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There is no way by which man can approach nearer to the gods than by contributing to the welfare of their fellow creatures.
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The latter part of this letter is in cypher; but appended to the copy preserved, are explanatory notes, which have enabled us to publish it entire, except a few words, to which they afford no key. These are either marked thus * * *, or the words which the context seemed to require, inserted in italics.
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Much of this letter is in cypher, but the notes annexed to it have enabled the Editor to decipher and publish it.
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The parts of this letter marked by asterisks, are in cypher and unintelligible.