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TO THE ILLUSTRIOUS CONSUL OF THE REPUBLIC OF LAUSANNE,

& to the most prudent Senators,

Jacques Aubert, Physician,

Expertise in law is remarkable, and if the study of the Christian religion is added to it, it seems that nothing more is required to govern a city well and holily. I say this, most distinguished men, because I wish to testify to the best of my ability to that prudence and piety which is observed in you.