Letter fom the PF secretary Francesco Ingoli about the missions in Barbary [1646-1648]
Tripoli
Salé
Slaves (Christian)
Ransom
Unsigned and undated letter asking PF Secretary Ingoli to write a letter to Julien Guérin letting him know that: a) for the Salé mission, two Recollects from Paris have been nominated; and b) he should attend to the business of ransoming the Portuguese slaves, which he had promised to do on his own, according to a certain Father Pasquale [probably Pasquale Canto, prefect of the recollect mission in Barbary]. The letter also mentions that Father Pacifico [Franciscus Pacificus, recollect] wrote from Tripoli that the Bassa, and the said Portuguese slaves are eagerly awaiting Father Guérin, and so he should hurry and attend to the matter, because otherwise the Bassa can cause trouble to the priests of the mission under the pretext that Guérin had money from the king, and the relatives of the slaves. If Guérin cannot do it, he should respond with a statement showing his honesty in this matter, for the sake of all the priests of the mission. Once he does so, and if he would not like to stay in Tripoli, PF could "console" him by sending him on a mission elsewhere. The author of the letter suggests that Ingoli may write a similar letter to the Internuncio in Portugal, Mr. Battaglini, if he sees fit to do so.
Additional comments
Letter written sometime between 1646 and 1648.
APF SOCG 247, 30r,31v
[1646-1648]
Addressed to Francesco Ingoli
Original; unsigned; undated; Italian
Italian
Letter
127
Origin: [Rome]
Destination: unknown
Letter from [Mark and Francis] MacDonnell to [William] Lesley, 1668-03-10
Scotland
Franciscans
Conversion
Petitions for missionary patents
Copy of a letter from the Fathers MacDonnelli [Mark and Francis MacDonnell], sent from Edinburgh to [William] Lesley. They describe the difficulties they encountered during their journey, their shipwreck, their illness, and the loss of all their goods. One of the brothers is still ill [Mark], and will stay in Edinburgh until he recovers; the other brother [Francis] is going to the islands. Their troubles began in Paris, where they stayed until 4 August [1667] because their viaticum had not yet arrived, as Bonaventura MacDonnell would have noted. They now ask for a provision, as they do not have any money, and the superior of the mission cannot help them without borrowing money. They also ask if Lesley could procure missionary patents from PF for the Franciscan Giovanni Smitson [John Smith], who works on the border with England, and that he be placed under the authority of the superior of the Scottish mission; Smitson helped them with everything after their arrival in Newcastle. He has converted many and thinks it necessary to obtain missionary patents in order to conserve these people in their faith. The letter dated 10 March 1668.
Additional comments
[Mark and Francis] MacDonnell
APF SOCG 308, 360v-362v
1668-03-10
Addressed to William Lesley
This item belongs to a compilation of copies that were made at the same time. The compilation includes database items 351-359 and 368 (APF SOCG 308, 345r-362v). On f. 362v, which is the last page of the compilation, a notation reads: "Lettere venute da Scotia, 1668".
Italian
Letter
359
Origin: Scotland
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from Michele da Santo Ludovico to PF [1671]
Tripoli
Ransom
Slaves (Christian)
Trinitarians
The procurator of the Trinitarian order Michele Da Santo Ludovico, writes that his order was founded in the times of Innocent III under the pretence to free Christian slaves. He reports that since their founding, they have done a lot for the church; recently Luca da S[anto] Gio[vanni] a theologist, and Vittore da Santo Paolo have been sent to Tripoli to help the slaves. They have been given various faculties in order to raise money for ransom.
Date discussed 1671-06-15
Additional comments
Michele da Santo Ludovico
APF SOCG 428, 85r-v, 86v
[1671]
Adressed to PF
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 41 153r, 162v-163r.
not signed
Latin
Letter
712
Origin: unknown
Destination: Rome
Letter from the PF-secretary [Federico Baldeschi] to Jean Le Vacher, 1672-05-30
Algiers
Trinitarians
Excerpt from a letter from PF-secretary [Federico Baldeschi] to Jean Le Vacher. The father general of the Trinitarians will recall his priest Bartolomeo Serrano [Bartolomeo Da Serrano]. Also the priests are instructed to obey Jean Le Vacher, and they are not allowed to do anything without his permission. Jean Le Vacher states that what is said above, also appears in the original letters.
Additional comments
PF
APF SC Barbaria 1, 449v-450r
1672-05-30
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
896
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from [a Discalced Carmelite] to PF [1649]
Madagascar
Discalced Carmelites
Babylon
Letter written by a Discalced Carmelite [possibly Pierre de Piviers] to PF about the situation in Madagascar. The letter notes that he has heard from merchants of the Compagnie, that secular missionaries have been sent to Madagascar the previous year, and that they do not want Discalced Carmelites to be on the island; they fear this might cause problems, as there is already concern that the people might loose their esteem for the secular priests, and that conflict might arise. Its also noted that people are not very happy with the arrival of the French. The letter also talks about the bishopric of Babylonia and Isfahan. The bishop (Father Bernard) said that he could not reside in his bishopric because he is ill, however he wants to help the mission by apppointing someone of his congregation as his successor; the bishop states he will support him and other missionaries financially and with faculties. The letter is not signed or dated.
Additional comments
There is no signature and no date, but, based on the content, it may be inferred that the letter was probably written by a Discalced Carmelite in 1649, possibly Pierre de Piviers.
[A Discalced Carmelite]
APF SOCG 248, 135r-136r
[1649]
Addressed to PF
Italian
Letter
420
Origin: unknown
Destination: Rome
Letter from [Alexander Winster] to [William] Lesley, 1668-04-04
Scotland
Mission reports
Other secular missionaries
Copy of a letter from [Alexander Winster] to [William] Lesley. He states that he has written so much in his previous letters, that he has not much left to tell, until he receives a response; he has not received anything in two years. The attached letter to PF [which is not there anymore] should provide enough information. Winster wants to know whether Alessandro Iruino [Alexander Irvin] is to be counted among the missionaries, since he has no patent or recommandation. He complains about the need of money and the fact that the financial support always arrives too late. He furthermore writes that the Marquis of Huntly has gone to London, but will probably need to come back to Edinburgh. He also notes that all of his companions are doing well except for Marco Macdonel [Mark MacDonnell] who is still ill. He gave him the money he needed, as well as to Giovanni Irvino [John Iruin], and to the others in Edinburgh. The letter dated 4 April 1668.
Additional comments
[Alexander Winster]
APF SOCG 308, 351r-352r
1668-04-04
Addressed to [William] Lesley
This item belongs to a compilation of copies that were made at the same time. The compilation includes database items 351-359 and 368 (APF SOCG 308, 345r-362v). On f. 362v, which is the last page of the compilation, a note reads: "Lettere venute da Scotia, 1668".
Italian
Letter
353
Origin: [Scotland]
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from [Alexander Winster] to [William Lesley], 1668-03-17
Scotland
Mission reports
Other secular missionaries
Copy of a letter from [Alexander Winster] to [William Lesley], the procurator of the Scottish mission. He writes that more than a month ago he wrote to PF about the long and difficult journey of Father Marco and Father Francesco MacDonnelli [Mark and Francis MacDonnell]. He has received them in his own house and provides them with everything they need until help from PF arrives, which, he writes, has to be soon otherwise their suffering will be too great. Giovanni Iruino [John Irvin] has also arrived, likewise without any means of subsistence. [Winster] writes that it is strange to see all these people coming, because he has not been informed by [William Lesley] or by anybody else about their arrival. Since they have PF patents, he will take care of them as best he can. [John Irvin] will soon go to the Highlands, but Father Marco is still too weak. [Winster] has heard about a certain Alessandro Iruino [Alexander Irvin] who is also on his way to Scotland, but it is so far only a rumor. He complains about not having heard from [William Lesley] in two years. Attached there is a letter from Irvin and from the MacDonnell Fathers. The letter dated 17 March 1668.
Additional comments
The author is probably Alexander Winster because he mentions a (signed) letter of his written a month before.
[Alexander Winster]
APF SOCG 308, 349r-350r
1668-03-17
Addressed to [William Lesley]
This item belongs to a compilation of copies that were made at the same time. The compilation includes database items 351-359 and 368 (APF SOCG 308, 345r-362v). On f. 362v, which is the last page of the compilation, a notation reads: "Lettere venute da Scotia, 1668".
Italian
Letter
352
Origin: [Scotland]
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from [Alexander Winster] to [William] Lesley, 1668-02-01
Scotland
Mission reports
Franciscans
Retirement missionaries
Scottish colleges
Partial copy of a letter from the prefect of the Scottish mission [Alexander Winster], to its procurator in Rome, William Lesley. He expresses gratitude for PF sending help for the Highlands, and having promised a house where the missionaries can retire. He states that this house should not be in Dieppe or in any other harbour, since in these places the missionaries will be too well known. The two missionaries [Mark and Francis MacDonnell?] who were sent to help Bianchi [Francis White] have suffered much misfortune; they were shipwrecked but miraculously survived, then they both fell ill and would not have lived, had they not been helped by a fellow Franciscan [possibly John Smith - see APF SOCG 308, 360v-362v (database item 359)]. They arrived at the border of Scotland with no means whatsoever to continue their journey. The prefect felt the need to help them, without any order from PF, considering that they had come to help the mission. He writes about the great need for help, not only in the Highlands, but everywhere in Scotland, and deplores the fact that for years no priests have come from the Scottish Colleges and monasteries to help the Scottish mission. The letter dated 1 February 1668.
Additional comments
[Alexander Winster]
APF SOCG 308, 347r-348v
1668-02-01
Addressed to William Lesley
This item belongs to a compilation of copies that were made at the same time. The compilation includes database items 351-359 and 368 (APF SOCG 308, 345r-362v). On f. 362v, which is the last page of the compilation, a notation reads: "Lettere venute da Scotia, 1668".
Italian
Letter
351
Origin: [Scotland]
Destination: Rome
Letter from [Alexander Winster] to [William Lesley], 1668-01
Scotland
Mission reports
Partial copy of a letter from the prefect of the Scottish mission [Alexander Winster], to its procurator in Rome, [William Lesley]. He writes about the fact that he has helped the two Irish Fathers [Mark and Francis MacDonnell?] who came to Scotland to help "Bianchi" [Francis White], and were in a miserable state: one of them is still ill and will probably never be able to go to the Highlands. They do not have any money or goods, so he lent them 22 scudi. Shortly after their arrival Giouanni Iruino [John Irvin] arrived with missionary patents from PF, but without any letter from any friend. It will be difficult to help all missionaries if they keep coming without any means of their own. He has paid the provisions of the missionaries out of the money from the marquis, and he will send the receipts as soon as he finds a safe opportunity. He asks the procurator to send his letters via a mister Hay in London, who will make sure they will be forwarded to Winster. He has also received the last letter from the procurator, in which Lesley informs him that PF has consented that he [Winster] may quit his task as prefect of the mission. Although he is very happy about the decision, he hopes that he has not done anything wrong to justify it.
Additional comments
[Alexander Winster]
APF SOCG 308, 345r-346r
1668-01
Addressed to [William Lesley]
This item belongs to a compilation of copies that were made at the same time. The compilation includes database items 351-359 and 368 (APF SOCG 308, 345r-362v). On f. 362v, which is the last page of the compilation, a notation reads: "Lettere venute da Scotia, 1668".
Italian
Letter
368
Origin: [Scotland]
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from [Alexander Winster] to William Lesley, 1664-03-28, Angus
Scotland
Mission reports
Scottish colleges
Copy of a letter from Alexander Winster, prefect of the Scottish mission, to its procurator in Rome, William Lesley. In the letter he: a) requests news about Thomas Lumsden for the third time, as he has not heard from Lumsden since he went to France; b) writes about the great need of missionaries (especially Irish missionaries who speak Gaelic), for the mission in the Highlands where there are between 3,000 and 4,000 Catholics; the letter notes that missionaries for the Lowlands are also needed; c) notes that Francis White and the schoolteacher [Alexander] Macalister are in great need and require help, and that he as prefect wants to receive precise orders on what to do to help them. He furthermore complains about the lack of help from the Scottish College in Paris; d) notes the mission itself is going well, but there are too many Catholics for the scarce amount of priests. Moreover, the king has instituted a tribunal to put order to the ecclesiastical situation, which causes fear among the people. He is said to be forwarding a letter from [Francis] White and one from the schoolteacher [Macalister]. Unsigned and dated the 28 March 1664. PF notes repeat the great need of help for Francis White described by the prefect, and add the possibility to accept earlier proposals of the archbishop of Armagh [Edmund O'Reilly] to send some of his Irish priests. The cardinals decide to provide for financial help for Francis White and to send the priests proposed by the archbishop of Armagh, after knowing from the procurator, however, how many should be sent and what characteristics they should have.
Date discussed 1664-06-30
Additional comments
The letter from Francis White to which the current letter refers might be APF SOCG 308, 54r-v (database item 315), which was written on 13 March 1664 and was discussed during the same PF meeting.
[Alexander Winster]
APF SOCG 308, 55r-57v, 58v
1664-03-28
Addressed to William Lesley
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see:PF ACTA 33, 91r, 101r.
Copy, unsigned and undated
Italian
Latin
Letter
316
Origin: Angus
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from [Alexander] Winster to [William] Lesley, 1668-12-08
Scotland
Mission reports
Jesuits
Visitation
Copy of a letter from Alexander Winster to William Lesley. He writes very extensively about the situation of the Scottish mission, and the different problems and the solutions he sees. Also included, are his notes about the communication between the mission and PF, the role of William Lesley, concern about the visitation and financial situation, and the relationship with the Jesuits. This letter was written to the procurator to inform him about the report he wrote directly to PF. That report seems to be in answer to a list of questions by PF. The letter dated 18 December 1668.
Additional comments
[Alexander] Winster
APF SOCG 308, 438r-446v, 447v
1668-12-08
Addressed to [William] Lesley
Italian
Letter
367
Origin: Scotland
Destination: Rome
Letter from [Antonio Di Seravezza] to [PF], 1672-10-25, Algiers
Algiers
Franciscans
Seravezza case
Trinitarians
Letter from Antonio Di Seravezza to PF. He has previously sent two letters to PF, about the upheavels caused by Gio' LeVacher [Jean Le Vacher]. He knows that his latest letters reached their destination. He trusts in God that PF will understand the truth in these letters, and in the reply to the letter of Cardinal Altieri. He asks PF to pay attention to Barbary because Le Vacher is so dedicated to committing injustices there. If the letters that he sent PF cause any doubt about their legitimacy, he asks PF to request more information to the mendicant priests in Algiers.
Additional comments
The letter is probably written by Antonio Di Seravezza, as it was he who sent two letters earlier to complain about Jean Le Vacher, see: Barbaria 1, 176r-177v (database item 879) and APF SC Barbaria1, 180r-181v (database item 881).
[Antonio Di Seravezza]
APF SC Barbaria 1, 255r
1672-10-25
[Adressed to PF]
The two earlier letters mentioned are probably the following: APF SC Barbaria 1, 176r-177v (database item 879) and APF SC Barbaria1, 180r-181v (database item 881).
copy; unsigned
Italian
Letter
882
Origin: Algiers
Destination: Rome
Letter from Bernardino Spada to the PF prefect [Ludovico Ludovisi], 1627-05-10, Paris
Cardinal rings
Cardinal Spada informs PF that his efforts with the archbishop of Paris (regarding the cardinal ring fee issue) had the same effect as those of the former nuncio to France, Cardinal Bentivoglio. Spada says that details about the latter are attached, but the attached file does not directly follow the document (see Additional Comments). The rest of the letter deals with Gabriel Sionita's travel to Rome.
Additional comments
a) Cardinal Spada was leaving the French nunciature that year; b) the attached "details" are probably SOCG 129, f. 41r, 46v (database item 3).
[Bernardino Spada]
APF SOCG 129, 10r, 16v
1627-05-10
Addressed to [Ludovico Ludovisi]
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: APF ACTA 4 214r, 219r (database item 43).
Original; signed; Italian
Italian
Letter
2
Origin: Paris
Destination: Rome
Letter from [Cherubino Da Frascati to PF, 1679, Rome]
Barbary (unspecified or several locations)
Conversion
Slaves (Christian)
Tunis
Letter from [Cherubino Da Frascati]. He presents himself to PF following his return. The vicar general, Gio' Leuascer [Jean Le Vacher], ordered him to return, as the slave priests complained that they did not receive any alms. After this Le Vacher decided that Cherubino had to go back (as one can read from the attached letter), together with some other companions. Though it might prove to be necessary to let some of them return to Barbary, it was also required in order to end the abuses of taverns, and other offenses by the slave priests. The Christians there still complain that the redemption orders never appeared to free them. Many of them decided to convert, and around 150 of them did so whilst Cherubino stayed there; many more would have converted if there were no missionaries. Giuseppe Forte, a Roman that just bought a house in Trastevere at Santa Cecilia, was brought as a slave to Tunis. Due to fear of his Turkish master, he entered a mosque and converted. His master had him chained and beaten, in order to make him reconvert to Christianity; he was later absolved by Vincenzo Da Frascati.
Additional comments
The letter is undated, but it is known that Cherubino was sent back to Rome in 1679, see: APF SC Barbaria 1, 437r (database item 889).
[Cherubino Da Frascati]
APF SC Barbaria, 438r
[1679]
Adressed to [PF]
copy; unsigned
Italian
Letter
890
Origin: [Rome]
Destination: [Rome]
Letter from the PF secretary [Edoardo Cibo] to Jean Le Vacher, 1683-04-08, Rome
Algiers
Capuchins
Slave priests
Letter from PF secretary [Edoardo Cibo] to Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers. The secretary writes that Capuchin Father Giuseppe da Bologna has written to him, complaining that as there are so many slave priests, he has been left with only two bagnos to serve (one of which might go to another priest). Da Bologna wrote that the potential loss could result in a drop in income for him, and that sooner or later he will not be able to pay the rent of his house, which increased from 36 to 45 pezze da otto. Before referring this problem to the cardinals, the secretary wants to know from Jean Le Vacher the state of the mission, and the results of the Capuchin presence in the city. He also wants to know if it is possible to find a house with a lower rent. The letter dated 8 April 1683.
Additional comments
[Edoardo Cibo]
APF LETTERE 72, 116v-117r
1683-04-08
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
Italian
Letter
646
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from the PF secretary [Edoardo Cibo] to the vicar apostolic of Tunis [Jean Le Vacher], 1680-04-30, Rome
Tunis
Other secular missionaries
Other religious orders
Letter from the secretary of PF to Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic of Tunis. As the cardinals have been informed about the great mischief among some priests in Tunis, they want to gather all the facts from Jean Le Vacher, in order to put an end to the problems. The letter dated 30 April 1680.
Additional comments
[Edoardo Cibo]
APF LETTERE 69, 127r-v
1680-04-30
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
Italian
Letter
641
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from the PF secretary [Edoardo Cibo] to Jean Le Vacher, 1680-04-30, Rome
Tripoli
Algiers
Non-Catholic Christians
Letter from the secretary of PF [Edoardo Cibo] to Jean Le Vacher, vicar apostolic of Algiers. They ask that he repimand the Christians in Tripoli, to ensure that they all go to the priests of their respective rites, when they want to receive the sacraments. The letter dated 30 April 1680.
Additional comments
[Edoardo Cibo]
APF LETTERE 69, 127r
1680-04-30
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
Italian
Letter
640
Origin: Rome
Destination: Algiers
Letter from the PF secretary [Federico Baldeschi] to Marcello Costa, 1673-11-04, Rome
Tunis
Bizerte
Copy of a letter from PF secretary [Urbano Cerri] to Marcello Costa. The secretary tells him that the cardinals will be displeased to hear that Jean Le Vacher has given him the provision of 30 scudi, before he even arrived at his new mission in Bizerte. Usually the provision starts from the day that PF receives confirmation that a missionary arrived at his destination. Therefore PF will not immediately pay the 30 scudi back. The secretary orders Costa to first go to his mission and start reporting from there, providing he wants to receive a provision from PF. The letter dated 4 November 1673.
Additional comments
[Federico Baldeschi]
APF LETTERE 62, 98r-v
1673-11-04
Addressed to Marcello Costa
See for a related letter to Jean Le Vacher (from the same day): APF LETTERE 62, 99r (database item 620).
The report is possibly: APF SOCG 438, 352r-v (database item 772).
Italian
Letter
619
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Tunis]
Letter from the PF secretary [Federico Baldeschi] to Jean Le Vacher, 1673-11-04
Bizerte
Tunis
Copy of a letter from PF secretary [Urbano Cerri] to Jean Le Vacher. He writes that he cannot understand why [Marcello] Costa is asking for a provision before his arrival at his new mission in Bizerte, since provisions are only given from the day of arrival. The secretary also does not understand why Costa wants to receive two provisions, one for Bizerte and one for Tunis; Costa is only supposed to go to Bizerte, and if Jean Le Vacher needs a new missionary for Tunis, PF would be happy to send one. PF asks Jean Le Vacher to make Costa change his plans. The letter dated 4 November 1673.
Additional comments
[Federico Baldeschi]
APF LETTERE 62, 99r
1673-11-04
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
See for a related letter to Marcello Costa (from the same day): APF LETTERE 62, 98r-v (database item 619).
Italian
Letter
620
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from the PF secretary [Federico Baldeschi] to Marcello Costa, 1673-09-30, Rome
Tunis
Copy of a letter from the secretary of PF to Marcello Costa, provicar in Tunis. PF secretary [Urbano Cerri] attaches the answers of the Holy Office to Costa's dubia [questions about how to deal with certain practical issues, regarding doctrine and sacraments in exceptional situations, such as the missions]. The secretary also requests him to report on his work in the mission. The letter dated 30 September 1673.
Additional comments
[Federico Baldeschi]
APF LETTERE 62, 86r
1673-09-30
Addressed to Marcello Costa
See for Marcello Costa's response: APF SOCG 448, 140r-v, 145r-v (database item 780).
Italian
Letter
618
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Tunis]
Letter from the PF secretary [Federico Baldeschi] to Cardinal Spinola Capranica, 1673-09-16, Rome
Tunis
Copy of a letter from PF secretary to Cardinal Spinola Capranica, who proposed Gatta and Fabritii for the mission in Tunis. PF secretary [Urbano Cerri] answers that he recently asked Jean Le Vacher, apostolic vicar in the area, whether there is a need for other priests; as soon as he receives an answer, he will notify the cardinal. The letter dated 16 September 1673.
Additional comments
[Federico Baldeschi]
APF LETTERE 62, 81v
1673-09-16
Addressed to Spinola Capranica
Italian
Letter
617
Origin: Rome
Destination: Rome
Letter from the PF secretary [Federico Baldeschi] to Marcello Costa, 1673-06-10, Rome
Tunis
Other secular missionaries
Copy of a letter from PF secretary [Urbano Cerri] to Marcello Costa, a missionary in Tunis. As requested, Cerri forwarded him a letter from Mr. Barbottone, which stated that the secretary would be glad to advocate an increase of provision, should he receive letters from [Jean] Le Vacher indicating that such an increase is necessary. The letter dated 10 June 1673.
Additional comments
[Federico Baldeschi]
APF LETTERE 62, 35r
1673-06-10
Addressed to Marcello Costa
Italian
Letter
616
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Tunis]
Letter from the PF secretary [Federico Baldeschi] to the nuncio to France [Francesco Nerli], 1672-10-18, Rome
Scotland
Petitions for faculties
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 and for Alexander Lesley. The procurator dared to take out the patents, which was possibly in order to send them directly to Scotland instead of via the nuncio in France; instead they were separated from the letter to the nuncio. The secretary does not know what to think about this incident, but he will keep it in mind. The letter dated 18 October 1672.
Additional comments
[Federico Baldeschi]
APF LETTERE 60, 79v
1672-10-18
Addressed to [Francesco Nerli]
Italian
Letter
609
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Paris]
Letter from the PF secretary [Federico Baldeschi] to Jean Le Vacher, 1672-04-30, Rome
Algiers
Tunis
Trinitarians
Copy of a letter from PF secretary [Federico Baldeschi] to Jean Le Vacher, stating that PF has received Le Vacher's letter of 30 December in which he writes about Luigi Da Palermo and Bartolomeo Da Serrano. PF has sent several orders to the superior general of the Trinitarians to recall Da Serrano from the mission. PF instructs Le Vacher to tell them that they should obey him, and that without his consent they are not allowed to be missionaries in the area. The letter dated 30 April 1672.
Additional comments
[Federico Baldeschi]
APF LETTERE 60, 35v-36r
1672-04-30
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
Italian
Letter
608
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from the PF secretary [Federico Baldeschi] to Jean Le Vacher, 1671-11-14, Rome
Algiers
Copy of a letter from the secretary of PF to Jean Le Vacher, that was attached to a brief that declared Le Vacher vicar apostolic of Carthage, as he had requested. PF encourages him to continue his work with the same zeal. The letter dated 14 November 1671.
Additional comments
[Federico Baldeschi]
APF LETTERE 58, 174v-175r
1671-11-14
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
Italian
Letter
604
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from the PF secretary [Federico Baldeschi] to the superior of CM, 1670-11-23, Rome
Tunis
Capuchins
Copy of a letter from the secretary of PF to the superior of CM. They ask that he refer the name of the Capuchin that Jean Le Vacher elected as vice-prefect for the Tunis mission [Luigi Da Palermo], because it was not in the report given to PF. The letter dated 12 November 1670.
Additional comments
[Federico Baldeschi]
APF LETTERE 56, 145r
1670-11-23
Addressed to the superior of CM
Italian
Letter
603
Origin: Rome
Destination: Paris
Letter from [Francesco] Barberini to [the PF prefect, Paluzio Altieri] 1672-08-19, Padua
Scotland
Scottish Catholics abroad
Letter from [Francesco] Barberini to [the prefect of PF]. He presents the public merits and the private problems of Giovanni Valcher [John Walker]. He has worked for 22 years for the Scottisch mission, and eventually as superior for the other missionaries. He has lost his health however, and he cannot move the left side of his body. He travelled to Padua, where one can find the best doctors. As [the prefect of PF] can read in the statements of the doctors, there is no other hope for Walker. That is why Walker asks PF for help.
Date discussed: 1672-09-05
Additional comments
[Francesco Barberini]
APF SOCG 435, 357-r-v
1672-08-19
Adressed to [Paluzio Altieri]
For the minutes of the PF meeting where this matter was discussed, see: ACTA 42, 225v-226r.
See for the statement of the doctors mentioned in the text: APF SOCG 435, 358r (database item 761).
Original; signed
Latin
Letter
760
Origin: Padua
Destination: Rome
Letter from the PF secretary [Francesco Ravizza] to the nuncio to France [Fabrizio Spada], 1674-12-18, Rome
Scotland
Jesuits
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 general is necessary, as there are often discords between the regular and secular priests, and PF does not really know what the missionaries are doing: in their writings some things are never mentioned or are somewhat distorted. The letter dated 19 February 1675.
Additional comments
[Francesco Ravizza]
APF LETTERE 64, 11v
1674-12-18
Addressed to [Fabrizio Spada]
Italian
Letter
626
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Paris]
Letter from the PF secretary [Francesco Ravizza] to Jean Le Vacher, 1674-12-18, Rome
Tunis
Capuchins
Slaves (Christian)
Copy of a letter from the secretary of PF to Jean Le Vacher, asking for information about Father Carlo di Ancona, sent as missionary to assist the slaves in Tunis. Eight slaves have made several complaints about him, and PF wants to know whether these are justified. The letter dated 18 December 1674.
Additional comments
[Francesco Ravizza]
APF LETTERE 63, 119r
1674-12-18
Addressed to Jean Le Vacher
Italian
Letter
624
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Algiers]
Letter from [Francis White] to [William Lesley], [1665]
Scotland
Mission reports
Other religious orders
Scottish schools
Letter from Francis White to [William Lesley?]. He writes that he has only received the letter from [William Lesley?] in June, as [Alexander] Winster did not want to risk forwarding it, since he did not know where White was. He describes problems between himself and a Dominican, and also with a protestant minister. He writes about the fact that he has so much to do in such difficult circumstances that were he to remain without help, he would have to leave the Highlands. He is grateful, however, for the provision, and for the schoolteacher. White notes that he would like to have another teacher, since on the islands there is a protestant teacher. He asks [William Lesley?] to excuse Eugenio Macalastrio [Alexander Macalister] for not having written the names of the schoolchildren and their parents [actually, Macalister did at least mention family names in his letter to Lesley, see APF SOCG 308, 224r-225v (database item 336)], because they fear that these will be communicated to the court, were these letters to be intercepted. He asks if it could be ordered that his brother Giouanni Bianchi [John White] be sent to help him. He would also need other priests, but they have to be excellent due to Highlanders viewing priests as saints on earth. He writes that the Highlands and islands could soon be Catholic, if only there were enough missionaries. Therefore he urges [William Lesley?] to see to the appointment of new missionaries. The letter is dated 14 June 1665.
Date discussed, 1665-11-09
Additional comments
There is no signature nor address on this document. However, we can be sure that it is written by Francis White, since he refers to John White as his brother. It is probably addressed to William Lesley, since the (copies of) other letters addressed to him use the exact same format.
[Francis White]
APF SOCG 308, 226r-228r
[1665]
Addressed to [William Lesley]
For a summary of this letter (as well as other letters from the same bundle) and the related decision see APF SOCG 308, 206r-208v, 231v (database item 331).
For the discussion of this letter, see: APF ACTA 34, 203r, 224v-227v (same information; not in this database).
Italian
Letter
337
Origin: Scotland, the highlands
Destination: [Rome]