Vlll 



tempting to blazon the fame of your 

 numerous good actions beyond the wide 

 circle to which it already extends. Pray- 

 ing that you may never have the slight- 

 est occasion to regret the vast honour 

 and service it has pleased you to confe" 

 upon me, 



Permit me, Gentlemen, 



To subscribe myself thus publicly, 



The most grateful, 



The most humble, 



And the most faithful 

 Of your many obliged 



And devoted servants, 



WILLIAM SHIPLEY. 



Ashborne, May 10, 1838. 



