Borgess, Caspar H., Bishop of Detroit, Lansing, Michigan, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1873 October 25

The new St. Joseph's Church in Detroit is to be dedicated and not consecrated Nov. 16. The debt on the church forbids the consecration. He hopes Purcell will say a few words at the dedication to the zealous congregation, although Bishop Joseph Dwenger is to speak to them in German. Mr. McDonough complained again to Cardinal Barnabo and the latter wrote to Borgess who sent Father Patrick Duhig to Hillsdale September 16. Borgess arrived in Lansing today to administer Confirmation tomorrow, and from there he goes to Dorr, Allegan Co ., to bless a bell next Tuesday. From there he goes to Grand Rapids to preach in the German church and after that in St. Andrew's for the 40 Hours Devotion. He sends regards to Father Edward Purcell and the other gentleman of the Cathedral. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.