bettering my position, and by doing it in the way of my profession. You would escape, the possible risk, of being charged with employing a man to write what must necessarily involve no inconsiderable portion of the History of your own career, whilst I on the other hand maintaining my independence, should yet be bound to you by the strongest ties of gratitude - When thus employed I could still find time for my usual newspaper articles which will be no dis-service to you, and of value to the public. The plan of my book I have mentally sketched out, and will submit to you. In the meantime, awaiting your answer, I beg to remain Your obedient servt. Geo.B.Worgan Donald McLean