by the hearer). I merely write this to prevent any misunderstanding between us. My dear Carter, In the event of your not being supported by a majority of the Council in their election of Supt. I wish to know whether you would consider my acceptance of it as in any way prejudicial to you if not I should feel bound if called upon to take the office. Referring to our conversation about the forth coming elections I felt bound to acquaint several people who expressed a desire that I should offer myself for the superintendency that if the majority of the council chose to elect me that I should not feel justified in resisting their wishes. A desire being expressed by several people that I should allow myself to become a candidate for the superintendency I think you will agree with me that if this should be the feeling of the majority of the council I would not be justified in resisting their wishes.