fjC reading memorandums. Feb; l. 



Your own remarks upon this subject Would be very ac^ 

 ceptable to the public, and might be the means of mak- 

 ing'many converts to the syftem of innoculation. 



I am, Sir, yours, &c. 

 Edinburgh^ Sept."], 1 79 1. < A. B. 



READING MEMORANDUMS. 



Dueling is that imperious crime which derives its 

 origin from barbarity, and owes its support to cow- 

 ardice and want of resolution to obey the dictates of 

 reason and virtue. Rather than dare to a£l wifely, 

 and counteract a barbarous custom, fhall we dare to 

 offend our God ? Slavifh cowardice to cuflom ! — but 

 imperious boldnefs to Heaven ! what horrid absurdity ! 



He who kills his antagonist in a duel, is a murder- 

 er ; and he who is killed is accefsary to his own un- 

 repented, and, (fearful thought !) unpardoned murder ! 



No man can be disgraced, or degraded, by the out- 

 rage of violence, or phrenzy. 



Gaming is inseparably conne£led with anger, envy, 

 deceit, and difsipation. The moment it commences 

 a period is put to conversation; society and benevolence, 

 all are discarded for the important work of effecting, 

 each others ruin. 



