Hannin, Father Edward, Cleveland, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 February 14

The move Purcell spoke of is in the right direction. Bishop John Henry Luers sent Hannin a copy of acts passed by the Illinois legislature. Hannin would take no action without consulting Purcell, and is pleased that his plan meets with Purcell's approval. He thinks it best to consult the senior priests of the diocese who will be pleased and can influence their representatives. Bishop Amadeus Rappe is selling much real estate and this is causing much comment. It would be more prudent to postpone these deals now, even though it is the Bishop's private property, since the transfers appear in the papers. He will, if desired, send Purcell an account of the sales. He is happy that Purcell will visit Cleveland and hopes that he will stay with him. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.