If I have not asked your permission to dedicate this volume to you, it is because I would not involve you in the responsibility of any opinions even so light a production may contain, nor seek to cover by a great name the sentiment and views of a very humble one. I cannot, however, deny myself the pleasure of inscribing to you a book to which I have given much thought and labor,--a testimony of the deep and sincere affection of one who has no higher pride than in the honor of your friendship.…
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