To the Publishing Committee Of the Columbian Foun-


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GENTLEMEN A report (highly aattering to my
vanitD having beenpretty generally circulated that
was one Of the Publishing Committee of the Co
lumbian Fountain, deem ii my duty TO undsceive
the public in the matter beg leave to inform them
that / was appointed one of said committee
when formed, (Which probably gave rise to the re-
port,) but owing to various circumstances, it was
not in my power to act, and therefore resigned
previous to the issue of the first number of the Co


lumbian Fountain. Forthe favorabeestimate which
my friends had formed of my abilities, feel CRATE
full, but candor compes me to declare that do not
think myself competent (if, which is not the case,
leisure was even afforded me) to undertake so ar
duous task With my best wishes for your sue
cess, am, gentlemen, most respectfully, yours,
SIC. JOSEPH WALSH, M d.


WASHINGTON d. c. Noue,nber 26 lS45. nov 27*