The following letters remain unanswered, at the time of going to press,
December 7, 1885:--
"71 Chew Street, Baltimore, Nov. 21, 1885. R. A. Proctor, Esq.,
St. Joe, Mo. Sir: I have sent you two copies of my 'One Hundred
Proofs that the Earth is Not a Globe,' and, as several weeks have
since elapsed and I have not heard from you, I write to inform you
that if you have any remarks to make concerning that publication,
and will let me have them in the course of a week or ten days, I will
print them--if you say what you may wish to say in about five or six
hundred words--in the second edition of the pamphlet, which will very
soon be called for. Allow me to say that, as this work is not only
'dedicated' to you but attacks your teachings, the public will be
looking for something from your pen very shortly. I hope they may
not be disappointed. Yours in the cause of truth, W. Carpenter."
"71 Chew Street, Baltimore, Nov. 24, 1885. Spencer F. Baird, Esq.,
Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D. C. Sir:--I
had the pleasure, several weeks ago, of sending you my 'One Hundred
Proofs that the Earth is Not a Globe.' I hope you received them. A
second edition is now called for, and I should esteem it a favor if
you would write me a few words concerning them that I may print with
this forthcoming edition as an appendix to them. If you think any of
the 'Hundred Proofs' are unsound, I will print all you may have to
say about them, if not over 400 words, as above stated. I have made
Richard A. Proctor, Esq., a similar offer, giving him, of course,
a little more space. I feel sure that the very great importance of
this matter will prompt you to give it your immediate attention. I
have the honor to be, sir, yours sincerely, Wm. Carpenter."
Copies of the first edition of this pamphlet have been sent to
the leading newspapers of this country and of England, and to very
many of the most renowned scientific men of the two countries--from
the Astronomer Royal, of England, to Dr. Gilman, of Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore. Several copies have been sent to graduates
of different Universities, on application, in consequence of the
subjoined advertisement, which has appeared in several newspapers:--
"WANTED.--A Scholar of ripe attainments to review Carpenter's 'One
Hundred Proofs that the Earth is Not a Globe.' Liberal remuneration
offered. Apply to Wm. Carpenter, 71 Chew Street, Baltimore. N. B.--No
one need apply who has not courage enough to append his name to the
Review for publication."
We should be pleased to hear from some of the gentlemen in time for
the insertion of their courageous attacks in the Third edition!