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As the general character and usefulness
of the design are abundantly set forth in Judge
Story's address, and as the public has been
fully informed on these subjects through the
newspapers, it does not seem to me necessary to
reprint much of what has published before in
successive newspapers, excepting however, those things
which it is neessary for subscribers to consult,
such as the act of incorpthe legislature, & the
terms of the subscription. As the Judges address
is sufficiently eloquent & ornamented, it is proper
that our appendix should be simply historical &
explanatory, & that it should not compete with
him for the palm, either in stylerichness of
style, or number of pages.

I shall be glad of your opinion as to the
correctness of what is said, by way of general
description, on the last pages; also as to any omissions
or additions requisite. The address is now in the
printers hand, and the rest may be added as soon
as you return me the papers

with sincere respect & esteem

Yours truly

Jacob Bigelow

Gen Dearborn