Henriquez, (Father Theodoro Thirso Henrique)
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Henrique orders this letter to be placed at the beginning of the proceedings for the removal of Father Joseph de Villaprovedo, O.M.Cap. from the chaplaincy of the Second Battalion and his appointment to one of the assistantships of the parish, naming in his place Father Bernardo de Deva, O.M.Cap. Estevan de Quinones certifies this as a notary public.

L.S. (Spanish)

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1792 Jun. 20

Henriquez, Father Theodoro Thyrso ? Henrique
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Henriquez must know whether Father Tirso de Peleagonzalo, O.M.Cap. and Villaproveda, Chaplains of the First and Second Battalions know French well enough to teach, preach and administer the Sacrament of Penance. Portillo is to give a certified opinion and if he does not know, he is to examine them.

L.S. (Spanish)

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1792 Jun. 21

Portillo, Father Joaquin de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

to Father Theodoro Thirso Henriquez
(New Orleans, Louisiana)

Portillo certifies that it is evident to him, without conducting an examination, that Peleagonzalo and Villaprovedo, although they have studied French, are not able to teach it, much less to preach and hear the confessions of their French parishioners.

A.L.S. (Spanish)
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1792 Jul. 7

Quinones, Estevan de, not. pub.
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

Documents concerning the removal of Father Jose de Villaprovedo, O.m.Cap. from the chaplaincy of the second battalion of the regiment stationed in Louisiana and the naming of Father Bernardo de Deva, O.M.Cap. in his place.

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1792 Jun. 28

Henriquez, (Father Theodoro Thirso Henrique)
New Orleans
to Francisco (Luis Hector), Baron de Carondelet, Governor of Louisiana
New Orleans

He has learned through Father Joachin de Portillo that Fathers Tirso de Pelea Gonzalo, O.M.Cap. and Jose de Villaprovedo, chaplains of the regiment stationed in Louisiana are unable to instruct their subjects in consequence of their not knowing French. Therefore he has subject to Carondelet's approval, decided to substitute Father De Deva for Father Villaprovedo. Father de Deva is to care for the French and father Pelea Gonzalo for the Spanish. (This is a copy) certified by Estevan de Quinones.

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1792 Jul. 5

Henriquez (Theodoro Thirso Henrique)
(New Orleans)

He orders that Quinones inform Father Villaprovedo that Carondelet has authorized his transfer from the chaplaincy of the second battalion to the position of assistant in the church (of St. Louis) and the appointment of Father De Deva in his place. He also orders Quinones to inform Father Joachin de Portillo, padtor of the said church concerning this change. (Then follow notes saying that Quinones informed Fathers Villaprovedo, De Deva and de Portillo, as instructed by Father Henriquez.

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1792 Jul. 7

Quinones, Estevan de,
New Orleans

On this day Father Bernardo de Deva and Jose de Villaprovedo appeared before Father Theodoro Thirso Henrique Henriquez and accepted the positions offered to them. Then all signed.

IV-4-i A.D.S. ?pp. 8vo. (Spanish)
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