McCloskey thanks McFarland for his letter of March 25 and the draft for 4,000 francs on Certes. It came opportunely. Since his return Chorlton has done remarkably well. Mr. Hughes will be ordained subdeacon this spring and about Christmas, priest. Despite needs McCloskey hopes McFarland will let him finish his studies which he will have done by spring. Of Albany he hears nothing but he had always taken for granted that the Vicar General Father John Conroy would succeed. Manning has been appointed to Westminster. The Pope took the matter in his own hands. The chapter had named Archbishop Errington. Manning's appointment will probably raise a storm. The news from America is terrible and although the South is conquered peace may not come for some time. The Americans are in mourning. Bishop Patrick N. Lynch's position is getting daily more unpleasant. He is not certain he will be allowed to return under President Johnson. McCloskey suggested that if anything can be done to smooth the way for his return it would be good. There is much said about the French leaving Rome but McCloskey does not think the Emperor has the courage to do it. The Holy Father looks remarkably well. McCloskey is pleased that the Troy seminary does so well. He speaks of coming beatifications and canonizations. It is likely he will get to America this spring or summer and hopes it will not be in vain. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.