Merit is undoubtedly excel-
lent, as evidently appears from
your own Works.

I ſhall likewiſe be particu-
lar with regard to the Manner
of the Offering; being per-
ſuaded that Flattery, or even
due Praiſe, which are the com-
mon Topicks handled in De-
dications, muſt needs be offen-
ſive to an Ingenious Perſon; and ſo I ſhall be ſilent on theſe
Heads; and only crave your
Acceptance and Protection of
what is here offer’d by

Your Humble Servant,

E. Stone .