Vivian, George: A letter to W. R. Hamilton, Esq., with remarks on some passages in his second letter to the Earl of Elgin, on the propriety of adopting the Greek style of architecture, in the new Houses of Parliament (London, 1837)

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should have been selected, if not essentially Gothic,
or of the subsequent transition style of this country.
We fearlessly performed our duty, and to the very
absence of jobbing may be ascribed much of the
discontent of some of our professional friends.
Fortunately, it so happened, that there was one,
and only one, very eminent plan, (whether the
style be good or bad, does not affect the fact),
there was nothing comparable to it; and nineteen-
twentieths of those conversant, or not conver-
sant, with architecture, who are not competing
architects—judges in their own cause—remain of
that opinion.

Pray believe me,

Very faithfully yours,

GEORGE VIVIAN.

W. R. Hamilton, Esq.
&c.