Excerpt from Mechanics and Faith: A Study of Spiritual Truth in Nature

Dear Sir:

The following papers are of such a nature that it seems to be the prudent course to submit them to criticism before publication. I have, therefore, had them put in type, and a few copies printed in this form, and the type distributed.

It is my intention, after having obtained the fullest criticism that I I am able, to make a re-study of the whole subject.

I shall esteem it a great favor if you will read the papers, and note in the margin, or on the right-hand page, faults and errors, large or small, that you may detect, and points of criticism that may occur to you. The course that I have pursued is the best assurance I can give that I desire faithful and thorough criticism.

I am especially anxious lest I may have been an unintentional purloiner of the thoughts of others. Please nail anything of this kind you may discover, and if convenient give particular reference.

When your notes are completed, will you kindly return the book to me at above address, by express.

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