Notes and Queries, Number 11, January 12, 1850 by Various
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[Lowndes has the work under the name of Robert Dixon, D.D.] II. Note in the handwriting of James Bindley, in a copy of an English translation of Milton's "Defensio pro Populo Anglicano," printed in the year 1692. "Translated into English by Richard Washington, Esq., of the Middle Temple." On another page, however, he has written, "Mem. in a miscellany called 'Poems on Affairs of State,' 8vo. 5th edit. 1703, at page 223 'In memory of _Joseph_ Washington, Esq., late of the Middle Temple, an elegy written by N. Tate, Servant to their Majesties.' Though Mr. Warton calls him _Richard_, his name was, I believe, as above, and the translator most likely of this book.--J.B." To this is added, in the handwriting of the late Mr. Ford, bookseller, formerly of Manchester-- "The note on the opposite side, signed J.B., stands for James Bindley, who may be considered as good authority for what is here asserted. Some curious information will be found relative to the original work in 'Diction. des Livres Condamnés,' &c., par Peignot. tom. ii. p 319." III. Note in the handwriting of Mr. Ford, in a copy of Fletcher's |
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