Donahue, Father Patrick James, Baltimore, Maryland, to Monsignor Robert Seton, Jersey City, New Jersey, 1886 June 7

He has been prevented by the Archbishop's absence and by pressure of work from communicating the wishes of Cardinal-Elect James Gibbons in respect to the seal. His Eminence gives Seton carte-blanche with the qualification that Gibbons favors Nos. 7 and 9. The execution of the designs is left to Seton's supervision in New York. Donahue thanks Seton for his hospitality during his stay at Saint Joseph's. Father McManus sends regards and His Eminence extends a most cordial invitation to the ceremony of investiture on June 30. P.S. He returns herewith the rough sketches of the seals. He sends regards to Fathers Hall and Sullivan. :: II-1-b A.L.S. 3pp. 8vo.