Full text: Vol. I (1)

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quiry, so constantly inculcated by Dr. Black ; and turning a 
deaf ear to all the fascinating promises of splendid theories. 
The spark, wbich I thus throw out, may chance to light among 
suitable materials,—some felices animae, quibus hæc cog 
noscere cura est,—minds perhaps unconscious of their own 
powers. Even your’s might have lain dormant, had not Dr. 
Black discovered its latent fire. 
I acknowledge that I have also another inducement. 
I wish to be known as a person who enjoyed a share in the good 
opinion, and the uninterrupted friendship of two of the most 
eminent philosophers and most worthy men of the age ana nation. 
That you may long continue to enjoy your well earned 
honours, happy in the society of your friends, and still in 
creasing the means of the national prosperity by your inven 
tions, is the earnest wish of 
Dear Sir, 
Tour affectionate Friend, 
And obedient humble Servant, 
J. ROBISON. 
Edinburgh, April 7. 1803.
	        
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