O&V. were reappointed yesterday L.A. to the C.P. with the understanding that they are to be called on to advise & report on architectural designs that may be submitted to the Board &c. (this forms part [406]of the resolution of which I have as yet recd no official copy). Salary $5000. per annum $5000 for past services.

The latter might have been in full if you had been here I have little doubt.

I should be satisfied with the result if I felt well assured of your real cooperation. As I said before, my main perplexity all through has been in this direction.

You are, and I am, and several other people are, necessary to this work, and it can be successfully carried through in an artistic spirit to a real end, that is to a point that is beyond much chance of harm—both as a constructed work and as a vital organism, but it depends on you—and the spirit in which you now approach it whether this result is to be arrived at or not. I am willing to contribute all I can. Are you content to do the same?

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