Lamy, John B., Bishop of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 December 29

He left Baltimore on Oct. 29 and stayed at Mt. Vernon, Ohio a few days. He and Father J.A. Brent went to Danville and the following Sunday kept church in Mt. Vernon. It was Lamy's first experience with the Ohio missions, where he collected over $400. He also had a collection in St. Louis. He was furtunate in securing reduced railroad fares to Santa Fe. Three Sisters of Loretto and his young deacon Joseph R. Rivera went from St. Louis with him. They were blocked eight days in Denver with a snowfall. Bishop Joseph P. Machebeuf is as lively as ever. He is building a fine addition to his church in Denver. Denver is a booming town. 400 houses have been built there this year and the population is about 10,000. Last Saturday, Dec. 23, Father J.R. Rivera was ordained and will be sent on missions. Lamy has no doubt he will make a demanded as yet. He will pay all if Hally will but have patience with him. If Purcell knew the difficulties, he would not be surprised at the delay. He wishes Purcell a Happy New Year. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.