Letter from Philippe Le Vacher to [Thomas] Berthe, 1655-03-04, Algiers
Title
Letter from Philippe Le Vacher to [Thomas] Berthe, 1655-03-04, Algiers
Subject
Algiers
Slaves (Christian)
Corsairs
Mission reports
Description
Letter from Philippe Le Vacher, vicar apostolic in Algiers, to Thomas Berthe, superior of CM house in Rome. Among other things he writes to recommend the servants of Cardinal [Barberini], who have been caught by Algerian corsairs, and now reside under his care. He also gives the latest news about his pastoral work, the slaves, local politics, and the fortunes of the corsairs. The letter signed and dated 4 March 1655.
Additional comments
Creator
Philippe Le Vacher
Source
APF SOCG 248, 162r-163r
Date
1655-03-04
Contributor
Addressed to [Thomas] Berthe
Language
French
Type
Letter
Identifier
428
Coverage
Origin: Algiers
Destination: Rome
Citation
Philippe Le Vacher, “Letter from Philippe Le Vacher to [Thomas] Berthe, 1655-03-04, Algiers,” Early Modern Documents: Sources and Resources for Historical Research, accessed April 20, 2024, https://earlymoderndocs.omeka.net/items/show/13601.