TO THE RIGHT HONORABLE, THE EARL OF ARRAN. 



My Lord, 



I feel great pleasure in dedicating the following Treatise on the 

 Vine to your Lordship, as the warm and generous patron of every 

 improvement in the science of horticulture. 



In endeavoring to disseminate the knowledge of an improved 

 mode of cultivating the grape vine, and thereby to open almost a 

 new source of agreeable domestic enjoyment, and of profitable 

 recreation, I consider it an honor to receive the powerful aid of 

 your Lordship's countenance and approbation. 



In the earnest hope that Providence may be pleased to prolong 

 for many years the benevolent and useful life of your Lordship, I 

 beg to subscribe myself, 



With great respect, 



Your Lordship's obliged 

 And humble Servant, 



THE AUTHOR. 



