Chatard, Father Silas M , Rome, Papal States, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1869 February 9

He received Purcell's letter of Dec. 30, but the letter and draft of which Purcell speaks has reached neither himself nor the students. The account of the Archdiocese up to Jan. 18 leaves a deficit of 118 francs. As Chatard is much in need of money, he suggests that the remittance of the pensions of Messrs. Cusack and Geyer be sent to cover the time until Jan. 18, 1870. He is happy to hear that Cincinnati is so flourishing; he extends regards to Fathers Francis J. Pabisch and Joseph H. Richter. He has attended to the commissions with his Emminence. Permission should be first asked to have a coadjutor, then the postulant should consult the other Prelates and after this send on the names. He is glad to hear the good news of the Bishop of Louisville William McCloskey; they take a lively interest in his diocese. The question of the cemeteries can be answered only by writing to the Inquisition. Such a formal application could be sent to Cardinal Alexander Barnabo. Rome expects some aid from Cincinnati towards the contemplated fund. That and other donations and collections will enable them to live. The Cincinnati students are well and doing well, as His Holiness Mgr. Talbot has resigned and the protectorate has been given to his Emminence Card. Charles Augustus Reisach. The rector, Very Rev. Dr. O'Callaghan is hard at work. He sends regards to Rev. Edward Purcell and the other gentlemen of the Cathedral. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.