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That both the chapels of " Our Lady of Sorrows ", 

 and St. Joseph, as well as the arched walls dividing the 

 centre from the side aisles, are the original ones of the 

 church begun in 1647 and consecrated in 1666. 



That the church first began at the choir end and was 

 extended from time to time up to Champlain's Chapel, 

 which thus became a part of the church. 



That it was to have it still bear some distinctive mark 

 from the remainder of the church that the tower was 

 erected over it, thus accounting for the latter's unusual 

 position. 



That a cemetery existed at two distinct periods along- 

 side the church on Buade street, the first on the ground 

 now occupied by the side aisle or " Holy Family 

 Chapel. " 



That this cemetery was closed not later than 25 or 

 30 years after Champlain's death, when the bodies were 

 taken up and removed. 



And that the Church of N.-D. de Eecouverance was 

 on the present site of Buade street. 



In conclusion I would say that if Champlain's tomb 

 or a trace of it is to be found it will be within the four 

 walls and under the chapel of St. Joseph. I would also 

 add that if any of your readers should go into the 

 Basilica they will notice that at first glance the chapels 

 of " Our Lady of Sorrow " and St. Joseph appear alike, 

 but such is not the case, the former being some four 

 feet greater in width but of less depth than St. Joseph's, 

 whilst it is almost square." 



Thos. O'Leary. 



Quebec, March 17, 1894. 



