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vi to say that I am prepared to defend all the arguments which you have produced, in opposition to the commonly received opinions, would be saying what is not the truth. When you first named the subject of writing an Introduction, upon reflection of the subject, I thought it would be a good idea, for some one to write an Introduction for a second edition of the work, in which you would have a chance to enlarge, and the party introducing, would have a chance to examine, the sources of proof which you have introduced. By that means your work might not have only a transient existence, but it might possibly find a place among the few works that pass down from generation to generation. And such I desire to be the good fortune of your work.

Also, I hope in time to add something to the common stock, for which cause, I confess that I have to exercise a little caution about what I say and what I do. I am yours truly,

P. S. You must already be aware of the fact, that in my travels, I have no access to libraries, when away from my home; and that I am constantly preaching and doing Church business. Under such circumstances it would not be possible for an intelligent man, to write an intelligent Introduction to a Book. I am willing to help others, when I can really help them, and help, or at least do no harm to myself at the same time.

When I can write an Introduction for you, that will make the people call for a work from me, from what they see in that Introduction, I will then do it.

J. P. C.

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