French cardinal; prefect of the Vatican Library; Camerlengo of the Church. One of the leading prelates of the 21st century.
 
TLS - Typewritten Letter Signed, one and one-quarter page, May 1940, as Secretary of the Congregation for the Oriental Church. Addressed to Thomas Walsh, archbishop of Newark, NJ.  Lengthy, profusely gracious letter of thanks for the donation of $600 for the missions. Light toning and folds, minor paper loss at right border, not affecting text. Overall very good to fine. Counter-signed by the substitute secretary, G. Cesarini.