Nordmeyer Father John G., St. Vincent, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1865 December 22

Humbly prostrate before Purcell he asks the mercy of Purcell. He has made his retreat at the Benedictine monastery and has made his general confession to the abbot. The abbot says that if Purcell will grant him pardon no access to Rome will be necessary. Nordmeyer asks Purcell to grant him pardon, even though he admits his unworthiness, and assures Purcell that if the pardon is granted he will endeavor to repair the damage, and Purcell can impose any penance he wishes. :: II-5-c A.L.S. Latin 1pg. 8vo.