Olislayons de Meylandt, M.J., Tournay, France, to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere, Detroit, Michigan, 1842 March 25
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With pleasure he remembers the Bishop and tells him how much the people of Tournay rejoice in his elevation, more for their interest in the missions than for him because the Bishop assumes a new burden not beyond his powers but one which will fatigue him and increase his reward in heaven. He sends two embroidered cushions made by the students of St. Andre who have charged him to send them. These ladies have also the ingenious idea of having a lottery of the little work of their novices for the missions. Although forced to sell the chances at a high price, they made 605 francs 75 centimes which will be included in the allocation sent from Paris. Olislayons recommends to Lefevere Father Florimond Bonduel who is working at Green Bay, Wisconsin> He has received a letter from him and Bishop Frederick Résé has told him in Paris that Bonduel is a very energetic missionary. He asks Lefevere's prayers for his aunt Madame de Theux de Meylandt who died three days ago. She had ten children. She lost seven of whom five were students. Among the other three were Father de Theux, the Jesuit and Count de Theux, the Minister of State. Madam Olislayons and her niece send their regards and ask his prayers. :: III-2-g A.L.S. French 3pp. 8vo.
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- Creation: 1842 March 25
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