Barnabo, Alexander Cardinal Prefect, Rome, Papal States, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1868 July 14

Barnabo acknowledges Purcell's letter of June 4 and the bank drafts enclosed which he immediately presented to the Holy Father. The Holy Father accepts the money as a new pledge of the veneration of the faithful of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati towards the Holy See and grants his blessing to Purcell and to those who contributed to the offering. It is not without sorrow that Barnabo learns of those things which concern the diocese of Vincennes, and the Sacred Congregation will not delay to consider necessary and suitable remedies. Mindful of Purcell's favors Barnabo does not cease to pray for him. Signed by John Simeoni, as Secretary. No. 7. :: II-5-d L.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.