Mechtilde of the Sacred Heart, Sister, Chillicothe, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860 April 19

Father PhilipMcMahon handed her Purcell's letter. She believes that a change of pastor will be very advantageous to the parish of St. Mary's. The position of the sisters is so strange that it is difficult to give a just idea. The health of the pastor Father J H. Thisse has been a little better since January but his headache has not left him. The pastor has been more cold and indifferent towards them since they informed Purcell of their privations. The pastor takes no interest in the children. There has been no First Communion this year. Since January they have had only one or two Masses each week. They are devoted to their mission despite the privations, but they cannot do much if not aided by their pastor. She thanks Purcell for his interest in their mission. :: II-5-a A.L.S. French 4pp. 8vo.