For a long time now the appointment of Monsignor Ignatius Mrak has been expected as successor to Bishop Frederic Baraga who wished a less burdensome see. Bourion thinks the delay has hurt the diocese. He asks for the time and place of consecration as he wishes to assist at it, and later to guide Mrak through his new diocese. :: III-2-l A.L.S. French 4pp. 4to.