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not the mere love of innovation, has been the motive for the suggestion of the remedies proposed.
These, however, the author gladly submits to the good sense and candour of the public; only requesting, in the words of a celebrated writer, that whoever favors him with a perusal, will not judge by a few hours reading of the labours of nearly thirty years.
In the following chapters, the subject of Roads will be considered under three principal heads:
The mode of making Roads;
The Commissioners, and Officers employed under them, for this service, and
The care of the Finances:
Which has appeared to the Author the most clear and comprehensive arrangement.
