Wakefield.


_Tobacco--its Arabic Name._--One of your correspondents, A.C.M. (Vol.
ii., p. 155.), wishes to know what is the Arabic word for _tobacco_ used
in Sale's _Koran_, ed. 8vo. p. 169. Perhaps, if he will refer to the
chapter and verse, or even specify _which_ is the 8vo. edition which he
quotes, some of your correspondents may be able to answer his Query.

M.D.


_Pole Money._--Some time ago I made a copy of

"A particular of all the names of the several persons within the
Lordship of Marston Montgomery (in Derbyshire), and of their
estates, according to the acts of parliament, for payment of
_pole money_ assessed by William Hall, constable, and others."

This was some time between 1660 and 1681. And also of a like

"Particular of names of the several persons within the same
lordship under the sum of _5l._, to _pole for_ according to the
acts of parliament."

Can any of your correspondents inform me to what tax the above lists
applied, and what were the acts of parliament under which this tax (or
pole-money) was payable.

T.N.I.