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6939. PRIESTLEY (Joseph), Author.—

The papers of political arithmetic in your
pamphlets * * * are the most precious gifts
that can be made us; for we are running navigation
mad, and commerce mad, and navy mad,
which is worst of all. * * * From the “ Porcupines ” of our country you will receive no
thanks; but the great mass of our nation will
edify and thank you.—
To Joseph Priestley. Washington ed. iv, 311. Ford ed., vii, 406.
(Pa., Jan. 1800)
See Government, Works on.