N. P. 13 Feb. /74. My dear McLean, I duly received your letter of 31 January referring to Mr. McIntyre. I had heard of the claimed relationship to you but when I gave circulation to your letter which I did most effectually I found that belief in Mr. McIntyre's statements are general. I only know him by sight but hear that he is inefficient and unsteady and that fear of giving offence to his "distinguished relative" had