Bruté Simon Father, Emmitsburg, Maryland, to Catherine Josephine Seton, Emmitsburg, Maryland, 1821 January

This is a prayer for her. It is one of the last and most familiar which she Mother Elizabeth Seton repeated while still with us. She is now in heaven, he hopes. He exhorts her to pray always. The picture is for William who can have it for a mark in his book. "Our Lord" on the cross--"our mother" at his feet--praying to the Father with respect and abandon--all his heart and "ours" expressed in his attitude. The Spirit of Grace is His hope and "ours." "Pray for us." :: II-1-a Note S. French 1pp. 24mo., 2