TO
COLONEL HERMAN THORN.
The warm hospitality and generous attention which,
during my ramblings in Europe, in common with many
of my countrymen, I have received from you; the numerous
instances which have come to my knowledge
of the benevolence and kindness of your heart; your
liberal encouragement of the arts; and the high estimation
in which you are held abroad, induce me to
offer you this simple tribute of regard and friendship.
Permit me, therefore, to dedicate to you the following
pages, with only a regret that they are not more
worthy.
I am, my dear sir,
very sincerely and respectfully,
your obedient servant,
The Author.
ParisMarch 26th, 1835.
