Mr. Brewster 
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warded to him, might produce either one of two things: l) a straight¬ 
forward letter of denial, explanation or justification, as the case 
might he, which would probably clear the atmosphere; or, 2) an out¬ 
burst of anger, talk of libel suits, or the like. The latter would 
result in pure loss and no gain. I cannot apply Mr. Forbush's personal 
equation to the situation, not knowing him. 
Serving on the Boston Finance Commission,as I am, makes me 
more anxious than I otherwise should be to keep out of any public con¬ 
troversy. The same fact makes me even more pressed for time than I 
formerly was, though I thought the pressure was nearly at its maximum 
then. 
Very truly your3, 
