Fitzgerald, Father Edward, Columbus, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1862 April 29

Fitzgerald visited the camp but in order to do so he had to obtain permission from General Tod. The rules regarding visitors are strict and many of the men do not get to make use of the services offered. He did however hear the confessions of the Catholic soldiers on Sunday and is going to attempt to say a Mass for the soldiers at the camp. Fitzgerald asks Purcell's permission to send two orphan children to the orphanage. He asks Purcell if he may admit two members of the Odd Fellows Society into the Church. They do not wish to resign from the club however because of the benefits they may derive from it in case of sickness or loss of employment. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.