When I had thè pleasure of seeing you in 
London, I promised you tliat 1 would team Englisli, and hopedin 
six months io he ahle to write you a letter in that language. 
I take advaniage of thè fuìfilment of this 
engagement to request you to accept thè dedication of this unim- 
portant hut eonscientious work, as a mark at once of my respect 
for one of thè Masters in thè Science of which I am an himihle 
disciple, and at thè sceme Urne of thè personal regard cenci gratitude 
with lohich, 
1 am, 
My decer Sir, 
youEs very fceithfieUy, 
T. Allery di Monterosato 
Palermo 10 Marcii, 1872. 
