From Lord Ducie [1853-1860}

Dear Mr Henslow

I dare say that many people could compete according to the terms proposed in the circular. It w. ^d be very easy to select 6 by 6 or 12 by 3 feet of potatoes, onions &c and test the weight of the produce. The only thing to be considered is whether distant competitors w. ^d trust to me or my agent in the weighing the produce of the respective lots. As to persons travelling from one allotment in the North to another in the South it w. ^d be impossible.

Much curious information w. ^d result from the proposed Sweepstakes

Yrs very truly | Ducie