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577. ARTS, Mechanical.—

The mechanical
arts in London are carried to a wonderful
perfection. But of these I need not speak, because
of them my countrymen have unfortunately
[35] too many samples before their eyes.—
To John Page. Washington ed. i, 550. Ford ed., iv, 214.
(P. 1786)

 
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The allusion is to the extravagance of the period.—Editor.