TO 



HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF BEAUEORT. 



My Lord Duke, 



The distinction of being permitted to dedicate 

 the production of any pen to j'our Grace, would 

 alone be sufficient to call forth unlimited con- 

 gratulation to its Author. 



This little Essay will, however, enjoy advan- 

 tages from the dedication so condescendingly 

 granted to it, that elevated rank alone would 

 not procure for it. 



The esteem, respect, and regard in which 

 your Grace is held by all classes of society, will 



