Chatard, Father Silas M., Rome, Italy, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1872 April 20

He received from Bishop James F. Wood the remittance of interest on the funds of the American College in which was contained the sum of $300, interest for the 2nd half of 1871 on the foundations of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He wrote to Purcell before with regard to the matrimonial case spoken of, the authorities desiring to have fuller information. If the parties lived as man and wife after the fictitious marriage this will be looked on as equivalent to consent. He saw the Telegraph with his copy in it. The English admiral mentioned was not Ross, but Penrose. He has proposed to Father William Menke to remain another year at the College. He will not require any pension, will have his board free, and can attend the course of discussions at the Accademia Teologica. He hopes Purcell will not object. The Holy Father is well. He sends regards to Father Edward Purcell. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.