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Band 4

in preserving proofs of my readiness.

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I am still in hopes that, despite the delay, the line may be completed (from straits to Bahim lake by Oct or Nov 1866. - with further energy 9and not too much red tape) it could certainly be done [[strikethrough ) [[/strikethrough]]

I find that my first plans are generally the best one. - I am now more convinced than ever that the line [[underlined]] out to go via the Mackenzie [[/underlined]]!

[[strikethrough]] My f [[/strikethrough]] Supposing it must go west of the Mts my first opinion was (on arriving there and learning Col B's intention of starting in via the Frazer) that a party should be sent north from Frazer while another should still be round to the Youkon via Morton Sound. - If time is as valuable as the Directors stated to me