DEDICATION, V 



stantial science, as tending to promote the dig- 

 nity and happiness of man — to opinions and 

 sentiments like these, 1 knoiv too much of 

 your character to doubt of receiving your 

 sanction. 



Those who, hke yourself, contemplate every 

 department of human affairs through the me- 

 dium of Christian principles, while they see 

 much tb deplore, see also much to approve 

 and admire in the history of science for the 

 last. age. What effect the knowledge be- 

 queathed by that age may have on the har- 

 mony, virtue and happiness of mankind in 

 the one on which we have entered, is known 

 only to infmite Wisdom. 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 eji- 

 lightened and a more happy world. 



I am, dear sir. 



With much respect. 

 Your obliged and obedient servant, 



SAMUEL MILLER. 



New Tork, Nov. 25,1803. 



