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PREFACE. 



on that interesting occasion. " Causa vise 

 Veritas." 



As this will be the last time that I shall 

 appear before the public as an author (if indeed 

 I merit that appellation), I close my short preface 

 by taking a respectful leave of my readers, and 

 by wishing them from my heart, the inestimable 

 blessing from above of everlasting peace and 

 plenty. 



Charles Waterton. 



Walton Hall, Feb. 29. 1844. 



