May 21, 1641 To my lord Louis XIII, may glory and blessings be with thee forever. Your highness, as a member of the Jesuits Society, I am really delighted to inform you of the situation we have here. Thank God, the weather is getting better since April. We are able to spend some time outside to get to know this land and tell the savages about the love of Jesus Christ. Thy royal servant, Father Le Jeune, …showed first 75 words of 444 total…

…showed last 75 words of 444 total…cure the disease, but in fact, they find out baptism will accelerate the death of the patient. Father Gabriel tried to explain that it is not our fault, but he was killed by a heartbroken father. Your highness, we desperately need thy help from France. Please send the best doctors here as soon as possible. May God he with Great France and honor be onto thy name. Sincerely yours, Father Le Joseph from Saint -Marie