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chiefest and most Celebrated Schools; it is my Happiness to be known to the most Eminent of them in a particular Manner, and they will acquit me of any Disrespect, where they know l have the greatest Veneration; for with them the Genius of Classic Learning dwelleth, and from them it is derived. And I think myself honoured in the Acquaintance of some Masters in the Country, who are not less Polite, than they are Learned, and to the exact Knowledge of the Greek and Roman Tongues have joined a true Taste, and delicate Relish of the Classic Authors. But should Your