Franchi, Alexander, Cardinal Prefect, Rome, Italy, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1877 August 24

Franchi acknowledges the receipt of Purcell's letter of July 27 containing the names of the priests from whom the new bishop of Vincennes is to be chosen. Before he submits the proposed names to the Sacred Congregation he asks that accurate information be sent according to an enclosed form, giving the qualities of each candidate. He wishes especially to know what bishops were present at the meeting and how they voted on each candidate. Also he desires to know the number of faithful in the diocese and their national divisions. Purcell is also to urge the bishops who were not present to send in their opinions on the candidates proposed to the Sacred Congregation. No. 5. J.B. Agropio ? signs as secretary. :: II-5-f L.S. Latin 1p. 8vo.