recommend the bill for her Majesty's consent, you will not refuse to assist the Govt. even though you do not approve the plan proposed - Your refusal will oblige me to ask Smith to take a seat in the Council which will deprive the Native Office of his valuable Services - Ministers will then have no alternative than to apply to Fenton - Would you aid in bringing this about? Believe me, My Dear McLean, Yours sincerely T.G.B.