1757-1833. 10th Dragons 1774-80. Post and Classical Scholar, Portrait painted by Sir Thomas Lausence. Engraved by Lewing. Now at Eath, Northamptonshire. in the possession of Major feneral Fer. Sotheby ল Sotheby or his heirs. Printed by S. GOSNELL, WHILE I gratify my own feelings, by thus publicly dedicating to you the following version of THE GEORGICS, and add, that it has stood the test of your criticism, I am not without fear, that to those who are acquainted with your taste and attainments in literature, I may seem to have consulted rather my own reputation, than the sentiments of disinterested friendship. You, however, cannot be mistaken in the genuine motives of this address; and, on that account, it is unnecessary for me to repeat the assurance of my regard and affection. LONDON, WILLIAM SOTHEBY. |