Hannin, Father Edward, Cleveland, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1870 October 20

Hannin thanks Purcell for sending him Father J. Daudet's letter and sending his reply to him. Since Purcell has left the delivery of the answer optional, he will keep it for a few days until he can show that the statements are incorrect. Hannin was pained to see another article from H.C. in the Cleveland Leader . He would have replied but he knew that Purcell had called the attention of BishopAmadeusRappe to them, and he supposed Rappe would publish a card declaring the charges against Purcell false. Rappe has no doubt protested against his friends' writing for him, but Hannin has heard the same sentiments expressed by some of Rappe's friends in his hearing. Soon after the second article appeared, Hannin went to the editor and demanded the identification of H.C. on the grounds that his remarks had been personal. The editor declined to do this but promised that there would be no more. He has kept his promise. Hannin speaks of this so Purcell will know that he is doing his duty. Everything is now quiet. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.