76[xi]
I cannot conclude without acknowledging, in the warmeſt man-
ner, the obligations I am under to my truly worthy and ingenious
friend, the Tranſlator of Snellius; for the great pains and trou-
ble he hath taken to furniſh me with tranſlations from various Au-
thors, which my utter want of the Greek, and little acquaintance
with the Latin Language made abſolutely neceſſary to me: And
after all, had it not been for his kindneſs, this attempt might ſtill
have remained in as great obſcurity as its Author.
ner, the obligations I am under to my truly worthy and ingenious
friend, the Tranſlator of Snellius; for the great pains and trou-
ble he hath taken to furniſh me with tranſlations from various Au-
thors, which my utter want of the Greek, and little acquaintance
with the Latin Language made abſolutely neceſſary to me: And
after all, had it not been for his kindneſs, this attempt might ſtill
have remained in as great obſcurity as its Author.