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7 May 1815
Chrest. Tab II Conclusion

To the above examples, though in this case no particular
great name – no individual mathematician can be
brought to view, that no branch of mathematics may
want its exemplification may be added a source of
confused conception, observable in the lowest department of the
field of mathematics viz. Arithmetic.

Square root, cube root: of the objects which these
expressions are employed to signify, that in the head of
many a student the ideas obtained remain from first to
last in a state of confusion, is a proposition an observation the truth
of which will would it is believed be, upon inquiry, very but too
abundantly exemplified.

Square-root, i. e. root of the square: just as we
say fountain-head, house-top. In a book of instruction, suppose Were an explanation to this effect subjoined upon the first mention of this of
compound appellative, many a learner scholar’s mind it is believed
would be saved from a state load of perplexity and confusion
under which now it labours. under which at present it has to struggle.

Hence without the explanation short and simple
as it is, suppose the hyphen, and no more added inserted, as
above between the two elements elementary part of this compounded appellative,
if it had not of itself afforded a compleat
solution of the enigma, would might in many instances minds
have afforded a clue to it. Accordingly sometimes
though yet not constantly, this explana simple but though
of itself inadequate instrument of explanation is inserted.

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Date_1	1815-05-07	Marginal Summary Numbering	1-3
Box	018	Main Headings	chrestomathia
Folio number	113	Info in main headings field	chrest. tab. ii conclusion
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