C., S.W., Rome, Italy, to Archbishop Napoleon Joseph Perché of New Orleans?, France, 1871 April 1

He received Perché's letter through Father Metcalf . Pope Pius IX is well and in good spirits. Mr. Oliver is here, and had an audience with the Pope in the Papal gardens. He gave a block of silver for the medals but before they were struck, the newcomers laid hands on it. He understands that it has been redeemed and that the medals were made. Cardinal Alexander Barnabo has not been well. Barnabo was pleased with Perché's idea regarding Mr. Williamson and Mr. Gola . Things in Rome are not any better. The saddest thing is the seizing of the monasteries and convents. He has all of Perché's albums and photographs and will get those of Bishop James Gibbons and of Father McManus . He has paid 941 francs to the Carmelites . This should be deducted from the sum he asked Bishop James Frederick Wood to pay to Perché. :: VI-2-o A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo. 11