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—If, after reading the inclosed, you should be disposed to see Mr. Baring here on Saturday, I will ask him to dine with me en that day, and would beg you to meet him. I fear that he will not again come from Norfolk for some time, and I should be very glad that you met now, as preparatory measures about the Buller College ought to be undertaken presently.

I am going to Gratton to-morrow with an artist who wishes to see the pictures, and will call at the Tower for your answer.