Alemany, Joseph Sadoc, Archbishop of, San Francisco, California, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1874 September 21

During Alemany's absence Father John B. Gelss was permitted to say mass while information was sought from Purcell. That information being unsatisfactory Alemany at once prevented him from saying mass or teaching. Monsignor Kristoffy and an old Dominican urged leniency but Alemany declined, but instead promised to intercede for Gelss because he was good before. Alemany thinks Purcell could find him some place in a chapel or some diocese. He is working as a tailor. :: II-5-f A.L.S. French 1p. 12mo.