McCloskey, WilliamBishop of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 April 26

McCloskey says that Purcell mistook him when he referred to "secret Machinations" because he referred to Archbishop Martin J. Spalding whom he believes at the bottom of these matters. These matters have made McCloskey ill. His only regret is that Purcell who has always been his friend has misunderstood him. The treatment he has received there and from the Archbishop of Baltimore has made him indifferent. This feeling colored his letter but he did not dream that Purcell would misunderstand him. As to accompanying Purcell to Nazareth and Bardstown, he will do so with the greatest pleasure. He spoke of going around with Purcell to individuals in the city, when he said he would not accompany him, as he could hardly be expected to do that. Purcell is to come when he pleases, but should pardon him for not being pleased with Spalding. He hastens this letter to assure Purcell that he has misunderstood him. He feels that this is an effort to disgrace him. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.