McCloskey, William, Bishop of, Louisville, Kentucky, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 December 12

He cannot find the copy of his faculties, but presumes that he has the power to confer all the orders, including priesthood, regardless of the document from Rome of April 27, 1871. He wishes to be informed as he wishes to ordain some young men very soon. Father George McCloskey is with him but was too lame to change care and so came to Louisville in a sleeping car. Otherwise, he would have been delighted to spend a day with Purcell in Cincinnati. Purcell would be surprised at the change this constant suffering has caused. They are in the midst of a fair for the orphans which is like going into battle. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.