Rev A Brandram
Greenwich 4 August 1826
My Dear Sir,
At the time I declined the kind offer of your Committee to become your agent in South America, I had in view an object which from what has occurred since I find cannot be immediately carried into effect. I think therefore that I could spend a year and a half in your service in traveling to Guatemala and Mexico. I have traced Mr. Matthews' route through these places, but should I go direct to them it will be the means of circulating the sacred volume there two years sooner than it would be in the course of Mr. Matthews' visit. At the end of two years Mr. Matthews might go over the same ground with perhaps a double advantage. Besides, the early procuring of translations of the Scriptures into the native languages of those parts makes an anticipated visit to them desirable.
I wish to combine with Biblical operations some endeavours to promote education in the establishment of schools, but in the intervals of time I should be so engaged I would not be chargeable to the Society. By thus combining the two objects, the work of the Society will be carried forward more effectually and at less expense than it would otherwise be. I need not say how congenial in every way these two objects are.
I beg you will have the kindness to lay the contents of this letter before the Committee on Monday next, and an early communication from you as to the reception this proposition meets with in the Committee will be a particular favour.
I remain,
My Dear Sir,
Very Sincerely Yours,
James Thomson.
P.S. Should you think my attendance necessary on Monday to answer any questions, please let me know.