The assertions that the Catholics of Maryland as a body were wanting in liberality in their gifts to charitable and religious purposes are unjust and unfounded. The diocese of Baltimore supports more institutions of charity and religion in proportion to population than any other diocese of the country. Gibbons is glad to hear Clarke will refute the charges. Gibbons regrets that he is too busy to aid Clarke on the life of Archbishop James R. Bayley but he could help him if he came to Baltimore. P.S. Gibbons is heartily in sympathy with and desires to be a member of the United States Catholic Historical Society. But he cannot attend the next meeting. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.