Specimen of a Historical and Critical Library of Rare Physical and Medical Books (1751) - Page 8

and for the joy and benefit of all your own for a long, long time. Farewell, most beloved man, and continue to love me always with your paternal love.

Written from my museum, on the very Kalends

of November, in the year of our Lord

1751.

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