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DEDICATION.

and polite Literature, and the Encouragement which You have been always ready to give to it, your friendly Regard to, and Connection with, that University which has been the Nurse of the greatest Statesmen, Heroes, Philosophers, and Poets, of English Growth, and the open Liberality of your Heart on all laudable Occasions, must give You a Place in the Affections of all Englishmen who know the Interest of

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