IV DEDICATION. 



teemed by the nation in general, and by 

 the army in particular, than your Royal 

 Highness. 



I am convinced that any production 

 that may tend to promote the interests 

 of the country at large, and more 

 especially of that department over which 

 you preside with so much vigilance, 

 energy, and discretion, will receive your 

 cordial support and encouragement. 



While I congratulate my fellow-sub- 

 jects on the acquisition of talents in 

 every official situation throughout the 

 Government, I must be allowed to hope 

 that your Royal Highness's pre-emi- 

 nence may remain the object of present 

 and future emulation; and that you may 



