Copy of a letter from the secretary of PF to the nuncio to France, Francesco Nerli. The PF secretary [Federico Baldeschi] writes that he gave a package to the procurator of the Scottish mission [William Lesley], with the faculties for the new prefect…
Letter from PF secretary [Francesco Ravizza] to the nuncio to France [Fabrizio Spada], stating that he should find a candidate who can become the general superior of both the secular, and the regular priests in the Scottish mission. This superior…
Letter from PF secretary [Mario Alberizzi] to the nuncio to France [Celio Piccolomini]. From the attached letter, Piccolomini can learn about the thoughtfulness of Maresciallo della Migliaré [Marquis de La Meilleraye]. Alberizzi feels very fortunate…
Letter from Antonio Di Serauezza to the nuncio to France, Pietro Bargellini. It has been four months since he left Tunis. He writes to inform the nuncio about the tyranny and cruelty of the consul [Jean Ambrozin], who has driven away two vicar…
Translated copy (from the original French) of a detailed report on the Madagascar mission, written by Charles Nacquart and addressed to Vincent de Paul.
Translation of a letter from Dermot Duiguin, missionary in the Hebrides and in the mountains of Scotland to Vincent de Paul. The report is about his arrival in Scotland and his missionary work. The letter was meant to be forwarded to PF. The letter…
Small note from Vincent de Paul and Lambert [aux Couteaux] to the nuncio, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, in which they ask him to write to PF and request faculties for Philippe Le Vacher for the Algiers mission. An Italian translation can be found on f.…
Report from Madagascar sent by Nicolas Etienne (prefect of the Madagascar mission), to René Alméras, dated 16 January 1664, to be forwarded to PF. The report starts with their journey from France (including quite detailed information about Cape…
Letter from PF to the nuncio to France Card'l Roberti [Carlo Roberti de' Vittori]. The procurator general of the Congregation of the Discalded Augustinians of France, informed PF about the lack of financial aid for the mission in Barbary; the mission…
Letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Carlo Roberti de' Vittori. PF has come to the understanding that Gio' LeVacher [Jean Le Vacher] has returned to Paris, leaving Tunis (where he used to be vicar apostolic), and the poor slaves behind. As the…
Letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Carlo Roberti de' Vittori. PF requests that de' Vittori ask Gio Le Vacher [Jean Le Vacher], to inform them about the qualities of Constantino Maurudi Da Tunisi (an Orthodox priest). They want to know: a) what…
Letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Carlo Roberti de' Vittori. CM superior [René Alméras] asked for faculties for a few priests of his congregation, that he wants to send to the mission in Madagascar. PF decided to send the faculties to de'…
Letter from PF to the nuncio to France [Carlo Roberti de' Vittori]. PF have been waiting for CM superior [René Alméras] to propose an Irish missionary to go to Scotland, instead of Gio' Bianchi [John White]. PF have waited a very long time for…
Letter from PF to the nuncio to France [Carlo Roberti de' Vittori]. PF received the news that Gio' Bianchi [John White] will not travel to the Scottish mission. They are not sure about the reasons of CM superior [René Alméras]. PF proposes that in…
Letter from PF to the nuncio to France [Carlo Robberti de' Vittori]. Due to the spiritual need of the Catholics in the Highlands of Scotland, a letter has been sent to the Archbishop of Armagh [Edmund O'Reilly]. They ask him to find two Irish priests…
Letter from PF to the nuncio to France [Carlo Roberti de' Vittori]. The prefect of the mission of secular priests in Scotland [Alexander Winster] told PF about the current problem facing Catholics in the Highlands; they require a priest who could…
Letter from PF to the nuncio to France [Carlo Roberti de' Vittori]. PF wants to have information on the College founded for the service of the Scottish nation, which is administered by the Carthusians. PF asks de' Vittori to inform them about the…
Letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Carlo Roberti de' Vittori. CM superior [René Alméras] warned for the need of missionaries for the mission in Madagascar, and he proposed to send two priests, Guglielmo Bonable [Guillaume Bonable] and Fran'co…
Letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Carlo Roberti de' Vittori. CM superior [René Alméras] proposes 'Giacomo Bruchan' [Jacques Bruchan] as missionary for the mission in Madagascar. PF knows that this mission has a great need for missionaries, and…
Letter from PF to the nuncio to France [Carlo Roberti de' Vittori]. Two missionaries are proposed for the mission in Scotland: Guglielmo Cristio and Funconot. As they do not know anything about them or their qualities, PF has writen to de' Vittori…
Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Celio Piccolomini, stating that PF received the nuncio's letter with: a) the receipts from the provisions and the requisites for mass, as handed over to Ballentyne [the prefect of the Scottish…
Letter from PF to the nuncio to France [Celio Piccolomini]. The Maresciallo della Miglieré [Marquis de La Meilleraye] promoted the foundation of a bishopric on the island of Madagascar. However at the moment, they do not yet have the necessary…
Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Celio Piccolomini, stating that PF is willing to find a place for the Scottish missionaries to retire to, on the condition that it is only used when really necessary, and not for reasons other than…
Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Celio Piccolomini, in which PF asks the nuncio for his judgment on the following issue. The "Preti della dottrina Xp'na" [the priests of the Christian doctrine] have asked to be allowed faculties, in…
Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Celio Piccolomini, stating that the pope believes it necessary to send one or two apostolic visitors to Ireland and Scotland. It cannot be a member of a religious order, because the different orders…
Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Celio Piccolomini, in which PF asks the nuncio to provide the necessary objects for mass, that the Scottish missionaries have asked for. PF leaves their amount and quality up to the judgment of the…
Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, letting the nuncio know that his letter (together with the attached letter by Vincent de Paul), has arrived and will be discussed in due time. The letter dated 3 September 1656.…
Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, stating that the Maronite Patriarch (clergy and people), have asked the pope to send a visitor to their region; the pope has asked PF to find a suitable candidate. The cardinals…
Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, stating that the nuncio should inquire about Gio' Valcherio's [John Walker's] motives to leave the Scottish mission; the nuncio should also find out whether the fact that he…
