[1] See my _Chesterfield Bibliography to 1800_, Papers of the Bibliographical Society of America, XXIX (1935), 68-70 and 82-89. [2] Mr. Cecil Price, of Aberystwyth University, called the _London Chronicle_ item to my attention several years ago, pointing out that Professor James L. Clifford had identified this reference at note 160 in his edition of _Dr. Campbell's Diary_ (Cambridge, 1947). The _CBEL_ lists _The Graces_ as by Woty, but without stating its authority. [3] The sale catalogue authenticates the poem here given by printing a short passage from it (page 238, lot 1405; sold by Messrs. Sotheby, Wilkinson, & Hodge; 18 April 1918). NOTES TO _THE GRACES_ Full annotation is not intended, but identification of a few allusions in this poem may be helpful. p. 4 Sir Fletcher Norton (1716-89), currently Speaker of the House of Commons. Edward Thurlow (1731-1806), recently notable for successfully opposing perpetual copyright. John Dunning (1731-83), lawyer and member of Parliament, Mrs. Eugenia Stanhope's legal counsel when Chesterfield's executors wished to stop publication of the letters. See my article, "The Publication of Chesterfield's _Letters to his Son_," PMLA, LI (March 1936), 171. p. 5 William Blackstone (1723-80), already a judge and the author of the famous _Commentaries_. Schomberg (probably Isaac, 1714-80, rather than his twin brother Raphael, 1714-92), Sir John Pringle (1707-82), and William Bromfield (1712-92) were physicians, respectively, to Garrick, King George III, and his Queen. p. 6 The current Bishop of Peterborough was Dr. John Hinchliffe (1731-94). Hans Stanley (1720?-80), M.P., political and diplomatic figure. Great Tallboy--apparently Charles Talbot, twelfth Earl and only Duke of Shrewsbury (1660-1718), "A man of great personal attractions, ... called by Swift 'the favourite of the nation'" (_Concise DNB_). Haslang--Joseph Xaver (ca 1700-83), Freiherr (later Graf) von Haszlang, Bavarian minister to England 1741-83 (Yale _Walpole_, IX, 185, n. 25). p. 9 Spranger Barry (1719-77), famous tragic actor, or possibly his wife, Ann Spranger Barry (1734-1801). p. 12 John Hill (1716?-75), prolific compiler of works on varied subjects; about a year previously he had been made knight of the Swedish order of Vasa. THE GRACES: A POETICAL EPISTLE [Price One Shilling.] [Illustration] THE GRACES: A POETICAL EPISTLE. FROM A GENTLEMAN TO HIS SON. LONDON: Printed for the AUTHOR, and Sold by W. FLEXNEY, in Holborn. MDCCLXXIV. THE GRACES: A POETICAL EPISTLE.