Maher, Sister Mary Teresa, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1859 August 23

This Sister writes to take up a matter that she had discussed with Purcell when he visited them last. They The Sisters of Mercy feel that they need the property of the German Sisters in Fourth Street. It is centrally located and free from interference from other religious establishments. The proceeds of the picnic and fair would go as first payment. She feels that every month spent in their present location is wasted because the health and energy of the Sisters are sinking. Secular people live in similiar surroundings but they are able to get out of the locality at times. They have been praying hard for this German Orphanage. Because of the wet weather she has not sent the two novices to Cumminsville and she has not heard yet whether the Sisters of Charity will have them. :: II-4-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.