Barnabo, Alexander Cardinal Prefect, Rome, Papal States, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1870 July 29

Barnabo has to tell Purcell of the resignation of Bishop Amadeus Rappe from the see of Cleveland, which the Holy Father has accepted. It is the duty therefore of Purcell to notify the Holy See of a suitable man to take over the administration of the diocese until the Holy See will decree otherwise. Purcell is also to make known to Rappe that he should not return to the diocese, or if he should happen to return, that he is not to enter into the business of the diocese since he lacks all jurisdictions now. In the meantime Purcell is to acknowledge immediately the receipt of this letter. Signed by John Simeoni, as secretary. no.3. :: II-5-d L.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.