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that rare combination of qualities, which, 

 whenever it occurs, constitutes an eminent 

 character, I mean genius, reflection, and 

 industry ; and that he has made a most im-- 

 portant revolution in science ; I cannot but 

 regret the obscurity and intricacy of his 

 language, which prevents his merits from 

 being duly appreciated, I have furnished 

 you with the only clue I know of to guide 

 you through the labyrinth. 



There are some who possessing great 

 powers of reflection, and accuracy of 

 judgment, yet from deficient knowledge 

 of language, and of the generally received 

 or adapted modes of forming opinions, or 

 from not paying attention to the processes 

 of their own minds in forming conclu- 

 sions, are unable to explain their thoughts 

 to others. I am ready to grant that there 

 is an obscurity in Mr. Hunter's writings. 



