R. M. Court Aug. 1, 1873 My dear McLean, Don't you think it a hard case that my salary of £50, as sheriff, should be struck off this Session? This reduces my pay considerably below what was received by my predecessors, as my pay as Principal Returning Officer was reduced some years ago from £100 to £25. I feel some delicacy in troubling Mr. Vogel with the matter, partly because he must have so much to think of at present, and also that it might seem to be appeal to him against the action of his colleague, but perhaps you might try without any fuss to get the sura on the estimates again, Believe me, Yours sincerely, James Crawford Honble D. McLean C.M.G.