8. Rampolla to Scalabrini¹³

Rome, February 11, 1892

The two copies of your new booklet on Italian emigration arrived together with your letter of the 7th of this month. I presented a copy to the Holy Father. His Holiness was pleased with your filial gift and asked me to thank you for it. On this occasion I did not fail to share with His Holiness your thoughts on the Brief you would like to have on behalf of the work to which you are dedicating so much energy. I hasten to inform you at this time that your request will be forwarded to the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda Fide.¹⁴ While informing you of this matter, I also wish to thank you sincerely for the other copy of the booklet you kindly offered me and with sentiments of great esteem I remain

Devotedly yours,

M. Card. Rampolla