<p>With mixed sentiments of Loyalty and Gratitude, I now lay the following Work under your Royal Shelter.<br>In having deigned to become its Patron your Royal Highness has placed me under a double tie, as it is a precious mark of condescension bestowed upon myself, enhanced in value from its being a sure earnest of predilection for my Corps.<br><br>To cherish Patriotism, Subordination and Allegiance, is the bounden duty of every subject; but more...