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Hennessy, Father James A., Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere,, Detroit, Michigan, 1848 July 15

 Item
Identifier: CDET III-2-h

Scope and Contents

Hennessy is disappointed that Lefevere does not tell him whether or not he accepts his former letter. He does not intend to leave without Lefevere's express consent. Two recent instances have irritated him further. On the eve of the Consecration the Honorable George Wilson of Ann Arbor, a contributor toward the building of the church at Ann Arbor as well as in Northfield, Michigan, who has always proved Father Thomas Cullen 's best friend, asked Hennessy to show him the Cathedral and if possible to introduce him to Lefevere. But they had scarcely entered when they were rudely turned out; Hennessy was ashamed to say it was by the Vicar General Father Peter Kindekens . Another instance is that a priest in Detroit desired another priest to spy out his feelings and send them to him in writing. Hennessy has lost confidence in the priests of this diocese and feels that he had lost Lefevere's confidence since the falsehoods whispered to him that Hennessy was in the habit of drinking champagne and smoking cigars at $30 a thousand. He begs Lefevere to let him know so that he may offer his services elsewhere. :: III-2-h A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1848 July 15

Language of Materials

English.

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