Vanpaemel, Father Ed, Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere, Detroit, Michigan, 1855 February 20
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Reasons for dissatisfaction with Vanpaemel seem to be based on the displeasure of the Rev. Gentleman Father F. Van Erp. Vanpaemel's manner of acting toward him is not the effect of ill will. Statements made by that priest are either false or incorrect. Vanpaemel was never requested to collect that money in Talmage, Michigan, nor did he know the amount that the priest expended. Vanpaemel would comply with Lefevere's request and collect the money but to speak of money at this time of the year would be useless. He did order the tabernacle and paid for it; but the altar was ordered by Father Charles Deceuninck and is partly paid for. Thirty dollars or so are yet due to T Kuighe . Vanpaemel does not believe Deceuninck's expenses towards the house were as great as he says. He will settle all these differences gladly. But they have had so many expenses he has nothing to spare. Lefevere can see from the account sent what they are doing with their money. P.S. Vanpaemel repeats his request, made in his last letter, for permission to give Benediction once a week during lent. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.
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- Creation: 1855 February 20
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