NIÈVRE. SAÔNE ET LOIRE. 32 Letters concerning the Diocese of - Lot 273

NIÈVRE. SAÔNE ET LOIRE. 32 Letters concerning the Diocese of NEVERS (1802/1830) Correspondence signed GROULT Vicar-General of NEVERS, of Nevers, 17 letters from 1804 to 1805, addressed to Mgr FONTANGES Archbishop, Bishop of AUTUN, in his Episcopal Palace in Autun (Saône et Loire) + 11 Letters signed by NEVERS, 1816 to 1830, addressed to Father MAURY Canon and Vicar General in AUTUN and 4 letters from Nevers; Interesting letters on the state of the Diocese of Nevers, on a problem with the religious sisters of Nevers, on appointments including the Curé de Nevers, the Jubilee, the holy oils, etc.. "...I think I should warn you that most priests, swearers and even not retracted, seem to have conceived the best expectations. Despite their misconduct, they pride themselves on being protected. Their joy afflicts the true faithful who fear to have them as their carrier. I have tried to make them known to you in my notes, and I hope you will use all your influence to keep them away..." (Excerpt from a letter, Nevers 1802).