Transcribe Venable, Charles. Letter to Ward, Henry A. (1876-04-12)

Remember that this suggestion does not come from Smith who is only willing to go on if you think it necessary & proper & that the matter can be prevented by it. If you think it best you would have to telegraph him - so that he could go on & return by the time the Board Con- venes. It would be better still for you to view the ground & have all the matters of detail fixed by Coming to see us when the Board is here. If you come you ought to reach here on