"TO THE AUTHOR OF THOUGHTS ON THE MORAL ORDER OF NATURE." 50 which, MY DEAR SISTER, “I have read over your manuscript with the interest you will believe, I must take in a production of your pen ; though, from the limited time which I had to devote to it, much more hastily than would have been necessary to a careful examination of the great variety of subjects it embraces. "I think, however, I may take upon me to assure you, that the publication of it can be, in no respect, discreditable to you. Your work appears to me to afford proof of an observant, penetrating, capacious intellect, as well as of a pure and benevolent heart. "As to those peculiar views which it unfolds, and which occupy so considerable a portion of it, I cannot undertake to pronounce an opinion upon them, and I am not, perhaps, well fitted to do so. Accustomed always to the practical concerns of mankind, and to contemplate them, in their various relations, according to the recognized, established principles of moral and social order, it may well be supposed that, at my present time of life, my mind may not be sufficiently open to the reception of new ideas on matters of this high importance. I must, therefore, as to all these points, refer you to the judgment of those enlightened readers which, I trust, your work will meet with, without pretending to anticipate what it may be. However, in your most novel speculations, I think they will, at least, discern the workings of a strong mind; as, I have no doubt, they will duly appreciate the force of character, and steadiness of purpose, which determined you, possessing the means of enjoying the amusements and pleasures of the world, to devote your time and thoughts to these profound meditations, and to the developement of views which you hoped might tend to advance the moral worth, dignity, and happiness of your fellow-creatures. "Your very affectionate brother, "JOHN PRATT WINTER.” 16 ERRATA. In page 24, line 28-For this read his. wwwww wwwwww wwwwwww wwwwwww wwwwww wwwwwwwww www 28, 41, 53, 76, 79, 86, www ww www www www ww 13-After the word high, read an instead of as. 27-For to him adore read to adore him. 16 For one read our. 6-Between of and life, insert this. 4-For beyound read beyond. www.153, last line-For it read they. 165, 17-For their read his. www www.178, 33-For devotednees read devotedness. ww 10-For enlighted read enlightened. www.272, 32 For studies read duties. www.344, www 19-20-For sor-w read sorrow. www.353, 21-22-Between the and time insert first. www.430, 18-For sensibilies read sensibilities. www. |