to preach twice every Sunday *. And he expected also the regular observation of holidays happening on a week-day.—I asked what care he took about catechising, when he was so careful about preaching. My friend says, he has not heard. - The Bishop, it seems, was averse to persecution. He declared so in particular with regard to the Methodists: some of whom thought he favoured their principles and tenets. Accordingly, when his catechetical lectures were published after his death, they greedily bought them up, but were disappointed more than they expected, though in some things they approved of him.

J. J."

P. 153, note, 1. 29. for "Edward," read " Richard." P. 156 Dr. John King was born at St. Columb in Cornwall, May the 1st 1652. He was patron of the Church of Pertenhall in Bedfordshire, and became rector there in the year 1690, but in 1694 removed by exchange to Chelsea. A great intimacy subsisted between him and Sir William Dawes Archbishop of York, who gave him the Prebend of Wighton, in the Cathedral Church of York, in the year 1718. Though educated at Exeter College in Oxford, he took the degree of Doctor in Divinity in 1698 at Catharine Hall in Cambridge, where the Archbishop was Master. He died May the 30th, 1732, and was buried at Pertenhall. His eldest son John was born Aug 5, 1696. From Eton school he was sent to King's College, Cambridge, where he became fellow, and took the degree of B. A. 1718, and M. A. 1722. He afterwards settled at Stamford in Lincolnshire, and practised physic there with great reputation; but was cut off by a fever Oct. 12, 1728. By Lucy daughter of Thomas Morice, esq. he had one son John, now Patron and rector of Pertenhall in Bedfordshire. Martyn's Dissert. on the Æneids of Virgil, 12mo. Preface, p. xlviii.

P. 158. The Rev. John Lettice was chaplain to Sir Robert Gunning, envoy or resident at Copenhagen; and was afterwards tutor to William Beckford, esq. son of the famous alderman. He was in 1783 senior fellow of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge. His first wife (daughter of John Newling, esq. an Alderman of Cambridge) died Jan. 8, 1788.

P. 161. I have here another of those aweful mementos which have frequently occurred as these volumes have been passing through the press.-The sheets which contain a memoir of my kind and worthy Friend and Patron Bishop Percy (an article which I had fondly hoped would have gratified him to have heard read, for he was himself quite blind), were printed off only a short week before the news arrived of his death; which happened Sept. 30, 1811, in his 83d year, at the See-house of Dromore. This venerable Prelate was well known for more than half a century by various learned and ingenious publications, and distinguished by the most active and exemplary public and private virtues. In him Literature has lost one of its brightest ornaments and warmest patrons; his ardour of genius, his fine classical taste, his assiduity of research, and his indefatigable zeal in its cause, were such as were possessed by the *This is a mistake. What his Grace called the whole duty was one sermon, and twice prayers." J. DUNCOMBE.

distinguished few, and which will for ever render his name dear to Learning and Science. He was the intimate friend of Shenstone, Johnson, Goldsmith, Reynolds; and the last of the illustrious association of men of letters, who flourished at the commencement of the present Reign. He was a native of

Bridgenorth in Shropshire, and educated at Christ Church, Oxford. In July 1753, being then of Christ Church, Oxford, he took the degree of M. A.; and in 1756 was presented by his College to the vicarage of Easton Mauduit in Northamptonshire, which he held with the rectory of Wilbye in the same county, given him by the Earl of Sussex. He took his Doctor's degree in 1770; and in the List of Graduates is styled of Emanuel College. June 12, 1761, he entered into an agreement with Messrs. Tonson, to publish an edition of the Works of George Villiers, the second Duke of Buckingham, for which he received 52 guineas; March 24, 1763, for an edition of Surrey's Poems, 20 guineas. The translation from the Chinese, mentioned in p. 160, was followed in 1762, by a collection of "Chinese Miscellanies," and in 1763 by " Five Pieces of Runic Poetry," translated from the Icelandic language. May 5, 1764, he again engaged with Messrs. Tonson, to furnish notes for an edition of The Spectator, and Guardian, for which he had 100 guineas. In 1764, he thus communicated to Dr. Ducarel his intended publication of the " Reliques of English Poetry, and the Works of Buckingham:"-" What I chiefly want are old MS or printed copies of the more fugitive Remains of ancient genius: of such poems as are not to be found in our voluminous poets, such as Chaucer, Lydgate, Gower: of such pieces as are left us by unknown authors. These are of various kinds, viz. Allegories, Romances in verse, Historical Ballads, &c. The following would be particularly acceptable, Pierce Plowman. Life and Death [an old allegorical poem in the metre of Pierce Plowman.] Horn Child, an old metrical Romance. Ippotize, (quoted by Chaucer) ditto. Sir Guy, (quoted by Chaucer) ditto. Sir Bevis of Hampton, ditto. Sir Eglamoure, ditto. Sir Tryamoure, ditto. Ippomedon, ditto. The Life and Death of Merlin, ditto. Sir Lambwell, ditto. The Squire of low Degree, ditto. The Churk and the bird, a Fable by Lydgate. I also want to see either the second or third edition 4to. of the Rehearsal. The first edition was published in 1672; which I have. The fourth edition was published in 1683, which I have also. I want to see either or both of the intermediate editions: and should even be obliged by a perusal of any tracts written by or concerning George Villiers the second Duke of Buckingham, who died in 1687.""The Reliques of Antient English Poetry" first appeared in 1765; and this publication constitutes an era in the history of English Literature in the 18th century. Perhaps the perusal of a folio volume of ancient MSS given the Bishop by a friend in early life (from which he afterwards made large extracts in the "Reliques"), led his mind to those studies in which he so eminently distinguished himself. In this work he recovered from obscurity, and preserved from oblivion, many beautiful remains of genius. VOL. III. 3 C

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In some that were mere fragments and detached stanzas, Dr. Percy supplied the deficiencies, and formed into a whole, by congenial taste, feeling, and imagination. The beautiful old ballad of "A Friar of Orders Grey," upon which Goldsmith founded his interesting Poem of "The Hermit," was among the remains of antiquity which Dr. Percy completed in this manner; and he is the avowed author of the affecting song of "Oh Nannie, wilt thou gang with me." "A Key to the New Testament," a concise manual for Students of Sacred Literature, which has been adopted in the Universities, and often reprinted, was first published in 1765. After the publication of the "Reliques" he was invited by the late Duke and Duchess of Northumberland to reside with them as their domestic chaplain. In 1770, he conducted "The Northumberland Household Book" through the press; and a translation of Mallet's "Northern Antiquities," with notes. In the year 1769 he was nominated Chaplain in ordinary to His Majesty; in 1778 he was promoted to the Deanry of Carlisle; and in 1782 to the Bishoprick of Dromore in Ireland, where he constantly resided, promoting the instruction and comfort of the poor with unremitting attention, and superintending the sacred and civil interests of the Diocese, with vigilance and assiduity; revered and beloved for his piety, liberality, benevolence, and hospitality, by persons of every rank and religious denomination. Under the loss of sight, of which he was gradually deprived some years before his death, he steadily maintained his habitual cheerfulness; and, in his last painful illness, displayed such fortitude and strength of mind, such patience and resignation to the divine will, and expressed such heartfelt thankfulness for the goodness and mercy shewn to him in the course of a long and happy life, as were truly impressive, and worthy of that pure Christian spirit, in him so eminently conspicuous. His only son died April 2, 1783. Two daughters survive him; the eldest is married to Samuel Isted, esq. of Ecton, in Northamptonshire; and the youngest to the Hon. and Rev. Pierce Meade, Archdeacon of Dromore. -A fine mezzotinto portrait of him, in a cap. holding in his hand a thick volume, labeled "MSS." was engraved, February 2, 1775, from a painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds; under which is "Thomas Percy, S. T. P." To this, in some impressions taken of it in 1778, was added "Dean of Carlisle ;" which, in 1782, was again exchanged for " Bishop of Dromore."

P. 57. note 1. 16. Dr. Worthington was presented to Llanyblodwell in 1729. Bishop Thomas in 1745 removed him to Llanrhaiader.-L. 20. dele stall at St. Asaph, and read the sinecure rectory of Darowen in 1737.

P. 120. The family of Jennens is one among the many who have acquired ample fortunes at Birmingham, where they were equally famous for industry and generosity. John Jennens, gave in 1651, 37. 10s. for the use of the poor; and Mrs. Jennens 101. to support a lecture. The land on which the neat and elegant church of St. Bartholomew was built in 1749 was the gift of John Jennens, esq. of Gopsal, then possessor of an estate in and near

Birmingham. Mrs. Jennens gave 1000l. towards the building. P. 162. Note*, read, "was by a very learned Divine, who had been many years a Dignitary in the Church."

P. 184. Letter from Sir Joseph Ayloffe to Dr. Ducarel:

Whartons, Sept. 6, 1772.

"DEAR SIR, "I am much obliged to you for your kind letter, which I hope is a prelude to your future favours of that sort. The venison came safe and sweet, and luckily at a time when I had company to dine with me. I am thankful to you and Mr. Astle for being mindful of me in this article of venison. My visit to Lord Montague afforded me an entertainment infinitely surpassing my most sanguine expectations. Of this the historical paintings in the dining-parlour, which are those generally spoken of, make not one half; there are many other English Historical Paintings dispersed in different parts of the house, and some in the lumber garrets, which elegantly represent many events in the reigns of Henry VIII. and Elizabeth, all of them either unnoticed, or but barely mentioned by the Historians. The are likewise some which illustrate the history of Harry's interview. The tilting at the Barrier by the two Monarchs is a most excellent picture, and in the highest preservation. His Lordship, in the most friendly and genteel manner, conducted us, and opened all his stores of antiquarian and historic representation. They are truly amazing, and so striking even to the eyes of a common observer, that I cannot account how it hath happened that they have so long remained unknown to the curious; and I am still more at a loss to guess the reason why those travellers who mention the paintings in the dining parlour should have been guilty of so many mistakes and omissions, as may justly be laid to the charge of the most accurate of them.-The portraits by Holbein are very numerous -amongst them is that of Erasmus which you mention. His Lordship keeps it in his private closet; but after dinner he sent for it, and gave us an opportunity of closely examining it. This portrait infinitely exceeds not only that of Lord Radnor's, late Dr. Mead's, which I well remember, but every other portrait which I have hitherto seen; the most minute parts are as highly finished as those which are the principal, and are painted in a manner of miniature painting. The small glands which adhere to the fine blood vessels which appear on the outer coat of the eyes are expressed in this portrait. His Lordship also shewed us the finest drawing in water colours, by Isaac Oliver, that I ever beheld. Dr. Burrel's discovery is new and surprising to me. Upon what authority doth he ground his assertion, that his new-found brass instruments were used as couvrefeus, or that any instruments whatsoever were sounded after the ringing of the Curfeu-bell? I do not recollect that such a circumstance is mentioned in any of the Historians. Why should a trumpet, or any other wind instruments, be sounded, in order to give notice that the fires and candles were then to be extinguished, after the ringing, for the same purpose, of the Curfeu bell, whose sound must 3 c 2

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necessarily be heard no further than that of a trumpet? And, supposing that this hitherto unknown custom of sounding a Curfeu trumpet had prevailed, by what criterion doth he determine that these brass instruments newly discovered were used for that purpose? I wish to be more fully informed of this matter; and am, dear Sir, &c. JOSEPH AYLOFFE."

P. 190. In 1763, Mr. Temple, who seems to have been studying Law, had chambers in Farran's buildings at the bottom of Inner Temple Lane; which he lent that year to Mr. Boswell, that he might be near Dr. Johnson. Mr. Temple retired to Trinity Hall, Cambridge; where he took the degree of LL B. in 1766; in which year Mr. Boswell introduced him to Johnson; concerning whose "Political Tracts" Mr. Temple thus addresses Boswell in 1775: "How can your great, I will not say your pious, but your moral Friend, support the barbarous measures of Administration, which they have not the face to ask even their Infidel Pensioner Hume to defend!" He wes presented by the Earl of Lisburne to the rectory of Mamhead in Cornwall 1777 ; and by the Bishop of Exeter to the vicarage of St. Gluvias.

P. 192. Mr. Dilly was Master of the Stationers' Company in 1903. Ibid. Read "Mr. Joseph Mawman."

P. 199. 1. 11. The sale of Mr. Ives's curiosities produced more than 2000l. There is a second portrait of Mr. Ives, J. S. pinx. P. S. Lamborn fec. without his name, but with his arms, and a motto, "Moribus Antiquis."

P. 203. To the mention of Mr. Astle's MSS. add, "It will be a matter of great gratification to those who know how to appreciate that splendid collection of Saxon Characters, Saxon MSS. antient Registers, and other documents, tending to the illustra tion of our early Constitution and History (and to which the publick are so highly indebted for many of the learned Essays presented to them by Mr. Astle), that they are not to be separated; but are bequeathed by him to his noble friend the Marquis of Buckingham, to be added to his magnificent library at Stowe ; which will now have the singular advantage of uniting in it, and that of the venerable and learned Charles O'Connor, the Antiquary of Ireland, the most valuable and the earliest Illustrations of Irish and Saxon Antiquity. The condition of the legacy is, that the Marquis pay 500l. to Mr. A's Executors. Should this be declined, the MSS. are to be offered on the same terms to the British Museum. Many of the antient Saxon Rolls and Charters have been already communicated to the publick; and the specimens of the Irish MSS. so far as they tend to illustrate the remote history of that kingdom, its laws, its customs, and the progress of society and sciences in it, have been for some years digested, under the immediate eye of the Marquis, by the grandson of the very learned collector of these valuable materials, and will, we trust, speedily make a most inestimable addition to this most interesting branch of literature."

P. 226. "DEAR SIR, Friday, Dec. 23, 1745. "Yesterday was sent to me from Mr. Sandby, the collection of Oxford Almanacks that he had sent for to London purposely

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