The Archbishop thanks Brownson for his good wishes and is sorry that he cannot come and talk about old times. In regard to the proposed Congress the Archbishop suggests that a protest against spoilation of Rome would do little good for the Holly Father and would increase the Prejudice of the Protestant American people. This he knows to be the general feeling among the Bishops and of James Cardinal Gibbons. Also the suggests that since the Public school question is ill understood among non-Catholics and would arouse strong feelings, he believes it is the sentiment of the Bishops and Cardinal to leave this question to the quiet agitation in each diocese, since circumstances differ vastly and cannot be discussed and handled in the same manner in each diocese. What is good for one might be detrimental for another. However, he will speaks to the Cardinal, thought he is convinced that these are his sentiments. However, in his opinion, a Catholic Congress would be beneficial, provided a program be selected which in moderation and prudence would discuss these burning question. :: III-3-c A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.