DEDICATION 



Without going through the formality of asking leave 

 to say " by his gracious permission," which, if sought, 

 might have been withheld, this Supplement to Mason 

 AND Hind's Popular Systems of Farriery is respect- 

 fully dedicated to Col. Balie Peyton. 



It is not that a contribution so inconsiderable is 

 deemed worthy of him, or the subject so interesting ; 

 but that the Author would fain embrace any fair occa- 

 sion to manifest to him, and through him to their com- 

 mon friends at New Orleans, his grateful remembrance 

 of their kindness when among them. 



There would be, moreover, an essential propriety in 

 dedicating to Col. P. a more adequate offering of this 

 sort ; as he is known to be a breeder and warm amateui 

 of the high-bred horse ; and, in his own spirit and cha 

 /acter, exemplary of what is best bred and most excel 

 lent among men. 



J. S. S. 



Nbw Ybab's Dat, 1848. 

 For the nonce at Annapolis, Md 



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