He encloses the work of one of the Sisters of Mercy which McMaster may publish if he likes. He saw in one of the foreign papers that the Piedmont government was to take one of their Roman houses and asks if McMaster knows which one it is. The English flag has protected the General's headquarters, the Villa Casents, bought by Father Duglas. The Irish should have protested on St. Patrick's Day against the usurpation of Rome, giving the money spent on feasts and music to the Holy Father. Some priests of New Orleans at a St. Patrick Day's dinner each gave $5 to the Papal Fund, a total of $75 being realized. Giesen hopes to see McMaster in New Orleans before long. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 2pp.