Hart thanks the Bishop for his letter and permission to recover his health. The death of Father John Mulligan is a severe affliction to the diocese. Hart hoped to see the Bishop in Europe where he thinks he could do the diocese some good besides attending the canonization of the Japanese martyrs. The Emperor prevents the French bishops from attending as Victor Emmanuel does the Italian. He would not care to have severe sickness at Juilly because of its isolation. He met his friend Father Brady in Paris. Hart is anxious to get home but must wait for a better time. American news is more favorable, just in time with speeches in Parliament and the French Chambre against the paper blockade. If the government pushes its advantages beyond Manasses and Richmond there need be no fear for some time. Napoleon is trying to get England to help him raise the blockade. Archbishop John Hughes is in Rome with private papers from the American government. The American people can look for the hat. Secretary William H. Seward is in favor of an American Cardinal. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.