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matter. This guardian power, who inspires us with his illuminations 
on every momentous and great occasion, indulged' me with a divina¬ 
tion, from which I have collected, that every thing will be well. Set 
your heart at rest; for though a separation is about to take place be¬ 
tween us, yet our friendship will not cease to exist; but through the 
favour of interposing Providence, you may rest assured it will increase, 
and terminate eventually in that which will be for the best.” 
I should have paid less regard to so strange an observation, had it 
not been for this reason, that, however strange their doctrines may be 
found, yet I judge, they are the best foundation on which we can fix 
our dependance; since superstition, combining with inclination, to im¬ 
plant such friendly sentiments in their minds, will ever constitute the 
strongest barrier for their preservation. If opposed to the deep-rooted 
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prejudices of a people, no plan can reasonably be expected to succeed; 
if it agree .with them, success must probably be the result. 
I now beg leave to close the present address; and, though the suc¬ 
cess of my undertaking has not equalled my own wishes, yet I derive 
to myself some consolation from the assurance, that I shall be acquitted 
of blame, or negligence, in the execution of your orders; and, permit 
me to add. I wait with the utmost solicitude, the judgment that shall 
be passed upon my conduct. 
I have the honour to be, 
&c. &c> 
SAMUEL TURNER. 
