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to shake the stout hearts of our superstitious ancestors with anile terrors 
is become a subject of interesting inquiry to their better informed descend- 
ants, even of the weaker sex. 
And now, my friend, I flatter myself you feel disposed to own the truth 
of my position, however it might startle you at first, and will candidly 
acknowledge that I have proved the empire of these despised insects over 
man’s person; and that, instead of being a race of insignificant creatures, 
which we may safely overlook, as having no concern with, they may, in 
the hands of Divine Providence, and even of man, become to us fearful in- 
struments of evil and of punishment. I shall next endeavour to give you 
some idea of the indirect injuries which they occasion us by attacking our 
property, or interfering with our pleasure or comfort — but this must be 
the subject of another letter, 
Lam, &c. 
