An Introductory Course of Modern Gymnastic Exercises (extract)

4 DEDICATION. While the interest which you, my Lords and Gen­ tlemen, have shown inthe formation of an efficient and permanent Institution forMilitary Education in Edin­ burgh induces me to dedicate these introductory works on Gymnastics, Fencing, andBroadsword, to you, I am also led to do so by the conviction, that the exertion to the utmost of my professional abilities for the ad­ vancement of those Classes which you have committed to my direction, is the surest mode of retaining the confidence with which you have honoured me. I have the honour t emain, with respect, My Lords and Gentlemen, . . . r - • ^ • r * ' t Your obliged and very obedient Servant, GEORGE ROLAND. S t C uthbbrt's G lebe, 14th D kcembeb , 1831. • ' R '"• • ' . " - '