to any project that does not carry justice on its very face - the natives know that and have confidence that I will urge only what is right - I am very glad to say that Hamlin is taking more interest in Public Works - altho I have said nothing about it I felt rather dissatisfied at one time, but he has greatly improved in that respect - I have written a reply to the letter from Public works department which conceeded something that I asked for - It is written to you as head of my department and perhaps I have expressed myself a little warmly - but