To
Our Hero
And my friend
Admiral George Dewey, U.S.N.
I Dedicate this Book
Flagship Olympia,
Manila, 21 Sept., 1898.
My Dear Wildman:—
Yours of 12th instant is at hand. I am much flattered by your request to dedicate your book to me, and would be pleased to have you do so.
With kindest regards, I am,