He has received McFarland's letter with the draft for about 170 pounds. He gave Dr. Kirby 50 pounds for Mr. O'Farrell. He will send the accounts of the Bishop's students at the first opportunity. They are spending the vacation in the country. At the concursus the students did very well considering their disadvantages: for many it was their first in Roman style. They carried off medals for scripture, church history, logic and metaphysics. Other lost by lots. Next year they will have to work hard because the Propagandists feel they were routed by the Irish and the Americans. He opposes any spirit of self indulgence. During the past year Mr. Hart suffered from temporary illness but was able to attend classes. Mr. Charlton is delicate but he will watch him closely. Students coming there should be prepared to enter philosophy. Mr. Hughes is a fine man; Mr. Sheridan is also excellent. Things are calm there. The Holy Father is well. They had a very agreeable visit from Archbishop John Baptist Purcell lately. He recaptured one of his seminarians who, after ten years, had joined the papal zouaves. He regrets to learn that the Director of the Seminary at Mt. St. Mary's has left and that Mr. Obermeyer is likely to follow. He has affection for the Mount. Old Father Bermingham is in Rome with two years leave of absence from Bishop Lynch. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.