Finotti, Father Joseph M., Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1876 May 13

He offers Purcell his thanks for the kindness he has shown in taking him and hopes he will be allowed to remain. After a little rest he shall be at Purcell's service, able to work. He was overjoyed to find this haven of rest, study, and piety after thirty years of hard missionary life for which he was not destined. He is happy now and his happiness has been increased by the greeting of faculty and seminarians. It is too much of a good thing and he is fearful lest he make himself still more unworthy. P.S.—He has presented Archbishop John Williams letters to the Vicar General who has granted him all ordinary faculties. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.