Elder, William Henry, Coadjutor Bishop of, Cincinnati, Ohio, to Bishop Francis Xavier Leray, Chateaugiron, France, 1880 August 25

Elder received Leray's letter of the 21st and thanks him for what he has done in behalf of Natchez . There is one all the time that many recommend most strongly, Father Frederick W. Wayrich, C.SS.R. Elder forgets whether he sent his name. He had heard from some that he was disposed to be overbearing and for that reason did not give his name for Natchez. But some, who ought to know him well, declare that his disposition is the very contrary. He is an American by birth. He was at Baltimore last fall. Father Benedict A. Neithart, C.SS.R., has a very high esteem for him. If Father Nicholas A. Gallagher should be appointed, Elder thinks he will make a good bishop. From his manner he judges he has less push than may be desirable in Galveston , Texas, but perhaps there is enough push there already and a little quiet may be desirable. From what Leray tells him of the impression produced at Rome, he concludes that God has brought good out of evil and that he will have all the needed authority. At Cincinnati, Elder finds things much more easy and agreeable than he had expected, but, as the work of settlement goes on before the courts, he expects renewed trouble. He is avoiding all interference and, as much as possible, all responsibility. He has given out all the money he brought with him in helping the destitute. :: VI-3-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.