Dwenger, C.PP.S., Father Joseph, Wapakonetta, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1864 March 4

Dwenger asks Purcell if it would not be convenient for him to be in St. Mary's on Palm Sunday, the day after St. Joseph's Day. Such an act by Purcell would encourage the poor congregation, and there are also many converts ready for Confirmation. They could easily ride over to St. Mary's on Sunday morning. Next week Dwenger will preach a retreat at St. Mary's and have a triduum in preparation for the papal benediction. The children will make their First Communion on St. Joseph's Day but would like to know whether he will be on the morning or evening train so that he might meet him. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.