HARVARD COLLEGE LIBRARY 1866, April 27. Kin. That. Francis oédams, PREFACE. ERRATA. Page 280, line 3, for "Killokaleeka," read "Killekenick.” Page 301, line 4, for "Galena," read "Gallena." Though he kept a diary, it was publication (and he here humbly apologizes for presuming to offer such desultory matter for that purpose); but several of his friends being of opinion that interesting information might hereby be conveyed to English readers-especially as so few English travellers have visited the districts mentioned-he ventures to throw himself on the generosity of those who may honour his reminiscences with perusal; trusting PREFACE. AN English lady, married to an influential planter in South Carolina, had been bereaved of three of her nearest and dearest relatives in England; but as no letters could reach her, it was determined that one of her family should convey to her the sad tidings, and comfort her in her distress. The writer of these memoranda was the one selected for the errand. Though he kept a diary, it was not with a view of publication (and he here humbly apologizes for presuming to offer such desultory matter for that purpose); but several of his friends being of opinion that interesting information might hereby be conveyed to English readers-especially as so few English travellers have visited the districts mentioned--he ventures to throw himself on the generosity of those who may honour his reminiscences with perusal; trusting that the many imperfections and, perhaps, repetitions which will occur in a narrative made up from a source often disturbed by troubles and difficulties, and at last re-arranged amidst the many engagements which fall on a clergyman in charge of a poor and straggling parish, will meet with leniency, leading to forgiveness. W. WYNDHAM MALET, Vicar of Ardeley, near Buntingford, Herts. P.S.I have to thank the Messrs. Forsyth Brothers, of St. Ann Street, Manchester, for their kind permission to insert a copy of the music for the song "Maryland." |