Aprilis Card. Cappellari to Dr. P. Curtis A printed circular, explaininq the Brief on episcopal appointments in Ireland, and giving the regulations for kesping the Feast of 5t. John the Baptist, which is a Helyday of Obligation. (In Latin)

(at the request of pr. curtis) a copy of a rescript received from Rome. (He copies this out in his own hand for Dr. L.) This regards the retrenchment of certain holydays of obligation, such as the Mondays after Easter and Fentecost, the Feast of St. John the Baptist etc. Also concessions regarding the abstinence during Rogation days, and the Fast on wednesdays in Advent.