Charlesbourgh, May 25th, 1834.
Rev. Mr. C. Chiniquy:
My Dear Sir: My Lord Panet has again chosen me, this year, to accompany
him in his episcopal visit. I have consented, with the condition
that you should take my place, at the head of my dear parish, during my
absence. For I will have no anxiety when I know that my people are in
the hands of a priest who, though so young, has raised himself so high in
the esteem of all those who know him.
Please come as soon as possible to meet me here, that I may tell you
many things which will make your ministry more easy and blessed in
Charlesbourgh.
His Lordship has promised me that when you pass through Quebec, he
will give you all the powers you want to administer my parish, as if you
were its curate during my absence.
Your devoted brother-priest, and friend in the love and
heart of Jesus and Mary,
ANTOINE BEDARD.
