Brummer, Father John W., Lancaster, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1864 May 16

Brummer read Purcell's appeal for contributions for the Seminary from the pulpit and he sends Purcell $183.09, the amount contributed. He wonders if the new pastor will be there for the next Sunday. They are preparing for the dedication of June 5th, and asks why it has not appeared in the Telegraph. Because it has not appeared therein they have had to telegraph Erie and Notre Dame. He asks if Father Edward Purcell will fulfill the congregation's desires by preaching the dedication sermon. He asks Purcell to let the new pastor know how many ecclesiastics to expect for the dedication. The Pontifical says that it is necessary that they fast on the day before the dedication and he asks if this is to be carried out. He asks that the new pastor be sent as soon after his ordination as possible. They will be expecting Fathers, Edward Collins; Joseph Ferneding; Carper H. Borgess; Richard Gilmour, and some Jesuit Fathers. ` P.S. He asks about the dimensions of the recess in altar in which the relics are to be placed. Because he feels it will be too hard for Purcell to sing high Mass after going through the Consecration he asks him to engage Bishop Josue M. Young of Erie, Pennsylvania to sing it. They must have dalmatics for Deacon and subdeacon, and he asks if Borgess may bring them as well as the processional cross. All the priests that come should bring their own vestments. The congregation will be pleased. He hopes Purcell will answer his letter or instruct the new pastor of the arrangements. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo., 2pp. 16mo.