PREFACE. THE present little Work was originally written at the request of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, in order that it might be published under their superintendence. Recent circumstances having induced that Society to abandon the contemplated publication of a series of popular Treatises upon legal subjects, it is now, at their instance, presented through another channel In order that the unprofessional reader may, the more readily obtain the information he desires, the Author has treated the two branches of the entire subject as distinct, notwithstanding the risk he may incur of being censured for repetition. The Comparative Tables have been compiled and arranged. by a gentleman conversant with the details of Life Insurance; they contain the most recent information upon the subject, and cannot fail to afford material assistance to persons desirous of effecting Insurances. 5, Crown Office Row, Temple, January 31, 1846. |