[A collection of letters initially bound together, written mainly by Jaffna Bishop Mgr Bonjean. (1859-1874)]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 set containing 986 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: H-35.9cm, W-21.5cm, D-6.5cm. Condition of original material: Dilapidated Condition.
[A register containing copies of letters written in French by Jaffna Bishop Mgr. Melizan to Fr. Joulain in 1884. ]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 hard-bound register containing 34 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: H-27cm, W-22cm, D-3cm. Condition of original material: Worm-eaten.
[Bound collection of letters of appointments of church officers such as sacristans, muppus, etc., signed by Bishop Bonjean (for the letters dated 1872 to 1879) then by Fr. Joseph Boisseau OMI, Vicar General (for the letters dated 1879 to 1884). ]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 volume containing 972 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: H-28cm, W-22.3cm, D-5.5cm. Condition of original material: Damaged.
[A set of letters concerning Mantotte and Musali and addressed to Jaffna Bishop Mgr. Bonjean, written by Fr. Delpech OMI and Fr. Gourdon OMI among others. (1870-1883)]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 set containing 170 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: H-32cm, W-25.5cm, D-0.5cm. Condition of original material: Very fragile.
[A collection of letters on Mantotte dating from the earlier OMI period up to Jaffna Bishop Mgr. Bonjean's time. (1849-1882)]
Scope & Content:
Extent: 1 collection containing 370 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: H-35.5cm, W-22.3cm, D-2.2cm. Condition of original material: Dilapidated Condition.