To: Father Charles De La Croix

Potawatomi Indians

August 7, 1842 ~ Mother Duchesne writes to Father De La Croix, "As I lead a very solitary life here at St. Charles now, I can employ my time in making reparation for the past and in preparing for death; but I cannot put out of my mind the thought of the Indians, and my ambition carries me even to the Rockies.  I can only adore the designs of God Who has taken from me the thing I had so long desired."
Taken from the book:  Through the Year with Philippine Duchesne

To: St. Madeleine Sophie Barat

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

July 21, 1841 ~  Philippine writes to St. Madeleine Sophie, "At last we have reached the country of our desires, the tribe and village of Potawatomi at Sugar Creek. There are no difficulties here except for people who worry too much about tomorrow. We have two fine cows, we can plant a good vegetable garden, and a house is being built for us, so what can we complain about?"

Taken from the book: Through the Year with Philippine Duchesne