Chatard, Father Silas M., Boston, Massachusetts, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1877 November 18

His engagements since arriving in America have kept him from visiting Cincinnati, but he writes to ask the favour of a collection at the Cathedral of Cincinnati Dec. 23. He will then have an opportunity of revisiting Cincinnati after ten years and of seeing Purcell and the many friends he has there. The work he has undertaken ties him down so that he is not able to go where he wants. It has been slow but steady work, and though not what he could wish, the success will be solid. These are hard times and he has reason for self-congratulation. He hopes Purcell is well and asks to be remembered to Father Edward Purcell and the other gentlemen of the Diocese. P.S.—His address at present is 218 Madison Avenue, New York City. :: II-5-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.