Kenrick, Archbishop Peter Richard, St. Louis, Missouri, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 January 18

Bishop James Oliver Vandevelde of Chicago having obtained a promise from the Holy Father and the Prefect of the Sacred Congregation of being translated to another see, has sent Kenrick the following names whom he recommends for the see. Much as Kenrick regrets Vandevelde's determination, he does not deem it advisable to offer any opposition to his wishes. Kenrick hopes Blanc will write to the Prefect. P.S. 1. Father Patrick Reilly, of the diocese of Philadelphia, president of St. Mary's College in Wilmington, Delaware. 2. Father Oliver Jenkins, of St. Mary's College in Baltimore. 3. Father William Elder, of the diocese of Baltimore, professor of theology in St. Mary's college, Emmitsburg. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. Enblish Latin 3pp. 4to.