price which is one thousand pounds, and as this some of is rather in excess of the payments in accordance with the scale fixed by Dr. Pollen and myself. It seemed to me, apart from Stewart's offer better to consult you about it. Both Taipari and myself are of the opinion that it would be prudent to accept Steart's offer of assistance - as it is useless to ourselves to urge Rapona whereas Stewart might help us a good deal and as he is disposed to do so it would be the best thing that could be done - it would of course be clearly understood that Stewart should get the money upon the completion of the purchase of Raponas interests and as he is Raponas son in law this sum might appear as part of the purchase money. Stewart told me that but for Dr. Pollens interference in the matter on the occasion of his past visit here that he was confident in less than three weeks he could put the matter completed into my hands. Shall I send you a full statement of the present position