Dwenger, Joseph Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1872 November 4

Dwenger did not answer Purcell's letter sooner because of his absence. He thanks Purcell for ordaining Father H.T. Wilkins, as he will need him to replace Father Henry Koenig at Winnamac. Last week he gave his exeat to Father Theepdore Vanderpoel for various charges. This week Purcell's prophecy about Father Graham came true. He has also found another court record against Bishop John Henry Luers . He has only one doubtful priest left, The money matters he is handling as well as can be expected. The undertaker Gallagher of Cleveland asks $300 for a job worth not more than $155. Father Julian Benoit and Dwenger offered him $200, and he can sue if he wants more. Dwenger is very sorry to hear about Cardinal Alexander Barnabo, the bishops lose a good friend in him. Dwenger sent L345 for the pope on Oct. 3. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.