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compel to me to conform. But
I could talk Dunlop over that
I dare say. I am really very
anxious to get away from this
place as soon as I can since
besides the unexciting nature of
the work, and the poor prospects
of promotion, the climate especially
in summer does not suit me
at all. So I wrastle with the
Lord daily that I may be
delivered out of the Land of
Egypt and the house of bondage.
But before this letter reaches you
I expect I shall have heard
something definite from you one
way or another.

I read your article on the
Land Settlement in the National with
great interest. Also one in Blackwood
on the Veldt, which though unsigned
I know could come from no other
hand but yours. I myself have had
a great burst of literary activity
lately. Have begun to resurrect J. Sharpe
and have written two Scotch stories
Yours ever
J. Edgar.