writes: I am now in the most embarrassing situation; it robs me of all rest, and makes me unfit for every thing. Iam in danger of losing at once my honor and my reputation, by which I have long had such influence. What think you — my sister-in-law is with child... . We have tried every method in our power to destroy the childs. . 3 And what of the accomplishments of this collection of "immoral wretches, whore-masters, liars, bankrupts, braggarts, and vain fools?" In just a decade, membership included about 600 of the most influential men in By the activity of our Brethren, the Jesuits have been kept out of all the professional chairs at Ingolstadt, and our friends prevail. The Widow Duchess has set up her academy entirely according to our plan, and we have all the Professors in the Order. last year, for we have procured for them several good benefices, parishes, tutorships, &c. All the German Schools, and the Benevolent Society, are at last under our direction.” We have got several zealous members in the courts of justice, and we are able to afford them pay, and other good additions. 32 The Secret Side of History In a letter to Marius in September 1783, Weishaupt Bavaria. Below are excerpts from a report written in Cato's handwriting: Our Ghostly Brethren have been very fortunate this