30 Aug 1801

Polit. Economy

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Method

I. Sponte Acta

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{ Matter. This, considered with reference to the final cause, well-being may be termed (such parts of it as by the use made of them become subservient to well-being the final cause) matter of wealth.

The term matter of wealth is applicable in common to

1. Articles or instruments of subsistence

2. Instruments of defence

3. Instruments of enjoyment

Articles of subsistence are either of constant use, or occasional use

Articles of constant use.

1. Articles of nourishment: viz: food and drink: i:e: liquid or solid the distinction between which is at their point of nearest approach undeterminable.

2. Articles serving for the regulation of temperature and state of the air in respect of moisture. These are either lodging or cloathing.

These if carried by a man about his person at the time of his using them, belong to the head of apparel; if not, to that of lodging, whether fixed or moveable. See Receptacles[?].

Articles of occasional use are articles of medicine.}