been to collect, and not to criticize the quotations he has made; though he has not failed to mark those which he thought doubtful, and to state the change of practice where any has taken place. He has also, where several cases have been determined at different periods on the same point, stated them in the chronological order of their determination, with such observations as seemed best calculated to connect and elucidate them. If he have any merit in the work, it is the faithful and methodical statement of the authorities, with such observations as his own judgment and experience suggested. The notes of the manuscript cases, with which he has been favored by Mr. George Wilson, will be found a most valuable addition to the work. The kind and free manner in which that gentleman lent his notes for publication, will ever leave the strongest feeling of gratitude and respect for him on the author's mind. Their accuracy and excellence will ensure to them a much more worthy panegyric than any he can pass upon them. Pump Court, Temple, July 18th, 1810. |