Seton Writings Project: Chronological List 2a ( June December 1809)

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1 Via Sapientiae: The Institutional Repository at DePaul University Seton Writings Project Life and works of Ann Bayley Seton ( ) Seton Writings Project: Chronological List 2a ( June - December ) Regina Bechtle S.C. Judith Metz S.C. Recommended Citation Bechtle, Regina S.C. and Metz, Judith S.C., "Seton Writings Project: Chronological List 2a ( June - December )" (2015). Seton Writings Project This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Life and works of Ann Bayley Seton ( ) at Via Sapientiae. It has been accepted for inclusion in Seton Writings Project by an authorized administrator of Via Sapientiae. For more information, please contact wsulliv6@depaul.edu, c.mcclure@depaul.edu.

2 Seton Writings Project Sisters of Charity Federation Chronological List #2a Letters to/about Seton June December Year Doc # From To Date Cited Archival location /status 2.1 Rev. John Carroll, The Rev. Mr. Hurley is now here from Phila., having in company with him Mr. Cooper Rev. Leonard Neale, Georgetown June 15, JCP 3:62 excerpt 2.2 Rev. Pierre Babade, poem for the Seton girls on their arrival in "Compliments from Aglae to [Seton girls] and contract of friendship "O you so long awaited Receive our embrace" June [15], Dubourg 1:192, fn. 11; RSM 2: :1 APSL 4:3 is translation of 4:1 2.3 New York "Can it be possible that she is gone yes" June 16, 8: Rev. John Carroll, If the Rev. Mr. Hurley should present Mrs. Seton to you ; allow to visit Ladies of the [Visitation] Academy Rev. Leonard Neale, Georgetown June 19, JCP 3:63 AAB, AASMSU 7Q5 excerpt

3 2.5 Rev. John Carroll, "Mrs. the mother of your scholars" - is a saint ; Dubourg may have induced her to form some plan of which I shall fear bad consequences. Re: removing her sons from Georgetown to St. Mary s, Rev. Robert Molyneux, Georgetown June 19, Dubourg 1:147, fn. 1; see also Dubois, 45 JCP 3:64-65 (original: AGU) excerpt 2.6 New York How could I, my beloved Sister, abandon myself to my own sorrow [after June 20, ] De Barberey (Code), 213 excerpt 2.7 New York It is late my Beloved Sister for an invalid to be writing June 28, RSM 2:22-23 APSL (formerly ASJPH ) 4: Rev. Louis Sibourd, New York "I had the pleasure for an hour yesterday to visit with the angelic Cecile" Time and Providence must decide when can join. Rev. William Dubourg, July 7, NC 1:119 4: New York Will you believe it I am once more in town seated with Mr. Sibourd Sibourd advises her to stay in New York for now; family is pressing to promise not to convert. July 8, RSM 2:24-8; NC 1: 119 4: Capt. George Dupleix, New York My last was from England agreeable to promise He is sending treats to her children; offers to assist her in any way. July 12,, 186, fn :B33

4 2.11 Dr. Wright Post, New York "I need not tell you, my dear sister, that we were made very happy to hear of your safe arrival in.we are interested in your prosperity. July 16,, 186, fn : New York I received your letter my sister just as I was leading the darlings to prayers. She has found Samuel Cooper silent and retired ; her plans for are not yet determined. July 7-23,, 183, fn. 37; RSM 2:24-28; 4: Mary Bayley Post, Throgs Neck, NY "I was a few mornings since on a visit to Dr. Hoffman's of West Chester" She mentions memories of visiting Uncle William Bayley while waiting for their father s return, and recalls difficult times of their youth without an affectionate mother. August 1,, 10, fn. 52; 14, fn. 70; NC 1:30 11: Seton & Rev. Louis Sibourd, New York I could [not] let Mr. Cooper depart without a line from your Cecil Sibourd admires s Christian fortitude. August 3-4,, 183, fn. 39; RSM 2: : New York I am truly called on to prove the sincerity of my love Astonished that has but two scholars. 204a is a poem: To thee my savior I apply August 4,, 185, fn. 47 4:204 & 204a

5 2.16 Seton (James Seton s daughter), New York By the time this reaches you I shall be at Miss Brentons - "the more they strive to set me against it (the influence of ), the more I shall love it" Anna Maria August 4,, 187, fn. 63 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, Receive, my very dear Sister, this expression of friendship August 9, 1: Green Hill [New York] "Exquisite indeed would be my happiness if permitted to rest my head on that dear shoulder" August 12,, 186, fn. 59; RSM 2: : I long to see you the days seem weeks without you added a note; see CW 2:25-26 New York August 12, 8: Joanna Barry, Madeira "I thought to give you a long letter" August 21, 2: Capt. George Dupleix, New York I recd. yours last Monday with its affectionate enclosure for Due. He is arranging to ship her belongings from Rev. Hobart s to. August 24,, 186, fn :B John Wilkes, New York "Your letter just after your arrival at gave me much pleasure" August 29,, 186, fn. 54 2:51

6 2.23 New York I received your letter my darling last week -- She wishes for a kiss but "I fear your convent rules would not permit you" Sept. 13,, 190, fn. 80 4: Dr. Wright Post, New York "Every day for a week past I had intended to write to you." He has sent the requested picture. Sept. 29,, 186, fn : Mary Bayley Post, New York "Dear and Precious Sister how shall I persuade you that I am not ungrateful for your last letter" Oct. 29 [] RSM 2:35 11: New York "Have you not more than once thought, my dearest dear sister, that Hatche had forgotten you?" Nov. 8: New York "I promised my dear sister in my last letter that I would write again when at the Wilderness" Nov. 29,, 187, fn. 60; RSM 2:36; White (1853), 225 8: Antonio Filicchi, Livorno "Your two letters dated July and 20 th August are before me" He is pleased that she is among true Christians in. Nov. 30, Cheverus 116; RSM 2:37-39; NC 1:121 10:38 and 10: Matthias O'Conway, I have this afternoon received your tender letter He has accompanied their daughter,, to join where she may be happy. Rebecca O'Conway, Philadelphia Dec. 9, PFN

7 2.30 Matthias O'Conway, Philadelphia "You know I love you, not merely because you once belonged to me mentions Anna Maria Murphy who is still in Philadelphia. O'Conway, n.d. [after his return to Philadelphia] PFN Seton & Samuel Waddington New York Did I not know beloved Sis that every moment of our time is employed Dec. 22,, 187, fn. 64 4:206 & 4: John Wilkes, New York I cannot reconcile it with my conscience, free as it is, to pass this holy day without wishing you and yours many happy returns of it Dec. 25, 2: Rev. John Carroll, Having already acknowledged your Grace s condescension in forwarding your advices from the Right Rev. Bishop of New York regarding the appointment of a bishop for New York; sickness and death of Rev. John Byrne Rev. John Troy, Dublin JCP 3: Rev. Pierre Babade "Cantique commence sur le St. Nom de Jesus" ("Hymn on the Holy Name of Jesus") Jan. 4:2

8 2.35 New York "My beloved Sister, friend and mother I never can tell you half my feelings on seeing once more your dear hand-writing" She wishes to join, had hoped to have been one of you before Christmas. Mr. Kohlmann and Mr. Fenwick are contemplating a situation for her in an academy with a Miss Lacey. Jan. 8, 188, fn. 68: RSM 2:41-42; NC 1: 126 4: Joseph Bayley, New York "My dear dear Sister, So have you permitted me to call you" Jan. 16, 186, fn. 57; 177, fn. 2 2: Joanna Barry, Madeira My angel frequently spoke of you and your sweet children. Announcing the death of her daughter Ann on previous Aug. 21 n.d. [Feb. ] RSM 2: New York I fear Beloved Sister you have felt uneasy from my not answering your Letter before She and three of the children have had the whooping cough. Feb. 12, [] 4: Eliza Grim, New York My dearest Friend yesterday I wrote you by my brother today by Mr. Dornin. March 3, 11:B New York I know not anything I would not sacrifice for the pleasure of spending one short day by your side."mr. Kohlmann seems more and more averse than ever to my leaving New York" March 5, 189, fn. 70; RSM 2:47-48; NC 1:126 4: 209

9 2.41 New York "Much beloved has just left me and begs that I will have a letter prepared tomorrow" March 5, 8: Writer unknown, Albany My heart warmed with gratitude and glowed with Affection for you New York March 8, 17: Minutes of the [Sulpician] General Assembly Re: the establishment of a community of young girls March 14 &16, Dubourg 1:176-77, fns. 40 & 41 AAB, AASUS Sulpician Register, 39, minutes for the General Assembly 2.44 Rev. Louis Sibourd, Philadelphia "Permit me to avail myself of Rev. Mr. Hurley's trip to " Re: the death of Joanna Barry s daughter, Ann March 15, UNDA II-1-a 2.45 Julia Scott, Philadelphia "The first sentence of your letter of March the 2 nd, my beloved Friend, conveyed a delicate but deserved reproach" She is concerned with s reaction to Anna Maria s infatuation with Charles DuPavillon. March 15, Dubourg 1:177, fn. 41 re: funds for community; 198, fns. 108 & 109; 200, fn : B New York I know beloved Sis you must be somewhat astonished not hearing from me last week "He [Carroll] said if it was the will of God I should go"; but thinks she should wait until fall March 20,, 189, fn. 73; RSM 2:48-49; NC 1:126 4: 210

10 2.47 Eleanor Thompson, "Rev. Mother inexpressible was my joy when I heard that I was to have the happiness of becoming one of your children" March 21, 2: Rev. John Carroll, I send for your perusal and consideration a formulary of the act intended for tomorrow for her private vows made in March 25, with note from on reverse March 24, [dated 1810 but contents suggest ] AMSV 100, 115, 1, New York "Since my last letter beloved sister my prayers and communions have been offered to our adored Jesus" March 27, RSM 2:50 4: Rev. William Dubourg, "You must have been informed what providence has prepared for Mrs. Seton." Matthew Herard, Philadelphia April 5, Dubourg 1:180, fn. 52 AAB, AASUS 1: By the grace of God my dear father I will never leave that holy Church which he has brought me to Rev. Pierre Babade, April 5, 4: You cannot tell how much I want to [be with] all you with note from, see CW 2: 67, #5.23 New York n.d. [April ] 3: Rev. Pierre Babade, Dear and dearest little one, my darling Caty He is reflecting on the Litany of Jesus. April 9, 4:18

11 2.54 Rev. Pierre Babade, Precious Pepilla, yesterday we considered our Jesus as the brightness of the Father April 10, 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, In my thanksgiving after Mass, the idea came to me, of teaching you how to repeat the Lord s prayer Partial paraphrase of the Our Father continued in APSL 4:12, Oct. 4, April 11, 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, I take the pen again on my leaving the chalice to continue the explanation of the Lord s prayer April 12, 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, The Gospel I have read in matins prompts me to explain you another allegory under which our Saviour was pleased to point himself out He discusses the image of the vine and branches, John 15: 1-10 April 13, 4: Rev. John Cheverus, Boston "On account of the many calls of duty during the last solemnities.how admirable is divine providence He sees numerous choirs of virgins following her. He has no doubt the Filicchi will be eager to help her establishment. April 13, Dubourg 1:180, fn. 41; see also Cheverus 123; 152, fn. 69, 192, fn. 91, 197, fn. 104 & 105; White (1853), 250 1: Rev. Pierre Babade, Repeat that prayer a thousand times, and you will gain a thousand paradises April 14, 4:23

12 2.60 Rev. Pierre Babade, What a Shepherd to be compared with such a shepherd of our own who feeds his sheeps with nothing less than himself April 15, 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, Let such a demand of your daily heavenly bread, be likewise, your daily demand April 17, 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, who are we my dear child, dearest papilla, who are we to presume to eat such a bread April 18, 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, Tho it is late, and past one, your father cannot go to bed April 20, 4: Matthias O'Conway, Philadelphia "Bless God we are all well and cheerful" Rebecca O'Conway, April 20, PFN, 424ff 2.65 Rev. John Carroll, But Louisa [Caton] is intent on doing much more she intends to join Mrs. Seton. Carroll mentions the property in purchased by Samuel Cooper for the Sisterhood. His sisters April 20, JCP 3:83; Seton (2009) AGU excerpt only from JCP 2.66 Rev. Pierre Babade, Again I am compelled tonight to interrupt matins to explain to my darling these last words of the Lord s prayer April 23, 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, I stop in the middle of matins to tell you: go to Joseph April 23, 4:29

13 2.68 Rev. Pierre Babade, I told you in my last letter to someone exploring the doctrines of the Catholic church Madame n.d. [after April 23, ] 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, Is it true, is it possible, my dear and every dear dearer child that tomorrow you will see on the eve of her First Communion April 26, 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, Receive, my dear papilla, with your accustomed respect for the work of the God this new instruction reflection on scriptural passages April 28, 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, Dear child, dearest papilla, meek humble loving and tender sheep, of the good Shepherd n.d. 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, "What a joy you have infused in my soul by your dear letter" he exhorts her to obedience and submission to superiors [or perhaps Anna Maria Seton] May 1, Supplement 2:12 Copy 2.73 Rev. Pierre Babade, What a charming letter you addressed me, my love Rebecca May 2, 4: Eleanor Thompson, "Will you my dear, my tender, and most revered Mother, permit your poor adopted child to address you once more" May 2, 192, fn. 90 2: 17

14 2.75 O'Conway, "How happy I am to hear that ye once more met without accident" Matthias & Rebecca O'Conway, Philadelphia May 3, PFN 427ff. PAHRC MS 21, 553 (3) acc Mary Bayley Post, New York "Since I cannot see you, dear Sister" May 6, 201, fn : Rev. Pierre Babade, Tomorrow in our chapel we celebrate the festival of St. of Sienna May 12, 4: O Conway, "I hope ye are well I have been attended like the only child and Mrs. Seton continually by me." Matthias &Rebecca O Conway, Philadelphia May 14, Dubourg 1:193, fn. 160; PFN 429ff. PAHRC MS 21, 553 (3) acc Rev. Pierre Babade, You want a nosegay gathered from the gardens of Sion He brought Maria Murphy from Philadelphia to join Seton. Maria Murphy, May 16, 4: Samuel W. New York "The note from dear sister received this morning made us all happy" he is making plans to accompany to May 25, 189, fn : Agnes New York I take the opportunity of writing to you now. She sends this letter with who is leaving for. Anna Maria May 31, 4: Eliza Sadler, Edinburgh "Your letter my dear friend has been long in reaching me" She has heard of s move to. June 1, 11: B6

15 2.83 Minutes of the General Assembly of the Sulpician Priests, Dubourg asked the Sulpicians for a special assembly to authorize borrowing $1000 for the Sisters. June 9, Dubourg 1:182, fn. 64 AAB, AASUS Sulpician Register 2.84 Rev. Pierre Babade "Romance for the arrival of Seton" Dove, enter the ark" June [12], 4:4 Also 1:S1 in French 2.85 Rev. Pierre Babade, After the sweet communication which took place yesterday between us Maria Murphy, June 13, 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, "After having made use of your precious gift of dear remembrance to clean my white head June 17,, 227, fn. 77; Dubourg 1:196, fn : Rev. Pierre Babade Commanding business has hitherto hindered me your dear loving father from pouring his tender heart into your own. June 18, 4: Oh if you did but know how much I love you and my dear Lord Rev. Pierre Babade, n.d. 4: Rachel Montgomery, Philadelphia "I have delayed paying my respects to you till this late period" June 19,, 262, fn. 52 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, How proud am I that you authorized me to give you such an affectionate name June 20, Dubourg 1:196, fn :73

16 2.91 O'Conway, "Do not give way to grief, but bear with patience all your hard crosses" written at the end of s letter, see CW 2: 74-75, #6.2 Matthias & Rebecca O'Conway June 25, PFN, 434 Cf. CW 2: Rev. Pierre Babade, I send you the harvest reaped with the precious sickle you have been so kind as to leave in my hands June 27, Dubourg 1:196, fn : Matthias O'Conway, Philadelphia "We received on Monday last your letter from the dear brother of the amiable Miss [Seton]" O'Conway, June 29, PFN, Samuel W. New York In all the hurry and bustle of this great and inauspicious day James Seton is giving up the Wilderness House. n.d. [late June ] 17: Rev. Pierre Babade, May I thank you for your precious Souvenir I have received in return for mine? is preparing to enter the Catholic church. July 2, 1: Rev. Pierre Babade, I cannot neglect such an opportunity as offers July 6, 1: Rev. Anthony Kohlmann, New York "The amounts of the bad state of health of yr precious would be very dismaying" he is recommending a young woman to the community July 7, Seton 214 2: Rev. Pierre Babade, I received yr loving and lovely note dated the 8 th July 10, 1:77

17 2.99 Rev. Pierre Babade, Could you know with what a fervor of mind, a tenderness of heart I have been this morning after Mass July 11, 1: Rev. William Dubourg He retells (in third person) the story of his meeting with Seton that led to her move to. Duplicate listing see chart of 1828 documents Rev. Henri Eleves July 15, 1828 Dubourg 1:174, fn. 32; see also American Cath. Hist. Researches, 15 (Jan. 1898): 18-21, Annals of the Community 1882, 2: M. L., West Chester I cannot tell you my beloved Dom how much pleasure I derived from a letter from our Sam July 16, 17: Rev. Pierre Babade, Whom I am about to [?] to true life in Jesus Christ is preparing to join the Catholic church July 20, RSM 2: : Seton Memorandum Mary Magdalen, bright parent of celestial flame Reflection on the night of her conversion July 21, 8: Seton Memorandum Depart earthly cares and thoughts upon her entrance into the church n.d. [probably July ] 8: Edward A. New York Sam has this moment gone to the Office with letters enough to employ all the inhabitants of St. Mary s mountain for a week July 31, 17:29

18 2.106 Mary Fitch Bayley, Brunswick, New Jersey I cannot express to you the joy I felt at receiving a letter from you Anna Maria Aug. 6, 4: Edward A. New York In dictating a letter to so dear a Sister as you my sweet Cis Aug. 6, 17: Edward A. New York Now my dear Cis I commence on the great work which I proposed in my last Aug. 7, 17: Post, Brunswick, New Jersey I now answer your letter, my darling Anna, to inform you that I am well Anna Maria Aug 7, 4: Barclay Bayley, St. Mary s, Jamaica Being on a visit to my friends Mr. and Mrs. Livingston Aug. 8, 8: Samuel W. New York You must indeed my dearest Sister be somewhat disappointed and much astonished that I have written to you so seldom Aug. 8, 17: Samuel W. New York A moment of Leisure permits me to write a few lines for tomorrow s Post Aug. 11, 17: Edward A. New York As nothing of importance occurred during the three days I omitted Aug. 14, 17:28

19 2.115 Rev. Pierre Babade, Philadelphia How consoling & refreshing to my soul were the few lines I received from yr dear hand Saturday last Aug. 16, 1: Rev. Anthony Kohlmann, New York "I feel myself under great obligation" His request on behalf of Miss Corbet is granted; he recommends Miss Quinn. Aug. 19, 214, fn. 23 2: Rev. Pierre Babade O my only one, I don t know where your body is, but I feel your soul in mine as present as my own Seton & Aug. 20, Dubourg 1:196, fn. 26; Seton (2009) 228, fn. 86 1: Samuel W. New York Your late letters have made us more happy than I can tell you Aug. 23, 17: Rev. John Carroll, Having had conversation with Mr. Cooper, I. observe many symptoms of a disordered imagination Cooper wishes to join the Jesuits. Rev. Leonard Neale, Georgetown Aug. 24, JCP 3:93-94 AAB, AASMSU Rev. Pierre Babade, Philadelphia Oh happy child, oh happy father! Oh very happy mother and sister! Aug. 26, Dubourg 1:196, fn. 27, 28, 29, 30 1: Samuel W. New York Dear Cis Live for ever! Yes, it is less for less Aug. 27, 17:30

20 2.122 Rev. Pierre Babade You cannot know how full of you is your father Seton & Aug. 30, 227, fn. 82 1: Rev. Pierre Babade Verse on the Seton Name n.d. [probably late August ] 4: Rev. Pierre Babade My wishes for you when giving you this little book - Includes note re: s letters to Babade, with example of 4:16 n.d. [probably late August ] 4: Mary L., New York Once more with cheerful heart can I address you my beloved Dom She is anxious to learn about the Sisters of Charity. Sept. 1, 17: Rev. William Vincent Harold, Philadelphia "On looking over the list published here every month by the Post Office" has asked him for a reference for a women interested in the community. Sept. 4, 2: Rev. Pierre Babade, I take the pen again, my dear dearest child, to continue yr instruction Seton Sept. 8, 1: Edward A. New York No doubt dear Cis will think it passing strange I should drop at once my diary Sept. 9, :24

21 2.129 Rev. William Dubourg, "I received your little note of last week and am very much concerned at the state of our dear Sister Cec - He notes the danger of too frequent communions; inquires about Sisters, progress of new house, etc. Sept. 13, Dubourg 1:198-99; fn. 37; 228, fn. 89 AMSV 100,115, 1, Seton Memorandum For the day of the Sorrows of the B. V. Mary n.d. [Sept. 15, ] 8: Rev. John Moranvillé "Several affairs have prevented my sooner answering" Sept. 18, 215, fn. 27 2: Rev. John Carroll, The raising here of our embargo The Rev. Mr. Flaget of the Seminary of S. Sulpice in this city Flaget has gone to France. Rev. Charles Plowden, England Sept. 19, JCP 3:105-7 Stonyhurst College Archives, England Samuel A. New York Your letter of Sunday the 10 dispatched on the 11 th I received this morning Sept. 21, 17: Rev. Pierre Babade Remember that on this day your received your God Sept. 24, 1: Memorandum on her reception into the church Sepr 24 day of the blessed Virgin of Mercy Sept. 24, de Barberey (Code), 258, :79 (see 8:76, 77 & 78, undated similar memos) Reflection -- Yet yet endure Sept. 27, 8:80

22 2.137 Notes re: her entry into the Catholic Church I formed my first resolution of becoming a Catholic RSM 2: 258, Rev. Anthony Kohlmann, New York "It is but with great regret I see these two young Ladies, Corbet & Quinn, quit New York" Both were joining the Sisters of Charity. Sept. 27, 215, fn. 25 2: Helen Bayley, New York Has it never occurred to you, my sweet Sept. 29, 8: Edward A. New York What will my dear Cecily think of my unusual long silence Sept. 29, 17: Samuel Francis Jerome [Seton?], New York I did not know till this moment that the Lady who takes these letters would pursue her Journey so rapidly Oct. 1, 17: Samuel W. Seton "As it is very seldom that I write to you" He addresses her as "Cote." Oct. 1, AMSV 100, 115, 1, Rev. Pierre Babade May your kingdom come filled with goodness, gentleness, mercy and joy Continuation of paraphrase of Our Father from APSL 4:20, April 11, Oct. 4, 4:12

23 2.144 Rev. John Dubois, "I am sorry I cannot send any dried peaches to our dear Eleanor" Advice on how to deal with the Dubourg/David situation. He tells her that David has been appointed the Sisters superior. He notes words that may be too harsh in s letters. Oct. 6, 229, fn. 90; Dubourg 1:200, fn. 40,; Dubois, 46 5: Rev. Pierre Babade, To day my dear child, my dear Magdalene, to day at noon I have received yr dear letter Oct. 6, 1: O'Conway, I received last Tuesday with some great joy the long wished for letter...i have passed some very uneasy days thinking of you" Matthias and Rebecca O'Conway, Philadelphia Oct. 9, PFN, PAHRC MS 21, 553 (3) acc Joanna Barry, Blackrock, near Cork For some time back I have very anxiously hoped for a letter from You She inquires about and the children. Rev. John Carroll, Oct. 12, AAB, AASMSU 1M Rev. Pierre Babade, I forbear thanking you for the goodness you show me Oct. 16, 1: Rev. Pierre Babade, Journal So then I am reading the prayers in English Oct. 17, & ff. 1: Rev. Pierre Babade, Your sheet has not come as yet. Oh let our good Angels bring it to yr father Oct. 22, 1: Curson Farquhar, New York When I reflect my dearest on the sacrifice made to my own feelings in the reluctant consent to your departure Oct. 23, 8:84

24 2.152 Edward A. New York Sam this morning handed me a letter from my dear Cis Oct. 29, 17: Samuel W. New York "My sister how my heart trembles with all the little troubles that belong to the flesh" Oct. 30, 17: Rev. John Dubois, Do not send for the doctor for our dearest William n.d. [Oct. ] 5:17a Rev. Pierre Babade, thousd. thanks to you sweet child and ten thousd. to him He congratulates her on her confirmation that occurred Oct. 20. Nov. 4, 1: Rev. Pierre Babade, Blessed be God, my dear little dove Nov. 4, 1: O'Conway, "I take the present opportunity of writing home to you at the desire of the Rev.P[ere] Dubois" Matthias and Rebecca O'Conway, Philadelphia Nov. 8, PFN, PAHRC MS 21, 553 (3) acc Rev. John Carroll, Batimore This moment I received from Mr. Dubourg your favor of the 2 nd with an intimation that if I can write instantly He states his position on reinstating Dubourg; it is in the hands of the Sulpicians Nov. 9, Dubourg 1: 201,fn. 46; 220, fn. 54; 229, fn. 96; 301, fn. 89 AMSV 100,115, 1,1

25 2.159 Rev. Francis Nagot, "I am persuaded that it is God's Holy Will that M. David be the Superior of your house" Nov. 9, Dubourg 1:196, fn. 24; 201, fn. 47 & 48; Seton (2009) 228, fn. 87; 230, fn. 98; NC 1, 141 2: Rev. Pierre Babade, After having said or sung office of the night, about midnight indeed He shares his reflections on the gospel of the day and news of interest to the Sisters. Nov. 11, 1: Rev. Pierre Babade, Traduction [translation] of the preface for the dedication of a church Seton and n.d. [Nov. ] 1: Rev. Pierre Babade, May this find you able to read it on your bed! Nov. 20, 1: Rev. Pierre Babade, Just as I receive by Mr. Lilly the good tidings you give me greetings to her on receiving first Holy Communion. n.d. [Nov. 21, ] 4: Gouverneur Ogden, New York "Your letter of the 12 th inst. my dear to your aunt, announcing the Reality of our fears" He expresses strong opposition to her conversion, and heatedly deplores s move to the Frenchified State of Maryland. Nov. 27, RSM 2:64-69, NC 135; Dubois 45; Bruté (1884), 277 8:83

26 2.165 Samuel W. New York will begin my letter Dear Sister by requesting your perusal of it Nov. 28, 231, fn : Rev. John Dubois, our Dear Peggy gave me communication of yr letter Charlotte Melmoth, Philadelphia Nov. 28, Dubourg 1:202, fn. 49 5: Charlotte Seton Ogden, New York "Oh my how have you disappointed those hearts that were so tenderly attached to you" Dec. 9, RSM 2:69-71; NC 1: 135 8: Rev. William Dubourg, "I wish my arm, afflicted since last Sunday with violent, tho now abated Rheumatic pains" Be patient and obedient. Dec. 15, Dubourg 1:202, fn. 51; Seton (2009) , fn. 100; NC 1, 142 AMSV 100, 115, 1, Rev. Louis Sibourd, Philadelphia "Tho I seldom write to you, yet I always think of you, your little ones, and dear." Dec. 23, RSM 2: :56a Rev. William Dubourg, "How mercifully has our good Lord treated our!" He is referring to s death Dec. 22. Dec. 28, Dubourg 1:206, fn. 66; 263, fn. 54, 231, fn. 103; 233, fn. 113; 299, fn. 77 AMSV 100,115, 1, Rev. John Carroll, "The sudden and most deplored departure of my dear companion and friend"; he prays for Mr. Beeston, deceased, whom Rose and Kitty will miss. Dec. 28, 232, fn. 107 AMSV 100, 115, 1, 2

27 2.172 Rev. John David, "Crosses, privations and afflictions seem to be the lot which our Blessed Lord has apportioned for your Soul". Dec. 28, Fox, 32; Seton (2009) 231, fn. 104; 233, fn. 114; 283, fn. 3 AMSV 100, 115, 1, Rev. William Dubourg, "I have settled with Mr. Cass for St. Joseph, partly in cash, partly with my notes at 3 and 6 months." Dec. 30, Seton 286, fn. 15; 263, fn. 55 AMSV 100,115, 1, On the death of Maddelaine Seton verse Adieu dear maddelaine A last adieu n.d. 8: Lament for Magdalena Seton Oh! My pain my sorrows for having Lost so dear a friend must always continue n.d. 3:68(4)