Wellington Nov. 27th. 1871. Dear Mr. McLean, I called today for the purpose of getting the name of the Committee Clerk who attended on Russells invesitgation and after considerable reluctance and a good deal of incivility on the part of the Messrs. Stowe Bros. I learned that the name was Bothomley, where he is to be found I know not. It would be as well if these two gentlemen were quietly informed to give me the desired information and if Mr. Bothomley who I have not seen were also told to see me with reference to the affidavit which I consider