Seton Writings Project: Chronological List 1b ( June June 1808)

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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 1b ( June June ) Regina Bechtle S.C. Judith Metz S.C. Recommended Citation Bechtle, Regina S.C. and Metz, Judith S.C., "Seton Writings Project: Chronological List 1b ( June June )" (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 #1b Letters to/about Seton June 1804 June Year Doc # From To Date Cited Archival location /status Antonio Filicchi, "I have been and always shall be ready" - He is concerned that she is being swayed by her Protestant connections. It grieves me profoundly to keep your anxiety so awakened Note in Italian at end of letter July 26, , fn : Antonio Filicchi, "The enclosed letters of introduction from my brother" asking advice in s discernment about becoming a Catholic July 26, S Henry Hobart Mrs. S has heard the Church of Rome ably, fully and ingeniously advocated Antonio Filicchi Probably July 1804 Flanagan, 196, quoting William Berrien, The Posthumous Works of the Late Right Henry Hobart, with a Memorial of His Life (1833)

3 1: Marchal Olive, [Orig. in French] "You cannot doubt, Madame and dear friend, the sadness I felt when I heard about the cruel happenings which put a cap on all your misfortunes." Aug. 10, : Antonio Filicchi, "I took the liberty on the opinion that it was my explicit duty in the case" - concerned that Carroll has not replied to July letter; urged him again to help in her search for faith. Aug. 13, S Antonio Filicchi, Boston You have perhaps been tempted to think that I must have forgotten you since my departure from Your worthy Soul is mine. Sept. 7, , fn : Antonio Filicchi, Boston "I wrote you from this 10 days ago at least Concerned that he has not heard from her. Sept. 15, : Antonio Filicchi, Boston "Just the very day before my long delayed depart from " still labours under doubts & anxieties. Oct. 4, S 4 [Prior to Aug. 30, 1804, received a letter from Carroll which has not been found. Contents can be approximated from references in

4 this letter & s to Antonio Filicchi, Aug. 30, 1804.] Antonio Filicchi, Boston "I have before me your two last letters from the 19 th to the 30 th September" - Praises Church & clergy of Boston our learned & eloquent Cheverus Even Protestants acknowledge their countenance, their conduct, their doctrine Oct. 8, , fn. 44; Cheverus 76; RSM 1, : Filippo Filicchi, Livorno "I received yesterday by the Mercury yours of the 27 July.Your anxiety is unreasonable, your trouble a temptation. The devil knows he cannot catch fish in clear water. Key question: what is the true Church established by Christ? Oct. 17, , fn. 38; White (1853), :13 (duplicate of 10:12) Filippo Filicchi, Livorno "Enclosed is the duplicate of the letter I wrote you the 17 th.i am become very uneasy both for you & for myself you have followed only worldly prudence quotes Luke 9 re: putting hand to the plough, then turning back Oct. 22, , fn. 38 & 39; White (1853), : Antonio Filicchi, Boston [partially in Italian] "I received your last letter from 9 to 17 October. Fight, my worthy friend, pray without ceasing." Nov. 7, , fn. 28; White (1853), : Antonio Filicchi, Boston "It is full 20 days since I addressed you last Nov. 26, :16

5 Antonio Filicchi, Boston "How is it, my good sister, that I have not heard from you since the 17 October?" Dec. 6, : Filippo Filicchi, Livorno "The moment I received your letter of 27 th July, I wrote you a few hasty lines" Long responses to s questions about the Catholic faith Dec. 18, 1804 White (1853), : Samuel Newark "Indeed my dear sister you should not have complained of my negligence" Jan. 4, 17: "Your last favour was from Boston, Oct. 4." Advice re: Seton. Antonio Filicchi, Boston Jan. 12, JCP 2: : Antonio Filicchi, Boston "I have received my dear good Sister, your last letter of the 2d inst." Jan. 15, 10: Sarah Goold "It would have been a great satisfaction to me to have seen you before my departure" Feb. 2, 4: Antonio Filicchi, "A young English gentleman of my acquaintance going to Boston, I eagerly avail myself of the opportunity " Cheverus, Boston Feb. 19, Cheverus, 102 Copy: AMSJ A

6 1.118 Rev. Matthew O Brien, "I beg leave to congratulate you on the event announced in one of our papers of this day which gives to your Cathedral $20,000." is still in the Scale ; Antonio Filicchi is hopeful. Feb. 19, NC I, 90 5 V Cheverus, Boston "I received a few days ago and have perused several times with the greatest attention your favour of the 17 th of February." Consoling advice re doubts. I believe you are always a good Catholic advises that she become a Catholic very soon. [note on envelope, cf. #11.1, CW IIIb, 1-2] March 4, 125, fn. 62 & 63; NC I, 90 AMSV 100, 115, 1, Antonio Filicchi, I have duly received your kind favor of the 5 th inst. and ran immediately to deliver the enclosed to our worthy Mrs. Wm. M. Seton" who formally abjured her past errors. Cheverus, Boston March 16, Cheverus, , fn. 18 Copy: AMSJ A Rev. Francis Matignon, Boston [Orig. in French] "The present bill of exchange mentions s entrance into the Catholic church. Rev. William Dubourg, n.d. [March/ April ] Dubourg, , fn. 7 AASUS, AASMSU Eliza Farquhar Easter Sunday verses April 14, 7:105b Antonio Filicchi, Philadelphia "After my bold declaration and your mild submission to it.nothing that regards your soul or yourself can be indifferent to me. April 18, RSM 1, :20

7 1.124 Antonio Filicchi, Philadelphia "I this moment receive your letter of 30 April & 1 st inst." - Advises her to consult O Brien, Cheverus, or Wilkes before any long-term arrangement May 3, 143, fn : Antonio Filicchi, Philadelphia [partially in Italian] Week after week I am detained here almost for nothing. He hopes s good friend Mrs. Dupleix may become a Catholic too. at James Seton's, May 21, 141, fn : Antonio Filicchi I intended last winter to pay you my personal respects at - Has gone back to NY/Boston. Carroll's advice has produced results; & her children have joined the church. May 27, 3 S Cheverus, Boston "The Rev. Mr. Tisserant by whom I intended writing before, is going to on Monday" June 1, 1: Cecilia Seton & Anna Maria Seton "How do I long to enjoy the society of my own dear Sister" (Cecilia) "My own dear Mother I was rejoiced to receive your letter" (Anna Maria) Aug. 1, UNDA II-1-a Eliza Sadler "It appears my dear Eliza that in answering the first part of your note today" - Summary of a four page letter of advice and reflections about s accepting her situation n.d. [Aug./Sept. ] 150, fn. 57; See #4.50, CW I, 461, to Eliza Sadler, Aug. 28, 11:B Eliza Farquhar Felicity Alone in Christ - verses Sept. 4, 7:105a

8 1.131 Tisserant, Town, New Jersey [orig. in French] "The letter that you paid me the honor of writing me on August 3 didn't reach me until a few days ago" - Advice re: fasting & abstinence while she lives with the Posts, where she should stay because of ties of sanguinity and friendship, dictates of charity Sept. 6, , fn. 61 1: Guy Carleton Bayley, Livorno "I have read your kind letter over at least ten times.your change of faith will not diminish in the least the sincere affection I have always had for you and yours New York Sept. 12, 142, fn. 23; NC I, 96 2: Antonio Filicchi, Albany "Where are you my dear good Sister, have you provided for the safety of yourself & family in these calamitous days of your city?" he is thunderstruck at report of yellow fever epidemic in Sept. 16, 10: Mary Cowper Filicchi, Livorno "Many thanks to my dear Mrs. Seton for her obliging presents and friendly letter." Sept. 27, 10: Filippo Filicchi [orig. in Italian] " infamous. But let us forget such an unpleasant subject." n.d. [Sept./Oct. ] Un dialogo, 201; de Barberey (Code), 180, dates this May 10:25 [fragment]

9 1.136 Antonio Filicchi, Boston "Is it possible (I was beginning yesterday my third letter to you)" He recommends Sulpician College in Montreal for her sons. Seton at Post's, Greenwich, City Oct. 8, 146, fn. 42; RSM 1: 230 APSL(formerly ASJPH) 10: Rev. Matthew O Brien, "I had the honor of your letter and return you many thanks for your very kind concern Explains dispensations re: abstinence Oct. 11, 149, fn. 56 7: Eliza Farquhar "Is it possible that I have again pressed to my bosom the sister of my tenderest affection" n.d. [probably October ] 7: Eliza Farquhar "Dear Zide made this n.d. [probably October ] 7: Eliza Farquhar "Being sensible of our faults my own Sister is the next step toward amendment" [Oct.] 17, 7: Eliza Farquhar "The innocent and pleasing amusement of writing, my precious Sister, has always been my delight" n.d. [probably October ] 7: Antonio Filicchi, Boston Your letter, without date, covering one for our Cheverus is received. New York Oct. 22, 10:27

10 1.143 Dubois, Frederick, Maryland I scarcely think it necessary to apologize - Describes how Dubois got the deed to the hillside property in Emmitsburg for the Church. Nov. 28, Dubois, A G Cheverus, Boston I have received through the hands of our worthy friend Mr. Filicchi your esteemed favor of October the 10 th - Re: her concerns for her boys schooling; Antonio Filicchi will try in & Georgetown silence is the best answer to the scoffers. Nov. 30, Cheverus 105, fn. 25; 108, fn. 34; 146, fn. 43, fn. 75 1: Tisserant Town, New Jersey [orig. in French] "The trips that Mr. and Mrs. Belasise took in October and November prevented me until the present from making the trip." Dec. 15, 151, fn. 62 1: Rev. Michael Hurley, In wishing you many happy returns of the season Comments about St. Peter s Church in. Jan. 2, 4 H Rev. Michael Hurley, Since my letter of the second instant Catholic events in re: legality of an oath of office. Jan. 6, 4 G Rev. Matthew O Brien, My letters to you always presage some emergency. Re: church situation and conduct of Mr. Hurley. Rossiter, Philadelphia Jan. 16, 7 K 2

11 1.149 Cheverus, Boston "Your respected favor of the 2 nd and 4 th was only put in the post-office on the 15 th Re: Cecilia Seton & her impending conversion Jan. 28, Cheverus, 106, fn. 26; Seton (2009), , fn. 89; 153, fn. 76; White (1853), : Antonio Filicchi, "My good guardian angel on my way home from you yesterday suggested me to send you " Jan. 28, 10: Tisserant, town, New Jersey [orig. in French] "This month began with disappointments." Re Cecilia Seton & s future plans. Jan. 29, 151, fn. 63 UNDA II-1-a Rev. Michael Hurley, I have to inform you of the final success of our Memorial. - Re: Catholic schools, translation of the New Testament Feb. 12, 4 G Antonio Filicchi, "By the ship Flora lately from Leghorn, in 121 days passage" Re: plans for education of Seton boys in Cheverus, Boston Feb. 14, Copy: AMSJ A Tisserant, Town, [orig. in French] "Here I am, still the fool with the hope of tomorrows. You informed me, Madam, that you have been deprived of going to church on Ash Wednesday". March 9, Cheverus, 106, fn. 27; Seton 151, fn. 64; NC I, 101; White (1853), :22

12 1.155 Rev. Michael Hurley, From the injunction you lay on me in your last letter Re: difficulties between Hurley and Matthew O Brien March 10, AAB AASMSU 4 G Tisserant, Town, [orig. In French] "Your last letter distresses me greatly. It tells me that you have been seriously unwell." March 15, 151, fn. 65; NC I, 101; White (1853), : "I was very happy to hear that you had formed an acquaintance with Mrs. Seton. Joanna Barry, March 19, JCP 2:506 PAHRC excerpt only Rev. Michael Hurley, The return of the old gentleman has I presume been made known to you - Re: scandal about a clergyman in and Miss McLennan March 20, 4 G Rev. Michael Hurley, The result of Mr. Carr s examination Re: the scandal March 24, 4 G Tisserant, town, New Jersey [orig. in French] "Although you persist in telling me of your indisposition in your last letter " - He advises her to avoid taking on Lenten practices beyond her strength. March 31, 151, fn. 65 1:24

13 1.161 Cheverus, Boston "I have hereby a minute to spare during this holy time" He is sending 5 vols. of Massillon s sermons. A French lady, Mme. Hugon, will deliver them to Andrew Morris in for her. April 3, 153, fn. 78 APSL(formerly ASJPH) 1: Thomas Kelly, Georgetown "It often came into my mind to enquire about your two little boys" He gives information about the school there. April 8, 147, fn. 46 2: " I have discovered that Mr. Filicchi will not proceed immediately to N. York" Re: Filicchi and Carroll's discussions about, education of her sons at Georgetown, question of Montreal James Barry, April 8, JCP 2:509 9 C 6 excerpt Antonio Filicchi, Philadelphia "I received at Washington your holy affectionate letter of the 25 th and 28 th He had visited & Georgetown schools; my preference is decidedly for Montreal c/o Andrew Morris, April 18, 147, fn : Tisserant, Town [orig. in French] "My departure for Europe is finally decided" - Ready to leave, hopes to visit her in on his way to Boston. April 22, 151, fn. 66 1: Antonio Filicchi, Philadelphia "As no very momentous fables could have directed my preference for Montreal" - Even though his preference is for Georgetown, he holds out hope for Montreal; Carroll offered money for the Seton boys and Antonio will pay the rest. May 2, 148, fn. 48 Copy: AMSJ A

14 1.167 Cheverus, Boston "Our worthy friend Mr. Tisserant leaves us so soon & so unexpectedly" May 7, RSM 1, 248 1: Antonio Filicchi, Philadelphia "I advise your expediteness & am truly happy of your happiness" - Her boys have started on their journey, escorted by Mr. Barry. c/o Andrew Morris, May 16, 148, fn. 50; NC I, : Rev. Leonard Neale et al., Georgetown Invoices for William & Richard Seton at Georgetown; description of arrangements. James Barry, Washington, D.C. 5/20/06; 5/22/06; 7/4/06 UNDA II-1-a S. Tisserant, Town, New Jersey [orig. in French] "As I had anticipated, I was deprived of the satisfaction of spending the holidays in." - Regrets he did not hear of her confirmation; reflects on graces of the Spirit s consolation. May 28, 152, fn. 67 1: Tisserant, near Sandy Hook, New Jersey [orig. In French] "We are approaching Sandy Hook. The pilot is going to leave us.my respectful compliments to MM. Morris, O Brien, Hurley, and Burns. June 9 [] RSM 1, : List of subscribers to help support Seton June 16, AMSJ A

15 1.173 Joanna Barry, That we pursued you in Idea and offered our humble supplications for your safety asks to be remembered; notes on s Uncle Charlton s will; list of those contributing to her support. June 17, 1 M 3 Excerpt Rev. Michael Hurley As far as my weakness may be substituted for strength - around the time of Cecilia s conversion [June 20, ] June/July Ennis, 149 Excerpt Cecilia to tell you what I felt in parting from you would be impossible June 19, 4: S. Tisserant, Gravesend, England [orig. in French] "I just landed and I learn that the vessel Remittance is passing on its way to " [He left for London June 9, ] July 11, 1: Mary Hoffman "I am induced to ask you a simple question. Are you a Roman Catholic?" Cecilia n.d. Tuesday morn [soon after June 20] RSM 1, : Cecilia I am not at all surprised my dear sister at your note Mary Hoffman [soon after June 20] 4:167

16 1.179 Mary Hoffman [Mrs. James] New York May you be happy here for I believe your heart is so pure Cecilia [soon after June 20] RSM 1, : Cecilia In consequence of a firm resolution to adhere to the Catholic Faith Charlotte Seton Ogden, [after June 20] 4: Charlotte Seton Ogden, I can scarcely express my astonishment at receiving your note yesterday Cecilia n.d. [after June 20] RSM 1, :11 [same as 17:13] Cecilia "I am very sorry, my dear Charlotte, you should think me capable of any deception" Charlotte Seton Ogden, n.d. [after June 20] RSM 1, 254 4: CO [Charlotte Seton Ogden], It is my opinion, my dear Cecilia Cecilia at Mrs. Dupleix, n.d. [after June 20] 17: "This morning only I received [by] post from Philada. your favor of the 7 th Re: payment for Seton boys for Georgetown James Barry, July 21, JCP, 2:520 9 C 7 Excerpt Cecilia "I am very sorry that my dear Sister should have for a moment supposed my affections were undivided - tells of her reception into the Catholic Church Mary Hoffman July 25, RSM 1, :170

17 1.186 Rev. Michael Hurley, "I am now at Mr. Morris's, and will await your coming" [before August 19] around Cecilia's conversion RSM 1, 258; Ennis, 149 1: Michael Hurley I have read Cecilia s letter and am pleased with it. n.d. [before August 19] 1: Harriet Seton & Eliza Farquhar, "How painful for your dear E & H to revisit a spot which was once the seat of happiness" August 19, 8: Harriet Seton Dear precious, best of sisters, bosom friend New York n.d. [probably August ] 8: Tisserant, London, [orig. in French] "Today I took advantage of a chance to write you" August 27, 152, fn. 68; RSM 1: : Antonio Filicchi, London "Though I have no letters from you, though lazy, though diffident " Sept. 5, 10: Harriet Wilderness My own, my dearest best of sisters She is sad to be separated from. n.d. [probably fall ] 8: Eliza Farquhar The pure and exalted happiness we enjoyed at our short interview this morn n.d. [fall ] 7:104

18 1.194 Eliza Farquhar To express to my beloved sister the feelings of my heart overwhelmed with love and gratitude n.d. [fall ] 7: Eliza Farquhar Indeed my beloved Sisters I am not insensible to the loss I sustain in being so rudely deprived of your sweet society Seton and Cecilia Sept. 18, [] 7: Eliza Farquhar Many and precious have been the hours I have passed on my knees n.d. [fall ] 7: Eliza Farquhar How long, very long are the tedious days of separation. Eliza has been seven months sick. n.d. [fall ] 11:B Rev. Francis Matignon, Boston [orig in French] It is unpardonable of me not to have responded sooner to your interesting letter Cecilia has taken a step so courageous a visible miracle of grace. Sept. 22, Cheverus, 107, fn. 30; Seton (2009), 165, fn :34b Cecilia "Tis impossible for me to tell you how delighted I am that you consider me in the light of a Friend and elder Sister " Anna Maria Oct. 2, 4:146

19 1.200 Rev. Francis Matignon, Boston [orig. in French] "Your letters arrived a few days after the one which I had the honor of writing to you" He has a lively interest in all which concerns you. Oct. 12, Cheverus, 107, fn. 31; Seton (2009), 163, fn. 17 1: Antonio Filicchi, London "I have received only a few days ago your long expected letter of the 10 of August" encloses the following letter to Murray, is happy about Cecilia s conversion Nov. 3, Cheverus, 107, fn. 32; RSM I, ; NC I, 104; White (1853), : Antonio Filicchi, London "Christian Religion, founded in Charity" is being persecuted; Antonio enclosed this with his Nov. 3 letter to, to be forwarded to Murray; [see APSL 10:35 Bruté note attached: did not send this to Murray] John Murray & Sons, Nov. 3, RSM I, 269; NC I, :34; Duplicate of 10: Rev. Francis Matignon, Boston [orig. in French] "I hope you will pardon me for not having responded sooner" - Cheverus, Dubourg & he concur that should go to. She is destined to take a great place in the United States. God has His moments that we must not try to anticipate Recommend your future to God. [notes by and Bruté on envelope] Nov. 25, Dubourg 178, fn. 45; 152, fn. 18; Cheverus, ; CW I, 432; 169, fn. 49 1: Antonio Filicchi, Leghorn [fragment] " would rank themselves too low in their own eyes" Re: his near-fatal Dec. 8 accident near Montenero; attributes his safety to her intercession; still favors Montreal plan, but she should follow advice of Cheverus & Matignon "Your new life will be brighter than this." n.d. [after December 8, ] Un dialogo, 233ff 10:26

20 1.205 Antonio Filicchi, Livorno "Your prayers have been heard, my good dear Sister, and I am safe at last in Leghorn." describes his near fatal accident on Dec. 7. Jan. 2, Copy: AMSJ A Cheverus, Boston "This is your saint's day, I have remembered it in praying for you this morning at the Altar." Antonio Filicchi, Livorno Jan. 17, AMSJ A Cheverus, Boston "Having a little leisure and a good opportunity for " He heard of Christmas Highbinders riot in NY; Matignon does not know how to get rules of Canadian nunneries; Cheverus prefers Dubourg s project as very conducive to the progress of religion in this country. c/o Mrs. James Barry, Jan. 21, Dubourg, 158, fn. 44; Cheverus 108, fn. 35; 170, fn. 51 1: I have recourse to you at present as to a person, on whose determination the honour, estimation, & perhaps the very being of our holy religion depends at. suggests Rev. Anthony Kohlmann be sent to. Rev. Robert Molyneux, Georgetown Feb. 25, JCP 3:10-11 AGU, Maryland Province Archives Excerpt Dubois, Frederick Town I was in hopes for some time past, I could make my escape from here re: deed to/plans for building a church at St. Mary s Mountain. March 14, 8 A G Cheverus, Boston "A sailor who came from Salem to perform his religious duty" notes that Cecilia age 15, has joined the Church. Antonio Filicchi, Livorno [received March 26, ] AMSJ A

21 1.211 "Mrs. Seton's maternal heart yearns to see her sons. Rev. Robert Molyneux, Georgetown March 27, JCP 3:13 AGU, Maryland Province Archives Excerpt "Make the best apology you can for me to Mrs. whom I am ashamed of having neglected so long" Joanna Barry April 2, JCP 3:14 UNDA Excerpt Cecilia "Our house is at last at Peace" [April ] 4: Cecilia How often today has my imagination flown to you Anna is sick with measles. [April ] 4: Cecilia Ann has past a better night & has less fever [April ] 4: Cecilia There was something so sweet in the few days I stayed with you. New York [April ] 4: "At last I sit down to fulfil an engagement long made" - Written with continued interruptions ; affirms her example and patient suffering; supports Matignon and Cheverus in their plan for her future. New York May 23, JCP 3: 21-22; Dubourg, 158, fn. 46; Seton (2009), 161, fn. 85, 172, fn. 138; NC I, 109 1:39

22 1.218 Rossiter, Philadelphia You will have a letter of mine tomorrow - Recommends Hurley be removed from scandals and dangers in May 27, 7 K Rossiter, Philadelphia I have spoken to Mr. Hurley about the visits May 28, 7 K Cecilia "I feel hourly more and more thankful for our Precious Priviledges" [before June 7, ] 4: Cheverus, Boston "I received about ten days ago a letter from our respected friend Mr. Filicchi dated Leghorn February 21 st " June 8, Seton (2009),159, fn. 69 1: Thomas Kelly, George Town "I make use of the present convenient opportunity of letting you know that we are all well here." June 10, 2: James Barry, I wrote you some since under different dates as did Mrs. Barry Re: Hurley s dispute with Carroll; troubled situation at St. Peter s, NY. June 10, 1 K Mary Fitch Bayley, Newark It is with great pleasure I now address you Anna Maria June 12, [] 4:103

23 1.225 Cecilia I feel the Want of your Well Beloved too much - her imagination brings her to the convent cells at Montreal. July 4, NC I, 110 4: Rev. Michael Hurley, With your favor of the 11 th inst - Sibourd s arrival in singularly fortunate ; Hurley is appointed to St. Augustine Church in Philadelphia. July 15, 4 H Cecilia The Spirit has been with you all day. Did St. M [Hurley] preach today? [before Aug. 29, ] 4: Cecilia Your dear note was a balm to my heart. [before Aug. 29, ] 4: Cecilia I do not my Sis wish any other position than that of the cross. [before Aug. 29, ] 4: Cecilia How is it my much loved sister we missed each other this morning. [before Aug. 29, ] 4: Cecilia As the Ogdens and Hoffmans dined with us [before Aug. 29, ] 4:192

24 1.233 Cecilia I cannot help thinking of our sweet day yesterday [Aug. 28, ] 4: Rev. Michael Hurley, Philadelphia "Had not the greatest confidence in her to whom you are doubly allied Cecilia Aug. 29, White (1853), : Cecilia Scarcely can I realize it to myself [after Aug. 29, ] 4: Cecilia Would you believe my Sister your Cecil was at Green Hill. [after Aug. 29, ] 4: Cecilia I received your note my darling in the midst of noise and scolding [after Aug. 29, ] 4: Cecilia O could you[r] Cecil fly my darling [after Aug. 29, ] 4: Cecilia Your Cecil is counting the moments for Saturday [after Aug. 29, ] 4: Cecilia We are separated when shall we meet again. New York [after Aug. 29, ] 4:145

25 1.241 Cecilia The few moments I saw my sister this morning were a comfort. New York [after Aug. 29, ] 4: Cecilia This has been a happy day for me. New York [after Aug. 29, ] 4: Cecilia How sweet it would be [after Aug. 29, ] 4: Cheverus, Boston "I received by Mr. Langdon your favour of February the 21st" Antonio Filicchi, Livorno Oct. 17, AMSJ A "If my delay in answering your esteemed favor of the 13 th and 22d. of the past month has been greater than I wished or expected. He offers questions and concerns about the Canada plan. Dec. 2, 168, fn. 43; RSM I, ; NC I, 112; JCP 3: :40 The following undated notes from Cecilia Seton to Seton were written between March and June when both were in Cecilia "When I proposed staying all day" 4:124

26 1.247 Cecilia "Your Cecil's poor little heart" New York 4: Cecilia "How is it you were so late this morning did the little Angel neglect to wake you" New York Wed. Evening 4: Cecilia "To describe what I felt in departing from you yesterday would be impossible" New York Monday Evening 11 oclock 4: Cecilia "Did you think I wished to be relieved from my burthen Tuesday Evening 11 o clock APSL(formerly ASJPH) 4: Cecilia "The few sweet hours I passed yesterday by your side in the dear Ark of Peace" Monday Evening 4: Cecilia "What a good thing Penance is my darling Sis I assure you I like the fruits of it very much" Wed. Evening 4: Cecilia "Just returned from Mr. Wilkes very much wearied as you may well suppose" Sunday Evening 4: Cecilia "How long, very long beloved Sister does it seem since I was with you" 11 o clock 4:141

27 1.255 Cecilia "The Heart indeed says much more than I can ever write" Monday Morning APSL(formerly ASJPH) 4: Cecilia "The dear moments of peace enjoyed with you this morning in the Ark of refuge appears only as a dream" Wed. Evening 4: Cecilia "Three times dear Sis have I been to my Litany & not yet through it" Sunday Morning 4: Cecilia "It must seem mysterious to you my not writing you this week" 9 o clock Saturday Evening 4: Cecilia "Your Cecil is wearied out both soul & body -- & can say with truth this night a convent is my earnest desire" Sunday Evening 4: Cecilia "Sure my dear Sis -- our Guardian Angels must have managed it for us yesterday" Thursday morning 4: Cecilia If I could be near you to-night only to exchange one look of love 4:156

28 1.262 Cecilia Your little notes were quite a feast for me last Eve[nin]g 4: Cecilia Religious Verse Servant of Jesus! Shade beloved revered n.d. 4: Cecilia So sweetly have I been anticipating all the week my Blessing Sunday Morning 4: Cecilia Your own is longing to see you & I know not when it will be 4: Cecilia Could I tell you what my disappointment was this morning 4: Cecilia The Day is Gloomy my sis this Morning but the Soul is very bright 4: Cecilia The Heart is almost too full to write the tears have scarce ceased flowing since I left you this morning Sunday Evening 4: Cecilia I send you half of what we have, you must begin by 2 drops 4:165a

29 1.270 Cecilia How are you & the dear Angel this morning 4:165b Cecilia [I] have only a moment darling Sis to say how I love you and how much I wish to see you APSL(formerly ASJPH) 4: Cecilia to tell you how much I think of you & pray for you I could not Wed. Evening 4: Cecilia My own dear Sister if you know how much comfort one line from you was to your Cecilia 4: Cecilia I will then meet you my darling tomorrow will at least stay part of the day 4: Cecilia How unexpected my Sister was your dear note by Edmund Wednesda y Evening 4: Cecilia Your little note my Own Sis cheered and delighted me more than I can tell you Saturday Evening 4: He encloses a letter of of Jan. 3 [see #4.62, CW I, 491 re: Barrys] Louisa Caton Jan. 3, [] JCP 3:35 AAB

30 1.278 "One of the Sulpician priests, who is a man of very pleasing manners" - referring to William Dubourg Rev. Charles Plowden, England Jan.10, JCP 3:35ff AGU, Maryland Province Archives Excerpt Since my last to you, I have received several of your letters. Re: the clergy situation in Rev. Patrick Kelly, Jan. 15, JCP 3: Eliza Sadler, Downpatrick, Ireland "Your third letter dated November has reached me" Jan. 29, 11:B Julia Scott, Philadelphia "A thousand thanks dear friend for your precious letter" Feb. 1, 11:B Cheverus, Boston "Your esteemed favor of Jan. 12 did not come to hand till last night." Feb. 3, 160, fn.79; RSM 2, 9-11 UNDA II-1-a I find that peace and edification will be banished from the Church of without more effectual measures than those hitherto taken. Suspends Kelly from priestly duties Rev. Patrick Kelly, Feb. 5, JCP 3: It must be owing to the late irregularity in the conveyance of the mails Re: the censure of Rev. Matthew O Brien and Rev. Patrick Kelly Cornelius Heeney, Feb. 13, JCP 3:45

31 1.285 Rev. Louis Sibourd, "I have not seen Mrs. Seton since the reception of your favour but, depend on my mentioning to her what you desire."; re: Dubourg going to to help out during Lent March 19, Dubourg 1, 159, fn Q 15 Excerpt "Tho in compliance with your permission" re: her sons; Dubourg s coming to March 28, Dubourg 159, fn. 55; JCP 3: : Joanna Barry, Madeira "Although compelled by an unexpected opportunity for America" April 8, 2: Antonio Filicchi, Livorno "You are right, you are but just" April 18, 10: Rev. William Dubourg I have this moment written at length to our worthy Boston friends. May 2, Dubourg, 161, fn. 58; Cheverus, 109, fn. 40; 171, fn. 58; NC I, 115; RSM 2:14 UNDA II-1-a Cheverus, Boston "The Rev. Dr. Dubourg in a letter to the Rev. Dr. Matignon " Prefers - prudence but not extreme delicacy or timidity should guide her reliance on Filicchi s resources. He and Matignon support plan as a public benefit to religion. May 12, Dubourg 161, fn. 59; Seton (2009) , fn. 62; NC, 115 1:9

32 1.291 Rev. William Dubourg, "I was waiting impatiently after the result of our Boston consultation." Wishes her few pupils to begin so the spirit of regularity and piety can be fostered. May 27, Dubourg, , fn. 60; Seton (2009), 171, fn. 58, 185 fn. 48; NC I, 115 AMSV 100, 115, 1, Rev. William Dubourg, "A letter of four large pages" - Advises that Cecilia tell her family her plans to come to ; s plan is the will of God New York June 8, Dubourg, 163, fn. 62; Seton (2009), 172, fn. 64 & 66; NC I, 116 2: Rev. William Dubourg, [orig. partially in French) Distressing as the intelligence may be for you Sibourd plans to resign as of Aug. 1. June 8, 3 E 4