Borgess, Caspar H. Bishop of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 September 17

Borgess thanks Purcell for naming Cincinnati as the place for the contemplated meeting of the Bishops of the Province. It will be a privilege to spend a few days with his old friends at the Cathedral. About a month ago he learned that Bishop AmadeusRappe had forwarded a resignation of his See to the Holy Father. Therefore, the instructions from the Cardinal which Purcell has received were looked for. He has obtained permission from Rome to introduce the Roman Calendar proper for the office, etc. It will have some disadvantages where the Requiem Masses are requested, but he believes the advantages are sufficient to far outweigh this inconvenience. The Provincial of the Redemptorist Fathers has notified him that they will leave St. Mary's in two or three months. He gave as the reason that he wishes to prepare their way to carry out St. Alphonsus' intention and employ the members of the congregation in giving missions. Borgess expressed his regret at their leaving, but did not offer and objection. He has offered the congregation to the Jesuits and hopes that they will accept it. He asks to be remembered to his friends at the Cathedral, particularly Father Edward Purcell. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.