McCloskey acknowledges McFarland's letter of Nov. 26 and says that he agrees with his views. The collection for the American College must not interfere with that for the clergy of the diocese. It can wait until spring. He finds that he cannot return as soon as he hoped. He finds great prejudice against "Roman doctors" and he is trying to remove it. The weather is so unfavorable that instead of going north he thinks of going to Baltimore. He will wait a few days. There is no news from Rome except the rumored removal of the French troops. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.