Finucane came one year ago to Bishop George A. Carrell in Covington Kentucky with leave of absence from Bishop William Henry Elder of Natchez Mississippi. Carrell informs Finucane that being about to ordain 2 seminarians, Finucane will no longer be needed. In a letter Carrell mentions some good qualities of Finucane and observes that he has an indefinite leave of absence. He is 29 years old, of Irish birth, came to the U.S. when 12 years old, and was ordained June 1861 at St. Sulpice, Baltimore. Finucane requests to be accepted temporarily or permanently with Detroit Diocese. Answer in care of Father Patrick Guilfoyle. :: III-2-k A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.