These matters
I leave entirely to the experts whom I have retained.
5. Should you agree to my terms, and should you also come to a
thoroughly clear understanding with my legal representatives,
the building of the vessels may proceed at once. I will have
nothing but the _best_, and therefore I will ask you to let me
act directly and indirectly as superintendent of the
construction of the ships. I have already taken the liberty of
engaging a practical and scientific seaman--a merchant
captain--who will, with your permission, watch over the
building of the vessels to the last rivet.
6. We learn that Mr. Ferrier has returned. Could you and he
make it convenient to come to us from Saturday next until
Monday? In that time we may have much useful talk.
7. In conclusion, you will perhaps not be displeased if an old
man, who has not your strong faith, ventures nevertheless to
ask God's blessing on you and your Mission.
With much admiration and regard,
I am, dear sir,
Your obedient servant,
ROBERT CASSALL.
H. Fullerton, Esq.
Committees of charitable organizations are not usually wanting in
complaisance toward gentlemen who can spare lump sums of L130,000; so
Mr. Cassall and his lawyers had very much of their own way. On the day
when the last formal business was completed, Fullerton and our young
savant, both in a state of bewildered exaltation of spirit, paid their
visit to Mr.
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