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12 April 1843 - Bishop Pompallier to Father Colin, Bay of Islands

Summary

Pompallier is simply notifying Colin that he is sending him his power of attorney. He has sent letters and news separately by the naval vessel “Allier” in February.

Translation by Merv Duffy, January 2025

Text of the Letter

[Page 4] [Address]

To Monsieur ¤ Monsieur Colin, Superior ¤ General of the Society of Mary in Lyon ¤ Montée Saint Barthélemy No. 4 ¤ in Lyon ¤ Department of Rhône.) Lyon

[Postal marks]

PARIS 3 NOV. [---] — LYON 5 NOV (68)

[In Poupinel's hand]

New Zealand ¤ Bay of Islands April 12, 1843 ¤ Bishop Pompallier ¤ his power of attorney

[Page 1]

Jesus Mary Joseph

Bay of Islands, April 12, 1843.

My very reverend father,

[1]

I hastily send you my power of attorney which was mentioned in our correspondence. I only have time to tell you this, and that many letters and news have been sent on my behalf by the corvette l’Allier, Captain Lavaud, last February.

[2]

I have the honor to be with respect and gratitude,

my very reverend father,

your very humble and very obedient servant,

Jean Baptiste François, Bishop, Vicar Apostolic

to the very reverend father Colin, Superior General of the Society of Mary in Lyon.

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