Bailey, Carleton, Uplands, Illinois, to Robert Seton, Rome, Italy, 1862 May 16

Just as Carleton was about to write Father Arnold Damen, S.J. arrived to give a retreat. During the nine days of the retreat Damen brought back to their duty some 200 persons; also 600 who had attended to duties. Bailey concluded to write Robert about Grace Bailey and Robert can tell her the conclusion they have come to. Bailey would not want to do anything in respect to changing her school without Rosy's Bishop James Roosevelt Bailey approval and as he will not be back until September unless Robert writes to Bell Isabel Seton and has her speak to him and know what he thinks of it. If the war continues much longer Bayley will have to bring her home. Where is Harry Seton? Bayley has been hoping he would make them a visit. He wants to send Master William Seton 4. some money, but fears the man will not pay without the note to endorse. Kate and Rosy, Jr. are very well. Emma is improving slowly. Father Damen administered the Sacraments to her. ` P.S. Cannot some of them come out with Harry? Will is to send Bailey the note Emma wrote to Grace yesterday but said nothing about change of school. Monsignor Seton adds the note that the letter is from Cousin Carleton Bailey whose farm in Illinois was called Uplands. :: II-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.