JOHN BAKER, Esq. F. L. S. &c 
Whose long friendship and gentle manners , with a 
constant attachment to useful pursuits , has long 
pleasingly engaged my esteem and gratitude , I heg 
permission to dedicate this part of my labours. 
That he may partake of that happiness he con- 
stantly deals to others , is the fervent hope of his 
most humble and faithful Servant , 
JAMES SO WERE Y, 
2, Mead Place, Lambeth, 
May 25th, 1812, 
