In presenting as a tribute the enclosed book, I take the opportunity to recall to your memory the obscure name of a man who venerates and admires you. Unfortunately, as you will see, several typographical errors have occurred in the making of this work of my patriotism. In it you will also find, however, much statistical information regarding my homeland, from which the person who so worthily presides over the most interesting among nations may derive some pleasure.

I entreat your highest goodwill to preserve for me the precious title under which you deigned to welcome me in the past. I hold dear the honor of signing myself, most revered president, as your most humble, devout, and obliged servant,