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Page 3 TO THE HONORABLE LIEUT. COL. W. J. BUTTERWORTH, C. B. GOVERNOR OF PRINCE OF WALES' ISLAND SINGAPORE AND MALACCA. - WHOSE enlightened and liberal rule has been distin- guished by the constant encouragement that has been afforded to the Malayan nations, and from whom their Rajahs have received that honour and countenance which are best calculated to secure their attachment of British interests, and gain their seaforce aid in the suppression of piracy and the diffusion of British interests, through- out the Archipelago. This humble attempt to revive Malayan literature, on a shore where, in ancient times, it flourished, made with the hope that, under the fostering patronage of his Honor, it may take rest in modern Singapore, and cultivated by its English inhabitants, regain its pristine vigour,
is, with permission, Most respectfully dedicated, by his very obedient humble Servant. عبدالله بن عبد القادر منشي Abdullah bin Abdulkadir Munshi
