Fink, O.S.B., Louis M. Bishop of Leavenworth, Covington, Kentucky, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1874 December 1

Owing to a cold he addresses Purcell by letter. When he asked Purcell the other day for permission to preach in some of his churches, he took Purcell's nod of the head to mean assent. He is sorry if he misunderstood his intention. He had no intention to collect; all he asked was to preach for which he would have been glad to receive a little donation to help him along. As he is not familiar with collecting, he does not desire to do it in any other way than as mentioned. He hopes he did not misunderstand Purcell and awaits his reply. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 2ppp. 12mo.