Young, Father Nicholas R., Bellefontaine, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 September 7

Upon reading Purcell's letter, he concludes that he was soft in not giving Crowley and Flanagan a direct refusal. He told them that it was not his intention to leave Bellefontaine and how they could tell Purcell that he desired to go back to Kenton, he does not understand. He spoke to them kindly and respectfully and on two occasions favored their proposals. He is not fond of changes, and if he does desire one he will apply directly to Purcell. The reason he left Kenton still exists℄ignorance of the German language. FatherJamesCallaghan is correct in his report as to Young's surrounding and state of mind. He has no objection to the people of Hardin County, for they treated him very well. It is simply that he prefers to stay where he is. P.S. He has written to Crowley and Flanagan declining their invitation, stating that he is satisfied where he is. He attributes their putting him in a false position he puts to misapprehension. He hopes they may get a good pastor. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.