To Don Josef Aymar y Soler, Sec’y.
Sir,
Dr Don Josef Baldrich conforms punctually to the precepts of the church, and regularly presents me his certificate to this effect. I have also ascertained by inquiries, that his character is good in a political view, and that he is a well informed and industrious person. I can furthermore state that I have never had any complaint against him, all which intelligence I transmit in discharge of the duty imposed on me. God preserve you many years.
Barcelona, November seventh, 1818.
Cloy Tuberi, Presbyter and Vicar del Pino.
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To the Reverend Cura Parroco of Canellas.
This Tribunal of the Holy Office, desire to know the religious, moral, and political behaviour of the Baron de Canellas; whether he follows the precepts respecting Easter, and the other regulations of our Holy Mother Church; and, having learnt that he has taken up his residence in your town, the Tribunal have ordered that you receive instruction to make all possible researches for this purpose, both in the performance of your ordinary duties and by making inquiries through the instrumentality of trustworthy persons, with all proper caution and secrecy; the satisfactory performance of which, the Tribunal expect from your prudence and zeal.
These instructions I transmit by order of the Tribunal. God preserve you many years.
Royal Palace of the Inquisition of Barcelona, November fourth, 1819.
Don Jose Aymar y Soler, Sec’y.