Hostlot, Louis Edward, Rome, Italy, to Archbishop John Baptist Purcell, of Cincinnati, Ohio, 1880 February 17

Hostlot, Rector of the American College, Rome, sends to the Archbishops of Baltimore and Philadelphia and the other bishops and reports for the preceding year, 1879. All bills for 1879 have been paid, the money received has been greater for the reasons which he enumerates. Strict economy has been practiced. A new burse has been established for the diocese of Alton, Illinois . Arrangements have been made for students to travel during the vacation. The Holy Father has expressed his pleasure at the success of the college. Hostlot hopes that the places of the departing priests will be filled. He gives an itemized account of the finances of the College. :: II-5-f Printed Document 3pp. 12mo.