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 As First Lord of that Board of Admiralty by which the Antarctic Expedition was so admirably equipped;—as the steady patron of its interests, not only during but subsequent to your administration of this high office;—and as the kind friend to whose encouragement and advice I am indebted for most of the facilities which have been granted me towards the publication of the ;—I feel the exercise of the privilege you have accorded me, of dedicating the present Volume to your Lordship, to be equally an honour and a pleasure.

Believe me to remain,

With sentiments of the highest respect and esteem,

Your Lordship's truly obliged and grateful servant,

JOSEPH DALTON HOOKER.