Dear Irving,—Having heard that you contemplate a pleasure trip to the Old Country, taking with you several young gentlemen under your supervision, with the object of sight-seeing, coupled with the advantage of the page 21 benefits of travelling and expanding the mental faculties, it gives me great pleasure to state that, from my personal acquaintance, I know nobody more gifted to carry out a scheme of that nature better than yourself.

Should I be of any value to you as to references, let me know, and I will do what I can.

The Hon. W. B. Dalley, now Acting Premier of the Colony, will give you a letter if necessary.

Wishing you every success and a pleasant trip, yours very truly,