Fidelis, Sister, Trinidad, Colorado, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1873 March 23

Sister Fidelis acknowledges Purcell's letter. She concluded that this is the method used by Father Honoratus Bourion to get a sister from this mission. She regrets that Bourion has expressed such ideas about one of the Sisters of Charity . She cannot understand the charges Bourion made against Father P.J. Monnecom . As to his previous suspension, Bonnecom was surprised that the charge had been brought to the attention of the superior. Monnecom explained that the suspension came as a result of a difficulty he had fifteen years before Father Joseph Projectus Machebeuf when the latter was vicar general of Bishop John Lamy at Santa Fe, and while Lamy was away in Rome. During the time he awaited Lamy's return he had bought and operated a farm. But if the matter was of any permanent quality Machebeuf would not have begged him to remain after he became bishop of Denver. Sister Fidelis told Father Bourion of this, not expecting him to use the information as he has. Monnecom is going to Cincinnati after Easter and Purcell can see for himself the type of person he is. Any of the Sisters here will answer the same thing should Purcell care to write to them. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.