My Dear Doctor : — 



I AM fully conscious of tlie fact tliat it does not seem well in 

 tlie present age for an Author to appear egotistical, and it there- 

 fore becomes liim even far less to allude to liis own productions 

 in terms of praise or commendation ; but still I may, I trust, in 

 this instance, at least, be pardoned for expressing 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 ec|ually 

 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 thcit your eminent position 

 in the Profession necessarily imposes upon you. 



With many more kind wislies, 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, 



ELISIIA J. LEWIS. 



To Professor J. K. Mitchell. 



