[...] Zealand", could be compiled, which could not fail to be of interest, and great value to its inhabitants of the present, and future generations.

You will I hope excuse me for suggesting, that your unique, and highly valuable collection should not be exposed to the risk of destruction by fire; but should if possible be placed in a fireproof room. If damaged, or destroyed, it would be an irreparable public calamity, and loss to science and history, irrespective of the time, trouble, and expense incurred by you peronally, in making such a valuable permanent record of the past.

I am Dear Sir,
Yours sincerely,
James Mackay