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of consolation to the weed of the world's admira- 

 tion, that she has been defended by one whom she 

 has befriended — that the doctors have been de- 

 tected by one whom she has disinfected — and, 

 finally, that it is no dishonour to dote upon her — 



** For 'tis a cause that liatli no mean dependence 

 Upon our joint and several dignities." 



Andrew Steinmetz. 

 London, Feb. 16, 1857. 



