he liked both to me as Superintendent and to you in case of an Election - But added he wd. work for us if we wd. give him the chance he asked of appearing in the political arena - At first I was staggered - but since I have thought it over I dont see any great difficulty in it. The man is well connected - has filled responsible positions in Australia and has considerable ability - his weakness is want of self-command - He wd. compare very favourably with many present Members of the L.C. House and we could I think depend upon him. Let me have what you think. I am inclined to do it - I will sound the brother - it is astonishing the power these Banks influence - and the direct influence they exert. Another thing I was troubled with today was 'Steadman' the solicitor here coming to me he first sent Tanner to whom he had shown an account 'Hart and Buckley' have very foolishly sent him - in which charges are made for consultation with Hon.Donald McLean and J.D.Ormond -re H.B.Herald