324 Quarterly Reports of the Chemical Committee, 1886. 
In a subsequent interview with the sender, Dr. Voelcker 
gave 5/. per ton as the approximate value of the manure. 
It was invoiced as P.D. Bones at 8Z. per ton. 
Two tons were purchased on May 13th, 1885, from which 
the sample analysed was taken, but Mr. had been in the 
habit of having this same manure for the last three years- — 
18 tons in all having been purchased. The invoiced price in 
1883-4 was 8Z. IO5. per ton, and 8Z. in 1885. 
The sender having reason to believe that his late bailiff had 
been receiving commission from the manufacturers, and finding 
also that discount had not been deducted from their bills, 
although he had given strict orders to his bailiff to pay cash 
for everything, instructed his agent to write to the firm on the 
matter, and he received the following letters : — 
"February 2nd, 1886. 
"Dear Sib, — In reply to yours respecting and receiving a per- 
centage from us, we have to say that we allow him 5 per cent, as agent, and 
have done so for some time. 
" At the same time Mr. has been allowed the full discount be was 
entitled to according to our trade terms. 
" We may remark that acted as agent for us before he went into 
Mr. 's service. We trust this explanation will be satisfactory. 
" We beg to enclose you our annual circular, and respectfully solicit your 
kind favours. — We are, yours truly, " ." 
" February 9th, 1886. 
" Dear Sir, — We are duly with yours in reply to ours of the 2nd. 
" You say ' I cannot see in his accounts that you have allowed him the 
usual discount.' 
" We repeat that ' Mr. has been allowed the full discount he was 
entitled to according to our trade t6rms.' 
" We think it better to send you a fair copy of Mr. 's ledger account 
with us during the time he employed , and you will be enabled by this 
to form your own judgment. 
" In the years 1883-84, credit was taken, and therefore the accovmt was 
not subject to discount. 
" Last year, 1885, the account shows discount for cash payment. 
" We may mention that in the three past years prizes to the amount of 
lU 14s. have been awarded to Mr. for successful root-growing, showing 
good crops. We thank you for forwarding our letter to Mr. , and shall 
feel obliged if you will also forward this, together with enclosed statement. — 
We are, yours truly, " ." 
"February 15th, 1886. 
" Dear Sir, — In reply to your favour as to whether the manures had from 
us in the years 1883-84, and charged at Ql. 10s. per ton, were of the same 
descrijjtion and quality as that supplied in 1885 and charged at 8/. per ton, 
we beg to say the manures were the same, and that we reduced our- 
price last year in common with other manufacturers, and to meet the bad 
times existing with farmers. 
" Anv further explanation we can afford you we shall be happy to give. — 
Yours truly, " ." 
