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TO HIS EXCELLENCY, THE HONOURABLE SIR ALEXANDER COCHRANE, K.B. VICE-ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE, LATE COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF HIS MAJESTY'S NAVAL FORCES ON THE LEEWARD ISLAND STATION, NOW GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF THE ISLAND OF GUADALOUPE, &C. &C. &C.
Dear Sir,
Unused to the adulatory language of dedications, I am well aware that any such mode of address would offend your delicacy. While, therefore, I gratify my own feelings by inscribing this work with your valued name, I only use the freedom to assure your Excellency, that I have the honour to be, with the warmest sentiments of respectful esteem and sincere regard,
Dear Sir,
Your affectionate friend, and gratefully devoted servant,
ROBERT KERR.
Edinburgh, 1st March 1811.