O'Connor, O.S.R., Father Bede, Terre Haute, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1861 January 22

He writes in behalf of one of his parishioners. John Tally who has $500 coming to him from the legacy of his Aunt Bridget Carigan who died in New Orleans over two years ago. The money was sent to Cincinnati on the supposition that Tally resided there. Tally thinks the money is in Purcell's hands and asks if on proof of his identity Purcell could let him have the money. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.