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Copied from Mr Stewarts Letter. 'Tis because with contempt moderation we see. To be great, good, or happy no man ever tries But with ceaseless exertion, -- all labor to be Too great, [[underline]] or too happy, -- too good, [[/underline]] or too wise. The elements so united in him that nature might stand up, & say to all the world, "This was a man".-- He was [[underline]] framed in the prodigality [[/underline]] of nature.