Carroll, John, Archbishop of Baltimore, Rock-Creek, Maryland, to Mrs. Elizabeth Seton, Emmitsburg, Maryland, 1813 September 5

Carroll is writing from a place not far from Washington. A great niece of his, Jane Brent, is being sent to be under Mrs. Seton's care. Since her uncle neglected to ask Mrs. Seton whether she can afford to admit the girl, the Archbishop is asking for her admission. He believes "unimproved but innocent" Jane will, under the care of Mrs. Seton, Margaret, and Fanny, give satisfaction to Mrs. Seton and the neighborhood. It is Sunday and the Archbishop is fatigued. The gentlemen who came to church are about to return. He has time only to express his paternal affection for his children with Mrs. Seton and her sisters. Charlotte is near his heart. He is looking for a more advantageous position for her. He is her servant and friend in Christ. Note presented to the Bishops memorial hall by Rt. Rev. Mgr. Seton, D.D. :: II-1-a A.L.S. 1pp. royal 8vo., 2