As regards the personal aspect of the issue, Stein was aware of his responsibility.

“Life in Kashmir is pleasant and the field for an artist like Andrews enticing. But of course infinite patience and tact are needed to face all the petty intrigues and annoyances. I am doing my best to prepare Andrews for the needful caution before he decides. It would be a real relief to see him set free from the sordid surroundings of Battersea and his teaching slavery. The post will not be bed of roses exactly but there is infinite scope for congenial work. The Art school itself will be a great boon to the natives after a long dark period in their history when life in Kashmir under the Maharaja and Resident’s protecting shadow is after all easy.” - Aurel Stein.

(in a letter by Aurel Stein to Percy Allen.) Stein Mss, Bodleian Library, Oxford.

And at the same time, he continued to pursue the matter with the authorities in Kashmir.

“I was very pleased when by the middle of July I heard from Dr. Mittra that the Durbar had approved the reference to Mr. Andrews about a scheme for the industrial art school. I sent on the papers at once to him and have heard by the last mail that he is going on keenly with work and finds it growing quite attractive. I know how busy you must be at present, yet perhaps you will kindly spare a few minutes for the enclosed papers on Andrews past and present work. They will show the responsible position he holds and his manifold abilities. Friends at home who know him as well as Kashmir feel with me that it would be a piece of good fortune for the industrial future of Kashmir if state could secure his services. I hope to receive Andrews ‘scheme sometime in October. In the mean time I should feel very grateful if you could kindly show the enclosed printed papers to Dr. Mittra or allow me to send them to him.” - Aurel Stein.

(in a letter dated August 30, 1912, by Sir Aurel Stein to the Resident, Kashmir, Sir Stuart Fraser.) Stein Mss 40, Bodleian Library, Oxford.

The arrangement finally made Fred Andrews give his consent to take the position in Srinagar while he simultaneously submitted a draft proposal for the actual scheme of execution in establishing the Art institute there. And yet Stein cautioned him about the challenges he would face.

“The only thought ever-present to my mind is whether you realize fully the peculiar conditions of the service in a native state such as Kashmir. It pre-supposes constant exertion of patience and good temper, qualities you eminently possess. Mittra is easy going though vain and will probably give support as long as his own profound knowledge is flattered. The resident will soon realize the value of your work and do what he can, to keep the field clear for it with the Maharaja’s approval. But you must be prepared for many chances being lost through local inertia. On the other hand you will scarcely be over-worked, it is not an Indian fault and Kashmir is no exception.” - Aurel Stein.

(in a letter dated September 7, 1912, by Sir Aurel Stein to Fred Andrews.) Stein Mss, Bodleian Library, Oxford.

It was early in 1913, the Kashmir Durbar appointed Fred Andrews as the Director of Kashmir Art Institute with his salary at Rupees one thousand per month. Andrews accepted the offer by quitting his position as Director of the Art Department at the Battersea Polytechnic in London. Stein noted with satisfaction the results of his efforts in this regard. He awaited the arrival of his friend in Kashmir in happy anticipation of his 3rd Central Asian expedition that was due to start from Srinagar on 31 st July 1913.