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 335 In May 1882, my friend Dr. W. T. A. Pattison, and also Mr. Bernard Victor of Mousehole, visited Dolly Pentreath's grave in order that the exact position of it might be recorded, and soon after the following letter was written. Wellington Place, Mousehole, May 16th, 1882. Dear Sir, I beg to inform you that I have visited the grave-yard of Doll Pentreath this day at noon, and I will give you the correct distance and compass bearing of the grave to the monument that was erected by Prince L. L. Bonaparte ; also the distance from the grave to the Chancel door of the Church, and the compass bearing. I took a mariner's compass with me and a rule to measure with, so that it should be correct. 1st. — The head of the grave from the monument erected by Prince L. L. Bonaparte is south-east, a point easterly ; distance, forty-seven feet. 2nd. — The head of the grave from the chancel door is south, a point westerly ; distance, fifty-two feet. I have sent you the plan of the Church ; also of the grave and the present monument : so there can be no mistake. The grave is quite close to the front wall of the church-yard, as you will see I have placed it in the plan of the grave-yard. I have also placed the trees as they are situated, close to the wall of the front of the grave-yard. The front of the Church (the south side is meant— F. W. P. J.) is as correct as possible, with the two doors and six windows ; and the window at the west end. The south front of the Church, and the church-yard wall that I have sent you a sketch of, face the Church road from Mousehole to Paul Church -town. I shall feel glad if my information is satisfactory to you. Please send me a few lines and let me know how you like my plan. I saw Dr. Pattison yesterday ; he gave me the note you sent to have plan. I remain yours faithfully, Bernard Victor. To Dr. Jago, Plymouth.