Italian cardinal and important member of the Roman Curia. Secretary of the Sac. Consistorial Congregation; Secretary of the Congr. for Seminaries and Universities; Prefect of the Congregation for Bishops; Dean of the College of Cardinals.
 
TLS – Typewritten Letter Signed, one page, 18 March 1961, to an unnamed bishop in which he thanks him for congratulations of being named Secretary of the Sacred Consistorial Congregation. Bold autographic closing and signature. Reads:  Many thanks for your courteous expression of congratulations on the occasion of my recent nomination as Secretary of the Sacred Congregation of the Consistory. I reciprocate the good wishes and commend myself to your prayers. Seven additional words in his handwriting and bold signature.