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We are obliged by the attention of Jonathan Oldbuck, Jun, and shall probably, at a future time, insert a verse or two of the "Clarendon House-Warming," in connexion of some notes on Clarendon House. His wish respecting the MS. volume shall be strictly complied with.

The Coin of James II., transmitted by C. F. P., shall be represented by a cut, which is now in progress. Could N. P. S., who has forwarded a Drawing of a Seal found at St. Alban's, favour us with an impression from the seal itself---or with the name and address of its possessor.

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The Essay on Affectation in Architecture," will shortly appear; as will also the Paper “On the Old English Stage," (with its very curious illustrative cut) from our friend of "Wine and Walnuts" memory.

Vyvyan's Description of Eltham Palace shall appear as quickly as our arrangements will admit: it will be illustrated by several cuts from sketches purposely taken on the spot by Mr. Whittock.

Mr. Landseer's Notes on some Roman Antiquities found near Shefford a few years since, are intended for an early number.

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We must acknowledge the kindness of G. L. F.; although we do not think that the lines sent are altogether adapted for our Publication. In regard to the Poem mentioned, the Editor can judge of its appositeness by perusal only.

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We particularly thank A. B. for his proffered sketch of Grecian and Roman Architecture; but from having a more extended essay on the subject now under consideration, decline, for the present, to trouble him. His address will oblige.

If our intelligent correspondent, W. A. who has favoured us with some memoranda of Hereford Cathedral, will favour us with his address, his inquiry shall be answered.

A. Z. will accept our thanks for his remarks: we will make the corrections required.

Our poetical frien J. A. G. must excuse our neglect of his Lines to the Moon, however pretty. We have come of age!

The Notes and other inclosures from T. W. Cambridge require our warmest acknowledgments. The Hunting Tower shall be inserted, and also the remarks on the Anglo-Saxon Pronouns; but the additional instances of the Custom of Salutation would, we apprehend, be extending that article too far. On the other subjects mentioned in our Correspondent's Note, the promised information will be particularly acceptable. King James's" Kirke on the Greene," with explanatory remarks, would be of great interest.

Our Correspondent G. C. H. will see that we have made an effectual use of his Monogram, May we request his future favours.

The subjects transmitted by W. C. S. of York are under consideration; but we somewhat apprehend that the Essays on Popular Superstitions will interfere with a series of papers already commenced. However, Mr. S. shall be written to.

We conclude that the Remarks of Q. Q. were composed "all in good humour," and therefore receive them in the same spirit; merely stating, that as, on the one hand, we never needlessly intrude a political remark; so, on the other, we shall never shrink from making one when the subject requires it. The Editor will neither disavow his own convictions, nor accept the apology of "being out of town," for his admission of ir Harris Nicolas's remarks on the National Cockade. We are obliged, notwithstanding, by all suggestions which tend to increase the utility of our work.

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On reaching the ivy-mantled Bridge, which is sup- | tower at the north-east end of the moat, remained posed to be coeval with the hall, and still the only entrance to the palace on the north, we paused, and examined with attention a structure, over which time has, comparatively, had little influence. It is of stone, with a strong abutment and four groined arches, varying in size, and of a massive yet beautiful design, the piers being strengthened by angular buttresses. It probably replaced the drawbridge in the reign of Edward IV., a period when it was considered that comfort could be combined with security in the defences of this castellated mansion. The moat is now partly occupied with a pond, partly used for grazing, and also laid out as a pleasure ground and garden; ornamental shrubs and flowers clustering around in picturesque beauty. The Bridge was originally defended by a gateway, which, with a

ing to the plan in Hasted's Kent. Nearly opposite, and extending east of the palace over five acres, is the original garden, the massive walls, and lofty arched entrance to which are in good preservation. The latter is deserving of, and has excited much observation. In the garden wall, to the west, are traces

of triangular apertures, supposed for the exercise of archery.

The ancient house in the garden merits the notice of the curious; it is occupied by Mr. Mc. Clean, to whose politeness we are indebted for several particulars.

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entire at the date of the view published by Samuel and Nath. Bucke, in 1735,-but it has since progressively disappeared; two dilapidated stacks of brick chimneys remained, one on each side, till 1813. This gateway, according to Harris and Philipott, was of stone, and probably the work of Bishop Beke, "who repaired, rebuilt, and beautified," the palace, at great cost, at the latter end of the thirteenth century. According to the plan published by Hasted, it consisted of a large arch, a postern, and two towers, flanked by some buildings comprising the northern front of the palace, which are described as "decayed lodgings:" two modern-looking houses, which stand on either side of the bridge, harmonize but very ill with the desolation which has fallen on all around.

It has been well remarked, that the existing historical records of Eltham Palace are scanty and imperfect. Its origin is lost in obscurity; and the absence of data respecting a place which for centuries was a favourite abode of English monarchs, cannot but be considered as very remarkable. The notice which appears in the "Perambulation of Kent" is slight and meagre. Lambarde seems to have imbibed the

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