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Rievers, Father Henry, Muskegon, Michigan, to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere, Detroit, Michigan, 1869 February 14

 Item
Identifier: CDET III-2-l

Scope and Contents

Rievers informs Lefevere of the trouble caused by some of the large French element in his parish. At the head of them is Lorranger, a saloon-keeper who had trouble with Father James Pulcher. Only about 11 of 2000 Canadian French have paid their pew rent. He preaches after Communion so they could leave. They tried to get up some clap-trap; Dr. Lamontagne was among them. Rievers speaks in English although he and Father William Takken both speak French. Most of the French have never requested him to use French, but most do not support the church or priest. There is a $700 debt. Father Arnold Damen, S.J. will give a mission there next summer. P.S. Takken went to Pent-Water, Pere Marquette. etc. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.

Dates

  • Creation: 1869 February 14

Language of Materials

English.

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