Certe, Adolphe, Paris, France, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1873 December 11

Certe acknowledges the receipt of 4,063 francs for the work of Propagation of the faith which Purcell sent Nov. 25, 1873. They wish to express the deepest regret that this unpleasant mess has been caused by some unknown person. They hope that the sum offered by Purcell will be properly recorded to his credit at the headquarters of the Association of the Propagation in Lyons. They wish to express their sincere gratitude to Purcell for his goodness toward the great work which has needs of the bishops if they are to fulfill the tasks imposed on them by Providence. P.S.—His first name is Adolphe. :: II-5-f L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.