Luers, John H. Bishop of Fort Wayne, Notre Dame, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1868 June 12

The powers of the diocese of Marquette are in rather precarious hands. He presumes that Father E. Jackert is a worthy man. It was not Luer's intention to dictate in the matter between Father J. B. Hengehold and his people. The diocese of Chicago is in a deplorable state. Bishop James Duggan must either return at once or resign. A priest from Chicago says that the news from Rome is that Duggan will not return. Duggan took away $30,000 deposit money and mortgaged every foot of property. The report is that Father D Dunn has been appointed Administrator by Cardinal Barnabo. Dunn will never do as Duggan's successor as he is no manager. Dunn himself is $50,000 in debt. Bishop William McCloskey has written Father Benjamin Spalding for $1,500; he already asked and received $1,000. He states he might keep it out of his salary as bishop. What expectations. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.