Chatard, Father Silas M., American College, Rome Italy, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1875 November 17

He thanks Purcell for sending Mr. McDevitt, who arrived some time ago. One of the difficulties about their small school is that the number of students is so small, making it difficult to find enough men to do the work required. For that reason he is very grateful to Purcell for sending a student. They must struggle on in good humor, awaiting offices of friends and dispositions of Divine Providence. He is glad to know Purcell has recovered from the effects of his accident. He supposes Mr. Mills has reached home. He asks to be remembered to him and to his wife, as well as all his friends. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.