Foley, Thomas, Bishop of Chicago St. Ignatius College,, Chicago, Illinois, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1872 March 9

Purcell's letter informing Foley that $5000 worth of clothing was being sent to the sufferers from the fire was received. The unfortunates will be very grateful, as they are in a winter spell of snow, just as they were looking for Spring. The goods may be addressed to Foley's care at St. Ignatius College, 12th Street, Chicago, Illinois. When they arrive Foley will distribute them to the pastors of the burned districts and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He is grateful to Purcell and to the gentlemen who propose to send this relief. He is glad the vacant sees have been filled, though he does not know the nominees for Cleveland and Ft. Wayne. Their friend Father Patrick J. Ryan is to be made coadjutor of St. Louis. He is a worthy and able priest. Baltimore has lost Father and Mother. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.