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Corresp: Ignatius Coombs,SJ to S.Stanislaus, 1831-1848, 11/1/1831-6/8/1846

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 1
Identifier: GAMMS.8.26.698

Scope and Contents

Spiritual advice to S.Stanislaus includes statements such as "What is sweeter than flattery believed." "Don't become gloomy, never look back." He is glad she is in the school, but asks her to be prudent. He teases her (or scolds her), tells of visit to Syria, and refers to community: "You are a community of the greatest importance to religion." Refers to fellow Jesuits, especially those in exile (21 in number), now living in St. Joseph, Philadelphia.

Dates

  • Creation: 11/1/1831-6/8/1846

Creator

Extent

From the Record Group: 1.5 linear feet