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DEDICATION. 



Without permission, bat with great re- 

 spect, I dedicate to your Excellency these 

 Volumes, containing a faithful delineation of 

 the country emancipated by your patriotism, 

 and fast rising into rank and estimation 

 amongst the States of the world, under your 

 protection. 



Although circumstances have hitherto de- 

 nied me the pleasure of an interview with 

 your Excellency, I trust the day will arrive 

 when I may personally assure you of the 

 high admiration of your character, and 

 great estimation of your talents, with which 

 I beg to subscribe myself. 



Your obedient ftumble servant, 

 CHARLES STUART COCHRANE, R. N. 



London, Jan. 25, 1825. 



