GERS. Cardinal Joachim Jean Xavier D'ISOARD, Archbishop of AUCH 1828. Cardinal 1837, Archbishop of LYON 1839, Peer of France. (Aix 1766 - 1839) - Letter signed by Cardinal D'ISOARD, Archbishop of AUCH (Gers), to Mgr De MARENOD Bishop of MARSEILLE in his Episcopal Palace in MARSEILLE (13) - HYÈRES February 10, 1839 - 2pp in-4°, Postmarks - He warns him against Mr GABRIEL preacher with this confidential communication: "I believe the thing exaggerated. I can hardly believe that a preacher who has already made a name for himself could forget himself to such an extent and so clumsily. However, I thought it urgent to warn you. Our clergy in Auch, who have followed Mr Gabriel's sermons and conferences, seem to agree that he is irreproachable in the pulpit, in terms of doctrine and sound morals... As for the rest, I refer to the note..."

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