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A few Words of Explanation. 81
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Letter from the Earl of Shaftesbury respecting
Monmouth's Ash. 82
Drayton's Poems. 83
On a Passage in Goldsmith. 83
Ancient Libraries, by Rev. Dr. Todd. 83
Defence of a Bald Head, by J. Payne Collier. 84
Royal Household Allowances. 85
Adversaria:--Printers' Couplets--Charles Martel. 86
Bodenham and Ling. 86
Travelling in England. 87
Minor Notes:--Ancient Alms Dish--Bishop that