DEDICATION. 



To HANS FRANCIS, EARL OF HUNTINGDON. 

 MY LORD, 



I am perfectly aware that Dedications are but too 

 frequently prefixed to a volume for the purpose of ushering it 

 into the world under the sanction of exalted rank, in order to 

 obtain that patronage which generally results from high birth 

 and pre-eminent distinction. Under the present circumstances, 

 my Lord, when we are separated by an immense expanse of 

 ocean, it is not possible that such motives could have influenced 

 my conduct on this occasion. Accept, therefore, this tribute of 

 sincere regard for that candour and generosity which have always 

 distinguished your Lordship, from your old Schoolfellow and 



Obedient Servant, 



T. B. JOHNSON. 



Liverpool^ \ 

 Aug. 1, 1823. J 



