To

WILLIAM SHARON, Esq.,

ISAAC L. REQUA, Esq.,

A. K. P. HARMON, Esq.,

SAMUEL G. THELLER, Esq.

Gentlemen:

I have taken the liberty to dedicate this offering to you, as a token of respect and esteem. This, together with a grateful remembrance of the courtesies extended to me, and the support which I have derived from your friendship, will be, I hope, a sufficient excuse for the liberty I have taken.

Very truly, yours, etc.

F. HILLER, M.D.

San Francisco, 1872.