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Lefevere, Bishop Peter Paul Seal, Detroit, Michigan, to Sister Leucretia, Detroit, Michigan, 1863 August 6

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Identifier: CDET III-2-j

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Scope and Contents

About 1858 Lefevere gave permission for Sister Leucretia of St. Vincent's Orphan Asylum to use 30acres of cleared ground, a part of the church farm, which lies north of Fort Gratiott Road, for support of the girls' asylum, and which later Lefevere intends for a boys' asylum. The expressed understanding was that no timber should be removed and the wood watched for trespassers. Lefevere complains that valuable timber has been removed while he was yearly paying from $45-$68 State and County taxes. Lefevere states certain conditions if Sister wishes to continue using the acres: 1. That she have a watcher against depredation of the timber. In case of such depredation, she is to inform him; ~ Document ~ 2. As long as she uses the cleared acres, she shall pay all taxes ordinary and extraordinary that may be levied on that part of the farm; ` 3. At her expense she shall keep said ground in a state of good cultivation and fenced in; ` 4. After 6 months notice, she shall yield and deliver up said premises in good condition. Lefevere's seal is on this letter. :: III-2-j A.L.S. Copy 3pp. Folio

Dates

  • Creation: 1863 August 6

Language of Materials

English.

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