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ideas on the subject, which were imbibed in youth, 

 and matured at a more advanced age, by long and 

 serious reflection. Should I have succeeded in attain- 

 ing the object of my wishes and ambition, it is only 

 from you, who will fairly judge of my exertions, that 

 I can hope for approbation. Others, I will admit, 

 might have treated the subject with more ability; but 

 I am confident that none can have the science of Horse 

 Racing more truly at heart than he who has the 

 honour to subscribe himself. 



My Lords and Gentlemen, 



Your most obliged 

 And very humble Servant, 



R. DARVILL. 



Jan. 1838. 



