55. Corrigan to Scalabrini¹¹⁹

         New York, May 13, 1901

Most Rev. and Illustrious Excellency:

I learn from Rev. Fr. Gambera¹²⁰ that Your Excellency will visit America in the first half of June. I am happy over this news, and I make it my duty to offer hospitality to Your Excellency in the Archbishop’s Residence. To be sure, you will not find in New York the spaciousness of Your Excellency’s palace but a room furnished with all that is needed will not be lacking.

            Meanwhile, I extend cordial good wishes that the Jubilee celebrations¹²¹ be enthusiastic and full of satisfaction to Your Excellency, to the

clergy and to the people. I send as well good wishes for a safe journey. I look forward to meeting you in perfect health and with sentiments of esteem and sincere friendship, I remain Your Most Reverend Excellency’s,

Most devoted Servant,

Michael Augustine, Archbishop of New York

P.S. Please inform me of the name of the steamer coming from Europe.