TO 



itoar*atmural 3. TO. H. TOfjarton, C.B., jF.E.S., &c. &c. 

 HTDROGRAPHER OF THE ADMIRALTY 



MY DEAR ADMIRAL Allow me to dedicate to you, as the able 

 Editor of Captain Cook's Journal of his first voyage round the world, 

 that of his fellow-voyager Sir Joseph Banks, in token of the great 

 assistance afforded me through your labour on the aforesaid work, and 

 as the efficient and accomplished tenant of an office for which I have 

 ever entertained a profound respect, that of Hydrographer of the 

 Admiralty. 



Let me at the same time take the opportunity of coupling with 

 your name my tribute to the memory of three of your predecessors, 

 who honoured me with their friendship, and encouraged me in my 

 scientific career as an officer in the service to which you belong 

 Admiral Sir F. Beaufort, Admiral Washington, and Captain Sir 

 F. Evans. 



Believe me, 



Very sincerely yours, 



J. D. HOOKER. 



THE CAMP, SUNNINGDALE, 

 May 1896. 



