McElroy, S.J. Father John, Boston, Massachusetts, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1859 July 15

Father McElroy thanks Purcell for his letter of July 10th. Father David Welch was in Boston for some years, built a large church, incurred a great debt. He was intemperate and was removed. He went back to Waterford, Ireland but the bishop, a relative, would not employ him. He went to Halifax, California, Canada again, New York and now Ohio. He has many redeeming traits and with an exemplary clergyman he might render useful service. McElroy speaks of the great good done to Boston by Purcell in introducing the Sisters of Notre Dame . Their numbers have grown from 3 to 70 and their exhibitions are very good. He hopes that Purcell will see their numerous schools and academies. He hopes to have Purcell at the opening of his church next year, and that Purcell is pleased with his opening of this church and Boston College. :: II-4-o A.L.S. 4pp. 16to.