This is the description of the Letters CPT
Dear Father,1 Without even noticing it, we have already spent half a month of our vacation in the most healthy and happy atmosphere imaginable. We have total control of the twenty-four hours to sleep, study, carry on a conversation, pray, eat, and be free from any distraction. Everything is proceeding in the best way possible: …
I have taken a trip: Alba – Diano – Millesimo – Savona, which gives me so much to say: of the visit to the tunnel, of the Apennines, of the sea in semi-stormy weather, of the Shrine1, of the birthplace of Julius II and of Gabrielo Chiabrera2. I was also in Asti: an increase of …
My dear friend, Would you believe it? In two and half months of vacation I have received the miserable amount of four letters all extracted by pliers: one from Delaude two months back, one from Faggiani, one likewise from Vandero, and recently one from Motta. To think that my brain in past days was so …
My Dear Joe, Now that the festivities1 are over, I may begin to relax. Could you imagine that in sixty-five days of vacation which are already gone by, the mailman has not delivered to me unam quidem epistolam amicorum2? [not even one simple letter from friends?] This is the way it is. In the midst …
Our Dearest Riccio, There are three of us writing to you.1 What a coincidence! If you were here also, it would be possible to make a square out of a triangle; we would then have two sides going to Villafranca, one side going to this bank of the Tanaro, and one side going to the …
Dear Friend, I am writing just a note to confirm what we had agreed upon: that I will be in Turin on Tuesday the 30th.1 I am in a world of hustle and bustle and yet in full solitude. My brother is getting married: Imagine the consequences.2 I never forget my friends and I hope …
My dearest friend, In succinct, telegraphic style… What can I say, I waited until the last moment and then for unforeseen circumstances I was not able to master more than a few minutes before the mailing deadline. Let this be a lesson for the next time. And what is new? We are really in bad …
Most Reverend Monsignor Vicar, God knows with what sentiments my heart corresponds to the sentiments which you, Sir, expressed on behalf of the Chapter and the Seminary.1 To so many dear persons who already surround me with their affection I would offer each an affectionate word and make clear my desires and my prayers …
Dearest and most Reverend Monsignor Vicar,1 I have received and read your beautiful Circular Letter.2 I pray to God that the sentiments expressed by you in it, most Rev. Sir, in union with the Pastors of the other Dioceses, are reciprocated by the sentiments of the Clergy and the People of Acqui. I exchange with …
Most honored Monsignor, I already have the gold-edged miter and I am assured that I will soon receive the jeweled one, but more precious to me will be the one I receive from your hands, most honored Sir, as a dear and lasting remembrance of your affection and the good will you and your …
My dear friend in the Heart of Jesus, Does it seem possible to you? I have not even had a minute to write a short note to you. Please be patient and wait another time. How many things I need to tell you about Turin. So many forces unknown to us, so many secrets because …
My Dear Brother in J.C.,1 The day after tomorrow2 I leave for Turin and I am writing this quick note to you, to wish you a good morning and to offer my services for whatever needs you might have in the ex-capital. I advise you, however, to send me your response either here in …
