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Although there must be some doubts about the value of economic and social analyses of peripheral minority groups in promoting their interests, an account of the spatial dimensions of the Traveller community in England may at least help to dispel some myths. Counts of caravans compiled by the Department of the Environment are described using exploratory data methods. The distributional pattern and the patterns of variability and periodicity provide some clues about the factors contributing to change, but local studies are required to complement this kind of analysis if the statistics are to be useful in critical evaluations of policy.

Changes in the distribution of grocers and greengrocers in Leicester and Northampton are analysed with two regression equations. Change in the density gradient in Leicester is described as a quasi-diffusion process which can be modelled as a quadratic exponential function. In Northampton a monotonic decline in densities is maintained over time, and a first-degree negative exponential equation provides an adequate fit in all years. The difference between the two cities is accounted for by the population required to attract high-order uses which will displace a significant proportion of small shops from the central area and create a 'density crater'. It may not be possible to define the displacement threshold with any precision.

Transcript of Letter from John Sibley to son, Samuel Sibley, September 26, 1806. John Sibley discusses how the Spanish citizen and Native Americans are upset with the Americans. U.S. military is being used to intervene.