Chronicles of Notre Dame du Lac
Edward Sorin, CSC -- Translated by John M. Toohey, CSC, 1895

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1841-1842

pg 22        Brothers, it became evident that they were expected there rather 
             than anywhere else; and perhaps St. Peter's was the best choice 
             they could make at the time.
                  Besides, although removed from communication with the 
             outside world and from the river, and though buried in the woods, 
             St. Peter's had a cheerful look, the building and the garden were 
             situation on an eminence, and to all appearances the air was 
             salubrious.  There was at least room enough to pass the winter 
             there, and without taking much time to look elsewhere or to wait, 
             the order was sent to the Brothers to come at once, and on the 
             evening of the 14th the little band was gathered together in the 
             chapel of St. Peter's to offer up united thanks to God.
                  St. Peters.  As has been seen, St. Peter's was already known 
             as a Catholic centre.  Some years before there had been even a 
             school taught there by the Sisters of Charity, who had not 
             been able to make able to make their living and had withdrawn.  
             The Catholic congregation was about thirty-five families, all of 
             whom were poor except about five or six.  But all, Catholics and 
             Protestants, appeared to be well pleased at the arrival of the