Lefevere, Peter Paul, Bishop of Zela, Detroit, Michigan, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860 February 27

Four times he tried to answer Purcell's letter but the thoughts of the scandalous conduct ofFather Quigley filled him with such repugnance that he had to give it up. Quigley's allegations are falsehoods; Lefevere owes him nothing. If it were known at Rome how Quigley speaks of the Holy Father, the Cardinals and the Bishops of the United States, the Pope would have personally excommunicated this bogus doctor who boasts of having purchased for $60 his doctorship in Rome. Quigley said he would raise a fuss and cause Lefevere to be disrobed. Lefevere accepted the episcopate only in virute of Holy Obedience and he has always acted for the glory of God. If he does not please Rome after 18 years, he is willing to leave the diocese. A visit by Purcell would give him great pleasure and consolation. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.