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He ensuing Essay concerning the Growth of the City of London was entituled [Another Essay] intimating that some other Essay had preceded it, which was not to be found, I having been much importuned for that precedent Essay, have found that the same was about the Growth, Encrease, and Multiplication of Mankind, which Subject should in Order of Nature precede that of the Growth of the City of London, but am not able to procure the Essay itself, onely I have obtained from a Gentleman , who sometimes corresponded with Sir W. Petty, an Extract of a Letter from Sir William to him, which I verily believe containeth the scope thereof; wherefore, I must desire the Reader to be content therewith, till more can be had.