Dwenger, C. PP.S., Father Joseph, Minster, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1866 July 12

He has just returned from Himmelgarden where he went at the invitation of Father Joseph Albrecht . Albrecht is steadfast in his opinion that hoops are a mortal sin; he does not understand the wrong he does by resisting his bishop. Dwenger tried to make him submit. He wants Dwenger to see Purcell about his troubles, with one of his trustees, Mr. Jacob Anthony. Albrecht said he would submit to Purcell but wanted the privilege to put down the hoops, Purcell may be able to influence Anthony who has influence over Albrecht. Albrecht lives with six German brothers who left with him. In another house are a dozen Sisters who went with him. Dwenger encloses a horrible petition signed by the people of St. Joseph's. Note: the enclosed petition in German with a translation asks for Father Joseph Albrecht. They would rather tear down the church than to accept another. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 2pp. 8vo. 4to.