 Having obtained considerable experience in the commercial details of that business, and being possessed of a moderate amount of capital, he was desirous of joining me, and embarking his fortune with me.He was to take charge of the counting-house department, and conduct such part of the correspondence as did not require any special knowledge of mechanical engineering.I am much pleased by the frank and friendly manner of Mr. Gaskell, and I believe that the feeling between us was mutual.