ΤΟ FIELD-MARSHAL HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCE ALBERT, K.G., ETC. ETC. It is with feelings of the deepest gratitude for the permission granted to me, to dedicate to your Royal Highness this Inquiry into the state of the Finances of the British Empire, that I now submit the result of my labours to the approbation of your Royal Highness. Permit me to hope that these pages will be honoured by the perusal and consideration of your Royal Highness; since, humble as are the abilities which have been brought to the task of this important investigation, the various subjects which it embraces are of paramount importance to the welfare, honour, and security of the Crown, and of the nation at large. 11934 iv That the Throne which is occupied and adorned by our most gracious Sovereign with surpassing grace and dignity, may, through honest and able advisers, and under Divine Providence, be long preserved in peace and security; and that Her Majesty and your Royal Highness may continue through these means to be blest with happiness, and receive the affections of a loyal and contented people, is the fervent prayer of Your Royal Highness's Most faithful and obedient servant, SAMUEL WELLS. Serjeants' Inn, Temple, Feb. 21, 1842. ERRATA. Chap. 1, page 15, line 19, for "impost "read"imprest" 63, 13, for "vote" read "votes." 73, 74, 15, for "now employed" read" formerly employed." 4, dele "system." 80, 4, 4, 5, 6, 9, 9, 123, 22, for "three" read "five." 237, reign." 4, dele the words "end of the lease." 6, dele "would have been," and insert "is likely to be." 12, dele "were" and insert "have been." 237, ,, 13, between "the" and "duchy" insert “late.” |