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 ''on the unavoidable defects of an undertaking of such novelty and extent, we may be permitted to hope that our tardy emulation will be atoned by some improvement in the plan, and by much industry evinced in more completely filing up the outline they have so ably sketched. From societies constituted like yours, much is to be expected towards the accomplishment and perfection of such a work; both from the spirit of literary and scientific investigation they excite, and from the accommodations afforded by their libraries and collections to the private student. To your judgment and liberality in providing these, we unite with many in bearing a willing testimony, and with every sentiment of sincere regard subscribe ourselves.'' Gentlemen, Your obedient humble servants,

Newcastle upon Tyne, July 29, 1805. Rh