MY LORD,
THE Editor of the following
letters, is so far from hav-
ing tasted your Lordship's boun-
ty, that he is, and perhaps ever
must remain, a stranger to your
person, consequently, no adulation
is to be apprehended from him --
a2D
DEDICATION
He leaves it to the weak and op-
pressed, the widow and orphan,
to proclaim your Lordship's virtues
in your public capacity ; that
which he would celebrate is of
a provate nature, namely, your
filial affection, which is so con-
spicious, that he flatters himself
a volume of letters, written by
such a person as Mr. Sterne, on
which your noble father is placed
in a light so truly amaible, can-
not fail of engaging your Lord-
ship's gracious acceptance and pro-
tection -- In this hope, and upon
this foundation, he presumes to
dedicate
DEDICATION
dedicate these papers to your Lord-
ship, and to have the honour of
subscribing himself,
MY LORD,
Your Lordship's,
Most
obedient
And
most humble Servant,
THE
EDITOR.
