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1071. CALUMNY, Foolish.—

Of all the
charges brought against me by my political
adversaries, that of possessing some science
has probably done them the least credit. Our
countrymen are too enlightened themselves to
believe that ignorance is the best qualification
for their service.—
To C. F. Wells. Washington ed. v, 483.
(M. 1809)