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For JOHN WOOD,
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New Eschunge, and l; the Booksellers in Town and
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H E feven former volumes of the
Spectator having been dedicated to

fome of the most cclebrated per. fons of the age, I take leave to inscribe this eighth and last to you, as to a gentleman who hath ever been ambitious of appearing in the

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best company

You are now wholly retired from the busy part of mankind, and at leisure to reflcct upon your past atchievements; for which rea. son I look upon you as a person very

well qualified for a Dedication.

I MAY possibly disappoint my readers, and yourself too, if I do not endeavour on this occasion to make the world acquainted with your virtues. And here, Sir, I shall not com

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