Daughter of Charity, Servant of the Sick Poor of the Parish of Saint-Paul (Paris) (c. 1636) My very dear Sister, I am very concerned about the illness of our dear sister whom I most cordially … Read More
Vincent, Letter 0005. Edmond Mauljean to Saint Vincent
Monsieur, I have such great assurance of your competence, prudence, capability, and other merits that I most willingly grant you what you ask. May God give you the grace to acquit yourself worthily of it, … Read More
Andreis, Letter 004. To Vincenzo De Andreis
Rome 6 July 1814 My dearest brother, Last evening I received your fine letter with the enclosed bill of exchange, for which I thank you. Please relay my deepest thanks to our father. I already … Read More
Elizabeth, Letter 1-004: To William Magee Seton
(No date) Your Eliza’s Eye is very Ugly but not very painful, but It will prevent the possibility of my going out Therefore you must devote a great deal of your time to me—come as … Read More
Louise, Letter 0005. To Monsieur Dehorgny (at the College des Bons-Enfants)
September 29, 1635 Monsieur, I received the 100 pounds which you sent me. I beg you to take the trouble to tell me how many shirts, caps and handkerchiefs you want, as well as whatever … Read More
Vincent, Letter 0004. To Edmond Mauljean, Vicar General of Sens
June 20, 1616 Monsieur, The grace of Our Lord be with you forever! We sometimes meet good people who wish to make a general confession, and because we very often encounter reserved cases and find … Read More
Andreis, Letter 003. Preface to “Norme ed Avvisi”
(1814?) In his bull establishing our Congregation, Pope Urban VIII of happy memory deigned to write a truly incomparable commendation of it. Something greater than this could not be imagined nor desired from the mouth … Read More
Elizabeth, Letter 1-003: To William Magee Seton
(No date) My dearest Will, Mrs. Sadler is not going to the Concert and wishes very much to see us there this Evening—do not be too late— Yours EB
Louise, Letter 0004. To Monsieur Father Vincent
September 4 (c. 1634) Monsieur, I am returning the Rule of Saint-Sauveur to you. I had not seen it. It appears that the first part makes the Confraternity completely dependent upon the Pastor.T do not … Read More
Vincent, Letter 0003. To His Mother, In Pouy
February 17, 1610 Mother, The assurance that Monsieur de Saint-Martin has given me with regard to your good health has gladdened me, as much as the prolonged sojourn which I must necessarily make in this … Read More