Rome 29 July 1812 My dearest brother, I still remember the promise I made you a year ago in my last letter, that I would give you timely notice of my departure from here to … Read More
Elizabeth, Letter 1-002: To William Magee Seton
(No date) Your Eliza is well—and would be perfectly happy if she could enjoy the Society of her Friend. I have wished very much to see you, and knew that Indisposition only could have prevented … Read More
Louise, Letter 0003B. To Monsieur Vincent
Saturday Noon (May 1630) For the past year there has been no Procurator for the Confraternity of Charity. However, there is a good man who faithfully records receipts and expenditures. At the present time he … Read More
Vincent, Letter 0002. To Monsieur De Comet, in Dax
Monsieur, I have written to you twice by the mail service from Spain which goes to Paris and Bayonne. I addressed my letters to Monsieur de la Lande in order to have them forwarded to … Read More
Letters of Frédéric Ozanam. Chapter 12 (end)
Return home — Entrance on his duties at the Sorbonne — Marriage AFTER this enforced absence, Ozanam returned to his congratulating friends. Nevertheless, his triumph and happiness were not unmixed. Lyons was his home, had … Read More
Letters of Frédéric Ozanam. Chapter 11
Opening lecture of the course of Commercial Law – Notes of the course by M. Foisset – Wedding poem – M. Cousin’s desire – Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Literary contest and success- … Read More
Letters of Frédéric Ozanam. Chapter 10
Visit to Paris – Increased illness of his mother – Lacordaire – Silvio Pellico – His mother’s death – Opens his course as professor of commercial law-the chair of M. Quinet – M. Cousin. AGAIN, … Read More
Letters of Frédéric Ozanam. Chapter 09
Death of his father – His mother’s declining health – Perplexity and distress of all kinds – Endeavours to obtain the chair of law – Disgust with the bar – Energetic pleadings – Views on … Read More
Andreis, Letter 001. To Felix de Andreis, C.M.
(Between 1801 and 1803) Be prepared to leave for the mission you desire so much. You are destined for China, and you and your companions will be able to see in these circumstances the designs … Read More
Letters of Frédéric Ozanam. Chapter 08
Leaves Paris for Lyons – Absence of vocation – Italy – Dante – Society of St. V. de Paul – Endeavour made to obtain a chair of commercial law at Lyons, and to have Ozanam … Read More