NORMAN LESLIE. A TALE OF THE PRESENT TIMES. "You shall see anon; 'tis a knavish piece of work." PUBLISHED BY HARPER & BROTHERS, NO. 82 CLIFF STREET. 1 8 3 5. OHIO STATE Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1835, By HARPER & BROTHERS, In the Clerk's Office of the Southern District of New-York. ΤΟ COLONEL HERMAN THORN. MY DEAR SIR, The warm hospitality and generous attention which, during my ramblings in Europe, in common with many of my countrymen, I have received from you; the numerous instances which have come to my knowledge of the benevolence and kindness of your heart; your liberal encouragement of the arts; and the high estimation in which you are held abroad, induce me to offer you this simple tribute of regard and friendship. Permit me, therefore, to dedicate to you the following pages, with only a regret that they are not more worthy. I am, my dear sir, very sincerely and respectfully, your obedient servant, Paris, March 26th, 1835. 553677 THE AUTHOR. |