(at Paris) Wednesday (April 23, 1641) Monsieur, I no longer have the letter from our sisters which I confided to someone yesterday to bring to you. I think that it is essential, regardless of the … Read More
Louise, Letter 0037. To Monsieur l’Abbé de Vaux
April 22 (1641) Monsieur, At the very time that I received the letter that you did me the honor of sending to me, I was reflecting on a directive which your Charity had given me. … Read More
Louise, Letter 0036b. To Monsieur Vincent
February 9, 1641 Monsieur, At last our good Sister Marie is here and she is filled with good will. I find her a bit tired from the work that she has been doing for the … Read More
Louise, Letter 0115. To Monsieur l’Abbé de Vaux
(at Paris) February 8 (1641) Monsieur, Your Charity was so kind as to underline the last article of our Rule. I am returning it to you. Please re-do it as you judge best. Forgive me, … Read More
Louise, Letter 0036. To my dear Sisters Barbe and Louise
at Richelieu February 1, 1641 My very dear Sisters, I am pleased that you sent back the crosses which I had given you. Here are the two of them which I am sending to you. … Read More
Louise, Letter 0057. To Monsieur l’Abbé de Vaux
(at Angers) January 28, 1641 Monsieur, Accept my very humble thanks for the goodness which your Charity has shown by sending me news of our sisters and by informing me of their faults. This is … Read More
Louise, Letter 0056. To Monsieur l’Abbé de Vaux
(at Angers) January 4, 1641 Monsieur, Monsieur Brouart has told me of the gossip circulating about our sisters, and I remain troubled about it. If our sisters are at fault, I humbly beg you to … Read More
Louise, Letter 0034. To Monsieur l’Abbé de Vaux
at Angers La Chapelle, December 21, 1640 Monsieur, I praise God with all my heart for the blessings which His goodness has bestowed on the charitable concern which you manifest in the direction of our … Read More
Louise, Letter 0007b. To Monsieur Vincent
(November 28, 1640) Monsieur, Madame de Liancourt has informed me that she will send someone for me tomorrow around 8 a.m. I humbly beg your Charity to let me know if there is some reason … Read More
Louise, Letter 0030. (To Monsieur l’Abbé de Vaux)
House of the Foundlings, October 3, 1640 Monsieur, 1 am very annoyed with Sister Turgis for leaving this good girl behind. I had told her not to be deterred by the cost of the journey … Read More