1687, the cardinals decided to postpone the discussion of this issue, so that they may first obtain some more information from the secretary.
Date discussed 1688-02-17
Additional comments
Michel Monmasson
APF SOCG 497, 133r, 134r-135v, 136v
1686-05-14
Addressed to [the superior of CM in Rome]
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 57, 23r, 28r-v (database item 691).
French
Italian
Latin
Letter
697
Origin: Algiers
Destination: Rome
Letter from Michel Monmasson to PF, 1687-17-07, Algiers
Algiers
CM petitions
Letter from Michel Monmasson, vicar apostolic in Algiers, to PF. He writes that he arrived in Algiers about 15 months before. He describes the work that he has been doing so far, which is mostly visiting the different churches and trying to remedy disorders. He asks for a decree that states that he has the authority over all other religious peoples in the region. He also asks for a decree that allows him to concede to other priests the right to read more than two masses a day.
Date discussed [1688-02-03]
Additional comments
Michel Monmasson
APF SOCG 500, 180r, 181r-184v, 185v
1687-07-17
Addressed to PF
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 58, 23r, 42r-45r (database item 692).
Italian
Letter
698
Origin: Algiers
Destination: Rome
Letter from PF to 'Abb'e Catalone', 1671-11-03, [Rome]
Algiers
Ransom
Slave priests
Slaves (Christian)
Trinitarians
Letter from PF to 'Abb'e Catalone.' Included in the letter is the report on everything that happened in Algiers between Bartolomeo Da Serrano (a Trinitarian), and the vicar apostolic; also added are the writings of the vicar apostolic and decisions of PF, on the behavior of the other Trinitarian priests. The report on what happened with the Trinitarian priests is as follows. For many years, PF has placed Barbery Gio' Levacher [Jean Le Vacher] a French CM priest, as vicar apostolic. With his zeal and with the assistance of the consuls of France, who are very powerful in the region, he has helped the poor slaves and those in the Catholic faith. Recently, he has written twice to PF, about the Trinitarians in his regions. The first time he wrote, he informed PF that the Trinitarians were ransoming slaves, administering confessions (and other sacraments) without his permission, or showing him a privilige or some other kind of faculty. Le Vacher asked PF how he should handle the situation, and PF decided that the Trinitarians should ask Le Vacher for his permission to administer the sacraments. The second time, Le Vacher informed PF about Bartolomeo Da Serrano (a Spanish Trinitarian), who stayed in Algiers, in order to administer the hospital of Christian slaves. Not only did he take confessions and administered the sacraments without asking permission or showing a faculty, but he also spoke to Le Vacher in a way that showed little respect for his office or position. Moreover, he kept the Holy sacrament in an indecent place, and also prohibited Le Vacher from entering chapels which he administered. It was not enough just to warn him, and during the heated conversations in which Le Vacher prohibited him under penalty of interdiction to administer the sacraments, Da Serrano behaved in the same manner. Based on this report PF decided to write to the Trinitarian father general, and order him to make his priests obey the vicar apostolic, who they should recognize as their superior. PF received a letter from four slave priests, in which they discussed the disregard Da Serrano has for the orders of the vicar apostolic, and the uprising of Spanish priests (orchestrated by Da Serrano), against the vicar; there has even been a song composed which sang about electing a new vicar apostolic. PF requests that the nuncio to Spain should force the Trinitarian father general to recall Da Serrano. He should also receive another punishment, in order to force the other priests to respect the authority of the vicar apostolic.
Additional comments
PF
APF Lettere 57, 119r-120v
1671-11-03
Adressed to 'Abb'e Catalone'
copy; unsigned
Italian
Letter
866
Origin: [Rome]
Letter from PF to [Cardinal de Massimo?], 1671-07-13, [Rome]
Algiers
Trinitarians
Letter from PF to Cardinal [de Massimo?]. They are sending the cardinal the answers of the Trinitarians, in response to the complaints of Levacher [Jean Le Vacher], vicar apostolic of Algiers. They refer the case to the cardinal, in order for him to decide what seems right and fitting, to the service of God.
Additional comments
PF
APF Lettere 57, 75r
1671-07-13
Adressed to Cardinal [De Massimo?]
To whom is this letter adressed? The name is really hard to read.
copy; unsigned
Italian
Letter
862
Origin: [Rome]
Letter from PF to [Jean Le Vacher], 1666-03-27, [Rome]
Algiers
Capuchins
Petitions for faculties
Slaves (Christian)
Slave priests
Letter from PF to the vicar of Algiers [Jean Le Vacher?]. F' Gio' B'a da S. Malò [François Jean Baptiste de San Malò?] a Capuchin priest who was made a slave when returning to France (he has since been returned to Algiers with another Frenchman), informed PF about the great need for priests in Algiers; he himself asked for the faculties to work as a priest. PF asks [Le Vacher] to grant him the required faculties, as long as he does not have any objections.
Additional comments
PF
APF Lettere 51, 17v
1666-03-27
Adressed to [Jean Le Vacher]
copy; unsigned
Italian
Letter
847
Origin: [Rome]
Destination: [Tunis]
Letter from PF to [Jean Le Vacher], 1676-02-04, Rome
Algiers
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, the vicar apostolic of Algiers. Fran'co [Francesco] Gatta and Gio Batt'a [Giovanni Battista] de Bonis from the diocese of Matera, want to join the mission in the area where Le Vacher is working. Before agreeing to the proposal, the cardinals want to know Le Vacher’s opinion on whether other priests are necessary. The letter dated 2 March 1676.
Additional comments
PF
APF LETTERE 65, 13r
1676-02-04
Addressed to [Jean Le Vacher]
Italian
Letter
628
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from PF to [Jean] Le Vacher, 1681-06-16, Rome
Algiers
Tripoli
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, the vicar apostolic in Algiers. The cardinals are very surprised by the fact that Jean Le Vacher has extended his authority over Tripoli, despite being threatened with the penalty of excommunication. As mentioned in the decree of 23 July 1674, he only has been granted faculties for Tunis and Algiers. The cardinals therefore ask him to refrain from acting in a similar way in the future, as all missionaries should stick to their own mission, so that there be no causes for discord. The letter dated 16 June 1681.
Additional comments
PF
APF LETTERE 70, 52v
1681-06-16
Addressed to [Jean] Le Vacher
Italian
Letter
644
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from PF to [the secretary of the Secretariate of Briefs to Princes and Latin Letters], 1671-05-15, [Rome]
Algiers
Slaves (Christian)
Trinitarians
Tripoli
Tunis
Letter from PF to the secretary of the secretary of briefs to princes and latin letters, [Mons'r Alusio?]. The defense given to the pope by the trinitarian procurator general [Domenico Jafurt], has been returned to PF on 13 May 1671, by [Alusio?]. PF has decided not to grant the clemency that has been asked, as there is very little need for it. The ports of Tunis, Algiers and Tripoli PF already have its own missionaries to assist the Christian slaves in their spiritual needs.
Additional comments
PF
APF Lettere 57, 53r
1671-05-15
Adressed to [Alusio?]
copy; unsigned
Italian
Letter
860
Origin: [Rome]
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, 1651-06-05, Rome
Tunis
Algiers
Slave priests
Ransom
Copy of a letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Tunis. Le Vacher is asked for information about Father Guglelo [William] Lull, who is being held captive in Algiers. Lull has asked PF for a letter of recommendation for Padri del Riscatto, so that they will help him either by ransoming him, or by providing him with money for his subsistence. If Le Vacher finds that Lull is really assisting the Christian slaves in Algiers, as he asserts, then Le Vacher should help and encourage him in every possible way. The letter dated 5 June 1651.
Additional comments
PF
APF LETTERE 28, 23r-v
1651-06-05
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
Italian
Letter
576
Origin: Rome
Destination: Tunis
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, 1666-02-13, [Rome]
Algiers
Slaves (Christian)
Malta
Ransom
Tunis
Letter from PF to Gio' LeVacher [Jean Le Vacher]. In Rome is a deposit of 1,000 pezze da otto, that the Dey orginally gave to some Maltese captains in order to ransom a slave in Messina. They kept the money for themselves until they arrived in Rome, where they were forced to deposit it. This was done in order to make sure that the slaves in Barbary would not suffer because of the incident. The Dey threatened to compensate his loss with the money intended for the ransoming of Christian slaves. As the Dey has since died, there is no more risk of persecution. To be sure of this they ask Le Vacher to inform them about the exact situation, and to write an extensive report in order to enable PF to make a decision on the case.
Additional comments
The names of the Maltese captains involved are: Serafino and Giovanni Vincenzo Piccinini, and Giuseppe and Franceso Guevara.
PF
APF Lettere 51, 17r
1666-02-13
Adressed to Jean Le Vacher
For the response of Jean Le Vacher to this letter, see: APF SOCG 254, 137r-138r (database item 396).
copy; unsigned
Italian
Letter
845
Origin: [Rome]
Destination: [Tunis]
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, 1667-12-03, [Rome]
Algiers
Slaves (Christian)
Tunis
Letter from PF to Gio' LeVacher [Jean Le Vacher]. For years Le Vacher has exercised the function of vicar apostolic of Tunis, with kindness and zeal. Now PF wants him to support the vicariate of Algiers, who needs his piety just as much; there is no one else who can fulfill this role, and PF recognises the great esteem that they have for him. They send Le Vacher the faculties of the vicariate that also apply to Tunis. They ask him to inform them about the number of Christians in the bagnos, the amount of priests that support them, the behavior of the priests, and any other information that PF may require.
Additional comments
PF
APF Lettere 51, 3v-4r
1667-12-03
Adressed to Jean Le Vacher
copy; unsigned
Italian
Letter
844
Origin: [Rome]
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, 1669-05-12, Rome
Algiers
Ransom
Tunis
Slaves (Christian)
Copy of a letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic of Algiers. Le Vacher is asked to inform PF whether a certain Stefano, captured on his way from Alexandria to Rome (where he was sent by the missionaries of Ethiopia in order to attend the College of PF), has been brought to Tunis; if this is the case, PF asks how much it would cost to ransom him. The letter dated 12 April 1669.
Additional comments
PF
APF LETTERE 54, 82r-v
1669-05-12
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
Italian
Letter
591
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, 1669-06-08, Rome
Algiers
Slaves (Christian)
Copy of a letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic of Algiers. Le Vacher is encouraged to continue assisting the slaves in their spiritual needs, and PF informs him that the pope has conceded an extraordinary indulgence for five altar crosses and a thousand medals for the Christian slaves. The indulgences for the chapels have been requested from the Congregation of Indulgences. The letter dated 8 June 1669.
Additional comments
PF
APF LETTERE 54, 155r-v
1669-06-08
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
Italian
Letter
593
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, 1669-09-21, Rome
Algiers
Tunis
Seravezza case
Slave priests
Franciscans
Copy of a letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers. PF writes that Antonio Di Seravezza is doing good works in Tunis, however it is without the authority of PF. He has tried to put a halt to the abuses of some priests in the city, but finds particular opposition from Father Giuseppe della Pantellaria [Giuseppe Merino]. In order not to bypass Jean Le Vacher's authority as vicar apostolic, PF now asks him to either remedy this problem, or to delegate the task to Di Seravezza. The letter dated 21 September 1669.
Additional comments
PF
APF LETTERE 54, 238r
1669-09-21
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
Italian
Letter
594
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, 1670-11-10, Rome
Algiers
Other religious orders
Ransom
Trinitarians
Copy of a letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers. Le Vacher is told that his letter about the "Padri del Riscatto" and their unwillingness to obey him has been presented at a PF general meeting, and that the cardinals greatly lauded his prudence. In due time, when his arguments have been well considered, Le Vacher will receive the decision of PF. The letter dated 10 November 1670.
Additional comments
PF
APF LETTERE 55, 73v
1670-11-10
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
Italian
Letter
597
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, 1671-05-02, [Rome]
Algiers
Tunis
Letter for PF to Jean Le Vacher. Because the place called 'il Bastone' is part of the territory of Tunis and Algiers (of whom Le Vacher holds the faculties and jurisdiction of vicar apostolic), he can appoint a missionary there without having to gain permission from anyone else. In the case they are not part of his jurisdiction, they will be granted new faculties, which PF will send to Le Vacher.
Additional comments
PF
APF Lettere 57, 32r
1671-05-02
Adressed to Jean Le Vacher
copy; unsigned
Italian
Letter
857
Origin: [Rome]
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, 1671-08-03
Algiers
Capuchins
Slaves (Christian)
Tunis
Ransom
Letter from PF to Gio' Levacher [Jean Le Vacher], vicar apostolic of Algiers. PF understands that Le Vacher has always cared for the Christians who stay in the areas assigned to him. It is also well known to PF that Le Vacher has always tried to increase the esteem that PF has for him. Now they have come to understand that Le Vacher has ransomed Luigi Da Palermo (a Capuchin priest), at his own expense. It is believed that Da Palermo is very gifted, and he has not only been recommended by PF, but has also been assigned the cure of the slaves in Tunis. PF remind Le Vacher that he has to pay attention to the behavior of Da Palermo.
Additional comments
PF
APF Lettere 57, 88r
1671-08-03
Adressed to Jean Le Vacher
This is probably an answer to a letter by Jean Le Vacher, see: APF SOCG 429, 278r-279v (database item 716).
copy; unsigned
Italian
Letter
863
Origin: [Rome]
Destination: Algiers
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, 1671-10-06, Rome
Algiers
Trinitarians
Letter from PF and its secretary [Federico Baldeschi] to Jean Le Vacher, about the Trinitarians in Algiers. In previous letters, PF praised Le Vacher because he warned them in a very brotherly way, about the Trinitarian brother Bartolomeo Da Serrano; he was accussed of administering the sacrament without permission, even though this was forbidden under penalty of interediction. The Trinitarian superiors have been forced to make it known to their priests, that when they arrive in Algiers, they are under the supervision of Le Vacher. Written for Card. Altierj [Paluzio Altieri].
Additional comments
PF
APF SC Barbaria 1, 449r
1671-10-06
Adressed to Jean Le Vacher
For the earlier letter mentioned, see: APF LETTERE 55, 73v (database item 597).
For the letter, to whom this copy was attached, see: APF SC Barbaria, 445r-448r (database item 894).
copy; signed
Italian
Letter
894
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, 1672-07-10, Rome
Algiers
Trinitarians
Letter from PF and its secretary [Federico Baldeschi] to Jean Le Vacher. The Trinitarians keep pretending to be exempted from the jurisdiction of Jean Le Vacher. They also failed to order Bartolomeo Da Serrano to return. PF sent several letters but never knew their effect. They will wait and try to get a reaction. Written for Card. Altieri [Paluzio Altieri].
Additional comments
PF
APF SC Barbaria 1, 449r-v
1672-07-10
Adressed to Jean Le Vacher
For the letter, to whom this copy was attached, see: APF SC Barbaria, 445r-448r (database item 894).
copy; signed
Italian
Letter
895
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, 1673-02-28, Rome
Algiers
Bizerte
Petitions for faculties
Copy of a letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic of Algiers, stating that the cardinals approved Jean Le Vacher's choice of Marcello Costa as missionary of Bizerte. PF sends the patents which state that Jean Le Vacher himself should give him the faculties and that Costa should obey the vicar. Le Vacher is instructed to grant his the faculties when he is certain that: a) Costa freely accepts the tasks and agrees with the salary of 20 scudi per year; and b) there are other priests who can substitute Costa in the work that he is currently doing, or at least until PF can send other missionaries. The letter dated 28 February 1673.
Additional comments
PF
APF LETTERE 61, 19v-20r
1673-02-28
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
Italian
Letter
611
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, 1673-07-10, Rome
Algiers
Trinitarians
Copy of a letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic of Algiers. The Trinitarians working in Algiers have asked for the permission to keep the most Holy sacrament (i.e. consecrated bread) in their hospitals (or at the very least in one called San Giuseppe), stating that it will be very safe. PF wants to know the vicar's opinion on this issue. The letter dated 10 July 1673.
Additional comments
PF
APF LETTERE 61, 80r
1673-07-10
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
This letter is also mentioned elsewhere, see: APF SOCG 475, 93r-98r, 124v (database item 798).
Italian
Letter
614
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, 1673-12-12, Rome
Algiers
Tunis
Capuchins
Slaves (Christian)
Petitions for faculties
Copy of a letter from PF to Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic of Algiers. Carlo d'Ancona and Vincenzo da Frascati, two Capuchins, have been sent to Tunis to assist the slaves, and now ask for the usual faculties. PF asks Jean Le Vacher to give these faculties to both missionaries, provided that they really are in Tunis. If not, Le Vacher is asked to send another able and charitable priest. The letter dated 12 December 1673.
Additional comments
PF
APF LETTERE 61, 168v
1673-12-12
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
Italian
Letter
615
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]