McGill, John, Bishop of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 May 17

His reply to Purcell's letter has been delayed due to numerous confirmation appointments. He is too old to a spire to the Diocese of Cleveland. He could not sell Purcell's bonds without a power of attorney from Purcell. He has not yet sold his own and finds it hard to determine what is best to do. He thinks the Virginia bonds would have brought about $4,400. In July they expect to give new bonds for 2/3 and a certificate for the other 1/3, which the legislature desires to have paid by the state of West Virginia. If Purcell wishes him to sell his bonds, he can send him a power of attorney authorizing him to do so, or if not, he will send them to Dr. M Fitzgibbon, as first proposed. He may visit Louisville about the last of May and could bring the bonds to Purcell then. He is not disposed to give Fitzgibbon any more, but would not wish to keep Purcell from doing so. He does not think Sister Isidore is especially delighted with her share, but she should be because she received more than any of the other legatees. Mr. W.J. Doyle wrote to him a similar application to the one sent to Purcell in behalf of Fanny Doyle. She was not one of James H. Behan's legatees, not disappointed by bank failures as was Peggy Jaspar, and must be considered merely as an object of charity. He is glad that his nephew, son of B.J. Wehle, is about to be married to Miss Clara Orange, sister in law of Mr. Richard Slevin of Louisville. He is sorry she is not a Catholic, but hopes she will some day enter the fold. Since she lives in Cincinnati, Purcell might know her and her family and perhaps he can do something toward enlightening her. He sends regards to Father Edward Purcell and his friends. P.S.—His eyes are still the same. He must read with his left eye, for he can distinguish nothing with his right one. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.