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, HAD lately the following curious Eſſay put into my Hands by a particular Friend; which, on account of its great Singularity and Scarcity, I wiſh to reſcue from Oblivion; and I know not how I can more effectually do this, than by connecting it with ſo great and illuſtrious a Name as your own; which I hope will net excite your Anger, or incur your Reſentment, as it is my Intention to vindicate you from a Charge, that, considering the