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438which you condemn in your letter. You must use all of your influence, so that, asfar as possible, the least evil and the greatest good might be accomplished bythese means. But, remember: this is not our main work. Among the emigrants, it isnecessary to prepare the ground for religion, propagating the faith and spreadingChristian love. It is necessary to arouse, diffuse, strengthen and realize in practicallife some of the truly moral, religious and Christian thoughts and emotions, beforeany more universal good can be accomplished, This road is longer and narrower;but, it is the only straight and true way. Particularly with your holy purpose ofmaking a pilgrimage to the grave of the Savior in mind, I think that youunderstand your Christian and patriotic obligations as I do.Since God has given you a new brother and companion 441 , perhaps itwould be good for you to enter into closest community with him. Live togetherand together grow in the practice of the Christian life, for it is to the perfectionand the diffusion of this life that we should direct our attention.Dearest brothers, what I write to you directed by faith, conscience, and theparticular love that I have for you.Heart and soul, and with my whole mind, dear brothers, I recommendmyself to your brotherly love.May God assist you, comfort you, and keep you in His holy care.Bogdan441 Joseph Kłosowicz (1812-1836), from Poznań; a second-lieutenant during the uprising; anemigrant. He died prematurely, as a consequence of poverty and nostalgia for his homeland. Hehad then joined A. Celiński and L. Przecławski.