4980. MANKIND, Relations with.—
During a long life, as much devoted to study
as a faithful transaction of the trusts committed
to me would permit, no subject has
occupied more of my consideration than our
relations with all the beings around us, our
duties to them, and our future prospects.
After reading and hearing everything which
probably can be suggested respecting them, I
have formed the best judgment I could as to
the course they prescribe, and in the due observance
of that course, I have no recollections
which give me uneasiness.—
To William Canby. Washington ed. vi, 210.
(M.
1813)
