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Kindekens, Father Peter, Louvain, Belgium, to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere, Detroit, Michigan, 1857 July 13

 Item
Identifier: CDET III-2-i

Scope and Contents

Kindekens has Lefevere's letter of June 3. He has honored the demand of M.De Broux and has in his possession the 5210 franc. He thanks Lefevere for his prompt response. The conduct of the Bishops of Albany and Louisville Martin John Spalding and John McCloskey has not edified those interested in the American College at Louvain . His affairs present a better picture each day. Bishop McCloskey has charged him truly with an experiment but he feels it better to start now than to abandon the idea forever. If the other two prelates had sent their promise he would have been able to pay all and avoid paying interest on his debts. He has as yet only three students, M. Ryckaert ex vicaire of Denderwinke, M. Vandemergel, ex vicaire of Bevere and M. Lambert ex vicaire of Ost Winkel, and he does not think he will admit others before October 1. If Lefevere would send him the English professor and the books he spoke of in his latest letter that would supply a large void. He would like also the theology of Kenrick and some English catechisma. :: III-2-i A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1857 July 13

Language of Materials

English.

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