vili DEDICATION. 



to be attributed the commencement^ progress, 

 and completion of the work ? 



I know of no one; and have therefore to re- 

 quest that you will allow me to offer you this 

 public testimony of my gratitude and respect ; 

 and believe me to be 



Your faithful and obliged friend, 



EDWARD SEVAN. 



Woodland Cottage, 

 April 5th, 1827. 



