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PREFACE.
I desire gratefully to acknowledge the assistance of my cousin, Gen. Dabney H. Maury, who has furnished several graceful sketches included in the work; and of another kinsman, Col. Wm. W. Blackford, who has supplied help of a similar nature.
My sincere thanks are also due to Professor L. M. Blackford, of the Episcopal High School, near Alexander, and his talented wife, for their criticisms, alterations, and additions to this work.
