Kenrick, Archbishop Francis Patrick, Baltimore, Maryland, to Archbishop Anthony Blanc, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1856 January 15

The list of names will not lead to a speedy appointment. The Sacred Congregation is said to be unwilling to entertain the question of Father Edward Purcell's nomination. Bishop George A. Carrell of Covington writes: he is a bad man; by which he may be understood to complain of his influence with his brother to the prejudice of his neighboring suffragan. Father James M. Lancaster is charged with some moral fault in reference to the school of Nazareth which caused him to leave the diocese for a time. He is director of a bank and considered very much of a worldling and ladies' man. Kenrick's own feelings are in his favor, as one whom he sent abroad with hopes he would become an ornament to the ministry. But the Bishop Michael O'Connor of Pittsburg does not deem him suitable for the prelacy. The third name is unknown to Kenrick and being a Jesuit. unlikely to be appointed. Kenrick does not advise the promotion of Father Isaac Thomas Hecker but Father Augustine F. Hewit of the same order has high qualifications. Kenrick hopes Blanc will determine the amount to be contributed by his province to the Dr . Levi Silliman Ives fund. It is especially recommended by the Holy See. Ives delighted and edified them on his late visit. Blanc has of course received the circular of Archbishop John Hughes of New York. Kenrick has sent no agent as only 6 bishops contributed. He doubts that a bishop can be spared and thinks that a priest of judgment would answer every purpose at the American College in Rome . :: VI-1-j A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo. 10