Desgorge, Father Adie, Lyon, France, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1873 December 15

On Dec. 5 Desgorge wrote to Purcell concerning the $130 which Purcell advanced to a young man who claimed to be his nephew. Since that he has spoken to his sister who insists that Purcell be reimbursed since the debts was incurred in their name. For the future Purcell is not to lend the person any thing whether he be his nephew or not. He described his nephew as a man of 28 or 30 years, nearly six feet tall and well built. They have refused him money for fear that he would contract new debts and set out for America. He suggests that Purcell give him a lecture rather than money. He wishes Purcell a happy new year and blessings as archbishop of Cincinnati. The letter heading is from the Diocesan missionaries, and Maison des Chartreux. :: II-5-f A.L.S. French 3pp. 12mo.