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THE HISTORY of YOUR LANDED ESTATES

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JUST PUBLISHED.

CATALOGUE OF THE

TOPOGRAPHY OF GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND,
Comprising COUNTY HISTORIES and other Local Books,
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'North-Country

QUERIES:-St. Nicolas's, Rouen-Donna Maria of Spain
-Marchetti Collection of Drawings, 47-Saints' Satis-
faction-Jackson and Law Families-Archdeacon Sted-
man"Seecatchie" "Camelario,"
Parish Registers'-"See how these Christians love one
another"-" Vache à Colas"- Vachell-Ford Family -
Byron and Crawley-Freemasonry-Pig Grass-Nuns as
Chaplains St. Dunstan's-in-the-West-Engraving by Will,
49-Dutch Boy and Dyke-Flint Pebbles at Brighton-Lory
Family-Earl of Bristol's House-"Bec-en-Hent," 50.
REPLIES:-Phrases in American Newspapers, 50-Statues
in the British Isles, 51-Lynch Law-Lumley Family, 52-
Cawdor Dispatch-Names terrible to Children, 53-Abp.
Blackburne "Brokenselde"-Swedish Painters-Ships'
Periodicals, 54-Ruby Wedding-R. Newman-" Though
lost to sight"-Johnson's Uncle Hanged-Pan-Germanic
Press, 55" Haughendo "-Norfolk, Virginia-Comets-
Inventor of the Lucifer Match-Holt Castle, 56-Groom's
Coffee-House-Beezley - Carstares At the back of
beyond," 57-R. Carlile-"Rhombus "-Fleetwood-Ben-
jamin Hanbury's Library-Sir C. Slade-" Volksbücher"
-"Fossel "-Automaton Dancers, 58.

NOTES ON BOOKS:-Lupton's 'Life of Colet'-'Ruined
and Deserted Churches The Heroine'-Cambridge
County Geographies—' Burlington Magazine.'
Booksellers' Catalogues.

Notes.

PLAYERS' COMPANIES ON TOUR,

1548-1630.

THE borough of Saffron Walden, Essex, possesses two volumes of corporation accounts which extend, almost without break, from 31 May, 1545, to 31 Dec., 1835. Unfortunately, these accounts are very

meagre.

The real affairs of the borough, both in respect of income and outlay, were managed by the two Chamberlains, and their accounts have not been kept. The accounts preserved are those of the chief magistrate (at Saffron Walden termed "the Treasurer"), and contain chiefly certain balances (e.g., of the Chamberlains' accounts) and certain traditional expenditure (e.g., of borough hospitality to the Justices at the Sessions). Among the accidental items of expenditure are found notices of payment to companies of players on tour. It will be of interest to take these notices from the north-west corner of Essex, and compare them with the notices already given (10 S. vii. 181, 342, 422; viii. 43) from Maldon in the east of the county.

The accounts are from Michaelmas to Michaelmas, and in some cases it seems possible to distinguish an autumn tour from a spring tour. In other years the

items have been so obviously re-arranged in groups at the drafting of the account as to forbid inference. It cannot be concluded, from the absence of entries in any year, that no company visited Walden that year. The customary visit may have been paid, and the accustomed fee given by the Chamberlains, and therefore absent from the Treasurer's account. ANDREW CLARK. Great Leighs Rectory, Chelmsford.

1547-8 (probably spring, 1548. Elizabeth, wife of Thomas, Baron Audley, was no doubt resident in the Abbey buildings).-Gyven to certeyn players sent by lady Awdeley to the towne, in reward, 16d.

1559-60 (probably spring, 1560.

Lord Robert

Dudley, Master of the Horse, was brother-in-law to the widowed heiress of Audley End).-Gyven to my lord Roberte his players, 38. 4d.

1563-4.-Gyven to my lorde Rich his players and to other players, 58. 10d.

1568-9 (probably spring, 1569).-Payd for a rewarde to the Queene's majestie her players, 3s. 4d.

1569-70 (probably spring, 1570).-Given to my lord Ryche's players, 28.

1570-71 (Elizabeth was at Audley End, 19 Aug., 1571).-To the Quene's players and the Erle of Leycester's players, 68. 8d. To Sir Raphe Sadler's players, 38. 6d.

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1572-3 (probably autumn, 1572).-Gyven to the Quene's majestie her players,.. 1573-4 (probably autumn, 1573).-Gyven to my lord of Sussex players [Lord Chamberlain], 58.

1576-7. To my Lord Chamberleyn's players, 2s. 6d.

Charles,

Baron Howard of Effingham, Lord Chamber1577-8 (probably spring, 1578. lain. Elizabeth was at Audley End, 1578).Paied to my lorde Howarde's players, 2s. 6d.

1583-4 (probably autumn, 1583).-Geven to the Quene's majestie's players, 68. 2d.

Queene's plaiers, 6s. 8d. 1586-7 (probably spring, 1587).-Paid to the

1587-8. To the earle of Essex players, 58. To my lord of Lycester's and my Lord Chamberlain's men, 38. 4d. To the Queene's players, 38. 4d.

1588-9.-Given to my lord Staffourd's players,

38. 4d. Gyven to the erle of Essex players, 28.

1590-91.-Given to the Queene's players, 38. 4d. Given to one of the Queene's men a quart of wine, 16d.

1591-2.-Paid to the Queene's players, 6s. 8d. 1592-3.-Paid to the lord Morlei's players,

38. 4d.

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1607-8 (probably spring, 1608).-Bestowed on the Prince's players, 3s. 4d.

1608-9 (probably autumn, 1608).-Given to the Prince's players, 3s. 4d.

1609-10 (Earl of Suffolk at Audley End, Lord Chamberlain).-Given to the Prince's trumpeters and my Lord's players, 68. 8d. 1610-11 (probably spring, 1611). Given to the Duke of York's players, 10s. Given to the Duke of York's trumpeters, 38. 4d.

1611-12 (probably spring, 1612).-Given, in reward, to the Queene's players, 5s.

1613-14 (James I. visited Audley End, 1614)

Given to the Quene's players, for a reward, 58.
Given to the Prince's players, 58.

1615-18 (probably autumn, 1615).-Given to the Prince Paulsgrave servants and players, 58.

1616-17 (probably autumn, 1616).-Paid to the Queen's players, 58. (Probably spring, 1617).— Paid to the Prince's players, 3s. 4d.

1617-18 (probably spring, 1618).-Given to the Queene's players, 58.

1620-21 (probably spring, 1621).-Given to the Prince's players, 58.

1621-2.-(Probably autumn, 1621.) Given to the Prince's players, 3s. 4d. (Probably spring, 1622 Anne of Denmark died 1619.) Given the late Queene's players, 5s. 1622-3 (probably autumn, Given to the King's players, 3s. 4d. 1623-4 (probably spring, 1624).—Given to the King's plaiers, 58. 1624-5.

1622.)

(Autumn, 1624.) Given to the Prince's players, 68. 8d.-(Spring, 1625.) Given to the King's players, 58.

1628-9.-Geoven to the King's players and other players, at three tymes, 6s.

1629-30 (probably spring, 1630).-Given to the King's players, 2s. 6d.

1630-31 (spring, 1630).-Given to the King's players, 28.

MILLER BIBLIOGRAPHY.
(Concluded from p. 3.)

THIS second instalment gives all the remaining Miller publications that I have been able to trace :

[1818] The life and campaigns of Napoleon Bonaparte, (late emperor of France, &c.) containing details of his military achievements....a circumstantial account of the decisive battle of Waterloo; with particulars of his exile to St. Helena, conversations with Dr. Warden, and his employment in the Island. Embellished with a portrait. To which is annexed, The consequences of the French Revolution. Haddington: printed by and for G. Miller and Son. No date [or date cut off by binder]. 12mo, 74+120 pp. Not in B.M.

The portrait is missing. The book was perhaps written by "Mrs. Grant of Duthil (the sister of Sir Neil Campbell, who accompanied Napoleon to Elba)": see Lamp of Lothian,' 1844, p. 525. Napoleon died at St. Helena in 1821: this work was produced some time before that date.

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In original paper covers: plain. Dedication: "To gossips of every description, within the borough of Dunbar, this fable is humbly inscribed." In the MS. 'Notes on the Miller Family 'it is stated that William Miller, third son of George Miller of Dunbar, **Aitken of Dunbar, married, in 1827,

who seems to have died in 1835." William was born 24 Oct., 1796, and died 1837. Dr. Japp in his MS. notes states that he was a bookseller and bookbinder in Dunbar, a partner with his father, and succeeded him in the business. See 1830 History of Dunbar. Was his wife a relative of the author of this piece? and was the author of this piece John Aitken, the editor of Constable's Miscellany?

1818. Brown (Rev. John) of Haddington. A dictionary of the Holy Bible....With a life of the author. A new edition, carefully revised, and improved with the author's last additions and corrections. In two volumes. Dunbar : 1817. Marshall (Rev. Walter). The gospel-printed by and for G. Miller, Dunbar, and East mystery of sanctification opened in sundry prac- Lothian printing-office, Haddington. 1818. 8vo. tical directions, suited especially to the case of Vol. I. xxxii+632 pp., with 5 plates (plate i. those who labour under the guilt and power of frontispiece portrait of the author.) Vol. II, indwelling sin; also a Sermon on Justification. 600+xxxii pp., with 2 plates. B.M. 842. c. 14. ...With a life of the author. Together with Marshall improved; hints concerning the means Many other editions and works at Edinburgh, of promoting religion in ourselves or others, and Glasgow, London, Paisley, Berwick, and a Sermon on Reconciliation, by the Rev. James Stirling. The author (1722–87) was a DisHervey. Haddington: printed by G. Miller and Son, for G. Miller, Dunbar. senting minister in Haddington from 1751, 1817. 8vo, 8 pp. (unnumbered)+i-xxi, 22-440 pp. Not in and Professor of Divinity under the Associate Synod from 1768 till his death. Though poorly born, and largely self-educated, he was a man of great learning, a voluminous writer, and a powerful preacher. Dr. John Brown, the author of 'Rab and his Friends,' was his great-grandson, and speaks of him with pride in Horæ Subsecivæ,' Second Series, Letter to John Cairns, D.D.'

B.M.

A similar edition, however, of Marshall's book (first published in 1692), "To which is added a Recommendatory preface by the late Rev. Mr. Hervey," was published in London in 1819, 12mo (B.M. 4411. e. 31). The author, a Presbyterian divine, born 1628, died 1680.

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1819. [Miller (James).] Verses in memory of Dunbar Collegiate Church. Edinburgh: Oliver & Boyd [J. Miller, printer, Haddington]. 1819. 8vo, iv+40 pp. Anonymous. Reprinted in St. Baldred of the Bass,' Edinb., 1824. Halkett and Laing's 'Dictionary' and the Advocates' Library (Edinburgh) Catalogue give George Miller as the author. Not in B.M., and not in Mr. Unwin's collection: title and description are taken from copy in the Advocates' Library.

1820. [Miller (James).] The luckless drave, and other poems. By the author of Verses in memory of Dunbar Collegiate Church.' Edinburgh: William Laing, South Bridge; and Macredie and Co. Princes-street. 1820. [Printed by J. Miller, Haddington.] 8vo, 72 pp. [Original paper covers. "With anecdotes of the witches of East Lothian.-Price 28. 6d."] Anonymous. Contents: (1) The luckless drave; notes. (2) Wreck of the John and Agnes. (3) Shepherd of Lammermoor; notes. (4) Shepherd's song. (5) Mad woman's song. (6) Additional gleanings of witchcraft. Nos. 1, 2, and 3 are reprinted in St. Baldred of the Bass,' Edinb., 1824. Halkett and Laing's Dictionary' gives George Miller of Dunbar as the author.

1821. [Miller (George).] The affecting history of Tom Bragwell, an unhappy young man.... with some account of his companions in iniquity; wherein, are strikingly delineated the rise, progress, and fatal termination of juvenile delinquency....Humbly recommended to the serious attention of youth, as well as to the consideration of all parents, guardians, teachers, masters, and heads of families.... Haddington: printed.. by James Miller, for George Miller, Dunbar, by whom the trade will be supplied....Sold, in London, by Darton & Harvey, Gracechurch Street. 1821. 12mo, xii+200 pp. [With frontispiece.] Not in B.M.

The authorship is indicated on the title-page and in the text of Latter Struggles,' 1833.

1824. Miller (James). St. Baldred of the Bass, a Pictish legend; The siege of Berwick, a tragedy; with other poems and ballads, founded on the local traditions of East Lothian and Berwickshire. Edinburgh: sold by Oliver & Boyd, TweeddaleCourt; and Geo. B. Whittaker, London. [Printed by Oliver & Boyd.] 1824. 8vo, viii+416 pp. B.M. 11643. 1. 8.

The frontispiece is drawn and engraved by W. H. Lizars.

Miller.] 1826. 2 vols. 12mo. Vol. I. xii + 314 pp. with frontispiece. Vol. II. vi+316 pp. with frontispiece.

"The

Each volume has its own index. Book of Nature Laid Open,' &c. was first The Cheap Magazine, vol. ii.], which the printed in a small periodical publication author published, and conducted as editor, in 1814."-Vol. I. preface, v.

1830. Miller (James). The history of Dunbar, from the earliest records to the present period: with a description of the ancient castles and picturesque scenery on the borders of East Lothian. Published by William Miller, Dunbar, and sold by J. Miller, and G. Neill, Haddington. [Printed by J. Miller.] 1830. 12mo. With vignette half-title, iv+292 pp. B.M. 10370. bbb. 17.

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1833. Miller (George). Latter struggles in the journey of life; or, the afternoon of my days: comprehending chiefly, the period between my forty-fifth, and the end of my sixtieth year, being the fourth book of my pilgrimage: from, the will be found delineated....some of the most retrospections of a sexagenarian in which.... important lessons and sublime maxims of our Christian philosophy; not in examples drawn from fictitious representations; or imaginary characters, existing only in the regions of fancy and romance; but from the incidents, and every day occurrences, of the latter, and most unfortunate part of the real life of a country bookseller ... Edinburgh :-printed by James Colston, for the author, George Miller, of Dunbar, East Lothian....1833. 8vo, 406 pp., and 2 pp. of abridged testimonials, as Appendix. B.M. 4902. g. 11, and another copy, 10825, dd. 12.

1836. Miller (James). Verses to Lord Ramsay on his marriage with Lady Susan Hay. Edinburgh: printed by Ballantyne and Company, Paul's Work, Canongate. MDCCCXXXVI. 40 PP. [Original paper covers.] Not in B.M. James Andrew Ramsay, Lord Ramsay afterwards 10th Earl and 1st Marquis of Dalhousie, born 22 April, 1812; died 19 Dec., 1860. Governor-General of India and

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greatest of Indian Proconsuls." Lady Susan Hay, 1st daughter of 8th Marquis of Tweeddale, born 13 March, 1817, died on board ship while she was returning home from India, 6 May, 1853.

1841. Miller (James). Elegiac verses in memory of general, the right honourable the Earl of Dalhousie, G.C.B. Robert Ferguson, Esq. of Raith, M.P. and other eminent men connected with East Lothian. Edinburgh: printed by A. Turnbull and Co. High Street. MDCCCXLI. 8vo, iv+36 pp. [Original paper covers: "Price one shilling and sixpence."]

1826. [Miller (George).] Popular philosophy: or, the book of nature laid open upon Christian principles, and agreeably to the lights of modern science, and the progress of new discovery: being a new, improved, and much enlarged edi- This collected edition is not in B.M., which 81. tion of 'The book of Nature laid open, in a cursory contains, however,-1414. d. (5.)— and popular survey of several striking facts in Elegiac Verses in memory of R. Ferguson Natural History, and in the Phenomena and Con- ....Lord Lieutenant of Fifeshire,' 8vo, stitution of the Universe.'.... By the editor of The Cheap Magazine,' and Monthly Monitor. Pp. 16, A. Turnbull & Co., Edinburgh, 1841. Printed for and published by G. Miller, The copious notes give biographical details Dunbar....[Haddington: printed by James of the persons mentioned in the verses.

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