Morris, M.F.: Washington, D.C. to William J. Onahan: Chicago, Illinois, 1893 January 23

In an interview with Cardinal Gibbons, who was to represent the Pope at the Columbian Catholic Congress, Morris was asked to represent the Cardinal in the preparation and presentation to the Congress of a paper on "The Independence of the Holy See." This he could not refuse, therefore it would be inexpedient to assume Onahan's assignment of duty, from which Morris asks to be released.