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Lüers John H., Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1863 June 27
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Identifier: CACI II-5-b
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Lüers wrote to Purcell from Union, which is on the border. Three-fourths of the inhabitants live in Indiana and the town will grow in that direction. Some 20 of the 50 families live in Ohio. Judge Smith has donated a lot on the Indiana side and Lüers believes he obtained two more for him. They are waiting on Purcell's consent to start building a church on one of these lots because one is needed and Lüers promises that if ever the population on the Ohio side warrants a church that he will...
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1863 June 27
Luers, John H. Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1869 March 12
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Identifier: CACI II-5-d
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Luers asked Purcell if it might not be arranged that he be sent to Detroit, and that Father Julian Benoit be named to succeed Luers. If Luers had it to do over, he would act differently. When he came to Fort Wayne, a new cathedral was needed and no funds could be had from the people of Fort Wayne. Father Benoit told Luers that he had friends in the South and that he would be able to collect a fine sum from them. This induced him to retain Benoit and his hands have been tied ever since. He...
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1869 March 12
Lüers, John H., Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1864 January 18
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Identifier: CACI II-5-b
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He knows nothing of the antecedents of Father C _____ about whom Purcell inquires; but he has never heard anything really good of him. Professor Caspar Beleke at Notre Dame can give all the desired information. As to his life and conduct Bishop James Duggan or Father Arnold Damen, S.J. can inform Purcell. Father C.F. Smarius has commenced a mission in Fort Wayne. The English of Bishop Henry D. Juncker's last pastoral letter is most wretched. ` P.S. Father C has relatives in Lafayette so...
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1864 January 18
Lüers, John H., Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1864 December 29
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Identifier: CACI II-5-b
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He sent Purcell the painting given him by Mr. Schwartz of Vienna for Purcell. Purcell will receive it before New Year's day. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1864 December 29
Luers, John H., Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1861 October 7
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Identifier: CACI II-5-a
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When he was made bishop, the Precious Blood Fathers offered to take up a collection for him at Minster and other congregations. Luers begged them to wait until he should need it more. The congregation of Mishawaka, Indiana lost their school and church with all its contents, by fire. There was no insurance. The congregation of 125 German and Irish families is very poor. It will be impossible for them to get through without assistance. Luers asks Purcell to give Father Henry Koenig, the...
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1861 October 7
Lüers, John H., Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1865 October 18
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Identifier: CACI II-5-c
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Lüers received the 50 copies of Monsignor Dupanloup's book on, September 15th and he will give Purcell the amount when he comes, down. Lüers received a letter from Father Francis X. Weninger, saying his catechisms would shortly appear. He sent circulars to Lüers, clergy commanding them to introduce them. Lüers regards this, command as an insult, coming from a priest. The catechism is all right, for teachers or converts but not for children. He believes their next, council should discuss it....
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1865 October 18
Lüers, John H., Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1865 November 7
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Identifier: CACI II-5-c
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He encloses a letter which he received and asks if he is an efficient clergyman. He can give him Largo or Delphi. The salary would be $500. If he is the right sort of man, the farmers would no doubt give him most of his provisions besides. Father Francis X. Weninger is displeased with Lüers letter to Purcell. He is getting a severe rub about his German catechism in the Wahreitsfreund. Lüers wonders how he will take it. Father Dennis Dunn of Chicago is said to be first on the list for...
Dates:
1865 November 7
Lüers, John H., Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1865 December 4
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Identifier: CACI II-5-c
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Father Henry Koenig whom Lüers engaged in Paderborn has arrived in New York. His companion, Father F.H. Nolte, destined for St. Louis is with him. They would like to remain as near each other as they can. Lüers asks if he can give Piqua to Nolte. If Lüers deems Nolte unfit, he would withhold Purcell's reply. Nolte does not know English. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
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1865 December 4
Luers, John H. Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell of, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1867 March 6
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Identifier: CACI II-5-c
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From Purcell's Pastoral which is one of the best he has ever written, Luers perceives that Purcell is going to Rome next summer. Luers doubts whether they can get an act of Incorporation of Church property in the legislature of Indiana this session. Bishop Peter P. Lefevere is trying to do the same thing in Michigan. Holding of church property is coming to be an all-important question. Luers got only a general deed from the bishop of Vincennes. The mode of transmitting property by will is...
Dates:
1867 March 6
Lüers John H., Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1863 August 12
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Identifier: CACI II-5-b
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When Purcell comes to Greenville, he should go over to Union City, Ohio to examine the situation for himself. Lüers thinks it can be arranged to avoid the building of two churches at present. Both churches would have to be of sufficient size to accommodate all the Catholics in and around Union City. Lüers suggests that each priest attend to his own side as far as baptisms, sick calls, etc. are concerned, say Mass an equal number of Sundays and divide the income; but have joint jurisdiction...
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1863 August 12
Luers, John H., Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1869 March 21
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Identifier: CACI II-5-d
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Luers has written the Prelates of the Province as requested. When their replies are received, it will then be time enough to learn the mind of the Archbishop of Baltimore. Martin John Spalding on the matter of successor to the Diocese of Fort Wayne, or appointee to the Diocese of Detroit . Father Julian Benoit some time ago made a profit of $12,000 to $14,000 on the sale of property around Ft. Wayne. Benoit is not Luers' choice; he has always held Father E Hannin of Toledo in high esteem....
Dates:
1869 March 21
Luers, John H., Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1869 March 25
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Identifier: CACI II-5-d
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He sends the letter of Bishop Sylvester Rosecrans . The Bishop of Louisville William McCloskey thinks that the matter should be decided in a meeting of the Bishops of the Province next week if possible. On Monday, Luers must go to the Orphan Asylum. If his presence is required Luers asks that Purcell telegraph him. It is useless to place Father Patrick J. Ryan on the list, for he must go to St. Louis as Coadjutor, at the request of Archbishop of St. Louis Peter R. Kenrick . Father F...
Dates:
1869 March 25
Luers, John H., Bishop of, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John, Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860 October 13
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Identifier: CACI II-5-a
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Father J. N. Thisse of Piqua wrote Luers stating that a small church could be erected at Union, Ohio if the Catholics of Indiana would assist. Luers sent the letter to Father Patrick Fitzmaurice who approves of the church being built on the Ohio side. Luers is willing and now asks Purcell for his view. Luers was in Philadelphia some time ago and was received by Bishop James F. Wood very cordially. Archbishop John Hughes spoke of taking a trip out West next summer. :: II-5-a A.L.S. 2pp....
Dates:
1860 October 13
Lüers, John H., Bishop of Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1864
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Identifier: CACI II-5-b
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He thinks he will go to Europe, but shall call to see Purcell before he starts. He sees that Father Theodore Noethen is publishing his Ecclesiastical Year with a long array of Episcopal approbations. He does not think they should put their names to works until after they have been published and thoroughly examined. Noethen is not capable of doing a work into correct English and his translation will neither be grammatically correct nor express the mind or sense of the author. The publisher is...
Dates:
1864
Luers, John H., Bishop of, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1871 June 23
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Identifier: CACI II-5-e
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Luers does not know whether Purcell saw the enclosed or not. Purcell will see that the clique with Father E.M.O'Callaghan at its head has been working with a high hand. Luers saw a man from Cleveland who said that the better portion of the Catholics are highly incensed against these priests. Ever since Father EdwardHannin' s appointment he has been dogged by these same individuals who expected the best places, and that he would turn out the French priests. Also they tried to get as many of...
Dates:
1871 June 23
Luers, John H., Bishop of Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1862 January 14
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Identifier: CACI II-5-b
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He is much obliged to Purcell for the invitation to be present at the celebration of the St. Aloysius Orphan Society. Luers received a letter from the Holy Father thanking him for the small collection which he gave him. :: II-5-b A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.
Dates:
1862 January 14
Luers, John H., Bishop of, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1866 January 11
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Identifier: CACI II-5-c
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He regrets that he cannot accept the invitation to assist at Lancaster, Ohio, but he promised to help Father Michael O'Reilly with the jubilee. He can't read Lecky. The fact is Lecky and Buckles are pantheists and must be judged from that standpoint. If it is the same Father A. Schweiger who as in the diocese of Covington, he is everything Father Wenninger has said of him. Father M. Kink has not yet decided what he will do. Father F.H. Noite will remain in the diocese of Alton. Luers finds...
Dates:
1866 January 11
Luers, John H. Bishop of Fort Wayne, Louisville, Kentucky, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1867 May 16
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Identifier: CACI II-5-c
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He learns from reliable authority that Father John Bekkers is not well calculated for the see of Louisville. It is difficult to get along with him. Prejudice against the Irish in this diocese is not on account of nationality but because the Irish clergy indulge too freely in liquor. There will be no objection to Father Stephen V.Ryan's appointment if he is free from this. He thinks Father William McCloskey would be the most acceptable. :: II-5-c A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.
Dates:
1867 May 16
Luers, John H. Bishop of Fort Wayne, Notre Dame, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1868 June 12
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Identifier: CACI II-5-d
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The powers of the diocese of Marquette are in rather precarious hands. He presumes that Father E. Jackert is a worthy man. It was not Luer's intention to dictate in the matter between Father J. B. Hengehold and his people. The diocese of Chicago is in a deplorable state. Bishop James Duggan must either return at once or resign. A priest from Chicago says that the news from Rome is that Duggan will not return. Duggan took away $30,000 deposit money and mortgaged every foot of property. The...
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1868 June 12
Lüers, John H., Bishop of Fort Wayne, Rome, Italy, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1864 July 10
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Identifier: CACI II-5-b
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He arrived just in time to see the Holy Father assist at St. John Lateran were the decrees for the beatification of Peter Canisius and Margaret Alacoque were read. The Holy Father is in the best of health. He asked if Lüers and Bishop Patrick N. Lynch were enemies. Lüers replied that there was no war between them. Father Silas Chatard, vice-rector of the American College is treating Lüers with a kindness he will never forget. Cardinal Alexander Barnabo is well posted on American affairs....
Dates:
1864 July 10
Lüers, John H., Bp. Of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1864 March 23
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Identifier: CACI II-5-b
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It is reasonable that they should wait for Bishop Frederic Baraga. The council should be help as soon as possible, because if Lüers goes to Europe he cannot be back by September 1. It might be better to hold it in October because the Sees of New York and Baltimore will be filled by that time and then they can take united action on how to treat the Fenians and other secret organizations such as the Unio League, Knights of the Golden Circle, etc. The Fenian movement has spread, especially in...
Dates:
1864 March 23
Luers, John H. Bp. of Fort Wayne, Mishawaka, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1868 July 10
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Identifier: CACI II-5-d
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He asks when will Bishop Joseph P. Machebeuf be consecrated. Next week he will lay the corner stone for a new church at Gross Point, Illinois, near Chicago. Purcell should write him care of Father Peter Fisher, St. Peter's Church, Chicago. The personal debts of the Bishop of Chicago James Duggan are more than $70,000. Luers is having trouble with Father Julian Benoit who thinks all would have been right if he were bishop of Fort Wayne. Now nothing is right in Benoit's eyes. :: II-5-d A.L.S....
Dates:
1868 July 10
Luers, John Henry Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1859 October 5
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Identifier: CACI II-4-o
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Luers thanks Purcell for ordaining Mr. George Steiner, subdeacon. Luers has been desirous of moving ever since he came to Fort Wayne and now he has had a new temptation. He went to Detroit recently and on his way beack visited Toledo . Struck with the size of the place, its harbor on Lake Erie and its shipping he thought how much better that town would so for an episcopal See than Fort Wayne. He recalls that Father Edward Purcell had remarked the same idea and that Bishop James F. Wood had...
Dates:
1859 October 5
Luers, John Henry Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1859 October 5
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Identifier: CACI II-4-o
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After Luers saw Purcell he went to Lafayette and saw Judge Connelly, John O'Marra, and Miss Ball and told them of the letter and its contents. He did not visit Father Daniel Maloney because he thought he was the author of the slanders, since he spoke of the Columbus case at Lafayette also. He encloses a letter for Purcell to read at his leisure. He wants to settle the matter so he can concentrate on one plan. He cannot hope for Indianapolis as a seat since it will soon become that for the...
Dates:
1859 October 5
Luers, John Henry Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1859 November 13
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Identifier: CACI II-4-o
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Luers has withdrawn all faculties form Father Edward O'Flaherty of Crawfordsville. O'Flaherty a few Sundays ago excommunicated a couple of fellow Irishmen and when they came to church the following Sunday said could not say Mass until they left the church. He has done this repeatedly before. Last Easter he so cursed and drove away a man because he did not have the "dollar" which is demanded beside the pew rent on Christmas and Easter. He has rendered himself odious and given scandal. At...
Dates:
1859 November 13
Luers, John Henry Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1859 August 8
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Identifier: CACI II-4-o
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He arrived yesterday and found the cathedral advancing, and can forgive other things. Mr. George Steiner, one of his seminarians at Cincinnati asks to be ordained subdeacon as soon as possible. Luers asks Purcell to give him minor orders and subdeaconate. He has been called to the colors in Bavaria and if he does not receive holy orders a surety of $320 will be forfeited, which would be very hard on his poor parents. Purcell can tell Father John Quinlan that he will give the seminarians a...
Dates:
1859 August 8
Luers, John Henry Bishop of Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1859 October 17
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Identifier: CACI II-4-o
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Luers found Purcell's letter on his return from a visit to the western part of his diocese. He has visited his diocese twice and feels that he knows its condition. Michigan City is on the point of expiring and does not have over 2,000 inhabitants. What is not shipped to Chicago goes to Toledo. While he may have expressed himself with undue levity in his last letter, he feels that his neighbors might be willing to make the requisite sacrifices. But Purcell must make the first decision, and he...
Dates:
1859 October 17
Luers, John Henry, Bishop of Fort Wayne, Lafayette, Indiana, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1859 August 26
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Identifier: CACI II-4-o
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Hall is the name of the man Purcell met at Mr. Hendekins. Mr. Reuter in Luer's opinion is ready for ordination. Luers will be obliged to come down to get another $1,000. He has obtained a very large building and ample grounds for educational purposes and it will be fitted up for the Sisters of Providence . Luers met Bishop Maurice de St. Palais at Indianapolis on his return from Europe. His trip has done him good. :: II-4-o A.L.S. 2pp. 16to.
Dates:
1859 August 26
Lufring, O.M.Cap., Father Casimir, Detroit, Michigan to James F. Edwards, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1897 August 26
Item — Box CEDW 8: [Barcode: 00000039181805], Folder: 07
Identifier: CEDW XI-1-o
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He had the wooden skull of Rev. Sifferath sent to Edwards. About something relating to Father P. Francis Hass, Definitor General and Founder of St. Joseph Province of the Capauchin Order in the United States, he refers Edwards to Father Lawrence Henn, Fond-du-lac, Wisconsin or to Mother Agnes, Fond-du-lac. :: XI-1-o A.L.S. 1p.
Dates:
1897 August 26
Luhr, Father John H., Cleveland, Ohio, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell of, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1867 December 31
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Identifier: CACI II-5-c
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He has sent his resignation of St. Peter's to Bishop Amadeus Rappe . Luhr asks Purcell for a place. He has always considered himself as belonging to Purcell. Before the consecration of Rappe, Purcell said he would consider Luhr as belonging to Cincinnati. He sends a copy of the correspondence between Rappe and himself concerning his resignation. He may make known his case at Rome. P. S. Notes to the letter of Dec. 29, 1867 for the better understanding of it. St. Peter's tax was $35. Taxation...
Dates:
1867 December 31