It is a little unfortunate that your last report should be so much less favorable in regard to the east half of the limits.

However, I don't suppose there is any need of mentioning that to Colonel Thorp, especially as his company are getting a good bargain as it is, and one which of themselves, they could not possibly secure from the government.

I write you this note in case you should run across Colonel Thorp in town to-morrow, and inadvertently say something that might complicate matters.

I have no doubt that we shall be able to close the deal in a few days.
Now I want to say again how delighted we all are to have you back.

We never realized how much we were dependent upon you.