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The Renewal of the Marian Order in 1909-1910 44 I am convinced that later some of our disciples will follow us. That would at least be a beginning. In fact, all four of us are college grad- uates and we all have doctoral degrees. I am not saying that in the spirit of boasting. I am aware that the decision to admit or refuse to admit a candidate will depend on you, Dear Father, and I understand the importance of that. All I would like to present is roughly what kind of people would be joining at the beginning. It seems very important to me because those people will to a great extent determine the direction, spirit, and entire development of the Congregation. Indeed, offering ourselves as servants of the Lord God in the Marian Congregation, we would like it to stand upright from the beginning. Therefore, […] a candidates should be selected carefully so as not to admit inappropriate people. So, I implore you again, Dear Father, to endeavor as much as possible to obtain permission of the authorities to admit candidates into the Congregation. The two of us on our part will help you as much as we can, Father. We shall find some connections here, and I hope we shall reach the Department and the Ministry. It is important to prepare everything well. I have mentioned to you that it is best to approach in those matters Rev. Canon Chelmicki (Warsaw, 27 Podwale Street). 4 The Duchess Cecylia Plater-Zyberk (Warsaw, 24 Piekna Street) 5 will also be able to achieve much. If the Dear Father is planning to come to Warsaw soon, a Two words illegible. 4 Chelmicki, Zygmunt (1851-1922), a priest in the Warsaw Archdiocese, social activist, editor, and publisher, in 1917-1918 Secretary of the Regency Council. Rev. Matulewicz collaborated with him in editing the “Church Reference Encyclopaedia.” They were also pursuing charitable activities together (EK, III, p. 113). 5 Plater-Zyberk, Cecylia (1853-1920), pioneer of the organized movement of Polish Catholic intelligentsia; among others a founder of educational/residential establishments in Warsaw at Piekna Street and in Chyliczki. Rev. Matulewicz lived and received treatment in her establishment in Warsaw in the years 1904- 1907. He was connected to the Duchess by friendship, common interests, and projects (PSB, XXVI, p. 694).