Nevertheless, the gain to Africa would be so great if he persisted that he was prepared to subscribe to his support if they could persuade others to participate, though he did not see how the necessary sum of £3,500 could be raised since the committee members had been drained already and his power of begging had been exhausted. It was certainly impossible to raise it by the following Monday, when Jeremie was due to give his answer and he therefore believed his offer should be refused. (Copy.)