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inclined to be absenta - and I fear some of his politics
religious Sentiments would be disagreable to say
the least: — our clerical friend comes next to
view, — he has, undoubtedly, an excellent heart,
& a great friend of useful knowledge, - his talent for
Instruction & Government, need to be enquired into;
and the practicability of obtaining him, is not cer-
-tain; — he would give a Reputation (so far as per-
-sonal worth, & public performances would give it)
beyond any man I am acquainted with: _
Mr F___h's dullness about that matter, is a difficulty;
- what can be the cause of it? — you objected to the
plan, I hinted at respecting him, as being too com-
-plicated; — but don't form a judgement till you have
considered it well; — a man of his piety & abilities
is wanted for the purpose of moral & religious Instruction; - that
is the most essential design of the Institution, and ought
not this to be sought after, & insisted on obtained if possible,
even, tho' other needful qualifications should be wanting;
— can't the latter be much more easily obtained by assistants, then the for-
-mer? — and ought not a man of his rare qualifications
to