My Deae Doctok : — 



Although we liave never fiusliecl tlie Covey, started the 

 Woodcock, or winged tlie Wild Duck in company, yet I know 

 full well your partiality for tlie country, as also your early fond- 

 ness for Field and Eural Sports ; and if you had not been so 

 early engrossed by professional duties, I doubt not that you 

 would have been the foremost among those who derive so much 

 enjoyment and healthful recreation from the Dog and Gun. 



Be not surprised, therefore, my Dear Sir, that, without any 

 previous intimation, I should dedicate this volume to you ; and 

 at the same time rest assured that, in so doing, I am not alone 

 influenced by those early feelings of friendship naturally en- 

 gendered by your many kindnesses to me while a Student in 

 your office ; but I beg rather to present it as a slight token of 

 the high appreciation I entertain of your varied talents and 

 distinguished worth in that profession of which you are so 

 successful a teacher and practitioner. 



Accept, then. Dear Sir, this little tribute of esteem from one 

 who has ever regarded the period of his association with yon 

 as a Pupil as a bright spot in the vista of life, to which he ever 

 refers with peculiar feelings of pleasure ; and, in conclusion. 



Believe me, my Dear Doctor, 



Very faithfully j'ours, 



ELISHA J. LEWIS. 



To Professor J. K. Mitchell. 



