Egan, Father Michael, De Burgo, Emmitsburg, Maryland, to Miss Catherine Josephine Seton, Baltimore, Maryland, 1824 January 3

He is sending this letter and season's greetings by Mr. Bedford who is returning to Baltimore. He spent his Christmas in Frederickstown assisting the missionary priest. He missed seeing Marquis de Lafayette there as he had missed seeing him in every other city, for he had to return two days before Lafayette arrived. Father John Du Bois could not see Lafayette or invite him to the Seminary, but expects to do so in the spring. Egan is writing her on Monday the 1st of the month, her day. Thus he does not forget her, nor will he forget Mother Elizabeth Seton at her fourth anniversary. He offers the Holy Sacrifice with the intention that if she is in heaven the merits will go to Richard. He is bound to pray for her who told him that at her last breath she would have him on her heart. Their mother will intercede for her, William, himself, and all dear to her in life. He asks when William will return and when she will visit the Mount. He asks for Mrs. Duplex, whom he wrote from Philadelphia. All at the Mount are well. Sister Martha is fat and lively. Sister Angela is recovering, Sister Margaret is in Frederick for the opening of School. He asks to be remembered to Miss Ellen Wiseman, Charles Harper and Carroll. He writes in haste. He hopes and prays she will be settled and happy. :: II-1-a A.L.S. 2pp. 16mo., 4