Cullen, Paul Cardinal, Dublin, Ireland, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1868 February 29

He was happy to learn that Purcell was pleased with what had been done in Dublin to honor the brave men who fell at Mentana defending the temporal authority of the Pope. It appears that the idea of holding the council in Rome is not abandoned. The Synod of Baltimore was approved but Rome was so disturbed that nothing could be done. War in Europe is imminent. Six million men are under arms. If the Irish in America would avoid secret societies and violent speeches, they would be able to exercise some influence in favor of Ireland. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.