LETTER X.

OF THE USE AND ADVANTAGE OF ASTRONOMY.

Dear Str,

I HAVE always loved the sciences for theirown fake, but I now wish to cultivate themfor your’s. You have convinced me, by youramiable and polite manners, that your mind isformed for the acquisition of truth and know-ledge, and if I can afford you any assistance, indirecting your studies and pursuits, I shall con-sider it as the most agreeable employment ofmy life.

The mode of communication you propose,is, I am afraid, less favourable to improvement,than your partiality in my favour will sufferyou to imagine; but as our different situationsand engagements deny me the pleasure ofa personal intercourse, I shall be happy to pro-V mote