Young, Father Nicholas R , West Liberty, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1869 February 23

The Kenton mission is improving, probably due to the absence and privation endured by the people. He has failed as yet to secure a graveyard. A Protestant gentleman, as the member of a committee of five offers a piece of land, the best spot in the vicinity, for such a purpose. The donor's conditions are that he be given a family lot and that he be buried in the graveyard. This gentleman will probably die a Catholic, for his daughter is a good one, and his wife is taking instructions in the Faith. He has done a great deal for the mission in whatever way he can, and Young asks that such a condition as he stipulates be accepted. A certain Mr. Crawley has enlarged his residence so that he can accomodate a Bishop or Priest, and asks that a Mass be said in the house. Young asks if this may be done. It is impossible to do any begging just now. His sister will come to live with him as soon as she is able to travel. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.