(Gillow), Archbishop Eulogio (Gregorio): Oaxaca, (Mexico) to Cardinal Serafin Vannutelli: Bologna, (Italy), 1893 March 22

(Gillow) received Vannutelli's letter written from Genazzano dated October 31. He is glad that Vannutelli received all his former letters except the one about his promotion to Secretary of Apostolic Briefs. He sees by the papers that His Holiness has appointed Vannutelli Archbishop of Bologna. (Gillow) does not know whether to congratulate Vannutelli or not. (Gillow) has had nine months of hard work in getting ready for the Provincial Council and discussing the various points with the suffragans, council members and consultors. It is a big task to replace the celebrated Third Council of Mexico. The manuscript is 450 pages long and he hopes it will serve as a basis for reform of the Mexican Church. They tell him that Vannutelli's brother, (Cardinal Vincenzo) Vannutelli is at the Sacred Congregation of the Council; (Gillow) places his hopes in him. The work of the Council began favorably; all three suffragans were very deferential to him. To be provided for are the Chapters, morality and education of the clergy, etc. To remedy the lamented evils all the bishops have signed a separate letter begging the Holy See to state the most suitable reforms. (Gillow) is sending two photographs; one of the pontificals and the other of the members of the Council. He is anxious to know if Vannutelli is happy at Bologna. (In the Monsignor Robert Seton papers.)