Excerpt from The Malayan Peninsula: Embracing Its History, Manners and Customs of the Inhabitants, Politics, Natural History, &C., , From Its Earliest Records

When my intention of publishing was made known, many papers connected with the Archipelago were kindly furnished me, but, as they touched upon countries that were foreign to my design, I have not made use of them, although my thanks are equally due to the individuals.

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