McCloskey, William, Bishop of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1869 January 9

McCloskey sees by the Telegraph that Bishop Ignatius Mrak' s consecration is still uncertain. He hopes to be able to attend since besides paying his respects to the new bishop he desires to have a talk with Purcell. As yet he is uncertain because he is in the midst of disagreeable work and there is more ahead, and he needs the direction of older heads. The Bishop James Duggan of Chicago is is said to be gravely ill. Three pastors of St. Patrick's Chicago have died in one month. He read the interesting letter by Geyer etc. from Rome in the Telegraph. So Purcell is going to take Father Francis Pabisch with him to the Council. Miss Whipple is so enchanted with Louisville that Detroit may lose her. He sends his regards and asks that the date for the consecration be sent. He asks if there is any new from Mother Ward . Archbishop Martin J. Spalding doubtless invited her to remain and found a new house. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.