McCloskey, William, Bishop of Lusvle., Louisville, Kentucky, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell of, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1877 January 22

He is glad to hear that Purcell will be present at Mother Columba's Jubilee, upon the invitation of Father M.M. Coghlan. Purcell has probably seen in the papers an account of the failure of the Slavins here. Some of the priests got their fingers burnt, chiefly the Franciscans. McCloskey drew out more than seven years ago and escaped without a scratch. There is a rumor that Father Silas M. Chatard is coming to this country soon. As Purcell has been acquainted with Mother Columba so long, it will be expected that he make an address on the occasion. He sends regards to Father Edward Purcell. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.