Ebook Autobiograhy of Archibald Hamilton Rowan, Esq.

Mr. Lowry's approval, he would undertake the publication immediately. Mr. Lowry at once con sented; at the same time stating as his reason, that he conceived the trust reposed in him by Mr. Rowan would be much more effectually and better executed in the hands of Dr. Drummond than if he had himself attempted it. The manu scripts were accordingly placed in the hands of the present editor, who, though he cannot accept Mr, Lowry's compliment as his due, feels truly grateful for the courtesy and promptitude with which that gentleman communicated with him on the subject.