This file consists of brief notes, both handwritten and typed, from Thomas Merton and other monks, regarding clothing needs. Merton would contact Br. Irenaeus to arrange for a new habit for novices or to arrange for a suit to use on a visit to town.
Br. Irenaeus was a tailor at Gethsemani Abbey.
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Series 3 #1.
«All Series« |
No.30 undated/no/no |
HNS from Various |
Please give F. Louis secular clothes Tuesday evening to be used early Wed. morning. |
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[31 pages of handwritten and typed notes from various monks (other than Merton) to Br. Irenaeus]
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Series 3 #2.
«All Series« |
No.31 1963/01/19 |
HNS from Merton |
For the habit - Bro Giuseppe - Jan 26th. Bro Erie - Feb. 17th and a postulant coming, |
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[note card, verso "I am sorry I missed your birthday"]
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Series 3 #3.
«All Series« |
No.32 1963/01/19? |
HNS from Merton |
Dear Fr Gerard - Bro Irenaeus. Thanks for letting us see this work of art. I'm convinced! |
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[note card, verso "I am sorry I missed your birthday"]
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Series 3 #4.
«All Series« |
No.33 undated/no/no |
HNS from Merton |
I'll check with Rev Father today and see if he doesn't mind Mike wearing the old type habit. |
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Series 3 #5.
«All Series« |
No.34 undated/no/no |
HNS from Merton |
#127 This is a "pair" Brother - I have no others to match. |
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Series 3 #6.
«All Series« |
No.35 undated/no/no |
HNS from Merton |
A reminder - Bro Basil makes profession this Sunday (at 7) Thanks - in Jesu |
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Series 3 #7.
«All Series« |
No.36 undated/no/no |
HNS from Merton |
Rev Father has no objections to the old "white" habit for our oblate so it is ok to go ahead with it |
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Series 3 #8.
«All Series« |
No.37 undated/no/no |
HNS from Merton |
Just to let you know in plenty of time - Bro Basil is supposed to make simple profession October 7th |
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Series 3 #9.
«All Series« |
No.38 undated/no/no |
HNS from Merton |
Bro Cyprian is making simple profession Thursday, F. of Dedication - I forgot to tell you regarding |
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Series 3 #10.
«All Series« |
No.39 undated/no/no |
HNS from Merton |
Will you please ok the use of a shirt to go to town Wednesday - and permit Bro Irenaeus to issue one |
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Series 3 #11.
«All Series« |
No.40 undated/no/no |
HNS from Merton |
A couple of weeks ago I turned in a pair of socks for repair - they evidently had no number on them |
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Series 3 #12.
«All Series« |
No.41 undated/no/no |
TNS from Merton |
Dear Rev Father Would you please give Bro Irenaeus an ok for me to have secular clothes early |
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Series 3 #13.
«All Series« |
No.42 undated/no/no |
HNS from Merton |
The zipper on these work pants does not stay closed. Thanks! In Jesu fr m Louis |
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Series 3 #14.
«All Series« |
No.43 undated/no/no |
HNS from Merton |
You've got me! The only one planning anything for the chapter is Bro John Bosco who makes profession |
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