Alemany, Joseph S., Archbishop of San Francisco, California, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1862 January 11

Alemany knew of Father Terence Smith's coming to San Francisco from Father Thomas Bennett. Bennett said the physicians did not approve of Smith's remaining in Ireland and suggested California. Alemany offered Smith much hospitality because of his letters from Purcell, and he thinks it proper to inform Purcell of the matter. He received the papers of the Propaganda which Purcell sent containing the articles about Judge Peter Burnett. He suggests that Purcell have his brother see to the publication of the lives of the Irish Saints, which he thinks would be widely read. Alemany wishes Purcell a happy New Year. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.