De Bolle, Father J _____ H., Rome, Papal States, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1865 January 1

De Bolle wishes him a happy New Year. He has received the application of another man, Father Henry Balicki, for the diocese of Cincinnati. He is 25 years of age and a priest for 17 months. He has given him his dimissorials. He is a nobleman who came to Rome to enter a contemplative order but had to leave because of his health. Father De Montel thinks him inconstant, but De Bolle thanks that since he has remained studying in Rome at his own expense, Purcell would write him a word of encouragement. He now desires to stay in Rome for his doctorate and then to teach, probably in Purcell's seminary. De Bolle quotes his dimissorial letter in Latin from Bishop Anthony Joseph Manastyrsk of Premysl. Balicki knows French and German as well as Polish. He sends the Annuarium but cannot get any Agnus Dei as Bishop William McCloskey requested. Mr. Richter will tell Purcell the same thing. De Bolle admits that he is not satisfied with sub-deacon Edward Constantin. He will withhold any letter of admission until he has heard from Purcell on this. De Bolle hopes he will not be a burden to Purcell. He has presented his respects to Prince of Hohenlohe on his return from Germany and the Prince has promised to do what he can for him. He has recommended him to Prince de Rospigliosi to take care of the education of his three sons, but he has received no answer. Times are very hard everywhere. ` P.S. The Annuario Pontificio will be printed January 15 and he will send it immediately. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.