Kuhn, Joseph, Detroit, Michigan, to Bishop Peter Paul Lefevere, Detroit, Michigan, 1859 July 28
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Kuhn assures Lefevere that his harboring of Father J. A. Koenig after his functions were taken away by Lefevere was an act of charity, not spite. During Koenig's stay in Detroit, Kuhn visited him 5 or 6 times, went to church on Sundays and heard his excellent sermons, and learned with surprise of his suspension. Fearing Koenig night be in despair and take a step injurious to religion, Kuhn wrote him and invited him to remain in his house until he could prepare to leave for Detroit. He remained twelve days. By giving advice to Koenig, Kuhn saved the Diocese of Detroit from scandal. Kuhn had already paid the fare to Buffalo for the unhappy priest Father Alois Enders . The carpet, belonging to Koenig but withheld by Mrs. Phillipps who had presented it to him, had to furnish the means. Koenig sold the carpet back again to Mrs. Phillipps for $17 and this with assistance from Kuhn enabled Koenig to start. Kuhn writes because his motives have been misrepresented. :: III-2-i A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.
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- Creation: 1859 July 28
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