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Oriel College. March 24. 1834

My dear Lord,

The Reviewer's remarks are so learned and so ir-
relevant that it is very difficult to answer them. His objects seems to have
bee, to display his own knowledge - at least there is so very much appearance
of this, that it is scarcely uncharitable to say so. - As far as 'The Elements of
Logic' are concerned, he is answered in one word, viz that he is irrelevant -
but when one leaves the high & uncon{caret: "tro"}vertible ground & descends into the arena,
doubtless it is difficult for such as me to engage him.

I am sorry this letter has been so long delayed - it is now so little
worth your Grace's reading. I really have not the learning to say more.

I am, my dear Lord,

Yours very sincerely,

John H Newman