McCloskey, William Bishop of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 February 15

McCloskey thanks Purcell for his letter. He believes that Father Francis Chambige is at the bottom of this. A priest told him the other day that Father T.J. Disney had received a letter from Chambige saying that he had written against the bishop. Chambige later claims he said he would but did not write. McCloskey thinks Chambige does many things that he does not remember. McCloskey wishes that Purcell would write to Cardinal Alexander Barnabo that he will come to Louisville himself to investigate the realities. He prefers that his own archbishop should come. Purcell has his confidence and that of the people. He will visit Purcell as soon as possible, and since he has business in New York he will visit Cincinnati on the way. A full statement from Purcell of the conditions that McCloskey found on his appointment, and of the conditions now is desired. Purcell is to write immediately and let him know his decision. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.