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to be an instructor of men, instead of insisting chiefly on those doctrines which his hearers could hardly understand, dwelt on those Duties which are the best evidence of that Love to God & Love to Man, which, it was the great business of his life and death to produce & advance. Can his ministers or any human instructors have a better example? In some instances, the effect of a zealous propagation of the sentiments in question have been truly melancholy. At present, I should greatly fear the consequences to the Academy.

My Father with difficulty rode here today—his strength is failing & flesh wasting. May gracious Heaven prepare us for the event.

Mrs Philips & the children join in most respectful addresses with

your very dutiful Nephew
S. Phillips jr.