TO 



CAPTAIN THOMAS GRAVES, 



F.R.A.S., F.R.G.S., &0. 



director of the survey of the archipelago. 



Dear Graves, 



Had the lamented friend, whose name is 

 associated with ours on the title-page of this 

 narrative, survived his zealous labours, it was his 

 intention to have dedicated to you a full account 

 of the researches, of which a brief outline is 

 given in these volumes. 



Through your anxiety to complete the know- 

 ledge of one of the most interesting of the 

 ancient provinces of Asia Minor, we, acting 

 under your advice, and with your permission, 

 were enabled to unite with Mr. Daniell in the 

 exploration of Lycia. Gladly do we seize this 

 opportunity of publicly thanking you for your 

 zeal and co-operation, always at the service of 

 those engaged in antiquarian and scientific 

 inquiries. 



Ever, dear Graves, 



Your attached friends, 



T. A. B. Spratt, 

 Edward Forbes. 



