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Copy of letter sent from PF to Christophe Authier, regarding the functioning of the college in Avignon.

Copies of letters from PF to Christophe Authier acknowledging the approval of his congregation's statutes and also referring to the college in Avignon, a mission in Sweden, and other matters.

Copy of a letter from PF to Vincent de Paul, in which he is asked to send some of his missionaries to the Hebrides, in order for the priests on the islands to correctly celebrate the ceremonies and sacred rites. Many have forgotten how to do so,…

Copy of letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, asking him to discuss the position of coadjutor with the bishop of Babylon, regarding Christophe Authier who has been nominated by PF as a suitable candidate. PF asks the nuncio…

Letter sent from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, asking the nuncio to report information on additional CM missionaries to be sent to the Barbary Coast: a) Jean Le Vacher as a companion for Julien Guérin in Tunis; and b) Jacques…

Letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, asking the nuncio to report information on additional CM missionaries to be sent to the Barbary Coast: a) Jean Le Vacher as a companion for Julien Guérin in Tunis; and b) J Jacques…

Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno. The nuncio is asked to inform Vincent de Paul that the cardinals decided to assign the mission of Algiers to Jean Le Vacher and Jacques Lesage.

Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno. The cardinals have accepted the apology of Vincent de Paul regarding the mission of Madagascar, and they have also conceded the mission to the two priests going there, as can be…

Copy of a letter from PF to Vincent de Paul, in which the cardinals ask him to help Ludovico Albret, as he might need letters of recommendation from the queen of France, which Vincent de Paul could get for him. They moreover ask Vincent de Paul to…

Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno. The nuncio is asked to offer Ludovico Albret his protection for the duration of his affairs, and to make the necessary arrangements with Vincent de Paul, so that Albret can…

Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, in which the nuncio is asked to investigate whether Pascale Canto (a member of the order of the "Cordellieri"), is a suitable candidate to become prefect of the missions on the…

Copy of a letter from PF to Vincent de Paul, stating that PF has consented to declare missionary status for two Irish candidates (as proposed by Vincent de Paul), who are scheduled to join the mission in the Hebrides: Dom'co Dugniel [Dermot Duiguin?]…

Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno. The nuncio is asked to choose from the seven candidates proposed by Vincent de Paul for the mission in Madagascar, those he deems suitable, and the number he thinks will suffice…

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…

Copy of a letter from PF to Vincent de Paul. PF writes that some Recollects have proposed to go to Madagascar, in order to address the great need of missionaries in the mission. The cardinals, however, chose to first ask Vincent de Paul, as some of…

Copy of a letter from PF to Vincent de Paul, stating that since there is no ship currently ready to depart for Madagascar, Vincent de Paul should make sure that his missionaries will be ready for the next departure, which will be in September. The…

Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno. The nuncio asked for two things: a) to verify that "Giacomo Walchero" [John Walker?] account about the Scottish mission is true, (namely that it is successful and that many more…

Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno. The original letter was accompanied by a bill of exchange of 200 scudi, for the provisions of the Scottish missionaries Guglielmo Bauentino [William Ballentyne], and Gioua[n]ni…

Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno. The letter states that PF received the report that the nuncio made about the Scottish mission, and have asked him to continue reporting on the mission. The letter dated 20 June…

Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, stating that they received a letter from Guglielmo Bannatino [William Ballentyne], prefect of the Scottish mission, in which he writes about the progress that the missionaries…

Copy of a letter from PF to the nuncio to France, Nicolò Guidi di Bagno, stating that the cardinals have declared Franc'co [François] Herbron and Fran'co [François] Boussordec, missionaries for the mission in Madagascar. PF sends the nuncio the…

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…

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, 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, 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 Guglielmo Bannatino [William Ballentyne], prefect of the Scottish mission. PF gives him the faculty to summon all alumni of the Scottish colleges to the Scottish mission; he is to employ them in the regions where he deems…

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 Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Tunis. Le Vacher is asked to favorably receive Father Benedetto di S. Anna (a Discalced Augustine), who is travelling to Tunis to assist the Christian slaves. The letter dated 12 November…

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 assessor of the Holy Office, in which the assessor is asked to propose the issue of prolonging the faculties of the Scottish missionaries, in the next meeting of the Congregation of the Holy Office with the pope. The…
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