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I have already informed you about the death of our dear father, Father L., and I am sure that from your sensitive heart a tearful source flowed about the separation of our venerable father and benefactor. Of course, you retain your zeal and love for him even after his death. I ask you, prove this in reality: pay your maternal attention to T. U-nu and N. P.; place them in your own corner of your abode; and during his life we ​​repeatedly asked you about this, and now, in his name, I ask you to use the first opportunity to cleanse the cell in their favor. By this you will honor his memory and prove your zeal for him, for he is the culprit of their installation in your monastery; even during their last stay with us, they obeyed the priest’s order to return to S-k; although I, in my madness, had a contrary opinion, he insistently restrained me and ordered them to go to S. to N.N.: then, apparently, the providence of God had already brought them to your monastery; and you give them a helping hand. How many entered the monastery after them, everyone settled down, but they still didn’t; Great patience is required, although we strengthen them in patience, but they are all weak people, and even when they bear reproaches from their relatives for this; but the fault is not theirs, but ours. I.M. October 25, 1841. You might be interested in: