vi DEDICATION, 



devolved upon me in consequence of If our Grace's kind* 

 ness and protection ; but a full reward will be 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 efforts will ex- 

 tend, to promote the prosperity of the University of 

 Glasgow, I can alone testify the gratitude which I owe 

 to its Chancellor r 



1 have the honour to subscribe myself, 



My Lord, 



Your Graces very obedient 

 and very obliged 



humble Servant, 



W. J. HOOKER, 



Glasgow, April 10, 1821. 



