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costume and receding foreheads the enslaved Oscans of the old 

 Etrurian monuments. They have also proved a singular agree- 

 ment between the cycles of the Etrurians and Mexicans, and 

 between many of their symbols and numerical signs. On the other 

 hand, the architecture of Etruria resembles that of Egypt, and the 

 pyramids of Egypt reappear in the teocallis of Mexico. There is 

 only wanting some connecting link to bind these remarkable analo- 

 gies into one great whole, and that link is to be supplied by com- 

 parative philology. How honourable will it be to our national 

 name, if the means by which she shall be enabled to arrive at this 

 result be afforded her by our own countrymen ! 



I have taken, my dear sir, but one view of the results that 

 may be expected to emanate from your intended enterprise. It is 

 a view that would naturally be taken by one situated as I am. The 

 other and more immediate advantages attendant upon your move- 

 ments can easily be perceived by all, and require no comment 

 from my pen. 



That your efforts may be crowned with the richest success, is 

 the earnest prayer of 



Your sincere friend, 



CHARLES ANTHON. 



J. N. REYNOLDS, Esq., 

 Washington City. 



