Genolin thanks McMaster for the dispatch sent him that morning. In reference to the Bishop Elect, of San Antonio, Joannes C. Neraz Genolin feared the effect that the appointment would have on Neraz long before it was announced because Neraz was positive that no Bishop in the province would ever submit his name for consideration. Neraz eagerly looked to the day on which he should be discharged from his burden but meanwhile the clergy and laity were offering prayers for his appointment. Masses for the intention were even offerred at the Chappelle expiatoire in Paris, France. Although the diocese preferred Neraz they would still have been pleased with whomever God's will caused to be chosen. At the end of November, 1880, Neraz ordered prayers to be said in the diocese: oratio de Spiritu Sancto instead of, pro Papa, but he never imagined that the diocese was praying for him. The entire diocese is joyful over the choice of the Holy Father, Neraz alone protesting very humbly that he is not worthy of the position and that others around him are more capable. The clergy are entirely willing to aid him, and as for his learning, he has few superiors. A short sketch of his life will appear in the Express on Sunday which Genolin will send McMaster. Neraz has been engaged for all 28 years of his priesthood among the Mexicans and so knows their needs better than anyone. Mexican missions are very laborious and it requires a good deal of zeal to stand their hardships. Neraz will have to go to Europe to recruit suitable priests for the Mexicans. Genolin asks McMaster to pray that Neraz, who is yet 53 years of age, be allowed to continue his good work in the diocese. If McMaster cares to publish any parts of this letter he may freely do so, but Genolin asks that nothing appear in print before the Papal Bulls have actually reached Neraz, so that he will not be placed in a compromising situation. If this priase were to come at such an immature moment, Neraz would be justly angered with Genolin. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.