Seton Writings Project: Chronological List 3 ( January December 1816)

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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 3 ( January - 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 3 ( January - December )" (2016). Seton Writings Project. Paper 6. 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 mbernal2@depaul.edu, wsulliv6@depaul.edu.

2 Seton Writings Project Sisters of Charity Federation Chronological List #3 Letters to/about Seton January December Year Doc # From To Date Cited Archival location /status 3.1 Helen Bayley, New York Would not any one imagine that Helen has been denied the use of Pen, ink and paper? Feb. 4, Seton (2009) 265, fn :B Rebecca Seton & Mary Stanislaus, Prayer of consecration to Mary Feb. 5, RSM 2: Sisters Council Minutes, Questions about interpretation of Constitutions re: duration of novitiate, etc. - some questions to be referred to Carroll & the Sulpician authorities Feb. 13, McNeil, VH, 35, fn. 63 Council Book 1:2 3.4 Victoire Dubourg Fournier, "If it were not for the approaching season of Easter" March 6, Dubourg 1, 382, fn. 55 2: Rev. Pierre Babade, March 28, Seton (2009) 267, fn. 74 1:69

3 You and your children have good reason to think that you are very present to me every day here 3.6 Rev. Pierre Babade, I regretted very much that it was not in my power to send you a spiritual nosegay for St. Joseph s day. Catherine March 28, 4: Rev. John Carroll, "I have suffered many opportunities to escape" mentions a number of the Sisters; the Pope has been freed; the community s prayers protect his diocese from inroads of irreligion March 29, Seton (2009) 267, fn. 76; NC 1, 171; JCP 3: :53b 3.8 Sisters Council Minutes, Rev. John David asked to unite his KY group to with conditions -- change constitutions to abolish title "Sister Servant," and allow a novitiate in Kentucky Council minutes note David s request; has 3 questions, but is generally open was the Union compatible with 's rules? Could the bishop cause alterations in these rules? Would the novitiate have to be located at? Council is liberal in its attitude but David was not content. April 2-14, NC 1, 176; 259, fn. 37 & 38; McNeil,VH, 35, fn. 63 Council Book 1:2, entry of Apr. 14, 3.9 Eliza Sadler, New York For once I have acknowledgments to make to your Emmitsbourg post - She has heard about 's situation in and all seems well. April 6, Seton (2009) 266, fn. 72 and 269, fn : B Rev. John Cheverus, Boston "It is an age since I have heard from you but I have never ceased to remember you" AprIl 12, Seton (2009) 217, fn. 37 1: Rev. John David, Bardstown Rev. Simon April 21, Seton (2009) UNDA II-3-N

4 "For a long time I have had the desire to write to you but I suppressed it" Cannot consent to use Sister Servant title; demands novitiate in Kentucky & right to name superior Bruté, 259, fn. 39; Doyle, 37, fn Rebecca Thoughts on Anna Maria s birthday May 3, RSM 2: Rebecca Re: Anna Maria & spiritual thoughts anticipating reception of Communion Mary Stanislaus May 3 and 29, June 3 and 21, RSM 2: Reflections on Anna Maria Seton in eternity My Nina the morning is beautiful, the sky is serene Hand unknown May 9, 3:68, Cecilia O Conway, The Mass will soon begin. I shall have but a short time to write you a few words. She is concerned about troubles in the church in Philadelphia. Matthias O Conway, Philadelphia May 15, PAHRC MS 21, 553(3) acc Ann Nelson Poor Ann your poor but loving Ann begs your prayers Catherine Ascension Eve, 3:80, Ann Tiernan Now Tene s only dear darling Kate shall receive an answer to her two dear letters Catherine June 6, 11:B45

5 3.18 Rev. Simon Bruté, Jour pluvieux. Mes larmes en torrent Eve of Corpus Christi [June 9], Bayley, Bruté, Rev. Simon Bruté, [Original mostly in French] O my God! j'ai dit la Messe, mon divin Maître - reflections on the anniversary of his priestly ordination, June 10, 1808 June 10, Bayley, Bruté, Rev. Pierre Babade, I have met you this morning in our Lord Catherine July 19, 4: Rev. Pierre Babade, I hasten to ketch 3 or 4 moments to write you Catherine n.d. 4: Ann Tiernan, "What will my own dear dear Mother think when she hears" -- she had to leave school at St. Joseph s July 25, 3: Ann Tiernan, Sister Rose goes tomorrow and would I let her go away without writing to my own Kate Catherine July 25, 11:B Cos (pupil), "The receipt of my dearest Mother's letter afforded me unspeakable pleasure" there seem to be many girls from St. Jo s in July 25, Seton (2009) 291, fn. 38 2:88

6 3.25 Rev. Francis Vespre, "I take the liberty to present you with a few pious pictures" Thanks for kind reception in the Valley. Asks prayers for his brother about to leave for Europe. [Cf. s reply to him in CW 2:281, #6.170] Aug. 15, 7: Sisters Council Minutes, "Bishop David, again writing on the proposed union of both Establishments, gave occasion to the following questions" No to any union with Kentucky on David s terms Aug. 18, Council Book 1: Rose White, "I think I can see your surprise when you hear of the choice made to send poor Rose to Philadelphia" Rev. John Carroll, [After Aug. 14, ] White (1853), Rev. John Dubois, "I received today your favour of the 21 st inst" Re: Rose White going to new Philadelphia mission mentions Dubois' experience with the Sisters of Charity in France comments re: his objections to Rose going to Kentucky better for her to go to Philadelphia Rev. John Carroll, Aug. 23, AAB, AASMSU 8B. M Rev. Simon Bruté, from that 1 st summit of desires resign offer watch [ ] [Summer, ] 350, fn :B Rev. John David, Bardstown "Bishop Flaget being now on his visit" - He is negotiating with Dubois about establishing Sisters of Charity in Kentucky points of discussion included having a separate novitiate in Kentucky, Rev. John Carroll, Sept. 17, Fox, 72-73; JCP 3:295 AAB, AASMSU 8A-F1

7 and calling superior Mother, not Sister Servant David has already written to Tessier about these issues. On this letter John Carroll wrote three points for consideration about the Sisters of Charity as distinct from the community in France Rev. John Carroll, "I should have acknowledged much sooner your esteemed favor of the 17 th Carroll s opinion: yes to David s two requests -- question of intercommunity of property between and Kentucky needs to be clarified. Rev. John David, Bardstown n.d., after Sept. 17, Fox, 74; JCP 3: Rev. Pierre Babade, I thought you were in my debts and not I in yours Rebecca Sept. 28, RSM 2:181 4: Rev. John Dubois, I was extremely mortified that the late hour at which I was at liberty to leave did not permit me to wait on you. Sister Fanny s appointment to Kentucky must be decided by the Sisters Council it is doubtful that the two establishments shall ever be united advice re: David s conditions he interprets St. Vincent s regulations for Daughters of Charity Rev. John Carroll. Oct. 10, 260 AAB, AASMSU 3F Rev. Pierre Babade, Oct. 19, , fn. 40 1:70

8 You have every good reason, my very dear daughter re: s aversion to her superior, Fr. David he is consoled that the new Adam prevails in her and she does her duty Rev. John Dubois, Being urged by the Rev. Mr. David to give him a final answer respecting the final alterations in the Constitutions of the Sisters Carroll & Tessier need to respond. Rev. John Carroll, Oct. 27, 260 AAB, AASMSU 3F Rev. John Moranvillé, You have already received my thanks when I was at St. Joseph s for the affectionate welcome you have given to our dear Sisters. re: four Trappistine candidates who were received as Sisters of Charity; two remained. [end of Nov. ] 2:41a 3.37 Rev. John Dubois, I wished to profit by the opportunity of Mr. Bruté s last trip to -- no union with Kentucky unless controls admissions is waiting for information from France re: novitiate clarifies the intentions in St. Vincent s rule -- extended description of rule insists the Sisters are not cloistered. Rev. John Carroll, Dec. 5, JCP 3: AAB, AASMSU 3F16 Rev. John Carroll wrote comments on Dubois letter Rev. John Dubois, Permit me to trouble you with a few more observations before I dismiss the subject of my last letter he offers an explanation of constitutional Rev. John Carroll, Dec. 27, 261, fn. 46; NC 1, 177 AAB, AASMSU 3 F17

9 issues re: the Sisters of Charity "Constitution cannot be modified according to the various opinions of each Bishop," etc Rev. John Dubois, 2 nd instruction on the vows The three Vows of Poverty, obedience, & Chastity form as if it were the bond of union which consecrates a Soul to God. 5: Rev. John Dubois, Meditations on various subjects be you ready: because at what hour you know not the son of man will come n.d. 5: Rev. John Cheverus, Boston "I answered your esteemed favour" he asks for news of Madame Guerin a relative of hers, Mrs. Walley, is in Boston. Jan. 20, 216, fn. 33; 217, fn. 38; 267, fn. 75 1: Mary Bayley Post, New York "Could my thoughts, dear Sister, have at will been converted into a letter" they have had illuminations, fireworks, and all demonstrations of joy at the declaration of peace March 7, 271, fn : Juliana White, I have just finished writing to my dear Josephine talks about the anniversary of Anna Maria s death March 11, APSL (formerly ASJPH 3: 76

10 shares news of and of 3.44 Rev. John Cheverus, Boston He asks Bruté to pass on his letter to Seton (March 27 Bruté and leave for Europe via New York) Rev. Simon Bruté, March 17, UNDA II-3-N 3.45 Catherine or Rebecca Reflection re: Mother Seton s renewal of vows March 25, 3:82, Robert Barry, "I have before me both your letters" discusses arrangements for s trip to Italy [Barry handles s private financial affairs] March 27, 273, fn : New York We are now on the eve of our departure"- to sail on the Tontine for Bordeaux with Bruté April 5, 273, fn. 107 APSL (formerly AMPH) RG S-J # Eliza Sadler, New York I take the pen now with pleasure because I know my letter is looked for and will be acceptable since I can speak to you of Wm she tells about 's departure for Europe April 16, 272, fn : B Margaret George, Promissory note for the house of St. Joseph, John Dubois, witness Lewis Motter April 21, 5: Julia Scott, Philadelphia "You wish me to write and therefore I take up my April 25, 11: B29

11 pen to tell you I am better." her daughter Maria died in Copenhagen November 7, 3.51 Rev. John Carroll, "Returning from the Eastern Shore in the eve of the Ascension" he proposes that she take in the mentally deranged wife of Mr. Robert Oliver as a boarder -- she is the sister of the late Mrs. Craig of Philadelphia, whom probably knew. May 7, AMSV 100, 115, 1, Rebecca Our separation was truly painful but yet we have a continual comfort in our hearts that you have not gone to the Navy. [with letter of - CW 2:309, #6.192] Seton on his way to Italy May 18, RSM 2: Apostolic Nunciature, Washington D.C Rev. Simon Bruté, Bordeaux Having been asked by your estimable friend, Mrs. Seton -- re: arrival of Seton in Europe [he arrived in in July] Filippo and Antonio Filicchi, May 24, RSM 2: Mary Bayley Post, New York "I am much indebted to your kindness, my dear sister" says Seton resembles and his grandfather Seton & reminds her of a story they read at Mama Pompelion s their half-brother, Richard Bayley, died in a wagon accident. June 12, [] NC 1, 27 11: Marseilles "I have no doubt that you will receive my letter dated Bordeaux" he is leaving for Italy share this with Dubois. June 14, Dubois, 76; 274, fn. 112 AMSJ A S-J # L. Preudhomme de Borre, Marseilles Your pupil, Mr. having given me an Rev. Simon Bruté, June 16, RSM 2: UNDA II-1-a

12 account of our journey went by land rather than sea to Italy because of the threat of attack by the Barbary pirates. Bordeaux 3.57 Rebecca & Catherine "A long long time has passed since we have had the pleasure and delight of hearing from you." [ wrote on this same letter, see CW 2: 313, #6.194] Seton [addressed to Rev. Mr. Bruté, Rennes, France] June 17, ASCSE S-J # Eliza Sadler, New York I have received yours of the 8 th & shall send this reply to it under cover to a friend in s half-brother Richard Bayley, who resided in Yonkers, is dead, sad sad indeed. June 27, 11: B Rev. John Carroll, "I have received, about an hour ago two long letters from M. Bruté, Bordeaux" news of s journey to he is enclosing money for from his niece Louisa Caton. July 12, 286, fn. 16 AMSV 100, 115, 1, "I have just arrived at Mr. Filicchi's who received me with the greatest kindness." July ASCSE S-J # Rev. Simon Bruté, Rennes, France July 17, RSM 2: UNDA II-1-a 3.62 Rev. John Carroll, "I expected to have renewed to you yesterday by n.d. [summer AMSV 100, 115, 1, 8

13 Mr. Grover" talks about Ann and Charlotte Nelson ] 3.63 On the 21 June I had the pleasure to receive your esteemed favor of the 5 th of March Felix Bertrand, Paris Aug. 1 and 2, 18: Filippo Filicchi, "I have almost a mind to scold you for having sent here your son without previous leave." Aug. 12, 275, fn : Rev. John Dubois, Now collect all the obstacles which interfere with economy "My good Sisters are a real treasure" he is writing about the economic burdens of having a staff of lay women at Mount St. Mary s. Three Sisters of Charity recently arrived to work there. Rev. Antoine Garnier, Paris After Aug. 12, NC 1, 184 AMSMU 3.66 "I have just heard that there is a vessel for " Note with this letter, possibly by Bruté, to, S-J #350 Aug. 14, 18:55 S-J # Rev. Simon Bruté, Paris "I am still waiting, I'm waiting with much impatience the news of your safe arrival at I have written three times since Bordeaux" Aug. 19, Dubourg 1, 334, fn. 25 ASCSH A S-J # "I have scarcely time to write a few lines, there is an Aug. 21,

14 opportunity for New York" he saw Dubourg who was passing through on his way to New Orleans. S-J # Mary Seton Hoffman, New York In days of Yore dear Kate, promises were sacred she gives an update on family members activities Catherine Aug. 21, 11:B "I received yesterday from Mr. Filicchi your esteemed favor of the 12 th inst." at Marseilles Mme. de St. Cesaire, sister of Mr. Preudhomme, received him warmly he also a found good friend of his father's who secured letters of introduction for Nice & Genoa the English consul in Nice gave him an English passport & put him on an English ship for Genoa. Rev. Simon Bruté, Paris Aug. 26, RSM 2: AMSV 100, 115, 1, 47 S-J # Rebecca & Catherine "You cannot conceive dearest Brother what joy it gave us on hearing the happy news of your safe arrival at Bordeaux" (with a note at the end from, CW 2:340, #6.202) Aug. 27, RSM 2: 198 AMSJ A S-J # "I have this moment with pleasure received a second letter" he has received several of Bruté's letters via the Filicchis he rejoices in latest revolution Rev. Simon Bruté, Paris Sept. 2, RSM 2: APSL (formerly AMPH) S-J # Rev. Dubourg, Rome Rev. Simon Bruté, Bordeaux Sept. 5, Dubourg 1, 334, fn. 27 UNDA

15 3.74 Filippo & Antonio Filicchi, Mr. Seton is doing well and he shows very favorable dispositions to make progress in the career to which he is destined Rev. Simon Bruté, Paris Sept. 7, 10: Mary Bayley Post, New York How can I expect you to forgive my long silence she tells of the birth of a daughter, Mary, and other family news. Sept. 12, 11: "I received with pleasure your first dear letters of June and May", Catherine and Rebecca Sept. 22, Dubourg 1, 334, fn : Cecilia O Conway, I am at a loss what to say to you.you will have the pleasure of seeing our good superior and our little dear Rebecca. Isabel O Conway, Philadelphia Sept. 24, PAHRC MS 21, 553(3) acc Ellen Wiseman, "I heard yesterday that Rev. Mr. Dubois had returned" Oct. 7, 2: Rose White, Philadelphia I beg leave through your President to state before you the situation in which this infant establishment is at the need of the year, since our arrival here. her report to the Board of Managers of the Asylum. Rev. Mr. DeBarth, Philadelphia Oct. 8, 7-2-1, #1

16 3.80 Catherine After waiting for some time we at last received a letter from you Rebecca Philadelphia [Oct. ] 11:B Rev. Simon Bruté, on board the Blooming Rose He is on his way back to America with three companions Oct.17, 222, fn. 58 UNDA II-1-a 3.82 Rev. Simon Bruté, on board the Blooming Rose "Here, to the best of my ability is my account which I have made up for your mother." lists expenses of the trip re: s salvation: Listen to the heart of your mother rather than to mine. Oct. 18, ASCSE S-J # Rev. John Carroll, "The enclosed [from Seton] which I received this morning is too interesting" he is not well, he has pains and giddiness Oct. 27, JCP 3:369 AMSV 100, 115, 1, Rebecca Philadelphia As I soon expect to hear of an opportunity I must write to my own mother. I have been to Aunt Scotts twice. Sister Rose took me to the poor house." she was staying at the Asylum, went to consult with Dr. Philip Syng Physick n.d. [Oct. ] NC 1, 185 9: Rev. John Moranvillé, One word only, our concerns great on this day he talks about belongings of the Sisters that need to be transported to expresses concern Nov. 1 [] 2:40

17 for one of the students at St. Joseph s Rev. John Moranvillé, I have seen our good friend Mr. Bruté has inquiries about Sisters and students he knows. Nov. 15 [] 2: Rev. Simon Bruté, "Eve of the birthday of such an excellent heart One more moment of infinite goodness" a pious reflection on eternity. After Nov. 28, 13: Rev. John Dubois, "A ray of hope remains yet concerning our good bishop" re: Bishop Carroll s health. [Carroll died Dec. 3, ] EAS, Before Dec. 3, 5: "On the 29 th of November I received your and the dear girls letters of the 27 th of August" Dubourg visited him he likes Italy so-so he is sending pictures via Mr. Tiernan in. Dec. Dubourg 1, 335, fn. 27 ASCSE S-J # Juliana White, "Your Julian often, very often, has thought of you during this time of Advent" Dec. 22, Seton (2009) 291, fn. 42; 327, fn. 93 3: Rev. John Dubois, After Mass was called to good Sister Kitty who was knocking on the door of Eternity Rev. Simon Bruté, after Dec. 25, NC 1, 176 AMSMU 3.92 "If your pleasure in receiving my letters equals mine on receiving yours" Her last letter mentions Dec. 29, ASCSH A S-J #

18 receiving one of his visited Mr. Hall from whom she received a picture of Sts. Peter and Paul he hopes she likes the pictures sent by Mr. Filicchi Filippo Filicchi has been seriously ill I had begun a letter to you last night after finishing the one to mama he would like more news from home. Catherine Dec. 29, 18: Rev. Simon Bruté, Henry Hobart, New York Flanagan Archives and Historical Collections Protestant Episcopal Church, Hobart collection, Vol. II, # Rev. John Dubois, "The flight of poor Martha looks so much like an elopement." He is worried this will be the cause of scandal. 5: Dr. Pierre Chatard, I have just received your letter at this moment suggests treatment for Rebecca who is not getting better Jan. 6 [] 4: Rev. John Dubois, "I must follow the example of my brother and write at odd moments or I cannot write at all." Daily life and sense of pastoral and spiritual inadequacy Rev. Simon Bruté Jan , Dubois 81, fn. 47; McSweeny 1, 68-69

19 3.98 M. Renaudet, "Dearest Mother I cannot let this opportunity pass without following the impulse of my heart." Jan. 11, 2: M. Renaudet, Dear girls let me begin in wishing you a happy new year Josephine & Rebecca Jan. 11, 2: I had last the pleasure of writing you by the Brig Canada he advises his brother to spend time in a counting house before coming to Richard Jan. 16, ASCSH A "I have now again the pleasure of writing to you" Filippo Filicchi is gradually recovering his health Antonio has not had time to write. Jan. 17, AMSV 100, 115, 1, 32 S-J # Rev. John Dubois, During the holidays I was unable to answer your letter of Dec. 21 more promptly he would like more Sisters of Charity to work at Mount St. Mary's and train the other women workers. Rev. John Tessier, Jan. 18, AAB - SAB RG 1, bx "There is an American vessel just coming in" he wrote by 4 ships which he knows arrived in the U.S. - brig Lindorf sailed that morning Amabilia's 2 girls are Maria and Julia. Jan. 26, ASCSH A S-J #

20 3.104 "I am almost afraid in your next letter you will scold me" he gives an account of seeing Algerian slaves Rebecca Seton Jan. [] RSM 2: Catherine, Rebecca and (Kitty ) I have just been reading over your letters which overflow my heart with love for you. Leghorn Feb. 4, RSM 2: AMSJ A S-J # (Bec - 300) I am quite sorry to think my dearest Brother I shall not be able to tell as much as Kit has. See CW 2, 371, #7.5 for s note at the end of this letter "I profit by the immediate departure of the Brig Superb again to write you" he has learned of the death of Archbishop John Carroll Feb. 5, Dubourg 1, 377, fn. 34 AMSJ A S-J # Rev. John Dubois, I just now received your two letters he offers advice in response to Bruté s questions regarding hiring workers including possibly Sisters of Charity comments about Rev. John Hickey Rev. Simon Bruté, Feb. 5, AAB, AASUS Rev. Simon Bruté, [Original partly in French] Octave of the Presentation & our renovation excerpts from letters of Jean Jacques Olier [Feb. 9, ] 318, fn :A Mary Bayley Post, New York Feb. 12,

21 "Your kind hopes as well as all the slathering ones his parents formed now cease as relates to our dear Edward" she describes the illness and death of her son, Edward Post 11: Richard, Rebecca and Catherine (Richard) "Dear Brother, mother insists on my writing you a few lines." Feb. 23, 323, fn :2d S-J #53-56 (Rebecca) Dick leaves me but a little bit." (Catherine) Dearest Willy, it is now my turn to say a few words." Seton began & ended this letter; see CW 2: , # Leghorn "I have but time to write you a few lines"- sends love recalls departure of previous year -- mentions Filicchis March 2, APSL (formerly AMPH) S-J # Rev. Bertrand, "It could appear strange to you, my dear, to receive a letter from me whose name even might escape you". March 5, ASCSH A Richard My last letter was written so carelessly" give news of home. March 18, ASCSH A Richard, Catherine, and Rebecca March 30 RSM 2:

22 (Richard) There will be such a good opportunity for sending my letters to to April 8, 18:27 (Catherine) Bec leaves me to fill this up which you may be sure I will do with pleasure. (Rebecca) My own darling brother, again we received two more letters from you today. Seton wrote on this letter: Mothers heart to her own April Richard "The more I write to you the more pleasure it gives me to continue writing.". April 1, ASCSH A Richard I have lately written many letters to you April 3, 18: "I embrace the departure of an En[glis]h vessel again to write you" he talks about Lenten practices in Italy being more rigid that in the United States April 4, S-J # Rebecca [We received last] night your most dear letter of January April 5, RSM 2:213 AMSV 100, 115, 1,51 Seton continued: I find this little word on the table. CW 2:383, # Richard April 9, ASCSE

23 "Time flies and I am not gone yet, I believe my destiny is to remain for some time longer" Note by Seton: Our dear crazy Dick will write his own way, CW 2:387, #7.17 S-J # Rev. John Dubois, How grateful I am to your good Superior. he desires to be free of the care of the Sisters only hope is to join them to another society to take care of them will write to Superior of Congregation of the Mission to ask to form a union between the sisters here and those of France. Rev. Antoine Garnier, Paris April 18, NC 1, Sulpician Archives, Paris Copy: AAB, AASUS RG 24, Bx Richard Seton and Luke Tiernan, "I fear I can hardly fill up this letter, I have just written two this morning". April 19, ASCSH A Rebecca "My own Willy I coax Mother to let me put my own little word in here" April 21, S-J # This note is on the last page of Seton s letter. See CW 2:388, # Richard "The times now are very dull with regard to politics" he is still preparing to go to April 26, ASCSH Richard "I have just come from Mass and have yet an hour April 29, ASCSH A

24 and a half before we go to breakfast" Eliza Sadler, New York Nothing less than such a good opportunity as the present can give your friends courage to write Dué has written but is unlucky in getting them through Isabella Graham has died May 4, 44, fn : B Mary Bayley Post, New York "A kind person, a Mr. Mac Carty, has given me this opportunity of writing" she asks about Rebecca s health is sending clothing for the children May 4, 11: Richard The many opportunities which offer keep me continually employed in writing to you May 9, UNDA II-1-a Richard "I hope by this time that you have received some of my letters" he is waiting for his mother to make a decision of whether he will go with the Tiernans in May 10, AMSV 100,101, 1, 6b Rebecca and Catherine (Rebecca)"I find, my dearest Willy, Mama has been telling you I am sick" May 16, S-J # (Catherine) Bec has had her share of paper Included on Seton s letter of May 18. See CW 2:396, #7.25.

25 3.130 Rev. John Cheverus, Boston You will receive this letter by the hands of Bridget Lynch a good, simple and pious widow who wishes to live and die at your feet and those of your holy Sisters." regards to Mme. Guerin. May 17, AMSV 100, 115, 1, Rev. John Moranvillé, "I will plead no excuse for not having written to you" news of his parish regards to the Sisters May 28, 328, fn. 95 2: "Another opportunity presents itself for New York, which I with pleasure embrace" May 30, ASCH S-J # Richard "As there is an opportunity by Miss [Juliana] White on Tuesday next" June 1, S-J # Richard "I received your letter in Bec's by J[uliana] White." he is also including a note to Rebecca Kitty, Sally & Ann Tiernan are there with him he works all day in the counting house. and Rebecca June 9, 365, fn. 129 AMSV 100, 115, 1, 33 S-J # Rev. Simon Bruté, "I thank you for your dear little note, I have pasted it on the last page of my Bible, the one that your mother gave me." Rebecca [June 9, ] RSM 2, Richard June 14,

26 "Though I put a letter in the office the day before yesterday for you" 365, fn :51 S-J # Ann Tiernan, I am so delighted that I am able to answer my dearly beloved sister s letter Margaret George, June 17, 3: "The last time I had the pleasure to write you was by the Fanny for New York" June 18, AMSV 100, 115, 1, 34 S-J # Rev. John Moranvillé, "I have received your two letters the last confirming what I had expected this long while" re: the death of Sister Mary Joseph Llewellyn (d. May 25, ) June 18, 2: Richard I write very often to you now I hope, you must not all get tired of reading my letters he supposes Catherine Seton is getting ready for her trip to. Rebecca June 21, 18: Jerome Bonaparte, "I am very anxious to get an Agnus Dei before I go home in order to preserve me in the vacations from the dangers that will surround me" June 21, 182, fn. 29 4: 100 See Seton s reply in CW 2:401, # Rev. John Cheverus, Boston "I owe you and the dear Josephine many thanks for the copy of the very interesting letter from Orleans" June 25, 152, fn. 69 & 72; 216, fn. 33 1: 15

27 3.143 Rebecca "My good angel has inspired me to continue to answer your precious letter" Rev. Simon Bruté, [] "Bec, no rest last night. Then a standing or sitting posture" Rev. Pierre Babade, Rebecca June RSM 2: [n.d.] RSM 2: Rebecca "As an opportunity occurs tomorrow for I must write a few lines to my dearest Dick" Richard July 2, S-J #61-64 Seton also wrote on this letter. See CW 2: 411, # Rebecca "Mother and I are left alone in Noah's Ark while Miss Kate and Master Dick are enjoying themselves" she hopes to meet him "in the world where there are no separations" July 2, APSL (formerly AMPH) S-J #74-77 This is a postscript on Seton s letter. See CW 2:409, # Catherine My own most dear mother will you ask Sister Susan to send me my other white frock [July ] 9:52a Rebecca "Mother leaves me a little place to say a word to my own Kit" Catherine July APSL (formerly AMPH) S-J #

28 This is a note on end of Seton s letter. See CW 2, 414, # Cecilia O Conway, I profit by the present opportunity of writing a few lines she speaks of her affection and regard for Seton Mathias and Rebecca Archer O Conway, Philadelphia July 7, PAHRC MS 21, 553(3) acc Mary Bayley Post, New York "The receipt of a letter from you, my dear, has been very gratifying" forwards news of the family July 9, ASCSH A Catherine "As Mr. Mullen goes Thursday I intend to begin and have letters ready for him" July 16, 365, fn : A.B., New York I am happy to inform you of my safe arrival after that short and pleasant passage of 35 days July 19, 18: Rev. Simon Bruté,, en route to "You will find it a profanation" July 22, RSM 2: ASCH S-J #65-66 Inserted in a letter from Seton. See CW 2:416-17, # Mary Egan, Your long expected letter my dearest Kitty was received by me with the greatest delight she Catherine July 23, UNDA II-1-a

29 provides news of happenings at St. Joseph s Mary Bayley Post, New York "I fear it is a much longer time since I have written to you than I could have wished" July 27, 11: I have had the pleasure to receive many of your letters by the last ship from & have since twice written you Filicchis are at the Baths of Lucca he is lonesome. July 28, APSL (formerly AMPH) S-J # In my letter to Mama I begged to be excused writing you, merely for want of time Catherine July 29, 18: Rev. Simon Bruté, "You have again been in great suffering this day but your good angel was beside you" he asks for prayers for his retreat -- tells her to pray for others make a morning offering You will thus be a real Daughter of Charity Rebecca [Aug. 5] RSM 2:222-23; NC 1, : Louisa Caton Surely the pen is the tongue s proxy she gives news of the Caton and Harper families August 20 [] S-J # "In pressing haste I wrote yesterday to my beloved mother" [Filippo] Filicchi is in the agony of death" Rev. Simon Bruté, Aug. 22, RSM 2: ; NC 1, :B204 Note in French from Fr. Bruté to Seton on

30 envelope "This will give you the last news of our kind benefactor Mr. F F" Filippo Filicchi died August 22, Sept. 3, AMSJ A S-J # Richard "I received your letter yesterday by Miss Nelson" he feared Dubois scolding after his prodigal lifestyle in he is sorry if she thinks he left her coldly. Sept. 3, Dubois, 78 AMSV 100, 115, 1,35 S-J # Rev. Simon Bruté, Meditation Sept. 3, 13:63 "Tuesday Eucharist 4,5,6 a Point VII - The great hurry of a first day" Richard Before I started from the seminary, I promised to look up all the old pictures and A s D s that were lying around Rev. John Hickey, Sept. 12, AAB, AASMSU Catherine Mother is so much engaged in nursing our beloved Rebecca that she is often obliged to make me her Amanuensis Julia Scott, Philadelphia Sept. 14, 11:B Julia Scott, Philadelphia "It is true my dear friend that I have been absent for a long time on summer excursions " her son is engaged to be married Sept. 20, 11:B30

31 3.167 I receive with pleasure your first dear letters of June and May he includes a note to Catherine and Rebecca Sept. 22, S-J # Rev. Pierre Babade, [] "By your last I perceive that the fear of death and judgment has pierced through your flesh and soul" Rebecca Sept. 26, RSM 2: Rev. John Cheverus, Boston Rev. Simon Bruté, Oct. 9, UNDA II Richard "I received yours of the 8 th inst. by our dear friend Mr. Bruté" he sees nothing yet of Miss Farquhar he says he feels complete indifference toward the female sex Oct. 12, AMSV 100, 115, 1, 36 S-J # Ann Tiernan, My own dear Kate generally takes a long time to answer my letters and Catherine Oct. 16, 11:B Rev. Simon Bruté and Luke Tiernan, "I request you most earnestly to present this supplique to MM. Filicchi" he is asking for books Oct. 17, RSM 2: UNDA II-1-a Catherine You will once more have the goodness to receive a letter from Your Kit instead of Mother who holds dear Rebecca continually. Julia Scott, Philadelphia Oct. 18, 11:B52

32 3.174 Mary Egan, The reason that I did not go into Mother s room again was because I thought you were tired of talking so much to me and wished to sleep. Rebecca [] 3:92a, My last letter was by the Othello via Providence & by the same vessel I answered that of Aunt Post Oct. 26, AMSJ A S-J # Rev. John Dubois, "Our Dick is here on a visit. I must profit by his return to write." he talks about Seton's endurance in taking care of Rebecca n.d., RSM 2: AMSV 100, 115, 1, 48 S-J # Rev. Simon Bruté, Monday night a letter from our good friend and the envelope for me he calls her good suffering mother. n.d. [before Nov. ] 3:91, Rev. John Dubois, "Our angel took flight this morning a bit before 4 o clock for her reunion with the privileged band that follows the Lamb everywhere" he remarks on s calmness at Rebecca s death Rev. Simon Bruté, Nov. [4], NC 1,194; Dubois 79, fn. 38; Seton (2009), 329 5: Rev. Simon Bruté, My dear Mother, yesterday --- after Mass today I said it for her [Rebecca] Samuel Cooper was coming to discuss the legal incorporation of the community Nov. 7, 335, fn. 136, 386, fn , # Rev. Francis Vespre and Richard "I write you a few lines in Mr. Vespre s [sic] letter" Nov. 8, ASCSH A

33 Vespre lists books they are interested in Rev. Francis Matignon, Boston "Our Beloved Rt. Rev. Bishop [Cheverus] has left Boston he is on his way to & probably Georgetown" he mentions her sister-in-law's baptism and confirmation -- She has a widowed sister, Mrs. Green, with whom she lives. Nov. 10, 331, fn : Rev. Simon Bruté, Though we can scarcely hold our correspondence very close yet this is too particular an occasion that I could keep silent" talks about Rebecca s death Has sketches on top of letter dated 4 Sept and 12 Oct. ; also has notes from and Kitty to in Leghorn. See below, letter of Catherine to, Dec. 30 or 31,. Her note is appended to Seton s letter; see CW 2:454-55, #7.67 Nov. 12, RSM 2: ASCSH A S-J # Rev. John Cheverus, "Shall I say I condole with you?" He invested Rev. Leonard Neale with the pallium designating him as the new Archbishop of Mrs. John Seton was baptized & confirmed by him Nov. 1 he asks her to pray for his diocese of Boston. Nov. 28, 331, fn : Eliza Sadler, New York Your letter of the 14 th was duly rec d & brought the first account of our dear Mrs. Seton s loss Rev. Simon Bruté, Nov. 30, 11:B Rose White, Philadelphia "My dear Mother, a letter last week from our superior filled me with a new love for God" re: death of Rebecca she recounts a vision she had of After Rebecca's death, AMSV 100, 115, 1,30

34 Rebecca Rev. Simon Bruté, My mother, my dear mother and my child of heaven refers to his role as her spiritual director [ ] After Rebecca s death, 318, fn :A Marie Françoise Chatard, "May God send you all the blessings your precious little letters will provide, I hope, for Emily. Emily, Justine and I have wept on reading them" condolences on death of Rebecca Seton Dec. 2, 4: Rev. Simon Bruté, I m writing yet a few lines from the Archbishop s place [Dec. 3, ] 331, fn. 117; , fn. 117; Cheverus : Rev. Simon Bruté, Good news, Bishop Cheverus is going Friday after noon - Cheverus plans to leave for and confer Confirmation on Sunday Dec. 3, 332, fn , B Rev. John Moranvillé, "I could not forgive myself if I did not avail myself of the opportunity to write to you" offers sympathy on Rebecca's death Dec. 4, 332, fn : Mary Bayley Post, New York "To say my dearest Sister that I sympathize in your sorrow conveys but an imperfect expression of the Dec. 7, 11:23

35 feeling your trials have given me. " gives news about Craig s health Richard "Remus had the goodness to call here just now.pray for your wild son" Includes a small note to Catherine Seton Dec. 13, ASCSE S-J # C.H. Wharton, Rockville, Maryland "Pardon me, most rev. Mother, for writing you again" he is offering a number of religious prayer books, spiritual book and religious biographies. Dec. 16, 4: Rev. John Dubois, "A few quick lines to my brother for a good cause" re: death of Mme. Guerin (Sister Madeleine) Rev. Simon Bruté, Dec. 20, 5: Rev. John Cheverus, Boston "I arrived safe on the 21 st but could not write any sooner he has happy memories of his time with the Sisters -- Mrs. Walley sends regards to her cousins, the one going fast to heaven, Mrs. Guerin, to her son, & to Sr. Adele Salva Dec. 30, 332, fn. 120 AMSV 100,115, 1, Catherine "My dear son, as your Kit used playfully to call you " she is sending him an extract from a letter of Mary Bayley Post about the illness of Craig an acquaintance of theirs from New York was killed in a duel and he should take care that this doesn t happen to him. Her note is appended to Dec. 30 or 31, ASCSH S-J #

36 Seton s letter, see CW 2:454-55, # Ann Nelson, Taneytown Here I am [at] Taney-town burning fever feeling as if I had left what I should never again see she grieves Rebecca s death but wishes her no more suffering n.d. [end of ] 2: Ann Nelson Oh, how much I love you, none but our Jesus knows how much written in the infirmary n.d. [end of ] 3:80, Ann Nelson No letter, well my Jesus thy will be done n.d. [end of ] 3:80, 2