ed his impressions with hesitation. When it became necessary for him to procure information, he endeavored to acguire it by applying to the sources, and persons, most likely to prove well informed. No statement has been made without mature reflection; but the writer would not have the inference thence drawn that his statements are always in accordance with accuracy. On a subject embracing so wide a range, and fraught with such important bearings on the welfare and fortunes of the emigrants, it would not be possible in all cases and under all circumstances, to present advice and information of an unexceptionable character.
The classification of the subjects and the matter contained in each chapter, will show the care bestowed on the compilation of this little work, and the pains taken to render the information contained suited to the persons for whose perusal it is intended. Many particulars are doubtless omitted that might be appropriately introduced; many retrenchments might even be admitted without detracting from its general utility. But in all cases, the object in view has been to introduce nothing irrelevant to the subject treated, and to avoid repetition, or even amplification on any particular advice or information previously given.
