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Scope and Contents He is not well and has not been for a week or more. He was unable to say Mass this morning, because he was unable to stand five minutes continuously. Any mental or physical effort awakens violent palpitations, with vertigo and he must forthwith desist. His physician prescribes complete relaxation from labor for a time, as does Father James A. Kearney. Sorrowfully, therefore, he suggests that Purcell's visit be postponed until October. He further requests that he be allowed to start on a trip...

Scope and Contents He postponed his talk with Purcell until too late an hour and lost the opportunity of seeing him. He asks that the day for Confirmation in Bellefontaine be postponed until some time in November. He is much benefited by the retreat, but fears that if he should return to giving instructions just now the exertion would cause another breakdown, since he is barely able to perform his daily duties. The usual catechism lessons on Sunday are being strictly attended to. He asks a Sunday for...

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He was happy to receive the two letters from Purcell and will obtain the information Purcell asks concerning Bishop Edward Fenwick . He will visit Marysville as soon as he can. Without a parish school, the training of the children will go slowly. P.S.—Marion sends good news as a result of Father P McMahon's work. McMahon visited Young two weeks ago. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has been informed by friends and relatives in Washington that his uncle is in danger of death. He wishes his uncle to bless him once again before he dies, and therefore writes to Purcell asking for permission to hasten to his uncle's bedside if he receives a letter or telegram warning him of the approaching end. It will be a sad visit for him and he will not delay or tarry longer than necessary. He hopes and prays that such a call may be yet far distant. He has received notice from the...

Scope and Contents He is sorry that the church property in West Liberty Ohio has been a bother to Purcell, and he will settle it as best he can so that it will no longer disturb Purcell. He failed to collect enough to pay the debt, but erased his personal obligation through the liberality of Mr. John Nash. He proposed that the property be transferred to Nash who in turn would turn over that portion occupied by church property to Purcell. Purcell sanctioned this deal and Nash agreed. Young suggested prompt...

Scope and Contents He returned from his home last Wednesday. His family is very grateful to Purcell for his kind felicitations. Archbishop James R. Bayley of Baltimore received him most cordially. He asks to say Mass in his house during the winter season, where a room could be set aside and prepared for that purpose. His church is so cold that at times he is alarmed and excited at the possibility of not getting through Mass. His sister will return after the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. That day is the...

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He shall expect Purcell on Saturday, June 24, The morning train reaches Bellefontaine at 11:55 A.M., the afternoon train at 8:50 P.M. He shall be ready for Purcell's visit. He thanks him for giving Young a Sunday. His sister is well and happy. :: II-5-e A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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He sends a letter from Father Joseph Dwenger C.PP.S.'s that Purcell may be more fully informed. He asks for some subordinate position as soon as possible as he cannot live with Father David J. Kelly after he fully verified his course to Young. P. S. He heard of a young priest in Chillicothe who needs an assitant, and if Purcell thinks it proper he would be subject to him. He knows no one in that place. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He is willing to comply with any desire of Rome. He is writing immediately to Archbishop John M. Odin of New Orleans, Louisiana for admission. He feels that Bishop Thomas L. Grace of St. Paul, Minnesota would not receive him. He does not know how he would ever get to California but is willing to try any of Purcell's suggestions. He thanks Purcell for all the solicitude given him, and intends to make himself useful as long as he remains in Dayton. He asks if he is to continue saying the...

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He would have answered Purcell's fatherly letter immediately but was busy preparing a lecture for St. Patricks day. He thanks Purcell for his prayers and advice. He wrote Bishop William Henry Elder of Natchez, Mississippi and will inform Purcell of his answer. He asks Purcell's blessing. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He just received a letter from Bishop William H. Elder of Natchez, Mississippi who will recive him if Purcell approves. Elder wrote to Purcell who is to tell Young of his decision. He hopes Purcell will grant him the necessary recommendation. Elder's letter to Young said he was to come if Purcell approved. Father David J. Kelly thinks Purcell will give him the desired recommendation. Father Kelly has been sick but is feeling a little better today. He asks Purcell's blessing. :: II-5-c A.L.S....

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He thanks Purcell for approving him to Bishop William Henry Elder of Natchez, Mississippi and is sorry he cannot remain under Purcell. He is planning to start on the 17th. He thinks it will be all right to go by way of Cincinnati and to stop at Purcell's house for his blessing and to receive his papers and a note to Elder as well as a Roman Breviary. He asks for his blessing. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Young reached Dayton this morning and was received kindly by, Father Kelly. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Young acknowledges Purcell's letter. He received it in time to, enter upon his duties. He celebrated High Mass yesterday. He is, continuing to use the Dominican Ordo and asks Purcell's views on this, point. He renews all his solemn promises. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Young has just received Purcell's letter with $15 enclosed for numbered and specified Masses. He thanks Purcell for his solicitude in his favor. Father D.J. Kelly has given Young one quarter's salary -$75.00, and told him he would receive $300 a year. With this he was able to pay part of his debt at the Mound. Father Kelly gave him alms for Masses he could not say himself. Young praises Kelly for his charity to him. Young is well and happy here. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.

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Young says that Father D.J. Kelly is very feeble and will not consent to Young's leaving him in his present condition. He has been unable to say Mass for ten days and has been in bed most of the time. If he continues to improve he will be able to say Mass next Sunday. If Purcell does not hear from Young again, he will be in Cincinnati on Monday, the 23rd, on his way South. He wishes to talk to Purcell about Father Kelly's health. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents At the suggestion of Archbishop Purcell, Young requests a place in Odin's diocese. He is assistant pastor at St. Joseph's church. He belonged to the Order of St. Dominic. Within the last 3 years he has stumbled and given scandal. He was suspended for one year. Last September Archbishop John Baptist Purcell received him into his diocese. Young petitioned for secularization. Purcell is now in possession of the rescript of his secularization. Rome desired that Young go to some distant place....

Scope and Contents Young has secured the property in West Liberty Ohio and as soon as the deed is recorded in Bellefontaine he will send it to Purcell. With the $1,000 he received by check from Mr. Nash, he has paid the first installment and obtained possession. One note has been given and one mortgage but with Purcell's permission to beg he expects to meet the debt. Mr. Nash has been praised by the poor people of the village. He has contracted for putting a portion of the building into church form and expects...

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He is well pleased with what he has seen and heard in Kenton. The Germans hold that there exists a pledge that the priest sent there should speak German and English. At their request he has written to Father Joseph Dwenger to give them his services one Sunday a month. The church is nearly ready for plastering. The debt is small. Young needs a ciborium and a small altar stone. He asks if his mission is confined to Hardin county. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He thanks Purcell for the Ciborium. He has received several visits from Catholics living in the towns of the county asking to have Mass as soon as convenient. Father Joseph Dwenger writes that he cannot come to say Mass for the Germans but that he will take up the matter with the Superior of his Order. There is great discontent among the Germans but still there is no open hostility. They have concluded to contract for finishing the church. Mr. Crowly has rented him a small house near the...

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Purcell's fatherly letter has brought him much comfort. His sister will be with him in about a week and they will do what they can for the dear ones. He will let Purcell know how he progresses with the Germans. He will make an effort to study German as Purcell suggests. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

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Charles Collins prays for the removal of an impediment. His wife was unbaptized when married, later baptized by immersion. The woman is quite disposed to the Church and will follow her husband into the Church. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.

Scope and Contents He has visited several stations in his mission and finds things cheering. He had Mass in Forest, Dunkirk, and Johnstown. The people in Johnstown are very desirous to have a small church built. There are about 30 communicants in the place. He could find no suitable house to say Mass in Dunkirk but one to which was attached a grocery with liquor. In Dunkirk James Hart, a Catholic, married Katharine Schnieder out of the Church. Hart wishes to be reconciled to the Church. Father Christian...

Scope and Contents He trusts that much good has been effected at the Council and that Purcell had a happy time. He used the dispensation regarding mixed religions for the marriage of Henry Flishman and Mary Blansfield. He regrets that he has been unable to open his parachioal school on account of his sister's health and utter want of place and means. The work on the church is going on slowly. It will be ready for consecration on Dec. 9. He will have a small class for confirmation ready at that time. The...

Scope and Contents He received Purcell's letters and thanks him for the solicitude he shows his parish. He hopes nothing will prevent Purcell from coming on Dec. 9th. He will have some baptisms of a few converts and a small Conformation Class, but will write in more detail about this later. He is going to New Reigle to aid the Germans. He used Dispensation for mixed religion again in the marriage of Jeremiah Deady, nephew of Mrs. Crowley, and Ann Rinehart. His sister's health is improving and she begs...

Scope and Contents He asks for the necessary dispensation for Simon Delong and Harriet Quinn who are living as man and wife under the impediment of disparitus cultus. The Fathers at New Riegel tell him that the most they can do is to come to Kenton once in eight weeks. Young does not think the Germans will be satisfied with his offer. With Purcell's permission he will apply to Father G. A. Spierings of Upper Sandusky. The enclosed $10 is for the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. The church will be ready when...

Scope and Contents His Fair closed on Friday, a small affair but of some help. He sold the lot originally designed for the church for $170. He asks Purcell to send him the deed. His debt is now about $800. Mr. Crowley wants him to go to Cincinnati to collect among the business men among whom he deals. If Purcell permits him to make this effort, he will not be absent more than two or three days. He made arrangements with Father A. Mayenhahn of St. Nicholas Church, Seneca County for the services of the Germans....

Scope and Contents Young acknowledges Purcell's letter and the deed. He learned from Mr. Crowley that Hardin County was to remain Purcell's. Young will consult the deed and have it made all right. Mr. Crowley is absent till Friday and Young does not anticipate any trouble. Young's sister is visiting in Washington for a few weeks. Mr. Crowley says that he will give Young an opportunity to have the Stations at Kenton. Young appreciates Purcell's interest and indulgence to them. Mr. White was delighted by...

Scope and Contents He is getting on well. He knows this is a subject of solace to Purcell. The spiritual condition of his people is not as high as it should be. They have been too long without a shepherd. There is much more practical religion outside of Kenton congregation proper. His Lenten devotions were scantily attended. There is much good liberal sentiment among the protestants. A large portion of the church debt $900 still presses upon them. The prospects of building a school-house and residence are...

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No one has heard of Purcell's happy travel and benefitted health with more grateful pleasure than has Young. He has been thinking much of the happy years he passed in Rome. But such remembrances tend to blight the cheer which Purcell bids him cultivate. He is trying to do some good. The elements of opposition are dwindling. His poverty is his great impediment. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.