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

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1861

pg 440            And in fact, instead of doing as he had engaged to do Bro. 
             Amedee on the following week sent F. Sorin a letter similar to the 
             others, stating that he had just received from Ste. Croix 
             the letter in which he had denounced him to His Reverence, and 
             that consequently he would not now keep his purpose unless he 
             received from F. Sorin a new cloak of French cloth, a complete new 
             outfit of clothing, etc, etc, and then he repeated his insulting 
             declaration that the fate of the Lake was in his hands.
                  Meanwhile the answer of His Reverence had already reached 
             Notre Dame du Lac.  It seemed to be favorable to F. Sorin, 
             settling in his favor the question of the 1200fr., and offering to 
             expel Bro. Amedee from the Congregation if he demanded it.  
             Moreover it stated that St. Laurent was informed of this decision.
             It might be expected that the result of this intervention of the 
             Mother House would manifest itself, but it did not.  F. Sorin, 
             finding that the letters of Ste. Croix, like his own, had no 
             effect, demanded reimbursement, but in vain.