x Dedication. 
eee 
Long may uninterrupted health, that first of blessings, 
enable you to enjoy the splendid evening of a life,so much de- 
voted to your country, as to have been but little dedicated te 
yourself.—And that you may be as happy as you have been 
eminently instrumental in making millions of your fellow-citi- 
zens, is my sincere and ardent prayer. 
I have the honor to be, 
With the most true and respectful esteem, 
Your obedient servant, 
RicHARD PETERS. 
Fanuary 3d, 1797. 
