37 Albany St
March 10 1875
Your Royal Highness
For many months past I have been working at my new book which is now nearly finished. I beg to enclose you a copy (in proof) as well as the Title Page. I am now going to ask your Royal Highness a great favour. It is to allow me to dedicate the book to you.
You have been always so kind in encouraging my natural history labours that by allowing me to dedicate my book to you will put a sigillum on your many acts of kind encouragement.
I remain
Your Royal Highness
most obedient
Frank Buckland