Lindfield 15th June 1831
My Dear Sir
Your letter of the 13th came into my hands yesterday. I have carefully considered its contents, as well as the contents of Mr. Henderson's letter, and accounts to which you refer. You wish me to give you my opinion regarding the items of expense in Mr. Henderson's note, and what I think maybe the obligations of the Society in regard to paying them, in order that you may lay my observations if necessary before the Finance Sub Committee. I give my opinion upon the subject without hesitation, and it is this, that the sums mentioned by Mr. Henderson are justly due to him, and should be frankly paid. Mr. H has laboured earnestly to promote the objects of the Society in Colombia, and it appears to me that he should not only be paid those expenses he has incurred, but also that some formal notice should be made in the form say of a vote of thanks from the Committee or from Mr. Brandram as Secretary. Be so good as to mention this to Mr. B. that he may take it into his consideration whether it would be suitable so to act. I would only further say upon the subject that I believe all the items of expenditure are fairly given, as I know all the places mentioned, and the charges incurred in the carriage of goods through those parts of Colombia.
I remain
My Dear Sir
Sincerely Yours
James Thomson.