Dwenger, Joseph Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1872 October 29

Mr. Wilkens in Mt. St. Mary's seminary has nearly completed his study of theology and Dwenger is so badly in need of priests that he asks Purcell to ordain him as soon as possible. Dwenger asks Purcell to send him word when to begin his retreat, and if Purcell is too busy Dwenger will come and ordain him in the seminary. Dwenger has laid out a graveyard and is grateful to Father Edward Purcell for his assistance. The debts are more than he anticipated but the prospects are brighter as the real estate has become more valuable. He has further difficulty eradicating the many scandals that have been given in the diocese. He got rid of the bad priests and with the exception of two or three he has a most excellent clergy. The burden of a bishop is often very heavy. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.