yi DEDICATION, 



devolved upon me in consequence of If our Graces kind". 

 ness and protection ; hit a full reward will he given to 

 the labours of my earlier years, if they now contribute 

 to assist the pursuits of the students confided to my 

 care. 



By striving, as far as my humble effhrts will exr 

 tend, to promote the prosperity of the University of 

 Glasgow, I can alo7ie testify the gratitude which I owe 

 to its Chancellor, 



J have the honour to subscribe myself 

 My Lord, 

 Your Grace's very obedient 

 and very obliged 



humble Servant^ 



W, J, HOOKER. 



Glasgow, April 10, 1821. 



