McCloskey, William Bishop of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 May 10

Purcell's letter was received yesterday and if those are the only charges against him he has answered them already. He invites Purcell to come when he is ready and to give him a day or two notice. He still feels that there is something more intended. He has suffered so much from the pastors there that Purcell should not be surprised if he does not trust everyone. He regrets that Purcell does not wish to have the affairs of Archbishop Martin J. Spalding's administration brought up. He is trying to disentangle some business in which the Spaldings in general and Father Bejamin Spalding's estate in particular are involved. He thought Purcell would cure the archbishop of his interefering. That was the reason he wanted his brother John and his knowledge of books. He had a full settlement with Slevins and both signed the agreement two years ago, and now they find several thousands against the Benjamin Saplding estate. That is why he determined to bring the whole matter into court. He sees that Mr. Benedict Webb is anxious to see the matter settled. McCloskey told Webb he would leave the matter to three clergymen provided the Archbishop gives him in writing permission to close the matter up. McCloskey has telegraphed his brother John to spare himself the long trip. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.