iv DEDICATION. 



of consideration in this book ; and 

 who have the happiness of living 

 under your protection and go- 

 vernment. The phrase conveys 

 more than I can express, and the 

 best interpretation I can give 

 you, is, " that I have not eaten 

 your salt ungratefully " ; In con- 

 firmation of it, I hope this will 

 be received as a small token, and 



a tribute of profound respect, 



* 

 From, 



Honored Sirs, 

 Your Obedient Servant, 

 D. JOHNSON. 



