yiii DEDICATION. 



their families — whose sad suspense all must deeply 

 commiserate — their native country, and the entire 

 civilised w^orld, will yet welcome with transports of 

 delight the return of at least a portion of the veteran 

 wanderers. 



With sincerest regard and esteem, 



I am yours faithfully, 



WM HULME HOOPEE. 



London, May \, 1853. 



