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TO
HIS GRACE
JOHN DUKE OF ARGYLL.
My Dear Duke,
The permission which you have so kindly given me to dedicate these Volumes to you, affords me a double source of gratification.
In the first place, it recalls and strengthens the recollection of the first formation of that, which may now be called an old friendship between us; from the continuance of which I have, from time to time, derived so much valuable scientific and general information, as well as so much rational recreation of mind, and which has, moreover, produced some of the happiest hours of my life.
Secondly, I am thus allowed to attach to my Highland Legends the name of Mac Chailein Mhòir, which is certainly, of all others, that most fitted to be associated with Highland story.
With my best thanks, therefore, and with every wish for your Grace’s health and happiness, as well as for those of all you hold dear, I beg that you will always believe me to be, with the highest respect and regard,
My dear Duke,
Most sincerely and affectionately yours,
THOS. DICK LAUDER.