DEDICATION. v 



admire in the history of science for the last age. 

 What eftect the knowledge bequeathed by that 

 age may have on the harmony, virtue and 

 happiness of mankind in the one on which we 

 have entered, is known only to infinite Wis- 

 dom. Let us, however, indulge in favourable 

 anticipations as long as we can. In all events 

 we are assured, that this, as well as all the 

 other fruits of human genius and activity, 

 will be made conducive to the welfare of 

 the good, in a more enlightened and a 

 more happy world. 



I am, dear Sir, 



With much respect. 



Your obliged and obedient servant, 



SAMUEL MILLER, 



New-York, Nov. 25, 1803. 



