Penalver y Cardenas, Luis, Bishop

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1796 Jun. 11

(Penalver y Cardenas, Luis), Bishop of
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

To be added to the case is the letter which today came from the governor General concerning the appointment of a pastor for the Cathedral Church, vacant because of the retirement of Father Estevan de Valoria, (O.M.Cap.), and a copy of the conversation which they had, expediting the consequent appointment of Father Claude Nicolas Gervois, priest of the Diocese of Autun.

A.D.S. (Spanish)

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1796 Jun. 10

Carondelet, (Francisco Luis Hector), Baron de
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

to Bishop Luis Penalver y Cardenas
(New Orleans, Louisiana)

The occasion of Valoria, temporary pastor of the Cathedral, retiring to Havana, makes noticeable the scarcity of priests. If Penalver approves, Gerbois, French emigrant, could be appointed. According to what Carondelet has been told, Gerbois could be very useful with his talents in the pulpit, especially in French, the language of the city. Penalver could conclude this matter as it seems fit for the services of both Majesties.

L.S. (Spanish)

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1796 Jun. 10

(Penalver y Cardenas), Luis, Bishop of
New Orleans, Louisiana)

to Baron (Francisco Luis Hector) de Carondelet
(New Orleans, Louisiana)

Penalver has examined the fitness of Father Claudio Nicolas Gerbois and found no impediment. In view of Carondelet's letter of today to appoint him as temporary pastor of the Cathedral, vacated by Father Estevan de Valoria, who returned to Havana, the nomination has been sent. Quintero certified under the date of June 11, 1796 that this is a copy of the letter answering that of the Governor dated June 10.

L.S. Copy (Spanish)

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1796 Jun. 11

(Penalver y Cardenas), Luis, Bishop of
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

The pastorship of the Cathedral being vacant because of the retirement of Father Estevan de Valoria, it is to be filled; Father Claudio Nicolas Gerbois, priest of the Diocese of (Autun) Auutun, (France), being fit for the vacancy; Penalver, with the agreement of the Vice Royal Patron, appoints Gerbois as Chaplain of the Cathedral entitled to the fees and the income assigned by the King. Quintero certifies that this is a copy made at the order of the bishop.

D.S. Copy (Spanish)

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1796 Jun. 14

(Penalver y Cardenas), Luis, Bishop of
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

to Juan Bentura Morales
(New Orleans, Louisiana

Penalver sends to Morales, (Spanish Intendant), the appointment of Gerbois asking that Morales have it recorded in the accountant's office for Gerbois' security.

L.S. Copy of Draft (Spanish)

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1796 Jun. 15

Morales, Juan Ventura
New Orleans, (Louisiana)

to Bishop Luis Penalver y Cardenas,
(New Orleans, Louisiana)

The appointment of Gerbois, given in Penalver's letter of yesterday, has been registered. Morales returns it as requested.

A.L.S. (Spanish)

IV-5-j L.S., D.S., A.L.S., A.D.S. Copies and Draft 8pp. 4to. 5 8vo. (Spanish)
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