Authors and writers associated with Morristown, with a chapter on historic Morristown

Dedication

to the men and women, of early and of later years, who have scattered their pearls of beauty and of wisdom along the dusty paths of our historic city, these pages are inscribed with affectionate admiration by The Author.

Preface

This long-promised volume, the first of its kind so far as known, ever given to the world, is now offered to the public. It is the result of a lecture given about three and a half years ago, which was repeated by request, and finally promised for publication, with the endorsement of one hundred and fifty subscribers.

No effort has been spared to have every statement in the book accurate ; nor has any name been omitted which has presented a title to notice, in spite of the fact that the number of "Authors and Writers" has nearly doubled since the work of publication was undertaken. Any suggestion or criticism, however, will be gladly received by the author, as having a bearing on possible future work in this direction.

Morristown, New Jersey, February, 1893.

The rapid exhaustion of the first edition (within one month from the time of its publication) has necessitated the issuing of a second, which contains revisions and additions, besides an increased number of illustrations. To all those, in and out of Morristown, who have so kindly and cordially welcomed the first edition, the author extends sincere thanks, trusting that a similar reception awaits the second.

Morristown, New Jersey, December, 1895.