TO 



THE RIGHT HONOURABLE 



Sir JOSEPH BANKS, Bart. K.B. &c. 



Dear Sir, 



To you, the Patron and 

 Friend of John Hunter, I dedicate 

 this inadequate attempt to deline- 

 ate his character and labours. 



Permit me at the same time to 

 assure you of my great respect, and 

 also of my gratitude for various 

 acts of friendship and kindness 

 which you have conferred on me. 



I have the honour to be, 

 Dear Sir, 

 Your much obliged and obedient Servant, 



JOHN ABERNETHY. 



