TO 
Rear-Avmiral J. WA. LH. Wiharton, ©.3., F.H.S., &e. &e. 
HYDROGRAPHER OF THE ADMIRALTY 
My pear ApMirat—Allow me to dedicate to you, as the able 
Editor of Captain Cook’s Journal of his first voyage round the world, 
that of his fellow-voyager Sir Joseph Banks, in token of the great 
assistance afforded me through your labour on the aforesaid work, and 
as the efficient and accomplished tenant of an office for which I have 
ever entertained a profound respect, that of Hydrographer of the 
Admiralty. 
Let me at the same time take the opportunity of coupling with 
your name my tribute to the memory of three of your predecessors, 
who honoured me with their friendship, and encouraged me in my 
scientific career as an officer in the service to which you belong— 
Admiral Sir F, Beaufort, Admiral Washington, and Captain Sir 
F, Evans. 
Believe me, 
Very sincerely yours, 
J. D. HOOKER. 
Tur Camp, SUNNINGDALE, 
May 1896. 
