
          I have felt obliged to give you the reasons above detailed, and to
mention in connexion with them the name of Mt. Oakes - but
for myself I retain for that gentleman the same respect
I have had for him ever since I had the privilege of making
his acquaintance. As I have said, I feel I know nothing
of the real circumstances of the case, + have feely mentioned

to you what has occurred, only because I could not
avoid so doing. May I ask further that you will
let this letter remain in the proper deguae of confidence? 
        