Feb. 22, 1887

PRIVATE

My dear Robinson,

I was struck by the force of some remarks made in Mrs Robinson's letter of yesterday and also by some made by Mr Mowat and I have seen your note of yesterday to Sir John - he sent for me yesterday and this morning we talked over the situation with the result that I should write to you to say that I will refrain from taking the oaths

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until after the 31st of May next, by which means, as my commission comes into force duly after the oaths shall have been taken, you would remain Lt. Governor until that period. Sir John was hampered by political party considerations, as I dare say he will explain to you in a letter which he writes to you today, or every possible friendly consideration for your convenience and that of

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Mrs Robinson would have been, I am persuaded, shewn to you as to the time of your being superseded. He will no doubt in his letter to you today request and I cordially join in the wish that you would continue to fulfil the duties of the post until the time I mention. I shall much pleased to

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learn that this suggestion meets with approbation of Mrs Robinson and yourself.

Sincerely yours

A. Campbell

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