TO HENRY, MARQUIS OF LANSDOWNE. MY LORD, You have been always distinguished for your sympathy with the welfare of your fellow-creatures, of whatever country; for your ready patronage of every art, science, or institution, contributing to the embellishment, or advancing the interests of the community; for welcoming to the hospitality of your splendid mansion, every man, whether native or foreigner, who could be supposed to have any merit deserving of your attention; it has therefore been always a source of pride to me, to have owed my Professorship to your Lordship's favourable opinion; and these Lectures, the result of my appointment, are now dedicated to your Lordship, with every sentiment of affection, gratitude, and respect. St. Peter's College, Cambridge, Nov. 1839. WILLIAM SMYTH. |