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to John Cleland. Lowndes says he also issued a pirated edition of the original letters. I find there is a second edition with imprint 1763, T. A. Becket and P. de Hondt, the Strand, uniform with the volume of ' Additional Letters.' There is also an edition in one volume with imprint 1764, A. Homer in the Strand, and P. Milton in St. Paul's Churchyard. Is the latter the pirated edition referred to by Lowndes or the so-called second edition ? What are the correct date and imprint of the real first edition ? J. W. M.

ISLINGTON PARISH REGISTERS. I should be glad to know if there are any parish registers for Islington dating back to the end of the sixteenth century, and, if not, what genealogical records exist relating to this locality. P. M.

[Mr. A. M. Burke's recently published ' Key to the Ancient Parish Registers of England and Wales ' (Sackville Press) would answer your first question, as it gives the date of the earliest entry in every parish register, and also state* what registers have been printed.]

POEMS ATTRIBUTED TO DRYDEN. The

Aldine edition of Dryden, edited by Richard Hooper, prints two poems which are not to be found in most collections of the poet's works. The title of one is ' On the Marriage of Mrs. Anastasia Stafford ' ; of the other, ' To Matilda.' What is the history of these poems ? and what is the authority for ascrib- ing them to Dryden ? S.

JEWS AND JEWESSES IN FICTION. I should be grateful for the names of Jews and Jewesses mentioned in plays, poetry, and novels, and the titles of the books in which these characters appeared ; also for the titles of any books or novels which have specially dealt with Jewish life, manners, and customs. Please reply direct.

(Hon. Mrs.) S. STEWART.

10, Egerton Gardens, S.W.

GAINSBOROUGH'S DESCENDANTS. Can any one tell me if any descendant of Thomas Gainsborough, the great painter, is still living ? I am informed that the last direct descendant died about 1874. J. G.

DODSLEY THE PUBLISHER. Having al- ready acquired a certain amount of new matter bearing on the life of Robert Dodsley, poet, dramatist, and publisher, I shall be glad to be directed to any source of addi- tional information, outside well-known works of reference. A. STAPLETON.

39, Burford Road," Nottingham.

HEATHFIELD, SUSSEX. Any information about, and references to, this parish, its history and topography, its inhabitants and its industries (especially that of iron- smelting and forging), some notes on which are being prepared for publication, will be welcome. Please reply direct.

PERCEVAL LUCAS.

188, Marylebone Road, N.W.

WILLIAM BULLOCK ON VIRGINIA. Where may any biographical matter be obtained concerning William Bullock, gentleman, who in 1649 wrote ' Virginia Impartially Examined ' ? HAROLD ARMITAGE.

Fieldhead, Eastholm Green, Letchworth, Heri.

" THAT 's ANOTHER PAIR OF SHOES." I should be glad to know the origin of this expression. HENRY SAMUEL BRANDRETH.

THISTLE AND SAINT. Can any one tell me of what saint the thistle is an emblem ? ST. B. S. SLADEN.

CANOPIED PEWS. I wish to learn the names of any churches that have canopied pews besides Stokesay and St. Margaret Pattens, E.C. (Rev.) ST. B. S. SLADEN.

63, Ridmount Gardens, Chenies Street, W.C.

SCRAP HAGER ALKALI. I find in a writer of the end of the seventeenth century Solinus and Scrap Hager Alkali quoted as authorities on the medicinal properties of pearls. Who was the second of these writers ?

EMERITUS.

CASTLE FOULIS. Can any Scotsman tell me from what legend or historical circum- stance is derived the curious and baffling slogan or rallying word of the Clan Roich, or Munro family, viz., " Caisteal Foulis 'n a theine" ("Castle Foulis ablaze")? Or does it refer to nothing more romantic than illuminations, or perhaps signalling ? The chief of the clan has been designated Munro of Foulis since the twelfth century.

JAS. PLATT, Jun.

HERALDIC. In a miniature case, be- spangled with golden quatrefoils on a light blue enamelled ground is the portrait of a personage of the seventeenth century, to judge by the costume. The inside of the lid contains a shield bearing arms which I interpret as follows : Or, on a bend sable three falcons displayed, of the last. The crest on a helm might also be a falcon dis- played. It has been suggested to me that the portrait is that of a Mortimer. Can it be that the arms appertain to John Mortimer,