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24 JUNE, 1891.
"died, and we have had considerable difficulty in getting
"his executors to recognize your acceptance received so
"long, three months, after the offer was made.
“The conditions of our offer are—
“Ist—That good plane trees should be carefully
"planted with the needful soil, guards, &c.,by the Vestry,
"in suitable public thoroughfares in the district during the
"coming season, (i.e.) the Autumn of 1891, as far as the
"£100 holds out for the purpose.
"2nd—That the Vestry agrees to maintain the trees it
"as so planted replacing any that may die.
"3rd—That the Vestry agrees to furnish us with an
"account, not necessarily very detailed, but sufficient to
"show the amount of work accomplished with the £100.
"4th—Execution of receipt as per form overleaf.
"Owing to the estate being in the hands of the executors,
"we have to be particular about this receipt.
"The Association also offer to expend the £100 in the
"manner mentioned in No. 1 itself, should the Vestry so
"prefer.
"Your acceptance of the above conditions was dated
"the 18th December, 1890.
"I am, &c.,
(Signed) "BASIL HOLMES,
"Secretary”
"FORM OF RECEIPT.
"Received from the Earl of Meath the sum of One
"hundred pounds, to be expended by the Vestry of the
Hamlet of Mile End Old Town, in the planting of
"Plane Trees in public thoroughfares in accordance with
"the conditions contained in the letters of the Secretary
"of the Metropolitan Public Gardens Association to the
“Vestry dated the 24th September, 1890, and the 17th
"of June, 1891.
"£100.
"Sealed and Signed on behalf of the Vestry of the
“Hamlet of Mile End Old Town.
Date "
and your Committee resolved to recommend—That the contribution
be accepted upon the terms submitted, and that the
Association
(4) That your Committee having had under consideration a
claim for compensation by Mr. Arthur Harris for an alleged
accident near Eagle Place, Mile End Road Your Committee
resolved to recommend - That your Board deny any liability
in the matter .