McGill, John Bishop of Richmond, Baltimore, Maryland, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 March 16

McGill acknowledges Purcell's letter and says that he is surprised that Dr. M. Fitzgibbons attempted to get something extra from Purcell since at a similar request McGill and co-executor Walter J. Doyle had agreed to allow him $300 which they considered sufficient for his services, especially since what is paid him lessens the residuum. When he returns to Richmond he will arrange for the payment of Purcell's share. He gives an itemized account showing that his share and that of Purcell is $7,868.46. He hopes the statement is satisfactory. They are endeavoring to have the remains of Dr. James A. Behan removed to this country. The grave was marked during the war at Liverpool and Father M. O'Keefe has been appointed to see what he can do to have the body removed to the Norfolk Cemetery as Behan requested. McGill sent Purcell the letter of Behan in which he asked that the use of his bequests be made for educating priests, education of the poor and building churches. He sent Sister Isidore, Father O'Keefe, and Dr. Fitzgibbons, for Peggy Jasper, their shares. McGill is glad to wind up those affairs. They have done the best they could. Archbishop Martin J. Spalding sends his regards. BishopJamesGibbons is there. Bishop JamesF.Wood left yesterday for Harrisburg and Lancaster. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 8vo.