VI 
DEDICATION* 
liberate the Negro from the condition of the slave, —efforts 
which were commenced many years since, and at a time too, 
when to attempt to break his chains was considered the index 
of a weak or flighty intellect. As the trusty friend of 
Macaulay, you fought the battle of the Negro, while others 
were standing aloof watching the issue of the conflict, and if 
was not until the enemies of the dark human race began their 
precipitate retreat, that the wavering friends of the cause 
flocked around the banner you had helped to raise to share 
the honours of your victory. And now that the Negro is 
free, and you behold the hallowed consummation of your just, 
yet tedious and incessant exertions, I have no doubt (though 
to such conduct a public tribute is due), that your greatest 
reward is in your own feelings, independently of worldly 
praise. 
That you may live long, to enjoy the happiness surely 
emanating from such generous acts, is the wish of your 
Very humble Servant, 
THOMAS BEALE, 
