I. T. MacLaren to William Mackinnon. - requesting temporary loan of £70 - £80 for 3 months at 5%; at William Mackinnon 's request explains background to his position; arranging to act as underwriter for London & Glasgow Marine Insurance Co., which he created, found his chosen chairman H.I. Atkinson M.P. suffering nervous breakdown, & the scheme collapsed; freelanced for two years, but Baring failure has limited business; forwards commission note for deal arranged to show that loan will be repayable within the period.