Geissel, John Cardinal, Archbishop of Cologne, Cologne, Germany, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1861 November 30

Father John Henry Joseph Hubert van Asten showed him Purcell's letter in which Purcell says he will receive van Asten into the diocese of Cincinnati on condition that Geissel gives him good testimonial letters. Van Asten was ordained in Cologne September 4, 1854. Since he gave Geissel many scandals, Geissel cannot give him good testimonials. But in many respects Van Asten is worthy of doing good work for the Church and his own salvation. If Purcell is willing to accept him, Geissel will give dimissorial letters. :: II-5-a A.L.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.