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TO THE VICE-ADMIRAL, DAVID GLASGOW FARRAGUT.
Sir,—
Permit me to inscribe to you this book, a part of which is due to the inspiration of your deeds and your example.
What you have been in war is known to your country, to her enemies, and to the world; but only those who have had the honor of approaching you nearly can know how great is your love for peace, how real your kindliness, how true your feeling for nature, your interest in art, letters, and science, how genial, even in the roughest times, your sense of wit and humor and of all the amenities of social life.
It is in remembrance of these traits, and of the personal friendship you were pleased to accord me while serving under your command, that I once again write myself,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
THE AUTHOR.
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