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another as brethren, and to value as they ought the 

 great principles that are common to us all, and these 

 we shall find are of infinitely more importance than 

 all those about which we differ. Those great doctrines 

 which lead us to acknowledge the providence of God 

 here, and to look into futurity, so as to enable us to 

 bear as we ought both the good and the evil of this 

 Hfe, we all agree in, as well as in acknowledging but 

 one lawgiver in the church, Jesus Christ, and a sub- 

 mission in all events to his authority, in opposition to 

 every thing human. 



We have much to fear from the rising spirit of 

 bigotry, encouraged by the clergy, and I fear the 

 Court too, but with Christian prudence and fortitude 

 we shall certainly overcome. 



With very respectful compliments to your brethren 

 and yourself, I am, Rev. Sir, 



Your very humble servant, 



J. Priestley. 

 London, Oct. 3, 1791. 



The second letter, which is addressed to Joseph Banks, 

 is reproduced on PL X/J^. 



I believe that, in all its brevity, it is the most touching 

 of all the documents we have concerning the cruel con- 

 dition of the ' broken philosopher.' 



Priestley set up a new laboratory at Hackney, and on 

 the back of the letter which is reproduced on P/. XV. A are 

 the remarks of Sir Joseph Banks, enumerating the things 

 with which he intends to provide his friend. 



It must by no means be imagined that the excesses of 

 the Birmingham mob had sobered his enemies or brought 

 the least semblance of shame to their minds. 



In the Times of 14th July, 1792, one year after the 

 riots, there appeared an abominable article, celebrating the 

 anniversary of the ' Glorious Birmingham lamp-lighting.' 



