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good foundation, it will be in vain to attempt to 
raise a lasting or satisfactory superstructure. I would 
further _ observe, that these -Faets are, for the most 
part; the result of my own researches, and that I 
can vouch for their authenticity and general accuracy, 
J dwell the more on this point, before -F- take 
leave of omy ~readers,. because: I understand, that 
there are certain individuals, who are still sceptical 
on the subject of the existence of dnimal Remains, 
in the Lime Recks of Plymouth, 
To admit, too hastily, any asseftion that may 
be made, on a point on which there ‘has been-a 
doubt, is a line of conduct; which. every one 
should avoid, if possible, and with the | greatest 
care; as it seldom or never tends to elicit the 
truth, or to: promote the best interests of. science, 
but wather the reverse. Yet, to reject any fact, 
when «supported by sufficient testimony, and by 
Witnesses’ im levery respect worthy of credit, be- 
cause) dt: happens mot to shave fallen within - the 
Tange }iof- our omn personal .opgervation, is to err 
on tie other side; and> evimces: mot “that diberal 
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