Young, Father Nicholas R , Kenton, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1868 September 8

Young has sold the house and lot that was purchased last spring, and is ready to start building a new pastoral residence adjoining the church. He will send Purcell the deed as soon as it is made out for Purcell to sign. He reports that Kenton shows signs of discontent, revealing. itself in scandalous and wicked talk. As there has been no harm done to Young's character, only attempted, he will not bother Purcell with it. He told his parish that he wished to live in peace, and since then, there has been a lull in the irreverence and looseness. The communions in West Liberty have been more per month than those in Kenton. He is faced with a debt of $2800 in West Liberty, $900 of which must be paid before the first of next year. He asks Purcell's permission to collect the money. Young's sister will go to visit their family in Washington until the middle of November, when his house will be ready for occupancy. Young would like to visit his family in November, but will treat the subject at a later date. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.