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16 Nov 1836 — Colin to Marcellin Champagnat, Lyon

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Fr. Champagnat, Superior / of the Brothers of Notre Dame de l'Ermitage, / par St Chamond, / Loire.

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Ly--17-----St Chamond (84) 17. Nov 1836.

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Lyons 16th November. 1836.

My very dear confrère,

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My brother and I have been here since yesterday, and we are thinking of blessing the chapel and the house, next Saturday, the 19th inst. I would like you to send along Fr. Besson and would be especially pleased if he came for Saturday so that all together we could set up the rule and put order in the house. The house in Lyons is more important than any other, so I think you will have to leave with us Brother Luke, who fits in perfectly with our situation. Will you kindly replace him then by Brother Félix and release him to us if at all possible.

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May I ask you to pass on to me the Society deed belonging to the Fathers of Valbenoite, that you have in your possession. We are being asked for prospectuses of your training school for Brothers; will you please send me a few copies. We would also be most grateful if you could see your way to supply Brothers for Draguignan, in the department of Var. Let me have a reply. With regard to the Sisters you are asking for, that is a matter we can only deal with verbally. I shall be obliged to return to Belley towards the end of next week, so I do not know when we could see each other. Fr. Besson can bring his belongings, at least, the essentials. I am writing in great haste and have just the time to add that I am respectfully, dear brother,

Your most humble and obedient servant

Colin. Sup.