Editorial note — INTRODUCTION

I. The late Sir Wm. Johnson, Baronet, was another of the author’s friends, and stood at the head of the MS Dedication. (A) For sketches of Galphin and McGilwray, see n. 155 p. 288 post. Galphin’s copy of Adair’s book with his name and the year “1775” on the fly leaf was lodged in the Charleston Library. (W)