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could be urged to dispel such apprehensions, might remain dissatisfied.—
But in estimating the effects of the measure upon the value of Your
Lordship's estate, the true question is, as your Lordship's discernment
will, I make no doubt, acknowledge, not what may be the notions
of a few individuals for a moment, and before the true nature and
effects of it can have been known, but what will be the sentiments
and feelings of the public in general after those effects have been
indicated by experience. In proportion therefore as I may have
succeeded in dispelling any apprehensions that may have presented themselves
to Your Lordship's at first glance previous to the knowledge of the circumstances
in proportion I shall have succeeded in rendering Your Lordship indifferent
to what may be the apprehensions of the neighbourhood or any body else
under the same dis-advantage. — So far from flying from the spot,
builders will flock to it, were it only for the benefit of the protection of
the guard.

But let me admit for argument's sake (and it is only for
argument's sake) that the Neighbourhood, and even the Value of Your
Lordships estate would ultimately be rather prejudicial then serv'd by the
establishment, will your Lordship's Candour allow me to enquire, whether
under the particular circumstances of the case, that would be a just
motive for opposition or present to a person in your Lordship's situation
a probable prospect of opposing with success.

The materials for judging have in some particulars
not presented themselves to your Lordship's view: allow me to perform
that office.

Publicity as I have already observed is of the very expence of
the institution; it is with a special care to that advantage, that the spot
in question was made choice of. — And by whom made choice of? Not
by the supervisors only, but by the most respectable and competent body that

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Date_1	1793-08-16	Marginal Summary Numbering
Box	541	Main Headings
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