To Joseph Benson Date: MACCLESFIELD, March 30, 1782. DEAR SIR, Many have inferred, from my not answering Mr. Madan's book, that I was of the same judgment with him. Benson's criticisms (on 'Polygamy and Marriage') were published in the Magazine. See letters of May 21, 1781, and Feb. 22, 1782, to him. But it was owing to another cause my want of time. I am glad you have supplied my lack of service; and that you have done it with temper, though not with that complaisance, which is quite unseasonable on such an occasion. I have read over your remarks with attention, and believe they will satisfy any impartial reader. I commend you and your labors to the God of truth and love. I am Your affectionate friend and brother.