McCloskey, William, Bishop of Louisville, Louisville, Kenticky, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1876 March 21

Bishop Richard Gilmour wrote to him, as he wrote to Purcell, regarding a Coadjutor. In reply to his question, McCloskey said he thought a Coadjutor was needed, since Gilmour could not carry on the work of the diocese for a long time and be subjected to the wear and tear of a bishop. Gilmour suggested Father F.M. Boff, who would be the man, as far as McCloskey is able to judge. Since they should be in accord, as these two seem to be, and since Boff is there and familiar with the business of the diocese, he believes it best to let Gilmour have him if Boff is acceptable to the other members of the clergy. He writes this to Purcell at Gilmour's request. He would prefer going up to Cincinnati but has been confined to the house for ten days with a bad cold. He heard Purcell was suffering also, but trusts his health is better now. He sends regards to Father Edward Purcell. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.