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.