MY DEAR DOCTOR: 



I AM fully conscious of the fact that it does not seem well 

 in the present age for an author to appear egotistical, and 

 it therefore becomes him even far less to allude to his own 

 productions in terms of praise or commendation ; but still I 

 may, I trust, in this instance at least, be pardoned for ex- 

 pressing a conviction that you will be much gratified with the 

 new dress that my volume on Sporting has assumed on this 

 its second advent. 



I beg particularly to call your attention to my Introduction 

 to this second edition, which, in connection with some other 

 matters, explains the motives that impelled me to change the 

 title of my book, and of which I dare hope you will equally 

 approve. 



In its present improved form and attractive gear, I flatter 

 myself that the "American Sportsman" will give increased 

 satisfaction to my sporting friends, and withal again afford 

 you an hour or so of pleasant relaxation from the more severe 

 studies and weighty responsibilities which your eminent posi- 

 tion in the profession necessarily imposes upon you. 



With many more kind wishes, and with sentiments of high 

 esteem and great personal regard, I have much pleasure as 

 well as pride in subscribing myself, as ever, 

 My dear doctor, 



Most truly and faithfully yours, 



ELISHA J. LEWIS. 

 To PROFESSOR J. K. MITCHELL. 



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