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Sweden for so paltry a sum, considered in a national 
light, and from an university whose ‘reputation he 
has contributed so much to raise. 
The kingdom of Denmark, and all Germany, and 
Holland, France, and Switzerland, from taste and 
learning; as well as Russia, from ostentation or 
improvement,—will be competitors for it, as well as 
England. And we cannot but suppose, if it is to be 
peremptorily sold, the object being the money it 
will fetch, they will make use of their whole endea- 
vours to get as much for it as it is worth, if they 
are so honest as not to desire more. 
Without calling Dr. Acrel’s or any other person’s 
honour, known or unknown, in question, ask your- 
self how seldom it is the case, without great igno- 
rance about the true value of the thing disposed of, 
where there are many desirous of purchasing, that 
it does not fetch at least its full value. So that I 
am inclined to think, that after all your anxiety 
about it you may not be able to obtain it; and I 
hope you will not fix your mind so strongly upon 
it as to create you uneasiness if you miss it, from 
any cause whatever. But wait calmly the answer to 
your letter to Dr. Acrel, till you see and examine 
the catalogue with care, and then determine as cir- 
cumstances require; and I hope it will please Heaven 
to direct you for the best in a matter of so very 
great importance. 
I would caution you against the enthusiasm of a 
lover, or the heat of an ambitious man. 
T need not surely now tell you how dear you are 
to me, how much I esteem you, nor what I hope 
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