, to accomplifli thefe two important 

 defigns; and that, were they carried into 

 practice, we may fafely venture to aflert, the 

 advantages arifing from them would exceed 

 his calculation. 



It is with the greateft pleafure, therefore, 

 we join in teftifying, in the warmeft man- 

 ner, our inclination to adopt the methods, 

 and promote the important purpofes held 

 forth by the Author in thefe practical EfTays. 



Signed by, George Ord, Brownfeld. 



William Watfon, Abbots Inch. 

 John Cuming, Incbinnan. 

 James Richardfon, ofCatocbi/I. 

 James Matthew, Clajhbenny. 

 George Matthew, Daleally. 

 Andrew Morton, Innernytie. 

 Patrick Matthew, Sherifftoivn. 

 Patrick Matthew, Neijubiggiwr. 

 John Whyte, Kirktoivn. 

 Dewer Lander, Titfour. 

 David Buchan, MuirheadGafk, 

 James Hunter, of Sea-Side. 

 David M'Cale, Gorthy. 

 William Blair, Jun. Scone. 

 Patrick Hill, InchmichaeL 



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