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Baraga Father Frederick, Cottrellville Michigan, to Bishop Frederick Rese, Detroit, Michigan, 1835 April 25

 Item
Identifier: CDET III-2-g

Scope and Contents

The seminarist Mr. Kelly who was sent by the Bishop to replace Mr. Cullen has commenced his schoolwork on Wednesday, April 22. He has 18 pupils. Everyone is pleased that the Bishop has lowered the tuition, and it seems that the former high price was really the cause that Mr. Cullen's school was in such disfavor. Mr. Kelly is staying with Father Baraga in the priest's house. One week he gets his board from Mr. David Cottrell, the second week from Mr. George Cottrell and the third from Mr. Lambert Minie. He pays a dollar a week for his board and laundry and receives four shillings a month for each pupil. Father Baraga is still worried about his breviary. If the man, in whose house Baraga had forgotten it, should still have it, then Rese should write to him to send it as soon as possible. His name is Blackman and lives in Jacksonopolis. But if he has already given it to a Mr. Henry who is a tavern-keeper and lives about 123 miles from Detroit on the road to Grand-River then this Mr. Henry should send it to the Bishop. Baraga thanks the Bishop for the beautiful breviary which the Bishop had sent him and also for the wine which came just on time. Baraga is very anxious that the Weekly Register is being sent to him. He had not received a single number since he came to Cottrellville. As Father Vincent Badin is the manager he should see to it. :: III-2-g A.L.S. French 2pp. 8vo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1835 April 25

Language of Materials

English.

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