Cardinal Alexander Barnabo directs Spalding to send to Rome a theologian to represent the American hierarchy in the labors preliminary to the approaching General Council. Spalding asks McFarland's opinion on the subject. He can think of no one better qualified than Dr. James A. Corcoran who is also qualified in Italian and acquainted in Rome. They will have to make up a purse of $1,000 to defray his expenses. :: I-1-c A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.