Colin de Verdiere, Leon, Paris, France, to Bishop Francis Xavier Leray, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1881 June 23
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Identifier: CANO VI-3-c
Scope and Contents
The Central Board of the Propagation of the Faith has allocated to the diocese of Natchitoches 18,000 francs. Since their last distribution the Holy See has decreed the creation of new and considerable missions, notably in Asia and Africa. Consequently, they have had to devote an important part of Catholic alms to these new needs. P.S. They could not send him this letter without expressing their gratitude for his encyclical of last December 3. They hope that it will cause the Association to be planted in New Orleans as solidly as it is in Natchitoches. A.L.S. On the same paper:
Dates
- Creation: 1881 June 23
Language of Materials
In Spanish, French, Latin, and English.
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Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository