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Salzmann, Father Joseph, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere, Detroit, Michigan, 1866 December 24

 Item
Identifier: CDET III-2-k

Scope and Contents

Salzmann, procurator of the seminary, is worried about store bills, etc., due New Year's Day. He itemizes the expenses for Nicholas Wagner, Lefevere's student. Salzmann proposes a good way to enlarge Lefevere's number of good priests. The seminary has now60 theologians and philosophers; all trustworthy, and many he procured on his visit to Europe where he visited seminaries at Munster, Paderborn, Treves, Cologne. The only conditions are paying $150 for traveling expenses, to allow 2 ½ years for study. Charges are higher than during the War. Some will need books and clothing. Two Philosophers, Niederberger and üttle Baak, would like to come to Detroit diocese. Salzmann collected over 10,000 florins in Europe. Two theologians are waiting in Europe for traveling money which he does not have. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1866 December 24

Language of Materials

English.

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