Fitzgerald Father Edward, Columbus, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1866 April 7

He called the first general meeting of the congregation and the sum now subscribed for the new church is $12,000. He intends to have another meeting Sunday and feels that the people will contribute generously. The people approve of the lot on Broad Street and the terms for payment of the lot have become more favorable since the owner is donating $500, leaving the cost at $13,000. The prospects look good for securing enough subscriptions to warrant the beginning of the building in the coming Summer or Fall. He intends to organize building societies and expects them to make about $10,000 a year. He hopes he will not be compelled to leave Columbus but in case he should he has appointed responsible men to take care of the building activities and the subscriptions. He hopes his actions are in compliance with Purcell's wishes. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 16to.