170. That he had been attacked with an epidemical disorder, the particulars of which he describes.-That the Bishop of Cephalonia's work quoted as in Lord Oxford's library, is not there.-Enquiries about Sir Philip Sydenham. Feb. 25, 1734. fo. 279.
10. Further remarks on some of the subjects mentioned in the last letter. That Mr. Anstis's book on the Knights of the Bath was compiled and printed within three weeks.-That Francis Thynne, Lancaster herald, had also written on that subject, and that Mr. Anstis had a MS. copy of his work.-Desire...
15. Hearne gives his reasons why Ireland was conquered before the reign of Hen. II.-The modern way of elections at Oxford fatal to all good learning. April 29, 1726, fo. 19.
20. Mentions some MSS. relating to Berking Abbey, in the catalogue of the library of John Humphrey of Rowell or Rothwell, in Northamptonshire, sold by auction in 1682 at London; which catalogue he thinks was drawn up by his friend John Bagford, "a man of great and uncommon curiosity." fo. 24.
41. He explains how Lionel Walden, who was murdered eight years since, came to appear as a subscriber to his Adam de Domerham. Aug. 11, 1727. fo. 48. Mr. West's answer to this letter is subjoined.
43. That he would willingly know something about Mr. Le Neve's MS. History of Hen. V. though it should be too late for his Elmham.-Wants some particulars of William of Worcester, which he supposes Dr. Tanner might furnish. Sept. 13, 1727.
52. Thanks Mr. West for a transcript of Wanley's notes about Bury; many of the like nature drawn up by Sir Simonds Dewes.-A register of Bury Abbey in the hands of Dr. Cox Macro.-Mr. Bruce and his tutor Professor Ward. Jan. 12, 1727. fo. 70.
83. Further enquiries about L. Pembroke's picture of Rich. II. which he did not know before to have been engraved.-Some remarks on Dr. Woodward's. shield, and the strictures on it by Mr. Downes.-That he has heard there is an account of it in the London Journal for Sat. April 9 last, or in one ab...
118. Wishes to know what articles Mr. West purchased at Le Neve's auction, that he might mark them in the catalogue, as he would those bought by Lord Oxford.-Enquiries about Whethamstede's Chronicle, April 7, 1731. fo. 187.