He addressed a circular last December endorsed by Archbishop Michael A. Corrigan and Bishop Winandus M. Wigger, in reference to the raising of a fund to enable Dr. John Gilmary Shea to devote all his time to the completion of his "History". The impaired health of the historian at the time, as well as the fear of his assuming other literaty engagements with the new year, inclined many to defer answering the circular. Shea's health has been entirely restored, and Corrigan has anticipated the generous responses of the clergy by making final arrangements with Shea to complete his work. The first two appeals were not successful. The success of this latest appeal will free Shea from anxiety and present him with a handsome balance when his work is done. Shea expects to finish the history in 1892. It may appear among the Catholic exhibits at the World's Fair. Endorsements by Archbishop Corrigan, and Bishop Wigger are quoted and extracts from a letter of Shea to Corrigan dated December 30, 1889 are given. :: II-2-o 3pp. 12mo.