Fergus, Mrs. M.M., Evansville, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1872 October 22

She followed Purcell's advice and put her mortgage and notes in the hands of J. R.A. Johnson, Se.E. corner of 2nd and Walnut Streets. They have taken great interest in her behalf and had trouble getting the parties to make honorable terms. A deed was sent up to her from Tennessce by express for her acceptance with instructions to the agent here not to be delivered unless she first gave them the mortgage and notes. She replied that it was in the hands of her attorney in Cincinnati and directed it to them. Since then she has learned that it was worthless and that Mrs. Kienan had come up and had behaved very cavalierly toward them, but they insisted and a new deed was drawn, the delinquient taxes paid, and a month's rent allowed. The property is now hers and she can give good title to it to anyone who desires to purchase and the terms can be made with Messers. Johnson, should Purcell or his brother Father Edward Purcell wish a surburban residence. Since she offered all her trials and sufferings in this case to the Lady of the sacred Heart, who did not desert her, she will place all above the expenses and notes in the hands of the orphans or whatever Purcell thinks best. Her family has deserted her. She was sorry that her gift to the hospital was made public but the gentlemen of the committee said it was necessary in order to show good example. Mr. Richard Raleigh, died a few days ago. He was her counsellor and director in settling business affairs since the death of her husband. She hopes to hear from Purcell soon and sends regards to Father Edward. P.S. — Mrs. Dawson and her mother still live with her and desire to be remembered to Purcell. All are well. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.