McCloskey received McFarland's letter of the 15th and the draft for $100 and he sends a draft for the same amount drawn by his brother. As he cannot leave New York before the 28th it is likely that he will go in the French steamer of December 1. By so doing he will reach Paris as soon as if he sailed by Cunard and will escape the channel. He has had enough sailing and will be glad to be in his old quarters, a wiser if not a better man. He hopes the friends in New Haven will be able to make up the burse. It is the only way outside of a foundation. He will make a similar effort in New York. Bishop Clement Smyth of Dubuque was in New York last week and Bishop John Baptist Lamy sails by the French steamer Saturday. McCloskey forgot to say in his other letter that Chorlton had written to him asking a recommendation for ordination. McCloskey would be most reluctant to do this for one who had been so long out of the college. The August testimonial speaks for itself. He would have been ordained in the present year had he remained. He thinks it prudent to abstain from recommending him. :: I-1-b A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.