Franchi, Alexander, Cardinal Prefect, Rome, Italy, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati,Ohio, 1874 August 3

In an audience Franchi had with the Holy Father on July 20 he showed the Holy Father Purcell's bank draft for 20,000 francs. The Holy Father in accepting the money asked him to send to Purcell his apostolic benediction not only for him but also for clergy and people alike of his flock, especially on those who made offerings for him. Franchi adds to this his own good wishes. John Semeoni signs as secretary. no. 4. :: II-5-f L.S. Latin. 1p. 8vo.