Mauclere, S.M., Father F.X., Dayton, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1864 February 18

As soon as he received Purcell's letter, he went to see Father Thomas Blake of Xenia and to his surprise Blake refused to attend with him once a month the poor German families of Xenia. Blake says there are only four German families and that twice a year is sufficient for them. Mr. Klein told Mauclere that there are at least 38 Catholic families. Blake's opinion is not worthy of a priest; even four families are worth attending to more than twice a year. For that which concerns Boyl, his conduct leaves much to be desired; he has yet to write a letter of thanks to Purcell for his kindness. :: II-5-b A.L.S. French 4pp. 12mo.