W. F. DRAPER, ANDOVER, MASS.

To

MY SON WILLIAM,

WHO IS JUST ENTERING ON THE DUTIES OF ACTIVE LIFE,

THIS LITTLE VOLUME

IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED BY HIS

Loving Mother,

IN THE HOPE THAT THE EXAMPLE OF ITS HERO MAY INSPIRE IN HIM

THE VIRTUES WHICH WILL ENSURE SUCCESS.

CONTENTS.