December 3rd, 1870.

Sir,—

In reply to your note of this morning permit me to state that I am prepared to defend every line in my pamphlets. My only object in asking that the parts to which you object may be plainly marked, was that I may be enabled to have the proofs with me on the evenings of debate. Why you decline to comply with my request is doubtless known to yourself. I consent (under protest) to your arrangement, and now call upon you to mention what nights in January, 1871. will suit you for the discussion, my time till then being fully occupied.