The publisher thinks it not inappropriate to reprint in this place the following NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. G. WILLIS begs to express his acknowledgments for the numerous interesting communications which have been forwarded to him, and will feel obliged by the receipt of any original articles on subjects, either of a literary or an antiquarian nature. Woodcuts, illustrative of subjects requiring them, will be executed at his expense. All communications intended for insertion in the "Current Notes," must be accompanied by the Writer's real name and address, which are merely required as a guarantee of his good faith, and not for publication, except at his desire. While cordially reiterating the sentiments expressed in the first of the preceding paragraphs, the publisher can assure his Subscribers that the work, intended as a boon to themselves, has proved an equal source of gratification to him; and so, with mutual good wishes, trusts they may long continue, in the words of Milton, “with plain and lightsome brevity to relate well and orderly things worth the noting." INDEX. Abracadabra, 22. Adelgitha, 78, 88. (The Articles marked thus * are illustrated by wood engravings.) Booksellers and Publishers, 38. in Seventeenth Century, 97. Botany of the Bohereens, 88, see Brasses, Monumental, 2, 15, 29. Burns's MSS. 96. Chinese Literature, 87. Clarke, Mrs. Cowden, 3, 13. *Coins, 3, 21, 81, see Phoenician- Coleridge, see Penny Postage. Father Mathew, see Hayes. Flags, see Arctic Expedition. French Revolutionary Dates, 78, 82, **Fresco Paintings, 57, see Mural. F. W. W., To, 80. Gems, 63, see Rhyming Legends. Gibson, Bishop, 22. Gold Discoveries, 87. **Golden Lion, Fulham, 28. Halliwell, see Shakespeare. Hayes, Catherine, 4. Healing the Sick, see Rembrandt. Herbert, see Massinger. Heralds' College, see Advertisements. Copyright, American Opinion on, 34. Hill, Rowland, 6. ****Arms of Isle of Man, 18, 79, 90, Coronation by a Pope, 98. 91, 101, 102. Assignats, 82, 83. Ashbury, Joseph, 78, 93. Athenæum, see Eboracon. Athens, see Tomb. Atlas of Epochs, 58, 71. Auctions, Literary, 8. *Author of Narrative of Transactions in British India, 75. Autographic Biography, 6, 15, 31. Autographs, Admiralty, 85. Cow Chase, 62. Crabb, Mrs. 24. Cromwell, Print of, 7, 15, 21, 30. Current Notes and Americanisms, 7. Devonshire Collection, see Coins. Earl St. Vincent's Motto, 73. Automaton Chess Player, 64, 71, 78, Eboracon, 69. see Advertisements. Ballads, Rare, 100. **Bawdrick, 5, 9. Bibliomaniacs, see Smith, Richard. Blackwood's Magazine, 2, 12. Blair's Monument, 31. Bobart's Dragon, 53. Boddington, Mrs. 31, 39. Boccaccio's Decamerone, 31. Eburacum, 58. *Engraved portrait, 71, 75. Enquiry, 55. Ethnology, 4, 9. Evelyn, John, 90. Hoblyn, Richard, 11. Robert, 7, 11. Holograph, 55, 58, 72, 74, 75. Hone, see Parody. Hood, Thomas, 2, 12, 66. Human Progress, 68. Jewish Superstitions, 22. Katy-did, 13. Key, Ancient, 7. Kilkenny Archæological Society, 34. La Fayette, General, 27. Notes on the Notes, 71. Notice to Correspondents, 16, 24, 32, Nursery Rhymes, 76, 90. Packet Station, 58. Paradise of Coquettes, 38, 55, 56. Pearle of Prayer, 62. Peel, Sir Robert, Letter of, 1. *Phoenician Coin, 51. Pigmies, see Ethnology. Pilgrim's Badge, 7, 53. Popular Rhymes, 70. Saldanha, Wreck of the, 35. Scott's, Sir Walter, First Love, 95. Shakespeare's Irishman, 31. Records, Public Admission to, by Sportsmen's Terms, 88. literary Inquirers, 8. Rembrandt, 38. Spunging House, 96. Uncle Tom's Cabin, 85. Veterans of Royal and Antiquarian Vincart, John, 55, 63. Ward's Grand Rebellion, 2. Warrant for Execution of Charles I. Washington, 94. Waterloo, 84, 95, 99. Wellbeloved, see Eburacum. Whitehall Reliques, 96. Wild Flowers, 70. Wilkins, Sir Charles, 53, 78. "Woodman, spare that tree," 4. No. XIII.] FOR THE MONTH. "I will make a prief of it in my Note-Book."-SHAKSPERE. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE "PRICE CURRENT OF LITERATURE." G. WILLIS gratefully acknowledges the various interesting documents and letters he has received. He is anxious [JANUARY, 1852. The County Histories would form a substratum for that it should be perfectly understood that he is not the the work-but every thing would depend upon the liveauthor of any statement, representation, or opinion, that may appear in his "Current Notes," which are merely selec-liness and accuracy of the details. tions from communications made to him in the course of his business, and which appear to him to merit attention. Every statement therefore is open to correction or discussion, and the writers of the several paragraphs should be considered as alone responsible for their assertions. Although many notes have hitherto appeared anonymously, or with initial letters, yet wherever a serious contradiction is involved, G. Willis trusts that his Correspondents will feel the necessity of allowing him to make use of their names when properly required. THE LATE J. M. W. TURNER, Esq. R.A. SIR,-As it appears from the public Prints that the late eminent artist, J.M.W.Turner, never sat for his Portrait;and the only likenesses of him were taken by stealth, I send you a rude sketch which I took of him in the same way, about the year 1805 or 6. He was then on a visit at Mr. Fawkes's, of Farnley, where a number of grouse shooters had assembled, -and Turner had adopted the garb of a sportsHis ap man. pearance, as well as his exploits on the moors, were the subject of much mirth. One day we accompanied him on an excursion, for the purpose of taking a sketch of the magnificent scenery of Gordale, in Craven, from which he afterwards produced a finished painting. My rude sketch of his person was considered a characteristic resemblance at the time; and though it has the air of a caricature, yet was not meant as such when it was drawn. If you think it would interest the readers of your "Current Notes," you will perhaps give it as an illustration. If not, I will thank you to return it to me. Yours, &c. B MONUMENTAL BRASSES REMOVED FROM THE CHURCHES OF FULHAM AND CHELSEA. Mr. GEO. WILLIS,-Your Correspondent, under the head of" Antiquarian Sacrilege," (Current Notes for December, p. 91,) seems not to be aware that almost all Church Brasses, with very few exceptions, were torn from their places by the sectarian soldiers in Cromwell's time, who affected to consider such things idolatrous. They were for the most part sold for old brass, and some authority (I forget who at this moment), tells us that, in consequence of the number at one time brought into the market, the price of brass was decreased in proportion. There were very few Antiquaries in those days, consequently a very small number of these desecrated Brasses have been preserved, and for those we possess we are indebted to such men as Ashmole, Lilly, and others of that class, who, though sufficiently fantastic and visionary in their pursuits, were still men of some learning and taste. Some, if not the whole of the lots alluded to by your Correspondent, came into the possession of the late John Meyrick, Esq., through an ancestor of his wife, whose name was "Rush," and the only sacrilege committed by the late Mr. Meyrick seems to have been the preservation of these things from destruction. I have frequently heard the late Sir S. R. Meyrick mention these Brasses, and regret they were not in his possession. ONE OF HIS EXECUTORS. Whether this was done for the gratification of Sterne's DEAR SIR,-For the information of your two corresparticular friends, or for what other purpose, I am igno-pondents, "A Subscriber,” and “R. O. W." ("Current rant; perhaps some of your corre pondents can throw some light upon the subject. WARD'S "GRAND REBELLION." A. C. K. I was rejoiced at the first glance at F. C. B.'s communication (p. 88 "Current Notes" for November), but doubts very soon arose, whether some oversight had not occurred in taking the portrait of Robert Bertic, for that enquired after, which is Montague Bertie. On turning to Granger I found this to be the case, for the portrait which F. C. B. has, is there given as Robert, so that I fear the right one remains yet non est inventus, for I do not consider A Dealer," as speaking from any distinct recollection of such a portrait, which must be an 8vo. one, whereas Faithorne's is in 4to. Oak House. 66 A. Notes" for December, p. 95), I beg to repeat my assertion that there was an edition of "The Holy Court," by N. Caussin, published in Corke. In fact, (if I mistake not), there were two editions, one in 1765, without plates; and one in 1767, with very excellent plates. I can procure an imperfect copy of the former for either of your correspondents for one shilling; and a fine copy of the latter for thirty to thirty-five shillings, full calf, with plates. The work was printed in Broad-lane-(perhaps so called quasi "lucus a non lucendo," as the lane is certainly rather narrow)—and was very well got up. The date and place of printing are thus given in the first edition: Corke: Printed anno Domini 1765." I am, Sir, yours very truly, WM. C. NELIGAN. Mr. Willis. 66 |