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are to be quite difficult, and he is preparing for them with a tutor. I think, all things being equal, the determining factor in getting an appointment is the influence one can bring to bear: if, for example, ten men pass the exams and there are five vacancies, the five with the best influence back of them will receive the appointments. He was duly recommended to the President for the exams by both Oliver & Penrose and has written asking me to put the matter before you and have you do what you can for him. I have given you his address so that you can communicate with him direct in the event of your having anything to say, and I am writing him not to hesitate to write you direct, as it consumes too much time doing it through me so far away.

I am returning to London Thursday. Was there with Roland about ten days ago and am looking after the matters with which you entrusted me, but up to the present time there is nothing accomplished.

Will probably sail for home about December 1st.

Drop me a line some time when you are not too busy.

With kind regards,

Yours sincerely, C. S. Carstairs

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