I confess I feel inclined to hazard the speculation; but still I feel doubtful until I hear what you think of it.

Do not let my opinion, which may be erroneous, influence you, but judge for yourself.

From the very strong terms in which Jas.

B.spoke of the work, I am sanguine enough to expect it will equal if not surpass any of the others.

I would not lay so much stress upon what he says if I were not assured that his great interest, as well as Mr.Scott's, is to stand in the very best way both with you and me.