Farrell, John, Bishop of Hamilton, Hamilton, Canada, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1865 May 31

Father A. Gstir was introduced into his diocese some years ago by Father I. Holzer to work and prepare the way for the Franciscans in the German Missions. Farrell learned of the trouble Gstir had caused in Purcell's diocese, but it was some time later and because of his good work Farrell decided to let him remain. He gave him some letters authorizing him to collect money for the missions while he was in Europe, supposedly for his health. From information, which he has received, Farrell is led to believe that he has not changed since he was in the Cincinnati diocese, and prays that there will be no scandal. He asks Purcell not to permit Gstir to return, at least not to allow him to return to his diocese as he will not employ him. ` P.S. Purcell has the liberty to communicate the contents of the letter to the head of the Franciscans. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.