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Written from New York. Received the message about Guadaloupe and Martinique [the French Government negotiations and the Balestrini concession referred to in previous item], asking him to check what was ordered for the Cuba Company for land lines, needs a mechanic, can Edward find someone to come out to Jamaica as soon as possible and suggesting a couple of people who might do, thanking Sir John Hay and Mr Macgregor for their letters of introduction to the Commodore at Port Royal and to Sir P Grant. Must get the Suffolk off as soon as possible, and inform Sir John Hay of some necessary additional expenses in connection with work on the Suffolk.