Ahern, Father Michael Mary, Chillicothe, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1864 May 5

In regard to Portsmouth, he decided that perhaps he ought to go. He is not necessary in Chillicothe and Portsmouth is in sad need of a priest. Perhaps the numerous missions now attended from Chillicothe might be too heavy a burden for one priest. Ahern would prefer to go to Quinn's settlement if Purcell should decide to send a priest there. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 2oo. 12mo.