From every part of the Catholic world, signs of filial piety and ardent love for Pope Pius IX have been shown. The U.S., bishops and people, have offered troops and financial aid. The Holy Father will gladly accept such aid from other countries to the extent of its straigthened treasury. Since U.S. bishops and faithful have offered not only troops but also the support for them, the Holy Father accepts them as tokens of Catholic charity and devotion. Therefore He, as Supreme Commander of the Pontifical Army, in an audience of May 19, sets down the conditions for these American troops, and orders Barnabo to send the enclosed regulations to the American bishops. John Simeoni, secretary. Printed L.S. Latin. Enclosure: Six pages of regulations on the formation of a battalion of troops in America for the papal army. There are 11 conditions, the last two making Carl Tevis commander of the battalion as Lt. Col. and Carl Rondot, second in command as major. The number and functions of the officers and men are listed. Printed D. Italian :: III-2-l Printed L.S. Latin - - Printed D. Italian 6pp. 4to.