In placing your name, my dear sir, upon the dedicationpage of this memoir of your maternal grandfather, no one, I hope, will attribute to me the intention of rendering you responsible, even in a remote degree, for the deficiencies, perhaps the positive errors, of an early effort. First-fruits are not always acceptable offerings. I have taken this liberty without your permission, flattering myself, at the same time, that whatever reception this volume may meet with in the world of critics, and however little it may add to the materials of American history, you, sir, will appreciate the motives which prompted it, and accept without reluctance this trifling tribute of the sincere regard and respect with which I am Your obliged friend, and Most obedient servant, Theodore Sedgwick, Jun. New-Y ork, 27th January, (Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don"t occur in the book.) About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology. Forgotten Books" Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org