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HE signal favour I received, in January 1793, from the learned Society of Antiquaries (over which your Lordship so worthily presides), of being admitted an honorary member of that illustrious body, has constantly made me wish to meet with an occasion that might enable me to express my gratitude by some communication worthy of its notice.

The enclosed paper may probably not be worthy the notice of the Society of Antiquaries, though I have not yet found the subject of it mentioned by any author: but it will answer my aim in sending it, if it be accepted as a mark of my sincere gratitude and Rh