Notes and Queries, Number 11, January 12, 1850 by Various
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VII. Note by T. Park, in a copy of the third edition of an "Essay on Human Life," by the author of the "Essay on Man," 1736. (Printed for J. Witford.) "By Lord Pagett. 1st edn 1734. 4to. says Lord Orford. An edn in 8vo. was printed in 1736 'for Fletcher Gyles against Grays Inn in Holbourn,' and was called (as this is) the _third_; but it gave no delusive intimation in the title that Pope was the author, honestly assigning it to the Right Hon. Lord Pagett. To the preface was added a short postscript." On another page he has written: "This is perhaps the most successful imitation of Pope's ethic poem which has been produced. Lord Paget has had the credit of composing it." In another handwriting there is written: "From Mr. Newton, a valuable present, June 25. 1760." Under which Mr. Park has added: "Qu. from Newton to Cowper, whose handwriting resembles the above." VIII. I have a little book entitled, "The Original History of Old Robin Gray; with the adventures of Jenny and Sandy: a Scotch Tale;" n.d. printed for H. Turpin. A prose narrative, apparently intended for children, but which Mr. Haslewood has enriched with a number of |
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