The very limited number of copies comprising the First Edition of this
Work were exhausted by presentations amongst the most Illustrious
Individuals,--leaving only a few copies for the Author's numerous
circle of friends and associates. To remove a disappointment very
generally expressed by many intimate friends of the Author in this
Country, he has been induced to print a Second Edition of the
Work, which is now offered to the Public, with many Additions and
Illustrations,--for one of which, in particular,--the plate of Sir
Sidney Smith,--the Publishers are indebted to the kindness of MR.
BENTLEY.