Luhr, Father John H., Cleveland, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell of, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1867 December 31

He has sent his resignation of St. Peter's to Bishop Amadeus Rappe . Luhr asks Purcell for a place. He has always considered himself as belonging to Purcell. Before the consecration of Rappe, Purcell said he would consider Luhr as belonging to Cincinnati. He sends a copy of the correspondence between Rappe and himself concerning his resignation. He may make known his case at Rome. P. S. Notes to the letter of Dec. 29, 1867 for the better understanding of it. St. Peter's tax was $35. Taxation every year has never been complied with. The congregation of St. Peter's was divided. St. Peter's was much embarrassed by the taking away of Father Gerhard Kuhr and giving them a most imprudent priest Father Caspar A. Gerst during Luhr's absence in Europe. On his return he found all in disorder and could not meet his payments. Rappe did not keep his promise to allow the Germans to collect among the English if the Germans would contribute to the cathedral. P. S. That considerable sum mentioned was $1,000, a donation of King Louis of Bavaria and sent to Luhr for the German Catholics. Luhr wrote for permission to donate it to the seminary. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.