William Lesley to the PF prefect [Antonio Barberini jr.], 1655-04-15, Rome
Title
William Lesley to the PF prefect [Antonio Barberini jr.], 1655-04-15, Rome
Subject
Scotland
Jesuits
Description
Letter from William Lesley to the prefect of PF. He writes regarding the tense political situation in Scotland, and that three priests have been imprisoned: Jesuit Grantius [Grant], CM priest Whytus [Francis White], and John Walker. Lesley writes that Vincent de Paul has already taken action and asked the queen of France to intercede. Its noted that others are also trying to put pression on the Cromwelian government, to release the priests. The letter states that Lesley has been informed about these developments by Robert Barclay. The letter is signed and dated 15 April 1655.
Additional comments
Creator
William Lesley
Source
APF SOCG 297, 364r-v, 369r-v
Date
1655-04-15
Contributor
Addressed to [Antonio Barberini jr.]
Format
Original, signed and dated
Language
Latin
Type
Letter
Identifier
305
Coverage
Origin: Rome
Destination: [Rome]
Citation
William Lesley, “William Lesley to the PF prefect [Antonio Barberini jr.], 1655-04-15, Rome,” Early Modern Documents: Sources and Resources for Historical Research, accessed October 6, 2024, https://earlymoderndocs.omeka.net/items/show/13599.