Book V. 



PLANS AND MAPS OF ESTATES. 



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described, together with the history of its occupation or improvement under the following 

 or similar heads : Name, parish, extent, boundaries, when first enclosed, how let and 

 managed hitherto, to whom and for how much let at present, description of the farmery 

 and house, contents, fences, trees, ponds, soil, subsoil, surface, expense, &c. of each field ; 

 number of timber trees on the farm, copse woods, and various matters. In addition to 

 such a description as the above, some add in the reference book a separate map of each 

 farm, which renders the whole very comprehensive ; and as nothing canbe more interest- 

 ing than the contemplation of a man's own property on all sides, and in every possible 

 bearing, these books are generally valued above all others by country gentlemen. 



3362. The valuations of farming stock, tillage, and leases, being of temporary use, are 

 made out with little form. ' In most cases, the value of particular articles is not given, 

 but only an enumeration of them, and the sum total. The valuators have the separate 

 values in their private memorandum books ; and in cases where two valuators are em- 

 ployed, one on each side, if an umpire is obliged to be called in, in consequence of dis- 

 agreement, then the parties have reference to their notes. In some cases of valuations by 

 two parties, the umpire, being appointed beforehand, accompanies the valuators, hears their 

 discussion on each article as it comes under review, and decides any difference that may 

 occur as they go on. This is considered the best mode, and is that generally adopted in 

 the case of valuations made by order of the Court of Chancery. 



3563. In making vp valuations for purchasing or selling estates, a report is generally 

 required to accompany the valuation, stating the ground on which it is made. Such a 

 report embraces a great variety of objects according to the nature and extent of the 

 property, and ought to be drawn up in a clear and systematic manner, with such a table 

 of contents and an index as may render it of easy reference. 



3364. In delineating buildings for agricultural purposes, the ordinary plans, elevations, 

 and sections, of architects and surveyors, should always be given, for the purpose of 

 forming estimates and working plans. But for the purpose of enabling the proprietor, 

 or other person not sufficiently acquainted with pictorial effect on paper, to form a due 

 estimate from any drawing of the effect it will have when executed, we recommend 

 models or isometrical views. The latter, in our opinion, ought to be in universal use 

 among architects. 

 3365. " Isometrical perspective is a term given recently, by Professor Farish of Cambridge, to a projection 



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made in rays parallel to the diagonal of a cube upon a plane perpendicular thereto. This is a comprehen- 

 sive and usetul method of exhibiting the several parts of a homestead, and any person moderately 

 acquainted with drawing, if they make the attempt, will find it extremely easy to perform ; nothing more 



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