SIR JOHN F. W. HERSCHEL, BART., K.H.
&C. &C.
Dear Sir John,
I avail myself with pleasure of jour permission todedicate mj' book to you, as it gives me an opportunity ofexpressing my admiration of your talents, and my sincereestimation of your friendship.
I remain, with great regard,
Yours truly,
Mart Somerville.