From W. E. Darwin   4 February 1881

My dear Father

No Southampton Dock Deb: or Pref^ce Stock to be bought.¹

What do you say to one of the following.

Canada Gov^t. 4 per cent St—104$\frac{1}{2}$

Leeds Corporation Debenture Stock 4 per cent = 106

Leicester Corporation " = 103

London St Katherine Dock Debenture St 4 percent 108

The Canada Bonds could be inscribed in Uncle Ras’s² name & he would receive the dividend by post.

I know I can buy the Canada Bonds, or the L. St Katherine Deb. Stock, & perhaps the others.

I do not doubt the Canada Govt being quite safe.

Please name one or two.

I sent off my leaves yesterday.³

Your affect | son | W. E Darwin