Rome 15 May 1815 My dear brother, So that you might have no further reason to complain of my epistolary silence, I now feel inspired to satisfy this duty since I have a bit of … 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
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
Andreis, Letter 002. To Vincenzo De Andreis
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
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