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      <p class="heading">Letters of Maria Celeste: </p>
      <p class="letterdate">30 September 1623</p>
      <p class="main_text">Most Beloved Lord Father 
      <p class="main_text">Here is the copied letter, Sire, along with the wish that it meet with 
        your approval, so that at other times I may again be able to help you 
        by my work, seeing as it gives me such great pleasure and happiness to 
        busy myself in serving you. </p>
      <p class="main_text">Madonna is not in the best position to purchase wine just now, at least 
        not until we have finished the little bit we have gathered, and therefore 
        she makes her excuses to you accordingly, and thanks you for extending 
        the offer even though she is unable to accept it. The wine you sent to 
        Suor Arcangela is perfect as far as she is concerned and she thanks you 
        for it: and I join her in thanking you for the thread and your many other 
        loving gestures. </p>
      <p class="main_text">So as not to delay the servant I will say no more, except to send you 
        most heartfelt greetings from all of us here and to pray the Lord God 
        for the fulfillment of your every desire. </p>
      <p class="main_text">From San Matteo, the last day of September. </p>
      <p class="main_text">Your most affectionate daughter, <br>
        S. M. Celeste </p>
      
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