Paresce thanks Clarke for his sympathy on the death of Father Michael O'Connor, S.J. . Clarke's former letter asking information on O'Connor's life was still unanswered because O'Connor gave out none. Paresce will do his best to get such information. Enclosed are some slips from the Pittsburg Post no enclosures. Pope Gregory XVI was said to have twined his handKerchief around O'Connor's head; Paresce said this anecdote needs confirmation and appears improbable. But if true this would show the esteem with which O'Connor was held in Rome. Information on O'Connor can be gotten from Father James O'Connor, his brother who has arrived from Europe the previous Wednesday. Clarke can see him in New York at Father Edward McGlynn's . J.P. Barr, editor of the Pittsburg Post, was a most intimate and confidental friend of O'Connor. During his life in Pittsburg O'Connor transacted most of his business with and consulted with Barr on matters of importance. Bishop William O'Hara of Scranton can furnish valuable information on O'Connor's career at Rome as could also Cardinal Paul Cullen. Work permitting, Paresce will furnish some details on O'Connor later. Barr, a good and practical Catholic, held in high esteem by O'Connor, can give some details on him. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.