difficulties - and would certainly be the most economical plan - This place really does want some energy infused into it, and some through managemnt Thanks to your exertions in my behalf my position in any case is pretty secure, and if the country prospers I have every likelyhood of prospering with it - so that I cannot be charged with any motive of personal interest in the suggestion I have made - I need not add that in any and every case I shall be only too happy to obey your wishes whatever plans may be finally decided on - something however must be done to rebuild the prosperity of these districts on a surer foundation - and