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TO THE

RIGHT HONOURABLE

SIR WILLIAM MORRICE, KNIGHT,

ONE OF HIS MAJESTY'S MOST HONOURABLE PRIVY
COUNCIL, AND PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
OF STATE, &c.

SIR,

THE dedication of books unto persons of worth and honour hath secured itself from the impeachment of censure, by taking sanctuary in the usage of all times and ages. Herein, therefore, as none is needed, so I shall make use of no apology. But the consideration of some circumstances (needless to be repeated) seem to render an account of the reason of my particular address unto You in this manner necessary. This, therefore, I shall give but briefly;

Ne longo sermone morer tua tempora

That which principally in this matter I resolved my thoughts into, was a design to answer my own inclination and desire, in testifying a respectful honour

VOL. I.

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