Elder, William Henry, Bishop of, Natchez, Mississippi, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 February 24

This is presented by Father Philip Huber . Purcell's letter of Jan. 17 was received and Elder thanks him for his charity, which Huber now goes to avail himself of. Since Purcell has so many good works of his own to think of, Elder is glad that Huber is not the kind who would extort contributions in such a way as to diminish the means or disposition for works at home. He is faithful and hard working; Mt. St. Mary's is responsible for a good part of his training. Huber is an example of the Mississippi's climate. He came there in 1857 to die of consumption and has been working there ever since. If Purcell has any more in such condition, he might send them to Mississippi. There is an increase in the spirit of fairness among the people. They are desirous of learning something about the Pope. The State Legislature in Jackson Mississippi has voted him the use of the hall one evening to lecture on the Temporal Dominion. They are considering the case of their orphans and schools, since the Governor has recommended favorable action in both cases. They are enjoying fine weather, Ohio's April weather. Elder asks to be remembered to Father Edward Purcell and to the rest of the clergy. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.