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I presume, in some parts at least, they may be 

 found of use. As a great book has been long 

 looked upon as a great evil, I shall take care 

 not to sin that way at least, and shall endeavour 

 to make these Letters as short as the extent of 

 my subject will admit. 



I shall now take my leave of you for the pre- 

 sent. In my next letter I shall proceed accord- 

 ing to your desire, till I have answered all your 

 questions. Remember you are not to expect 

 entertainment ; I wish you may find some in- 

 struction : the dryness of the subject may ex- 

 cuse your want of the one, and I cannot doubt 

 of your indulgence should / fail in the other, 

 whilst I am obeying your commands. 



