Pages taken from a manuscript collection of hymns and noted motets

Montreal, Province of Quebec (Quebec), [17-].
Pages taken from a manuscript collection of hymns and noted motets

In 1720, Bishop de Saint-Vallier wrote to Mother Superior du Saint-Esprit, Marguerite Le Moyne: “I do not object to allowing the Sisters to sing motets with accompaniment on important feast days.” This was probably copied from Jean Girard (1696-1765), teacher and priest at the Montreal Seminary. This collection of hymns was used by the Sisters of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame.