"Dec. 2. 1813.
"When you can, let the couplet enclosed be inserted either in the
page, or in the errata page. I trust it is in time for some of the
copies. This alteration is in the same part--the page _but one_
before the last correction sent.
"P.S. I am afraid, from all I hear, that people are rather
inordinate in their expectations, which is very unlucky, but cannot
now be helped. This comes of Mr. Perry and one's wise friends; but
do not _you_ wind _your_ hopes of success to the same pitch, for
fear of accidents, and I can assure you that my philosophy will
stand the test very fairly; and I have done every thing to ensure
you, at all events, from positive loss, which will be some
satisfaction to both."
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