Luers, John H. Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1870 November 22

They are getting up protests all over the Catholic world against the spoiliation by Victor Emmanuel of the Holy See. He thinks Purcell should take the lead in heading the bishops in a similar action. Luer's name may be added to any Pastoral or Circular on this subject. The papers say that Bishop Hefele of Rottenburg has taken action in this regard, ordering public prayer for the Holy Father, Published his commendation of the infallibility of the Pope, and issued a Pastoral on the subject. :: II-5-d A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.