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of Jordan, that the loan was to be only temporary, & to prevent breaking in to her 8 per cent investments at Owaka I lent your mother $5.400. This was in 4 per cent U.S, Bonds which I sold at par. Had I held them until now they would be worth $6,600 besides the interest of 5 years - Subsequently I lent her $3000 which I had invested in Owaka & still later $1000. making a total of $8.500 in Jany, 188, I got £1000 from Jordan. On Jan 9.1.1882. I took up her old not, & she & you gave me a joint note of $7.500 On June 30th 1882, you gave me another joint note for $500. Now my point is this - If your mother gains anything from the (unclear) I think it but just & right that she pay me this eight thousand dollars as soon as she gets it. I am the oldest creditor & certainly should be the preferred creditor. I have never