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

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1859

pg 383            If I have written one word to cause you the least pain, I beg 
             you to forgive it; it never was my intention to pain you in any  
             manner whatsoever; but you cannot be surprised to find me 
             personally sensitive to such a termination of three years of hard 
             work recognized in such a pitiful manner.  Fortunately, I cherish 
             the hope that I have not lost all merit before God.
                  To be frank to the very last.  Whilst I reverence your great 
             virtues and your sacred character, I remain painfully convinced 
             that you have not done us justice as we expected it of you.
                  I hope again that you will deign to consider this matter once 
             more and that you will see things in a very different light; and 
             if we can longer continue our labors here, we can at least retire 
             with your blessing and your wishes for our success.
                  Very respectfully,
                       Your Humble Servt. in X.,
                             E. Sorin, S.S.C.