He asks for an extension of a favor already granted, that his leave of absence be lengthened to 5 years after date of ordination to be spent in the diocese of Louisville under the charge of Dr. William George McCloskey, whom he reveres as a priest, as a rector and a gentleman. There is no foundation to reports that he wishes to leave the Detroit diocese. If Lefevere grants permission, he will leave Rome before the summer heat; if any articles are desired, orders should be sent early. Van Dyke would spend a couple of weeks with Lefevere before starting to Louisville. :: III-2-l A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.