METHUEN AND CO.
LONDON
1904

[NOTE]

This Issue is founded on the original Edition printed for Patrick Martin in the year 1816.

[DEDICATION]
TO THE SUBALTERNS OF THE BRITISH ARMY

Gentlemen,

I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them.

I have the honour to be,

Gentlemen,

With the greatest respect,

Your most obedient Servant,