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only so far of use, as to inform, in some points* 
the unexperienced in , or to recal to the memory of 
the experienced Planter, any part of the practice 
of the species of Plantership it treats of, it will, he 
trusts, be admitted a sufficient apology for his ob¬ 
truding it upon the notice of the public. 
. \ 
Another motive was, the pleasure he takes in 
offering this tribute of his attachment to, and to- 
ken of his interest in, the welfare of a Colony, 
which has for such a length of time been the seat 
of his and his family’s residence ;—of testifying his 
regret at parting with some valuable and esteemed 
friends ;—and of manifesting his respect for its in¬ 
habitants in general ; of whom he begs leave to 
subscribe 
The most obedient Servant 
and well-wisher, 
THE AUTHOR, 
Dominica 9 July J, 1806c 
