Kenrick, Francis Patrick, Archbishop of, Baltimore, Maryland, to Bishop -Elect Francis P. McFarland, Watertown, New York, 1857 April 17

It is proper for McFarland to write to the Holy Father thanking him for the honor and stating his reasons for declining. This letter should be enclosed to Cardinal Frazoni. All the appointments of the Province have been declined except the coadjutorship of Philadelphia . He gives McFarland his title until his resignation has been accepted. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 1p. 12mo.