Sir Richard Fanshawe, Bart
From an engraving by Farthorne in the possession of E. J. Fanshawe,
Esq.

All Saints' Church, Hertford
From an old print in the possession of R. T. Andrews, Esq.


Monument in Ware Church Erected to the Memory of her husband by Lady
Fanshawe





INTRODUCTORY MEMOIR




It may, possibly, be thought unnecessary to prefix to this work a
biographical sketch of the persons whose careers are faithfully
related in it; and it may be considered an act of imprudence to place
the cold and measured statements of an Editor in juxta-position with
the nervous and glowing narrative of the amiable historian of the
lives of her husband and herself. The latter objection, however true,
ought not to prevent such remarks being made as may cause her labours
to be better understood, and more highly appreciated; especially, as
information can be supplied, and in a few instances, comments
submitted, which may render that justice to the writer it was