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my sons. And I still hope and trust in the
--------that he will make you both good christians before long. I then could die in
peace. but the Lords will be done as to the time he knows best. If I am not to see
this happy change I bow in submission to his decree. When you get to Rome let your
heart be open to conviction, make no fals constructions, let charity for those that appear
imperfect fill your heart then give yourself up to the guideance of He who can give
your light. Go in the firs Church you meete then bend your knee and raise your inmost
soul to Heaven breathe a fervent prear in thanks for your preservations in so many
dangers and say since by thy holy sacrament of baptism, I have access to all the treasures of
-----in thy church, so I beseach thee to guide me in the path which leads to
----Happiness. "Seak and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you."
I am glad you have promised to bring Miss Magaret a preasent, it will ------
----her, she is a good girl and has been very kind to me in sickness and at all times
Father McMahon will return to his flock in August we want him much. The
----of charity are building a splendid house three storeys with a basement
---the old house will be taken down. The presbyteric