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I came to the decided conclusion that it was not the 

 continuation of the old Junto, and of that opinion I 

 admit I am still. 



I shall be happy if I can see reason to return to 

 your view of the subject which was mine originally 

 My new impressions are confirmed by the letters to 

 Hugh Roberts which I procured for Mr. Sparks. 



Excuse my differing from you. The point is of no 

 great importance, but when your very interesting 

 history of the Society is printed, I wish it to be as 

 accurate as it is elegant, and therefore I submit my 

 views to you. If I am right, a few alterations in your 

 Memoir will only be necessary If I am wrong (and in 

 submitting to your candour & that of the Committee, I 

 shall be sure I am so, if you disagree with me) I shall 

 only be sorry that I have occupied so much of the 

 Society's time & yours. 



Believe me with the highest respect & sincerest 

 regard 



Your ob. Serv 1 

 J. FRANCIS FISHER 



June 30. 1840 

 To 



Peter S. DuPonceau Esq r LL.D: 



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Pres*. of the American Philosophical Society 



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