I contact you with several concerns raised by a client of mine regarding the current state of the trade lane network in New London. Of course, I assume the government is aware of not only the Admiralty's need for sufficient infrastructure but also the populace's need for a return to what normalcy may be had. That being said, the lanes between Kensington and New London have been inactive for what many consider an inordinate amount of time.

By contacting the Admiralty, it was my hope to obtain a direct answer concerning their restoration. I certainly hope Libertonian interests are allocating sufficient resources to restoring New London to her former glory. If manpower is not an issue, however, the Division's expertise in financing these particular matters may be of use.

Yours,

Lawrence Preston, Esquire

My apologies for any issues with our initial efforts to contact the Admiralty. Apparently the remains of the Gallic Fleet in New London caused enough interference to prevent a clear transmission. A shame indeed.

Poor news to find the Treasury so pre-occupied with determining how much money it lacks, though understandable under the circumstances. While I have little personal knowledge of Interspace's insurance and underwriting work, I assume the Treasury has filed the appropriate claim with their offices barring a lapse in premiums. Cancellations are quite common due to non-payment, I'm afraid, but should an adjuster be handling the Kingdom's claim in a way that is unsatisfactory, please let me know. I am more than willing to "poke the bear" if you would forward your communications with them to me.

I would also like to apologize for a perhaps unnecessary confusion of terms. Indeed, the "investment" in New London's trade lanes are the Kingdom's own, and excellent investments they are. Financing is a bit more nuanced. Regardless, the lack of substantial improvement in the current infrastructure repair efforts are causing their own grumbles, so to speak. That being said, I would appreciate any insight you may be able to provide as to the reason for such a delay.

While I assume Interspace is properly handling the Kingdom's claim, the Division is authorized to provide an unsecured contribution to the Kingdom to encourage the process with regard to completing New London's trade lane repairs if acceptable to the Treasury. I would suggest either the Treasury or its representatives enter a contract with Deep Space Engineering or, preferably, encourage Borderworlds Exports to negotiate a contract with Ageira, for supplemental material supplies to New London. If successful, the Division would cover materials and manpower costs for the delivery of between $200,000,000 and $300,000,000 of necessary materials until supplemental financing methods are secured or Interspace positively responds to you claim.

Yours,

Lawrence Preston, Esquire

Feel free to use whatever terminology would be most appropriate for the Kingdom's accounting needs. Assuming the required contracts are obtained and a payment schedule developed, there are no obligations to the Division as part of the transaction. We can also handle disbursement directly if the Treasury would prefer to avoid having such off their books.

Yours,

Lawrence Preston, Esquire

It is disappointing that you see ghosts where there are none. If I must be blunt, and it appears I do, a donation it is. In any case, until either the Kingdom or its corporations can secure the proper contracts to obtain supplemental materials, our conversation has little merit. My preference, of course, would be to involve either Gateway or BowEx, but If there is no willingness to do so, please let me know.

Yours,

Lawrence Preston, Esquire