Genolin, writing from San Fernando Cathedral, informs McMaster that the news of the appointment of John C. Neraz as Bishop of San Antonio has caused great joy but has also brought sadness. Genolin must now lose his constant companion and advisor after joining wholeheartedly with his confreres to have Neraz appointed. Neraz looks more dead than alive after news of the appointment. He does not wish to be Bishop because he considers himself ignorant and unfit and so he is intending to return the Papal Bulls. Neraz is definitely the man for the job, but he is not convinced of it. Genolin asks McMaster to write Miss Ella B. Edes in Rome and to tell her Neraz is going to refuse the appointment. If she could see Cardinal Simeoni she could point out that the very fact of his refusal is proof of his worthiness, and that the clergy and laity are entirely in favor of his taking the position. It would be a great shock to everyone in the diocese were they to know that Neraz intends to refuse the burden and for that reason McMaster should use all the influence he can bring to bear. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.