The German Element in the War of American Independence/1 Dedication

To

THE HON. WILLIAM GREENE,

OF WARWICK, R. I.

, &mdash; I dedicate this volume to you, in order to have the opportunity of publicly reminding you that one so profoundly versed in the unwritten history of his country ought not to withhold his treasures from his countrymen.

Believe me ever Your friend and kinsman, GEORGE W. GREENE.