Flie far from hence All private taxes, immodest phrases, What e'r may but shew like vicious.

‘10th September, 1853. / ‘Very dear Mother Mary Teresa, / ‘I am charmed at your foundation at Brantford, and the selection you have made of a head and members. / ‘It is quite right for you to take charge of the novices. Some one under you to inspect manual works is required. If Sister N. be required at Niagara, a prudent Sister will be desirable to accompany her as consultress; and if she write to you every week, there will be little to fear if she implicitly follow your directions. […] / ‘Your ever affectionate, / ‘Frances Ball.’

Reverberations from the Vietnam war affect our society to this day.

The returning good sense of our country threatens abortion to their hopes, & they believe that any portion of power confided to me, will be exerted in opposition to their schemes.