She believes that the reformers who criticize the music used by the Churches of Rome do not understand the laws concerning this matter. The framers of these laws intended them only for musicians who are talented enough to deserve the title of Doctor of Music. They understood that amateurs, according to European standards all American musicians come under this rating, would misinterpret these rules; therefore they are more lenient in their observation by amateurs. She states that some of these critics seem to be imputing the development of these harmonious tones to the power of the devil. She hopes that some of the decrees of the Council of Trent regarding mixed marriages, dispensations, and selling of blessed articles, will be enforced. She is sorry that the phrase "in this country" was omitted from her sister's manuscript in the portion referring to Church Music since they are not in a position to criticize the universal Church. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.