History of Armenia, by Father Michael Chamich; from B. C. 2247 to ...

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DEDICATION.
/ cannot, but with respect and veneration mejition here the
name of that illustrious man. Sir William Jones, the founder
of your respectable Society ;
whose indefatigable labours
have given birth to so excellent an Institution, and whose
laudable endeavours have succeeded in promoting the gj^and
object he had in view. Emulating his bright example,
you have with praise-worthy exertions laboured to aid the
march of general knowledge, by the production
and translation
of various original monuments of ancient and more
modern times; the perusal of which in your Researches has
filled my mind with profound regard to your excellent Institution,
and with a fervent wish for its cojitinuancc and increased
success.
Under these gratifying circumstances, and urged by a
sense of respect and esteem towards such an honourable body,—
for your literary productions have rendered you truly honourable,—
I take the liberty of expressing my admiration
and paying a tribute to your laudable exertio?is.
In fulfilling
this duty, I see no other better mode, than by soliciting to
dedicate to your Society " The History of Armenia,"
which is a humble attempt at translation into English by