For a long time the Germans of East Saginaw have wished to see the bishop in their midst to discuss an important piece of business. There are many Germans in this parish who would like to hear the Word of God in their mother tongue to keep the spark of Faith alive, which without preaching easily disappears. Many Germans have already fallen away and more will be separated if this lack is not remedied. Therefore the undersigned Germans wish to have a German priest and are willing to support one as Borgess can see by the undersigned. They have already collected money for this purpose and subscriptions have been made. Two and one-half pages of names and amounts of money are listed. :: III-2-l A.L.S. German 4pp. 4to.