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To
Frederick J. Furnivall, Esq.,
of London.
My Dear Furnivall:
Without the Percy MS. no one would pretend to make a collection of the English Ballads, and but for you that manuscript would still, I think, be beyond reach of man, yet exposed to destructive chances. Through your exertions and personal sacrifices, directly, the famous and precious folio has been printed; and, indirectly, in consequence of the same, it has been transferred to a place where it is safe, and open to inspection. This is only one of a hundred reasons which I have for asking you to accept the dedication of this book from
Your grateful friend and fellow-student,
F. J. Child.
Cambridge, Mass., December 1, 1882.
