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conclusive by the very tribunal I am speaking of: such was its becoming
tenderness for the feelings of individuals: and by that very same high
and considerate tribunal was the choice of this the very spot now in question
confirmed without a dissenting voice, as being free from all objection
which had put a negative upon the other. The rejection itself
appears by the report which I inclose: the reason of it as above stated
(a matter which must be known in the Neighbourhood I mean in
Wandsworth) I had from the Supervisors, and the difference is indeed
apparent on the face of the present spot. For, my Lord, what are
the buildings that (except in the way of distant prospect as London may
be) are on the in sight of it? — Two or three Cottages of no value, and
a Public House that would make a fortune by the choice. Did your
Lordship's Agents (I should have said those of the late Earl) make any
objection then? I never heard they did: but if they did, they were
over-ruled. The choice, your Lordship will have the goodness to observe,
is not now to be made: it is a res acta: in succeeding to the estate,
your Lordship found it with this obligation lying upon it. The only
questions there can be (I rely upon your Lordship's goodness for forgiveness
if zeal has betrayed me into error) the only questions at least I can
see are that which regards the time, and that which regards the
price: and even this latter was no qustion, untill out of respect for
justice it was made so by me.

Your Lordship then will have the goodness to consider how the
case stands, with regard to the place in question. The Penitentiary
establishment is determined on by Parliament. The spot for the
reception of it, it is determined shall be a spot in which vicinity
to the Metropolis, and to the River, Sshould be accompanied with that

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