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10 May 1843 - Letter from Victor Poupinel to Jean-Baptiste Epalle

According to the autograph copy, 2 pages, APM 1486/21182.

Translated by ChatGPT, February 2024

My Reverend Father,

[1]

I have the honour of sending you a package of English books. They were requested through a note that was discreetly handed to the Father Superior upon his departure from Belley. The Reverend Father Superior was initially undecided about what to do regarding this note, as it was not signed, and these books did not seem to be requested by your reverence. However, it was presumed that your reverence was not unrelated to this request, and I was tasked with the purchase. To avoid unnecessary expenses, I am sending eight copies of the first volume of Télémaque; I had them in my room. They belong to the mission of Western Oceania; that should not be forgotten. I do not think the second volumes are necessary in the least.

[2]

Now, who will pay for the order that was placed? I do not yet know.

[3]

In place of Boyer's Dictionary, I sent Stone's for three reasons: it is cheaper, more portable, and, I have been assured, more esteemed. It is a new edition. I could not find the requested bilingual Télémaque volumes (English and French, French and Italian) at the bookstore.

[4]

Nevertheless, I am happy to find this opportunity to recommend myself to your fervent prayers and holy sacrifices and to express, with the utmost respect, my reverence, my reverend father, your very humble and obedient servant,

Victor Poupinel

[5]

Lyon, May 10, 1843