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long ago, but has been delayed by the want of a
Map of the Forest of Waltham, on the same
large scale as that of the Forest of Hainault, the
soil of which is the property of the Crown. This
Map the Commissioners have obligingly lent
him. That of Waltham he has nearly accom-
plished by his own trouble and the kind assist-
ance of the Parishes on or contiguous to the
Forest. A small accommodation from the
Commissioners of Woods and Forests, and the
Mapping Department of the Ordnance, would
enable him to perfect his survey sufficiently to
enable him to point out spots of Forest Land
which may be enclosed free from those incon-
veniences which are erroneously apprehended.
But, understanding that their lordships have in
contemplation to survey all the parishes in these
Forests, and in their vicinity, he shall be much
better satisfied to be relieved from this trouble,
with a certainty of the work being better done.
He confesses that this unavoidable delay has
given him no concern; on the contrary, he con-
siders it an advantage to the cause in which
he is engaged, that those who are inclined to