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been the freight, I must have expected nothing less than wreck and loss of all; but the main design of this Voyage being for discovery of the true nature of this Government to common view, I shall ever account your just Censures and Contradictions (especially published with their grounds) to be my most happy return, and as a Crown to this Work: And that my labour hath its full reward, if others, taking advantage by my imperfections, shall beautify my Country with a more perfect and lively Character."
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