Lavialle, Peter Joseph, Bishop-elect of Louisville, St. Mary's College, Kentucky, to Archbishop John Baptist, Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1865 August 30

Lavialle received the Apostolic letter last Thursday by messenger from Louisville. He is sorry for his hesitation. He encloses a letter of acceptance to the Cardinal Prefect and asks Purcell to forward it. He believes that the 3rd Sunday in September would be suitable for is consecration. He thanks Purcell for his offer to let Lavialle use his house and cathedral but it would deprive the clergy and the faithful of Louisville. So he wishes Purcell to perform the ceremony in Louisville. He shall be thankful to the Bishops of the Province for attending. He will ask them to come and asks Purcell to use his influence. He supposes his jurisdiction begins when he takes possession of his See. He asks Purcell to inform him if he is mistaken and to give him advice on any other matters. ` P.S. He will not write to the Bishop until he hears form Purcell. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.