McGill, John Bishop of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 September 4

As he had to accompany his brother from Louisville to Cleveland and then found it more direct to come via Pittsburg, home, he did not have the pleasure of calling upon Purcell. Therefore, he still has no power of attorney to act for Purcell as to the bonds. They are now giving new bonds for the old ones and brokers advise those who wish to sell to get new bonds first. He does not think they are worth as much as they were five or six months ago. Does Purcell want the bonds to sell in Cincinnati or does he want them funded first and then sent, or finally, does he want them sold in Richmond for whatever can be obtained? In the last case, the power of attorney is needed. Does the United States require a tax on a charitable bequest? Did Mr. E do anything to obtain its remission? He hopes Purcell, and Father Edward Purcell are well, as well as Dr. Bonner and his family, Mr. Springer and all. P.S. He came home the last of August. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.