McCloskey acknowledges McFarland's letter of May 8 and gave the enclosed note to Hart who thinks McCloskey is guided by feeling rather than sound judgment. His health is not good and he is inclined to despondence. McCloskey intended to recommend him for subdeaconship in spring or summer but will await the settlement of the question. McCloskey has a draft from Certes of Paris containing 4900 francs, $908.28 on McFarland's account. They have not seen the worst. The trial of Fausti engages people's minds. The revelations of the last few months show a sad state of affairs in Rome. O'Neill was ordained priest before Easter, three others today. McCloskey will send by one of them a medal he received for McFarland from the state Department; it is connected with canonization. The Pope's health is improved, but they learn not to lay stress on popular ovations. Hughes, Cholton, and Sheridan are very well. Hart will write if he has anything to say. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.