Father Fitzpatrick writes a letter intended for publication entitled "Bismark Ordered". He is able to give some particulars relative to the Order of Knighthood recently conferred upon Count Bismarck by Pope Leo XIII. The "Military Order of Christ" was instituted in 1319 by King Denis, or Dionysius 1281-1325 of Portugal, and approved by Pope John XII, who transferred the eossessions of the suppressed Templars to the new order. The order has since then been granted by the Soverign Pontiffs, and the Kings of Portugal, to any reputably well deserving official of high Station. In this case, Kaiser Wilhelm, in connection with the happy mediation in the "Carolines affair", honored some of the Popes officials, and the Pope merely reciprocated, observing court etiquette. The letter is signed "La Crosse". P.S. Rohrbacher, De Feliar, and others may be consulted in this matter. :: I-2-f A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.