1757-1833. 10th Dragoons - 1774-80 Port and Classical Scholar, Portrait painted by Sir Thomas Laurence. Engraved by Leung, Now at Loth, Northamptonshirein the possession of Major feneral F. R. Sotheby 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. |