Yours of the 24th received. Replying I am directed by the Governor to ask that you inform this department what you think would be the largest possible recovery that J. S. Mull et al might make against your institution in the case you refer to.

This department would also like for you to indicate the maximum sum that you think it would be necessary to pay in fees in order to have your institution properly represented by counsel.

You will appreciate the fact that this department would like to know what the probable expenditure will be before giving the authorization. We have found that in some cases charges have been excessive.