curiosity, and enlarging the sphere of his informa-
tion. Being a man of observation, of a strong
memory and benevolent disposition, and having
formed an extensive acquaintance with respectable
persons in America, by whom he was treated with
kindness and attention; he seems to have been
qualified to render an account of his travels both
pleasing and interesting. The Editor therefore
ventures to presume, that many of the remarks
and occurrences contained in this little volume,
will prove useful as well as amusing to juvenile
readers; and that they will not be destitute of
information to persons of mature years. The
narrative appears to be judicious, and is given
with great simplicity; and the Editor has not the
least doubt of its strict veracity. The anecdotes
rise naturally from the subject, and are generally
of a curious, novel, and instructive nature. They
are numerous, and form a peculiar and striking
feature of the work. On the whole, the Editor
persuades himself, that these travels will not be
unacceptable to the generality of readers.

9th Month, 1811.