historical Review of the Royal Marine Corps, from its Original Institution down to the Present Era, 1803

With mixed sentiments of Loyalty and Gratitude, I now lay the following Work under your Royal Shelter.In having deigned to become its Patron your Royal Highness has placed me under a double tie, as it is a precious mark of condescension bestowed upon myself, enhanced in value from its being a sure earnest of predilection for my Corps.To cherish Patriotism, Subordination and Allegiance, is the boun...