Writes to express his hearty interest in the scheme and is seen earnestly studying the book and making notes upon it. _The Empress Frederick reads the book with interest._ THE EMPRESS FREDERICK'S PALACE, BERLIN, _November_ 1, 1890. Count Seckendorff begs leave to acknowledge by command of her Majesty the Empress Frederick the receipt of General Booth's book in "Darkest England and the way out." Count Seckendorff is commanded to say that her Majesty will read the book with special interest. _The Earl of Aberdeen expresses his sympathy._ In common with thousands of others I have been studying your "plan of campaign." Last night I saw Mr. Bancroft's letter. I think he has performed a public service in coming forward in this spirited manner at the present time. Those who have been in any way associated with past or existing efforts on behalf of the classes which you aim at reaching should reasonably be amongst the first to welcome a scheme so practical, so comprehensive, and so carefully devised as that which you have placed before the country. I shall be happy to become one of the hundred contributors who according to Mr. Bancroft's proposal shall each be responsible for £1,000 on the condition specified. With the offer of sympathy, and the assurance of hearty good wishes, I remain, yours very faithfully, ABERDEEN. _The Earl of Airlie Subscribes._ "The Earl of Airlie has forwarded towards General Booth's fund a cheque for £1,000." _The Marquis of Queensberry offers his services._ GLENLEE, NEW GALLOWAY, N.B., _November_ 21. My Dear General Booth--I have read your book "In Darkest England" with the greatest interest, also with thrills of horror that things should be as bad as they are. I send you a cheque for £100, and shall feel compelled if your scheme is carried out to give you a yearly subscription. You say you want recruits. When I come to town I should very much like to see you to talk this matter over, for I see no cause which a man could more put his heart and soul into than this one of endeavouring to alleviate this fearful misery of our fellow-creatures. I see you quote Carlyle in your book, but is it possible for any one like myself, who is even more bitterly opposed than he was against what to me is the Christian falsehood, to work with you! We have two things to do as things are at present--first to endeavour to alleviate the present awful suffering that exists to the best of our abilities, and surely this ought to be a state affair; and secondly to get at the roots of the evils and by changing public opinion gradually develop a different state of things for future generations, when this help will not be so necessary. I do not wish to get into a religious controversy with you on how this is to be brought about, but I tell you I am no Christian and am bitterly opposed to it. A tree, I believe, is to be judged by its fruits. Christianity has been with us many hundreds of years.