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

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1859

pg 376       we are determined to do our best to correspond to your views, we 
             think ourselves secure in the expectation that you will appreciate 
             our efforts and will grant us your protection.
                  To the Bp. of      Very Respectfully
                  Chicago            Your Obedt. & Devoted Servt. in X
                                     E. Sorin, S.S.C.
                  Next day, the 14th, the Bishop answered by letter as follows:
                  Very Rev. dear Sir.
             In answer to your note in which you inform me of your final 
             resolution, I now write to let you know mine.  It is simply this: 
             that you vacate the college and the premises by the 1st of next 
             August, and that the community, men and women, leave the city by 
             that day.  I will take the property such as it is, with its 
             improvements whatever that may be, and will be satisfied not to 
             demand the payment of arrears for the two past years.  You will 
             have the kindness to take notice of the terms and of the day 
             mentioned, for I have already taken my measures for that day.  To 
             prevent all useless discussion for the future, I will simply add