Shag Valley 25 Novr 1875 My dear McLean, I enclose you a note I have received about the formation of a Volunteer Rifle Corps. Will you kindly tell me whether you think the offer is one that you may properly accept? I am hoping soon to hear from you about the letter I lately wrote you on election matters. If I do not stand it is certain that a provincial partison will be brought forward against George McLean, and