Edes, Ella, Rome, Italy, to James F. Edwards, Notre Dame, Indiana, 1891 December 2

She received the Postal order and paid the artist. The portrait of Mgr. Ignatius Persico, Om. Cap. is considered a great success. She relates a story in connection with the picture of Persico, his rudeness, etc. It is the general opinion that Persico's term of office at Propaganda will not redound to the benefit of that institution; he is too old-foggy. Father Bernard Smith, O.S.B., Pro-Rector of the American College finally allowed his portrait to be taken when he learned that it would appear among those connected with the Church in America. :: XI-1-i A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.