McCloskey, Father William American College,, Rome Papal States, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1860 May 24

Mr. Flintoff whom Purcell accepted for his diocese presented his letter in which Purcell expressed a wish that he would enter the American College. McCloskey does not wish to go in direct opposition to the Cardinal Protector who objects to persons from other countries entering the American College. The rule prevents dissatisfied seminarians from changing seminaries. He advises Purcell to write to the Rector of the English College for more information about Mr. Flintoff. At present they have 21 students with more coming in the summer. He has secured a villa for those they now have. $150 is not sufficient for the support of a student. The Bishops will have to settle this matter. Garibaldi is in possession of the city of Palermo. French troops still occupy parts of Rome. :: II-5-a A.LS. 4pp. 12mo.