The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, G.C.B., Admiral of the Red, Rear-Admiral of the Fleet, Etc., Etc.

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  TO MISS ANGELA BURDETT COUTTS,
  WHOSE HONOURED FATHER
  WAS THE FIRMEST AND MOST CONSTANT FRIEND AND SUPPORTER
  OF MY FATHER,
  DURING A CAREER DEVOTED TO THE WELFARE OF HIS COUNTRY
  AND THE HONOUR OF HIS PROFESSION,
  AND WHOM IT IS MY HAPPINESS AND PRIVILEGE TO CALL MY FRIEND,
  THIS WORK IS DEDICATED,
  WITH ALL RESPECT AND REGARD,
  BY
  HER ATTACHED AND FAITHFUL SERVANT,