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body of beaters. And some of us think that such a deputation 

 as would willingly wait on you, might hasten the desired move- 

 ment. 



We proposed something of the kind to Mr. Acland months 

 ago, but nothing has come of the suggestion not, I am sure, 

 from any want of good will to our cause on his part. 



Within the last few days I have been so strongly urged to 

 bring the matter before you, that in spite of some doubts as to 

 the propriety of going beyond my immediate chief the V.P. even 

 in my private capacity I venture to make this appeal. I am, 

 dear Lord Rosebery, faithfully yours, 



THOS. H. HUXLEY. 



