Borgess, Caspar H., Bishop of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1874 August 7

Upon noticing the size of some of the boys in the parochial schools taught by the Sisters, he found them to range in age from 12 to 17. He considered it his duty to give orders to the Sisters of the Immaculate heart of Mary hat thereafter no boy over 12 years of age should be admitted into their schools. As the Sisters of Charity in Bay City, Michigan were obliged to teach boys over 12, he asks Purcell's advice in the matter. Father J. Von Felten applied to be received into this diocese, but having asked about him from Father Ubaldus Webersinke, O.S.Fr. his reply was so evasive that he has not given any encouragement. Father James A. Quinn is also here applying for a mission. He presents letters from Bishop Edward Fitzgerald of Little Rock. He would be glad to receive them and many more if their records are good. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.