2110-2-12-7

9, Egerton Place, S.W.

May 16 1914

Dear Mr Buchan,

I am very sorry to refuse, but in view of my other work it really is out of my power to go to Peebles this summer. I have written fully to Steel Maitland who will be able to tell you that it is not from any lack of appreciation of the importance of the meeting or of your claims for assistance that

I am compelled to refuse.

Yrs. very truly

Austen Chamberlain