but this does not condone the past What with theexpense of offices, clerks etc. he can scarcely be said to have pocketed any portion of his salary - and we have now thrown increased responsibilities and burdens upon him - He is of course thoroughly up to the English Emigration and as he accompanied me in my recent trip to Norway and Germany, he is thoroughly cognizant of all my arrangements, and is really the only person capable of carrying them out - During the whole of our various negotiations, we have taken him completely into our confidence, and he has rendered us very valuable assistance. Consolidation of loans - altho closed, we have authorized Crown Agents to buy up on advantageous terms any Bonds that may be presented, i.e. if they see their way to making a profit of the transaction. Levin sends his resignation - I would