Henry B. Metcalf,

  Pawtucket, R. I.

May 25, 1884

 

My dear Sir

                        I was informed yesterday that W W. Blodget, Esq. takes ground, very positively, that the form of the proposed prohibitory amendment is unsound, in that (as I understand the explanation) it does not provide for any law-making to enforce its intent.

 

            He assures that the form should be similar to the constitutional provision as to lotteries, i.e. making it a legislative duty to prohibit

 

            M^r B. desires a conference with the friends of the amendment, at Newport, on Tuesday—I hope it may be possible for you to take part

 

Very truly Yours

Henry B. Metcalf

 

Hon. Edwin Metcalf                                                   

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