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DEDICATION. 



an able and enlightened publisher, and an author, would at any time 

 have justified : but which our relative connexion, rendering your inte- 

 rests in the success of my works commensurate with my own, might 

 have rendered improper. 



With these sentiments permit me to dedicate this volume to you. 

 as a testimony of the high regard of an individual for the honourable 

 character, universally accorded to you, of fidelity and liberality as a 

 man of business ; and in evidence of his estimation of that integrity, 

 which is enhanced by the numerous virtues of a good heart. Accept 

 the assurances of my friendship and esteem, with sincere wishes that 

 you may live long to enjoy the fruits of your enterprise, your industry, 

 and toil. 



WILLIAM P. C. BARTON. 



Philadelphia, July 15, 1822. 



