He asks McMaster, in annoucing Bishop William H. Gross ' consecration, to mention the great attachment and kindness the Catholics of Savannah had for him. The Catholics of Savannah, upon hearing of his resignation, held a mass meeting where they resolved on sending a petition, requesting the Pope to allow him to be absent from his diocese during the summer months. The petition was forwarded through the Archbishop of Baltimore begging the Archbishop to use such influence as would aid their petition. The Holy Father received the petition most favorably and desired him to remain until a successor had been appointed, but did not deem it prudent to oblige him to remain as his health would not permit him to live in this climate. He asks McMaster to publish this as it would please the Catholics of his diocese to know that their kindness is appreciated. He will be in New York sometime during the month of June and will see McMaster then. :: I-1-o A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.