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Cairo, 1st March, 1883.
My dear Mr. Boyd,
I am much obliged to you for your interesting Paper on Emigration. I am afraid, however, you must forgive me if I do not send you anything in the shape of a preface, as I am really too seriously engaged at this moment to be able to turn my attention to other matters.
In great haste, believe me.
Yours sincerely,
