Originals in the possession of the Rev. Edward Ryder, of Oaksey, Wilts.,
and from a MS. formerly belonging to Sir P. Thompson. Edited by JOHN
BRUCE, Esq., Treas. S.A.

II. THE CHRONICLE OF THE ABBEY OF PETERBOROUGH; from a MS. in the
Library of the Society of Antiquaries. Edited by THOMAS STAPLETON, Esq.,
F.S.A.

WILLIAM J. THOMS, Secretary.

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