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you have been pleased to express on the 
performance, which I consider as an outline
only of a picture, that remains to be
finished by a member of the Institute more competent than myself.__

With great respect
I have the honor
to remain your hble
Svt.
E Cutbush
Jany. 12. 1817

Nathl. Cutting Esq.
Secretary of the
Columbian Institute.__