Dedication.
TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
WILLIAM BINGHAM, LORD ASHBURTON
MY DEAR LORD,
The writer of a book which copies the manners and language of Queen Anne'stime, must not omit the Dedication to the Patron; and I ask leave toinscribe this volume to your lordship, for the sake of the great kindnessand friendship which I owe to you and yours.
My volume will reach you when the Author is on his voyage to a countrywhere your name is as well known as here. Wherever I am, I shallgratefully regard you; and shall not be the less welcomed in Americabecause I am
Your obliged friend and servant,
W. M. THACKERAY.
LONDON, October 18, 1852.