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Baraga, Father Frederick, to Bishop Frederick Rese, Detroit, Michigan, 1830s

 Item
Identifier: CDET III-2-g

Scope and Contents

In this postscript Baraga informs the Bishop that he only wrote this letter to the Bishop in order to satisfy Mr. Campeau who constantly urges him to establish the mission on his side American side. He has shown him the letter and also promised him to show him the answer of the Bishop. Baraga is much more inclined to have his mission on the side of the Indians, because he believes that this would greatly help to convert the Indians. If it is possible for the Bishop to decide also for the Indian side, then Baraga begs him to do so. But in any case Baraga will obey the Bishop's decision. A separate postscript which must have been attached to a letter. :: III-2-g A.L. incomplete German 2pp. 18mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1830s

Language of Materials

English.

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