Collins, Mr. Michael W., New York City, New York, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1875 August 13

His two sons, John and Charles, would like to enter the seminary at Cincinnati. John is 15 and would like to enter the preparatory class and become a priest. Charles also expresses a wish to become a clergyman. John has been three years to L'Assomption College and two years at Manhattan College. Charles was at the De la Salle Institute here and has been at L'Assomption the last three years. Each has a very good record. Purcell informed him last May that the cost would be $150 each per year, but he would like to know what the full cost, including extra charges would be, for his means are limited and he would not like to undertake more than he could finish. If possible, the boys will enter at the opening in September. He inquires as to clothing. He thanks Purcell for his trouble. His daughter Sebastian is happy in the Ursuline Convent at St. Martin's Ohio . They are very grateful. P.S.—Charles is learning piano. Would it be possible for him to continue at Cincinnati? :: II-5-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.