Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 106, November 8, 1851: A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.Various
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Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 106, November 8, 1851: A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.
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H. N. E. _is referred to our_ 3rd Vol. p. 224. _for information on the
subject of Supporters borne by Commoners._
J. S. B. (p. 240.) _Will this correspondent say how we can forward a
letter to him?_
H. C. DE ST. CROIX _is thanked. He will see that his kind offer has been
anticipated._
QUERIST _will find the line_--
"Music hath charms to soothe a savage breast,"
_in Congreve's_ Mourning Bride. See "NOTES AND QUERIES," Vol. i., p.
348.
C. H. B. _The reply referred to is unfortunately mislaid. It shall
appear, or be forwarded to our correspondent._
JAGER, _who inquires respecting the song of the_ "Ram of Derby," _is
referred to our_ 2nd Vol. p. 235.
M. (Deptford) _will find the information he is in search of, respecting
the ballad of the Wars in France, in our_ 1st Vol. p. 445.
_Copies of_ JOHNSON'S PRAYERS, ATHENAGORAS, _and_ THE ANTIQUARY, _have
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our Publisher?_
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kindly) that the delay has arisen from the difficulty of reading his
very peculiar handwriting. We will endeavour to avail ourselves of some
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