WCP6750

[1] [p. 853]

Upon the receipt of the said letter the plaintiff wrote and sent the following letter to the defendant.

Swindon, Wilts.

Dear Sir,—As may almost have been expected Mr. Coulcher and Mr. Carpenter differ as to the result of the survey. I have just written to Mr. Wallace in reply to a letter from him to say that I agree that both the above gentleman furnish you with their reports, and leave you entirely free to seek any further aid you may require; when you have thoroughly acquainted yourself with the facts as shown by the surveyor's level and glass, we shall gladly acquiesce in your decision.

I very much regret you were not present. Perhaps you will think with me that any practical optician would perhaps be the best counsel you could seek; they have less professional bias than ordinary surveyors. Many thanks for your article in Field. We are greatly pleased with it. Yours very faithfully, John Hampden¹.

J. H. Walsh², Esq.

P.S. Dear Sir—It would greatly simplify your decision if you would ask Mr. W. to take you to the particular spot where the incline downwards begins on salt water or fresh. This is the only test. A globe must have declines as well as inclines. Demand to see them on the spot and not at a distance of three miles. J. Hampden.