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 taken from his monument in old St. Paul's, which has been copied in the present edition. Of this monument the head and urn still exist in the Crypt of the present Cathedral. It was originally set up by Dr. Montfort and Dr. Henry King, and executed by Nicholas Stone. Whether considered as the effigy of this eminent author, or even as a work of art, it is well worthy restoration; together with those of his learned and excellent predecessors, Colet the founder, and Nowell the great benefactor of St. Paul's School.

London, June 16, 1840.