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I have nothing further of the progress of the demand on the Rhinelanders. I got a short note from Mr. Ward agreeing to the terms which I demanded of him - that is, he to do all the work - be at all the expense take all the risks for our half the gross sum recovered - your Mother on no account to be called on for payment of any money whatever in the shape of fees or charges. I hope she understands this perfectly & will pay out no money in this affair. Another thing of which I intend to write to her hereafter - in case you cannot manage it for me, is this- In July 1879 at your mothers earnest request, backed by solemn assurances