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 you declare him 10 be made, that some of the wisest philosophers have denied him the pos session of soul See him hcre--three mil lions at least of his rescued race--civiized, 1 contributing immensely to the subsistence of the human family, his passions restrained, his affections cultivated, his bodily wants and nfrmlties provided for, and the true re- liglon of his Maker and Redeemer taught hIm. Has slavery been curse to him;- Can you think God has ordained t for no good purpose; or not content with the bles- sings 1t has already bestowed, do you de- sire to increase them still? Before you act, be sure your Heavenly Father has revealed to you the means. Wait for the inspiration winch brought the lsraelites out of Egypt which carried salvation to the Gentles.

 have written you longer letter than intended. But the question of slavery Is q much more interesting subject 10 us, invol- wing, as 1t does, the fate of all that we hold dear, than any thing connected with John l.. Brown can be to you; and trust YOU will read my reply with as mnch consideration as have read your memorial.

 have the honor 10 be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

 J. II. HAMMOND To the Rev. THOMAS BROWN. D. D., Moderator of the Free Church of Glasgow, and to the Prcsbytery thereof

 