Dwenger, C.PP.S., Father J.W., Columbus, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1863 November 30

Dwenger says two people in Wapakoneta each gave $100 for the altar and crucifix. Father Andrew Herbstrit received the money two years ago but used it for other purposes. Dwenger asks Purcell's views on the society called Druids. Many priests absolve them but he wishes to know what Purcell thinks. Father Frederick H. Volm is doing well in Freiburg but his health is bad. He is consumptive and cannot preach for weeks at a time. Dwenger believes the people are suffering since he can hear but few confessions. Dwenger is giving a mission in the German church here and will remain in Wapakoneta until December 8. He asks Purcell to please answer. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.