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PREFACE pg86 - The particular
circumstances under which these papers have been written have rendered
it impracticable to avoid violations of method and repetitions of ideas
which cannot but displease a critical reader. The latter defect has even
been intentionally indulged, in order the better to impress particular
arguments which were most material to the general scope of the reasoning.
Respect for public opinion, not anxiety for the literary character of the
performance, dictates this remark. The great wish is, that it may promote
the cause of truth, and lead to a right judgment of the true interests
of the community.
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