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of value of personal property as personal property. It is possible that we
might be able in case the court so held to increase the valuation slightly,
but it is my opinion in the first place that the court will not hold and
in the second place that by amicable arrangement a better valuation can be
obtained than by contest.

Asking your advice in the premises, I am,

Very respectfully yours,
E. C. Orrick