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Rev. Fred. Baraga, La Pointe, to Amalia Gressel, Ljubljana., 1836 February 24

 Item — Box: CBAR 1
Identifier: CBAR 1/05 : 1056

Dates

  • Creation: 1836 February 24

Language of Materials

In English, French, German, Italian, Latin, Slovenian, and Ojibwa.

General

Letter. Writes about the poverty of his mission. Decides to establish a mission society in Slovenia, with consent of government. Will go to Europe to seek funds. Has prepared two works, the proceeds of which are intended for his mission. Hopes to have Indian prayer books printed also. Advises that his sister Antoinette wait for him in Europe. Has baptised ten more Indians. Father Haetscher has Amalia's letter with five dollars. Father Francis arrived at the Sault on October 9 with the servant, but they were too late to La Pointe. GXE. DALY.

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