This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1849 Excerpt: ...in 1832, the bishop saw the prospect of being able to introduce a colony. He was enabled, by charitable aid from various sources, to purchase the site which he considered most eligible for his object, and then wrote to Ireland to request that he might be favoured with a colony to commence the establishment. The answer ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1849 Excerpt: ...in 1832, the bishop saw the prospect of being able to introduce a colony. He was enabled, by charitable aid from various sources, to purchase the site which he considered most eligible for his object, and then wrote to Ireland to request that he might be favoured with a colony to commence the establishment. The answer gave hope. Having occasion to go to Europe for a variety of purposes, and this amongst others, he was assured that in a short time his request would be granted, though the labours and duties of the community were very great in proportion to their numbers. In 1834, he returned again to Europe; and as no member of the community could be required to go upon another establishment without her own full consent, the ladies thought fit for the Charleston mission were consulted. Sister Mary Charles deferred giving her answer until after she should have consulted with Doctor England. On that occasion she represented to him her fear that, if he consented to her'going, he would be disappointed, as she had neither the same vigour of mind or body that he probably might imagine from his former acquaintance with her, and she pointed out others whom she considered better fitted to preside over a new establishment. She had, she said, suffered much of late in her health, but had no reluctance to leave her country, her friends andhercommunity, if she thought she might be more useful in promoting the glory of God in another region, --though she felt herself bound in honour and in conscience to advise him to make a better choice. The bishop stated that he appreciated her motives, knew her qualities, and would be quite happy should she be appointed, and requested that she should leave herself altogether in the hands of the community, believing that God would direct a..
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Near Very Good. Volumes 1-6 Ex-monastery library with usual library markings Wear at spine tips The pages are clean and tight, and other that library markings, the interior of books are FINE Because of the size of this set-DOMESTIC ORDERS ONLY and only regular mailing is available.
