All the biographical sketches published in this volume were sub witted to their respective subjects or to the subscribers, from whom the facts were primarily obtained. For their approval or correction before going to press; and a reasonable time was allowed in each case for the return of the typewritten copies. Most of them were returned to us within the time allotted. Or before the book was printed, after being corrected or revised; and these may be regarded therefore as being reasonably accurate.
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