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Presdt. Director or some or other office it appeared, in all. He is a gentleman, and proved so entertaining I could not get away until it was time to take train for Wells. So I did not find time yesterday to call upon Mr. Girdlestone as intended and as Mr. Harvey urged me to do.
The hospitality of Bristol people "passeth all understanding" so, instead of calling upon Mr. G. while passing through his city again today, I am instead, seeking security and pleasure in writing a few belated letters.
Your letter of July 6th reached me the morning I left London and I have read with interest