Dwenger, C.PP.S. Father Joseph, Wapakoneta, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio., 1867 January 15

Enclosed is a quit-claim deed of the lot on which the Church formerly stood. Dwenger understands that it was sold some time ago with Purcell's permission to a Catholic named Hay. The heir of the original owner has a claim in it which they quit-claimed to Father A. Herbstrit, so that if Purcell will quit-claim his title to Herbstrit, he can give Mr. Hay a warranted deed, and the church will get the money. Next week Father A. Herbstrit will try to collect and sell tickets on the remaining let in the diocese of Fort Wayne. D wenger is almost despairing under the burdens on the church. He wonders if the Propagation of the Faith would help-if not the church — then the Society of the precious Blood and its missions, and then apply the money here, Herbstrit is on a very strict allowance and Dwenger metes out money for his expenses to him Dwenger was in Kenton last Sunday and will go there every 4th Sunday. Father Patrick Hennebry goes there as often as Dwenger does so Kenton has services every two weeks. They have signed some $2,600 and expect to have their church ready this year. They now are using a large hall for a church. Letter has been torn away. Deed is not enclosed :: II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.