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a [[underlined]] Quarter Column [[/underlined]]. The summit of the Roof above the Entablature. A [[underlined]] Quarter Column [[/underlined]]. The Pilasters which are in prostyle, of the [[underlined]] same breadth [[/underlined]] as the Columns [[underlined]] diameter [[/underlined]].

At the side of the building, between each of the pilasters, let there be either a window, or a blank window.

Let the wood work be [[underlined]] marked as stone represented in the Drawing[[/underlined]]. Large stones for the foundation up to the water table, & also for the Entablature. Smaller somewhat for the body of the work.

Now in the actual construction. The [[underlined]] Pilasters [[/underlined]] may be made the real frame of the building. The boards or planks being fastened on [[underlined]] the inside [[/underlined]], against the pilasters braced within.

There will be nothing but strait moulding throughout the building, with the exception of the [[underlined]] Capitals [[/underlined]] of the Columns & Pilasters. These can be executed, [[underlined]] the plain Ionic volute [[/underlined]], for a trifle.

There will be no expense in such an edifice, beyond a good barn, except in the carving of the columns & executing the Capitals.

If the Column is 14 feet. The building would then be, of the following dimensions,

Height from the ground to the summit of the roof twenty four feet six inches. Length of the whole [[end page]] [[start page]] foundation about [[underlined]] 60 feet [[/underlined]]. Length of the [[underlined]] Naos [[/underlined]] itself [[underlined]] 42 feet [[/underlined]]. Breadth of the edifice Naos & Pronaos 28 feet.

If you should think this too large Let the whole be reduced in exact proportion.

The Ancients considered it a mere fitness of things that an edifice should have a [[underlined]] foot to [[/underlined]] stand on, a Covering so solid as not to blow away easily and a colonnade strong enough to bear it with grace & perfect security.

On looking at the Drawing which is done with tolerable accuracy, you will notice these particulars. You will see that it is not like this Dutch Portico [[image - rudimentary house composed of a square and triangle]] nor this Hottentot wigwam [[image - hut]] nor this Egyptian style [[image - post and lintel]] - nor this Goth [[image - arch]] nor this modern often [[image - post and lintel]] nor this other modern [[image - post and lintel]] - nor any thing else but [[Syuase's?]] eternal fitness of things. -

A corrupt & barbarous taste in religion, in politics, philosophy, manners Customs & [[underlined]] Costumes, [/underlined]] is averse to such Ionic orders as this. It tortures nature instead of obeying her dictates.

For the exact parts of this edifice of your's I will gladly send if they cannot be had there.