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"To the Right Rev. the Lord Bishop of St. Asaph, at Whitchurch, Salop.

"MY LORD, "After many attempts to write to your Lordship, I have at last, by mere dint of resolution, forced myself upon it; and therefore, if I commit a fault, I hope you will give me leave to plead St. Paul's excuse, that it is not I, but something else that dwelleth What it is your Lordship will easily investigate, when I inform you that my eldest son is in Orders, and ready to labour in the Vineyard, if he could but find a Vineyard to labour in.

in me.

"What can a man do in such circumstances? If he applies to nobody, out of a modest delicacy, he will certainly get nothing: if he stays till he has a right to apply to any one, he will stay all his life-time if he applies where he has no right, he will be looked upon as impertinent.

"If your Lordship was but as much obliged to me and my family as I am to you and yours, I should make no scruple of speaking plainly, and not think of concealing myself thus in clouds and darkness: but the mischief is, the obligation lies on the wrong side. Or, if I could make it out, that the receiving many favours entitles a man to more, the argument would run very prettily! but this is a maxim not universally agreed upon. In short, my Lord, let me turn the question about ever so many ways, and view it in ever so many lights, I can make nothing of it; and must therefore leave it to some greater genius, who can raise an argument out of nothing, like the Bishop of Gloucester, or make one out of his own will and pleasure; stat pro ratione voluntas; and content myself with what is within the reach of my capacity, to convey by this my best wishes and compliments (in which my wife and sons join) to yourself and Mrs. Newcome. "I am, my Lord,

"Your Lordship's most obedient and obliged humble servant, "Crawley, Aug. 5, 1766." "HENRY TAYLOR."

P. 430, 1. 13 from bottom r. "Pictonum."

P. 432, 1. 2, for "J. D." r. "J. DOWLAND."

P. 433, l. 5, for " Parent," r. "Prince."

Ib. 1. 9 from bottom, r. ((

Anthony Kynnesman."

P. 434, 1. 14, The Prater, by Nicholas Babble, Esq. (By Edward Long, Esq.)

P. 435, 1. 16 from bottom r. "Lieut.-Gen. George Ramsay." P. 436, 1. 11 from bottom, r. "Riesbede."

P. 446, 1. 31, for "supprest," r. "support."

P. 449, 1. ult.

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P. 453, 1. 13, " Mr. Mount died Feb. 22, 1769. He was some time treasurer of Christ's Hospital, which office he resigned in 1767. John Mount died July 12, 1786. See additions to the account of the Mount family in vol. IX. p. 705.

P. 462, 1. 4, for "Manning," r. Dec. 30, 1786, aged 90.

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Mainwaring." He died

P. 470, 1. 17, for "is," r. "are." Ib. 1. 9 from bottom, for "are" r. " is."

P. 480. There is a long account of Mr. Andrew Brice, of Exeter, in the "Universal Magazine for December, 1781 (with a portrait); copied into Timperley's "History of Printing," p. 729.

Ib. 1. 24, Mr. Thomas Carnan invaded the exclusive right of the Universities and the Company of Stationers respecting almanacks. An injunction was granted by the Court of Chancery, Nov. 29, 1773, which was dissolved June 8, 1775.

P. 482, Mr. Hodson died Oct. 17, 1812, aged 75.

P. 493, 1. 10. This paper, Mr. Brown noticed, was the forgery exposed in this volume, p. 529.

P. 494, 1. 12, from bottom, Nicholas Amherst, editor of the Craftsman, died April 27, 1712. See an account of him in Chalmers's Biographical Dictionary.

P. 499, l. ult. add "p. 710."

P. 507, 1. 4 from bottom, for "Ibid." r. "P. 623.*

Ibid. 1. ult. D. A. Y. is the signature of Mr. Davy of Suffolk.

P. 509, 1. 16, V. was Dean Vincent.

P. 514, 1. 9, from bottom, for " 342," r. "345."

P. 516, 1. 30, for vol. "vii. p. 481," r. "vol. v. 340."

P. 526, 1. 30, r. "Madame du Deffand.

P. 528, l. 32, r. "Sir Thomas."

P. 529, 1. 13, add date, “ Oct. 16, 1784;" 1. 18, add " you and Mrs. Hardinge;" 1. 19, after "you," add " She told me how much she admired Mrs. Hardinge, and, as I agree with her ladyship;" 1. 22, r. "football;" 1. 23, the letter is dated "1785;" 1. 30, for "100" r. "200."

P. 538, 1. 3 from bottom, add note on Treatise," "Essence of Malone."

P. 540, 1. 18, r. " and that he and his brother in iniquity from Ireland sat up," &c.

Ibid. 1. 9 from bottom:

"To plunge in the plackets of maidens at nights."

Ibid. 1. ult. add " Adieu, adieu! I hope you will find the good lady much better."

İbid. in sub-note, add "Critical Review, 1780, vol. XLIX. p. 79." P. 549, l. 32, r. "Shakspeare."

P. 553, 1. 13 and 14, r. thus: "his purse bleed before its time; yet he had," &c.

P. 554, 1. 24, put "before"against."

P. 560, 1. 1, N. S. was Sir Egerto N Brydges.

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P. 563, 1. 10, for "Ridicule r. "The Rebellion." See Monthly Review, vol. xxi. p. 129.

P. 564, n. 1. 2, for "are," r. " is."

P. 581, l. 14, r. “ Rev. C. Parkin of Pembroke Hall, B.A., 1711; M.A., 1717."

P. 614, 1. 19 to 26, omit this, as the letter is more fully given in p. 670.

P. 617, 1. 18, in Cole's MSS. vol. xxxiii. p. 146, is a letter from Gough to Tyson, dated Dec. 2, 1775.

P. 619, 1. 27. In Cole's MSS. vol. xxxiii. p. 149, is a letter from Gough to Tyson, dated March 7, 1776.

P. 639, 1. 9 from bottom, for "Friday," r. "Monday."

P. 648, 1. 13, r. "Dr. Beridge."

P. 652, n. l. 2 from bottom, after " 84," add, "He was brother to Judge Gould, and author of a treatise on English Ants."

P. 658, 1. 2, “E.Y." the final letters of the Rev. George Ashby, a signature sometimes adopted by him. Another was

T.F., Dr. Taylor's Friend.

P. 659, 1. 13, omit *.

P. 663, 1. 4, for "second," r. "seventh."

P. 704, 1. ult. for ","

r.

"+."

P. 721, 1. 3 from bottom, r. "Ratcliffe."

P. 741, 1. 8. The school near Auckland was Witton-le-Wear, one of the best in the north of England. The master of it was the Rev. John Farrer.

P. 742, 1. 15, Mr. Wallis left one son; who was a purser in the navy.

P. 750, 1. 10 from bottom, for "stock," r. " flock."

P. 754. An interesting letter relative to the last days of Thomas Pennant, Esq., written by his son, is printed in the "European Magazine," for June, 1800, from which some extracts shall be given:

"The pen of a son may not be calculated to record the character of an affectionate and beloved parent; the bias of natural affection may operate too forcibly; yet the silence of the person most intimately acquainted with the various virtues of Thomas Pennant would justly draw down the reproach of ingratitude.

"His religious principles were pure and fervent, yet exempt from bigotry; though firmly attached to the Established Church, he, by his writings and conduct, conciliated the esteem of those of a different persuasion. A steady friend to our excellent constitution, he ever laboured to preserve it entire. This induced him to petition for the reform of some abuses during the administration of Lord North, at a period when the influence of the Crown was supposed to have exceeded its due bounds: this brought him forward in later times, with additional energy, to resist the democratic spirit which menaced tenfold evils. The duties of a magistrate he exercised with candour; with a temperate, yet zealous warmth to protect the oppressed. His benevolence to the poor was unbounded; his repeated exertions to relieve the wants of a populous neighbourhood, by the importation of corn in times of scarcity, were truly magnificent. Temperate in diet, he enjoyed the fruits of abstinence; and, until a few years previous to his decease, possessed an unusual share of health and vigour. His conversation was lively, replete with instruction, and brilliant with sallies of true humour; yet too great sensibility at times lowered his natural flow of spirits, and occasioned severe dejection.

"Of his literary character, the public is the impartial judge; and that public-not only in this, but in foreign countries has fixed on it the stamp of approbation. Blest with a memory the most retentive, his powers of composition were rapid; his works were generally printed as they flowed from his pen, with little or no correction; hence some inaccuracies may be expected, but their numbers are trifling.

"Such, candid reader, is the true but imperfect sketch of the character of a man, who, to superior talents, united the utmost goodness of heart.

"Accept, sainted spirit! this unavailing tribute of filial duty. May the example of thy virtues stimulate my exertions! May my latter end resemble thine! "DAVID PENNANT."

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Downing, April 12, 1800."

P. 803, 1. 7 from bottom, Mr. Capell's will.-Mr. S. Pegge communicated the following particulars from the will:

"In the bequest to Mr. Colins, of his books and MSS., the testator says:—' I am led to this by several considerations, but principally of a promise obtained from him, the discharge of which I leave to his honour and (I am proud to say) his friendship.'

"Mr. Colins was author of the Letter to George Hardinge, Esq., in vindication of Mr. C-1 against Mr. Steevens, 1777; at which time the writer was a stranger to Mr. Capell.

"The house at Hastings, Mr. C. has been heard to say, cost him 5,000l. It sold for 1,3007.

"The executors were John Frere, of Hatton-street, Esq., Rev. John Colins, of Ledbury, Herefordshire, Andrew Pemberton, of the Inner Temple, Esq., James Goddard, of Staple Inn, Gent. Will dated Feb. 12, 1781. Codicil, Feb. 12, 1781.

"The united churches of Stanton All Saints and Stanton St. John's, to the trustees, to present his godson, Thomas Pemberton, if living; otherwise his brother, Henry Pemberton; and when this shall be determined, to become part of his real estate as disposed of in his will. Codicil 11th Feb., 1781. In case the personal estate shall fall short to pay debts by mortgage or otherwise, the mortgage to continue charged on the real estate."

VOLUME IX.

For other Additions and Corrections to this Volume, see vol. IX. pp. 722 to 780; 808 to 816.

P. v. 1. 5, for "B. D." r. "M. A."

P. xi. line 15 from bottom, for “ibid.” r. “ 575.”

P. xv. l. 16, for "753," r. " 754."

P. 21. An interesting paper was read before the Historic Society, at the Collegiate Institution, Liverpool, by Mr. James Stonehouse, intituled "Recollections of Mr. John Holt." The

wife of Mr. John Holt was a Miss Elizabeth France, to whom he was married April 30, 1767. They had no children. In person, Mr. Holt was tall, having very broad hips, with remarkably narrow shoulders and chest. His voice thin, and of a remarkable tone. He had no beard, and it has been said he never shaved. Mr. Stonehouse read some extracts of a Diary kept by Mr. Holt of a journey from Liverpool to London in 1777; which deserve attention, as containing an account of good King George the Third's habits.

"Mr. Holt, accompanied by a friend, left Liverpool on Easter Sunday, March 30, 1777, by the 'Liverpool Diligence,' at three in the afternoon. They arrived at Warrington, at six o'clock, where they had tea, and at Knutsford at eight, Holmes Chapel at ten, where supper was partaken of. At two in the morning they arrived at Stone, in Staffordshire, where the landlady got out of a warm bed, and hot us up some excellent ale.' Lichfield at eight, to breakfast. Within a mile of this town the 'diligence' broke down, in the midst of a smart snow storm. Proceeding on their journey, the travellers arrived at two o'clock at Meriden, where, to Mr. Holt's astonishment, a charge was made for fire.' Daventry, at six o'clock, where they stop for the night, leaving there at five the following morning. Breakfasting at Stoney Stratford, they arrive at St. Alban's at two o'clock to dine, and at six o'clock find themselves in the great metropolis, having completed the journey in two and a half days!

"Amongst the sights of London, Mr. Holt goes to the public office in Bow-street, where he sees Sir John Fielding, the brother of the author of Tom Jones. Wednesday. The day of the week for transacting business at the public office, Bow-street. Called there to see the famous Sir John Fielding, whose name is so well known to us in his public capacity, as well as being brother to the immortal author of Tom Jones,'' Joseph Andrews,' &c. My curiosity greatly warmed. Sir John was seated on the bench, covered, as being chairman. His figure venerable, not a little heightened by his fine grey locks, and his person strong and muscular, the lines of his face keen and expressive. He has a very magisterial appearance. His eyes (being quite dark) are covered by a black bandage. This is no disadvantage to his appearance, as might be expected, but to the other masterly strokes nature has given him, presents to you a fine emblem of the figure of Justice.' He goes to Bedlam Hospital-The yellings and bawlings of the poor wretches under confinement drove me from the place.' 'Called at Mr. Stubbs' the celebrated horse-painter; saw his inimitable productions. This was an excellent treat. Upon Romney, also, a portrait-painter of high repute.' Visited the buildings in the neighbourhood of Oxfordroad; a deal of new ground has been built hereabout. Marybone Gardens at this time are in ruins, the ground intended for building upon.' Walked to St. James' with an intent to see the King and Queen. Had a view of them both on the road from

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