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DEDICATED To those who are most interested in this history, and whose criticisms will be the most rigid and yet charitable of all mankind: to those whose courteous walks in life has ever been my guide and good example: and who have ever exulted with modest pride in my successes, and cheered me on to better fortunes in my defeats. To my dearly beloved WIFE and darling CHILDREN: to whom my heart is consecrated as but poor reward for the love and happiness they have always bestowed upon me. To them this book is dedicated in greatful gratitude to God the giver of these perfect Gifts, praying for their earthly happiness and wellfare , and that the succeeding chapters of THIS LIFE may be more profitable to them and all my fellow mortals. s. T. T. ...

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