TO THE 
RIGHT HONOURABLE 
LORD AMHERST, 
SfC. <$‘C f fyc. 
MY LORD, 
The high situation held by Your Lordship as head of 
the Embassy of which these pages contain some account, 
will, in the public mind, point out the propriety of the 
present Dedication. Permit me to declare that this 
consideration has less influenced me than the desire 
of publicly thanking Your Lordship for your sanction 
and support to my scientific pursuits, and uniform 
kindness to myself. 
I am, My Lord, 
With the greatest respect, 
Your Lordship’s 
Obliged and obedient humble Servant, 
CLARKE ABEL. 
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London , July , 1818 . 
