Duroc, Father Sebastain, Central City, Colorado, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1873 January 10

Duroc encloses a copy of the exact agreement he made with Bishop Ignatius Mrak in ratification of the agreement made with Bishop Frederick Baraga, Aug. 18, 1865, in which he and his successor agreed to pay him $300 a year. Three years ago on Purcell's advice he agreed to accept $200, or 1000 francs. Later he decided to quit Escanaba Michigan to return to France. He has since returned to American canonists, having questioned the regularity of his conduct in that country, Bishop Mrak has insisted on he cesation of his obligation because of Duroc's absence for 15 to 16 months. Father Honoratus Bourion has opened his door to him. He asks Purcell if it is right for him to be treated this way after spending 15 years on the missions and after building 3 churches. One does not expect such actions among savages, even those of Grand Traverse. To keep things within the family he has taken up this matter with Purcell if Mrak will act properly, Duroc will enjoy peace and the scandal will be avoided, and his rights civil and ecclesiastical will be safeguarded. :: II-5-f A.L.S. French 3pp.