To the Right Honourable
JOHN,
LORD HINTON.
'My Lord,
As I had the Honour to receive Part of my Education in the same School with your Lordship; so I hope you will indulge me in the Gratification of an Ambition I long ago entertain'd of publishing the following Performance with your Name prefixed to it.
I am sure, my Lord, I shall not incur the Imputation of Flattery if I say you are too well acquainted with the Character and Writings of Homer to stand in Need of any Information from me concerning them; and I do not question but you have read the Original with more Pleasure than the Translation can possibly give you.
I Therefore only beg Leave to congratulate your Lordship upon the Distinction which hath lately been shewn you by His Majesty, and that your Actions may deserve the Continuance of the Royal Favour is the honest and hearty Wish of
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient
Humble Servant,
H. Price.
