Starr thanks Clarke for his letter in praise of her biographical sketch of Bishop John McMullen . Clarke should use it as he thinks best. It would be easier for him if she had given detached facts. She will send the information concerning the diocese of Chicago, but he does not wish to be too communicative. McGovern does not want Starr to have the full truth so long as so many are living who were connected with it. Starr believes that a perfect expose would be harmless. But after he had promised some papers he withheld them under advice. With all of this ecclesiastical prudence Clarke will have the items concerning Bishop Anthony O'Regan and Bishop Thomas Patrick Foley . Ever since Clarke's first request, Starr has been under a special pressure of the classes and work that wins the bread for an extensive little house, but Clarke can depend on what Starr had promised. If she is not ill when she returns, she will have time for that purpose. Perhaps McGovern complained but he is still friendly to Clarke's scheme; if Bishop John McMullen comes out well, Clarke could command him, for McMullen held a sway over the best men in the diocese. They will judge Clarke by his life of McMullen. Clarke can do this without taking Starr's manuscript verbatim. Starr sees the difficulties of his plan. Bishop Martin John Spalding Spaulding's words quoted in the manuscript are ringing words. Starr thanks Clarke for the interest in her book, and thanks God it is out of prison and bodily and literally in her own house. The cheap edition is selling. Archbishop Patrick A. Feehan and Father P.J. Conway have been most kind to her. Her debt is to the Archbishop so that she was not annoyed—only it was a heavy debt to carry. What Clarke said of the Historical Society in his historical paper seems painfully true of the general public and her. Starr confesses that, although she is a member of the Society, she has been in such absolute poverty the last year it has been impossible for her to send the money. Starr asks Clarke to keep her membership open as she is likely to retrieve herself this year. Starr encloses a card of the lectures the Sisters are getting up for her. She hopes to be right with the world—not with her book or the diocese—in September. Then she will be able to vindicate her regard for the Historical Society and its absolutely necessary work and her self-respect. She is leaving Aug. 27 for her brother's in Durant, Illinois and will stay until middle of September. P.S. The Superiors of St. Joseph Sisters, both here and in Minneapolis, are Bishop John Ireland 's own sisters and a cousin, all women of extraordinary zeal, wisdom, and character. They proffered the lectures for Starr. The Bishop, as also Bishop Thomas Grace, is most kindly disposed. :: I-2-n A.L.S. 6pp. 12mo.