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Brute, Bishop Simon Gabriel, Vincennes, Indiana, to Father John Timon, C.M., On his way to Cincinnati, 1837August 2

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Identifier: CVIN IV-3-k

Scope and Contents

Brute today received Timon's letter of July 24. He has no particular commission for Timon except to bring them a sample of what is being published in theology by Father Carriere of St. Sulpice. On the score of the satisfactory account which Timon has to give about the College, Brute can be pardoned for his almost indiscreet ardor for the hope, already realized;, for the future of this country. What a consolation for Bishop Joseph Rosati and for the Vincentians as well as Father deAndreis and Bishop DuBourg rejoicing in heaven. Brute has three ms. Is torn here good Eudists but they are just planting the seeds of a future seminary. manuscript is torn; translation uncertain. In Timon's stay at Paris he can see Father Houssard? and Father Mollevant? at Issy. If he goes to Rennes, Brute's brother would be happy to have him, and Father Louis, superior of the Eudists at his seminary. But Brute asks that Timon not fail to see Madame Brute, his niece, at the Madames of the Sacred Heart., P.S. Timon is to give his regards to Father Mina and Wiseman. He is to bring back facts, details, even lists of names of students. :: IV-3-k A.L.S. French 1p. 4to.

Dates

  • Creation: 1837August 2

Language of Materials

English.

Repository Details

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