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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.__