Neve, Father J de, Louvain, Belgium, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1870 October 26

De Neve inquired after the money from Mother Xavier, Ursuline Convent in Havre France, but has received no answer. He is sorry Purcell was disappointed with regard to Mr. Crowley, but had he known, he would have directed Crowley to go to Cincinnati. He told Purcell that Crowley might be ordained subdeacon but not priest before the end of the scholastic year. He has no objection to his being called to America, but he will not recommend him until he is a priest. Crowley is subdeacon now and wishes to remain to the end of the year. He will comply with any of Purcell's wishes. He will write again to Mother Xavier and let Purcell know immediately he receives any word. He is happy to learn that Purcell has 126 students in his seminary. He believes the best thing for America is a well trained native priesthood. He believes that quality, not quantity of priests will save America, and gives his students four years of Theology. He would be happy to receive suggestions from Purcell at any time. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.