Nolan, Father William A., Dudley, Huntington, Col., Pennsylvania, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell of, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 March 6

He asks to be affiliated with Purcell's diocese. He has been a member of the diocese of Pittsburgh since his ordination by Purcell twelve years ago and is now in charge of a parish and in good standing with his Bishop. His reasons for desiring to leave are personal and private and reflect no misconduct on his part. He has presented them to his Bishop and has received an Exeat, a copy of which Purcell will find on the other page. He hopes Purcell will receive him as that diocese seems to him like home, as he is acquainted with many of the clergy and was ordained at the Cathedral after studying at Mt. St. Mary's. If Purcell desires to do so, Nolan does not mind if he inquires into his case by writing to his Bishop. Copy of Exeat on other page. Documentary copy signed by Bishop Michael Domenec of Pittsburgh stating that Nolan is a priest in good standing, pastor of an important congregation, and a zealous worker. It gives Nolan the right to incorporate himself to any diocese he chooses. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.