In answer to Clarke's of Nov. 19, he has had good opportunities to collect information about Bishop Michael Domenec when he wrote his history and he gives some information which he does not think suitable for publication. Domenec's father was of Moorish descent. The division of the diocese of Pittsburgh had been expected for some time but Altoona was thought to be the best for the second see but the Bishops of the Province thought better of Allegheny . Father John Tuigg, then of Altoona, thought that would be the new see. Father John Hickey, the vicar general, was able to borrow money and when the Bishop was at the Vatican Council finished the towers of the Cathedral and increased the debt. Previously he had built St. Paul Orphan Asylum for $200,000. Further complications arose over the building of a rectory. The Bishop, through Rome, had the diocese divided, leaving the greater part of the debt to Pittsburgh . The two bishops did not harmonize and when Domenec's actions were reported to Rome he resigned. Lambing says that Domenec was not a practical man and lacked firmness. This is all Lambing wishes to add to what he has in his book. He asks when Clarke's third volume will be out and if Clarke has any document for the "Researches". P.S. He called at Clarke's office last May but no one was there. There is a clipping enclosed about the Diocese of Pittsburgh and about a meeting about the finances. It is quoted from the "Post". There is another quote from the "Pittsburgh Catholic" about Domenec's blessing the church at Sharpsburgh, Pennsylvania . :: I-2-n Typed L.S. 3pp. 4to.