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79 Documents 6 i.e., to accept him into the Congregation. 7 Probably Rev. Jonas Totoraitis. and devout young man. We are now teaching him to speak Polish and we slowly are getting him into the habits of spiritual life. However, we want him to graduate from the University; it will be useful for us; moreover, we are going to teach him philosophy. We beg you to send him your fatherly blessing. 6 We also are trying to establish and maintain relations with other young people, but the lack of time makes it hard for us. I wrote to one of the priests who expressed a desire to join with us. He will contact you himself, most Reverend Father. 7 Please, dear Father, indulge some of his views and weaknesses; otherwise we know that his heart is good and that he can be directed. He loves God and the Church ardently so we expect that with God’s help he will be malleable and in harmony with us. I believe in the power of God’s love and that it will lead us to everything good. We shall also approach other priests, exercising prudent caution. I intend now to begin sorting out our documents; therefore, please do send the papers that the Dear Father has mentioned; please have them sewn in canvas and shipped to me personally as a valuable par- cel. Also, please let me know if the Dear Father has had any opportu- nity to see the Reverend Administrator of Sejny and if you discussed anything with him. We shall also appreciate very much even a few words from the Dear Father about how things are there and how your health is. We all greet the Dear Father warmly and we ask for your prayers and blessing. Rev. J. Matulewicz LVA, set 1674, inv. 2, vol. 97, draft, in Polish.