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11th January, 1940.

F. J. Watson, Esq.,
"Nylita",
Grosvenor Street,
TOOWONG. S.W.1.

Dear Sir,

In reply to your letter of the 20th
December last, I appreciate the compliments of the
season you wished me and extend the same to yourself.

I am sorry you had to wait so long for
the explanation of "Bunda". Edwards, the Assistant
Surveyor to Surveyor Thompson, associated freely with
the blacks and actually became a blood brother. They
called him "Bunda", the "Boss", which corresponds exactly
to the meaning you gave of the word, and I appreciate
your interest in the Bulletin and hope it will long
continue.

Yours faithfully,

Hon. Secretary.