Juncker, Henry D., Bishop of Alton, Alton, Illinois, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1861 March 11

The church of Father Francis A. Ostrop is entirely demolished. Ostrop knows only the congregation there and can obtain from them the little they can contribute; without his zeal it cannot be rebuilt. Juncker will send Purcell a fine young priest. Until then Father Ostrop may attend St. Francis until Father Brummer comes back. Their Provincial Council will be opened will be opened the fifth Sunday after Easter. Juncker has a great deal of trouble with the old priests. Unhappily some of the young ones are too much inclined to listen to the advice of the discontents. He is almost unable to attend to all the business. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.