15 July 1872 Copy letter William Longsdon, Longstone to [T W Evans] thanking him for letter of 12th. Before commenting reply to Central Committee would he excuse suggestion whether not better simply to omit remarks on Education Act that all discussion may be reserved until Evans can have interview with Deputation at expiry of Shrievalty. When Evans replies please say when his office of Sheriff terminates. Writer has no opportunity of consulting any except Mr F Barker. Mr John Taylor, their secretary - cognisant and approves of what Longsdon now writes. 1872