Elder, William Henry, Coadjutor to the Archbishop of, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Bishop Francis Xavier Leray, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1880 May 4

Since Elder gave Leray the names, Bishop William George McCloskey of Louisville writes that he is suffering so much from rheumatism, he begs that Father M. Bouchet be not taken from him, and Father George McCloskey, he learns, is not in as good health as he thought. Consequently he would remove those two and substitute Father Nicholas A. Gallagher, administrator of Columbus, and Father Harry P. Northrop of Charleston. His first preference is always for Father Francis Janssens of Richmond. Enclosed are the notuta of Janssens and Gallagher. The notuta of Northrop he has written to Bishop John Moore of St. Augustine to send to Bishop John Quinlan . He encloses recommendations of him from Bishop Patrick Neeson Lynch and Bishop McCloskey. Lynch wants him for his own successor, but as the Bishop is yet in vigor they may hope that, before his successor is needed, fitting subjects will be found. Leray ought to send a copy of Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché s circular to Rome. If he will send a copy he will help, as far as he can, by writing to Cardinal John Simeoni . Matters will be righted after a little while. He learns that the Jesuits have very much "Americanized" their institutions in the South. He does not understand their condition but supposes this can be taken for a sign of actual vigor and a promise for more in the future. The letters of which he encloses copies are private letters in answer to Elder's private inquiries. Leray should be discreet with them and destroy them after he has done. He sends part now. Others have to be copied. Janssen's notuta are from Bishop John J. Keane of Richmond. To be copied yet are Keane's account of Janssen's in general terms and Lynch's letter about Northrop and some other priests. P.S. Father Frederick W. Wayrich, C.SS.R ., American born, was recommended by Bishop William Hickley Gross, C.SS.R . Father Benedict A. Neithart, C.SS.R. can give an account of him. He has fine abilities and very pleasant manners. Enclosed are copies of notuta of Gallagher by Bishop Richard Gilmour, dated April 8, 1880, and of Janssens and a recommendation of Northrop by Bishop McCloskey, dated April 27, 1880. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. 10pp. 8vo 12mo. 18