144? DIRECT INJURIES CAUSED BY INSECTS. 



concern with, they may, in the hands of Divine Provi- 

 dence, and even of man, become to us fearful instruments 

 of evil and of punishment. I shall next endeavour to 

 give you some idea of the indirect injuries which they 

 occasion us by attacking our property, or interfering with 

 our pleasure or comfort but this must be the subject of 

 another letter. 



I am, &c. 



