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Documents from the Archives of The Sisters of
Charity of Seton Hill
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Letters from Elizabeth Seton to Rebecca Seton
| July 10, 1799. To Rebecca Seton in Dover. From Stone Street, New York. ASH A-103.006. | She writes to her sister-in-law who is visiting in Dover. She tells of how she and the children miss Rebecca and notes that she has had letters from some of the Seton children, Harriet and others. Mrs. Sadler will stay with Elizabeth and her children until her husband, William, returns from a business trip. |
| March 20, 1800. To Rebecca Seton in Alexandria, VA. From Stone Street, New York. ASH A-1 03.006. | She writes to her sister-in-law who is visiting at Mr. Wise's Summer Hill near Alexandria, Virginia. She tells of the seriousness of William's business problems, comments on how he bears the difficulties with firmness and patience. She tells of the activities of her children-Richard is now the youngest. She hopes that Rebecca will be with her in May. |
| June 7, 1801. To Rebecca Seton in New York. From Staten Island. ASH A-103.006. | The letter is one of great longing to see Rebecca, "...but there is no distance for Souls & mine has surely been with yours most faithfully." She tells of how her children often speak of Rebecca. "And Kate always gives a long call when I speak your name." |
| June 17,1801. To Rebecca Seton in New York. From Staten Island. ASH A-103.006. | A brief letter expressing her disappointment that Rebecca was unable to visit with her as she had anticipated. |
Letters from Elizabeth Seton to her Son William
| December 1816. To her son William. From Emmitsburg. ASH A-103.006. | Elizabeth appends a letter to that of Simon Brute to her son. She speaks of the death of her daughter, Rebecca. Tells of her eagerness to have a letter from William. Christmas has just passed; in a day or two it will be a new year, 1817. Tells of Kit's efforts to cheer her following the death of little Rebecca. Notes that she has no recent news from Richard. A letter from Catherine [Kit] to her brother, William, accompanies this letter of Elizabeth. |
| February 16, 1818. To her son Midshipman William Seton, U.S. Navy. From Emmitsburg. ASH A-103.006. | Elizabeth writes of her sadness of separation from William, reminds him of some of the matters that they have discussed, encourages him to be faithful in receiving the sacraments when he can. She concludes: "Dearest, dearest child of my soul, mind we must be one day where we will part no more." |
| May 27, 1818. To her son Midshipman William Seton, USS Independence, Boston Harbor. From Emmitsburg. ASH A-103.006. | Elizabeth writes concerning a financial matter of concern to him and hopes that it has been favorably resolved. Encourages him to make the proper preparation for his next voyage. |
| October 24-25, 1818. To her son William. From Emmitsburg. ASH A103.006. | Elizabeth appends a note to a letter written to William by his sister, Catherine. Elizabeth's note tells of her joy in hearing from William from Gettysburg. Catherine's letter recounts some of the information contained in a letter from her brother, Richard, who is in Italy. |
Elizabeth Seton's Copy of "The Following Of Christ" with
Marginal Notes
Handwritten prayers and reflections by Elizabeth Seton appear on the fly leafs and selected pages of this book. They cover such topics as God Incarnate, humility, the passing nature of life, eternity, the love of God and how to live in it, living according to the Spirit, and abandonment to God.
Heaven
A brief meditation which includes references to heaven in the scriptures and from the saints, and a reflection on the depths of love to be experienced in heaven.
Handwritten Bill. December 6, 1814.
Appended to the bill is a handwritten note from Elizabeth Seton to the father of a student at Emmitsburg assuring him that his daughter is well and has what she needs for the winter.
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