TO THE PUBLIC. 
The Proprietor of this valuable Collection ha$ 
been induced to offer the following short Treatise 
to the Public, at the earnest desire of many of 
tas respectable Visitors. 
He has long wished to comply with their re- 
quest, but a consciousness of inability for the task 
has ever kept him from attempting it. The as- 
sistance of a few Friends, with his own observa- 
tions, has however enabled him to brim? the Work 
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to a publication. If he has been so successful as 
to afford any entertainment to his Patrons and 
Fi •iends, his expectations will be gratified, and 
his wishes accomplished. 
