is to be regretted that the limits of the Introduction prevented the editor from availing himself more largely of the rich stores of information unreservedly laid open by so profound and judicious an antiquary. All that is of principal value in the remarks on the construction, and charasteristical features, of Roman roads, likewise proceeded from information and corrections afforded by the same gentleman. The Right Reverend the LORD BISHOP OF CLOYNE, is particularly requested to permit the Editor to return thanks for marks of polite attention, which were circumscribed only by his diffidence in intruding on time so truly valuable as that of his Lordship. TO JOHN NICHOLS, ESQ. F.A.S. he is indebted for the loan of several estimable books, and for facilities afforded to various objects of enquiry." Materials for the article on the Civil Divisions. and Laws of the Anglo-Saxons, were furnished by a gentleman whose professional pursuits should render him capable of communicating valuable information on those subjects. The above acknowledgments express the extent of assistance received by the Editor of the Introduction, except that he was aided in forming the list of books treating on the topography and antiquities of England collectively, by Mr. W. UpCOTT, of the London Institution, whose intimate acquaintance acquaintance with all such publications is proved by his useful and curious work, intituled, A Bibliographical Account of the principal Works relating to English Topography. The following PLATES were given to the Authors in the course of the publication, and again presented to the Public, in addition to the usual number of Plates promised in the conditions.* This list is communicated to the Editor of the Introductory Volume, by Mr. Britton A list of correspondents relating to the first NINE VOLUMES, and to VOLUME THE ELEVENTH, was enclosed with the letter from Mr. Britton, already submitted to the reader. The Editor has taken the freedom of introducing it in this place, with the view of affording, as far as was practicable, a collective and unbroken record of the principal contributors of literary, or local, information to the Beauties of England and Wales, in all their parts. Prefixed to Mr. Britton's list, is the following observation: "The warmest acknowledgments of myself and Mr. Brayley are due to the noblemen and gentlemen recorded in the following list, as well as to many others who expressly desired that their names might not be made public; yet who, nevertheless, communicated much valuable information."al The Rev. Thomas Leman Edward King, Esq. 1 e 49 The Rev. James Dallaway The William Hamper, Esq. Mr. Thomas Sharp Dr. Kennedy CAMBRIDGESHIRE, Rev. Dr. Elliston Dr. Cory Henry Turner, B. D. Mr. Luke, B. D. Henry Andrews, Esq. Messrs. I. K. and J. Baldrey Mr. John Griffith Mr. John Deighton The Marquis of Buckingham Mr. R. Harraden CHESHIRE CHESHIRE. Sir Richard C. Hoare, Bart. Rev. Hugh Cholmondely Holland Watson, Esq. Edward Dayes, Esq. John Thomas Stanley, Esq. Mr. Broster CORNWALL. Lord Elliott Lord de Dunstanville Dr. Cardew Dr. Philip Charles Rashleigh, Esq. John Rogers, Esq. CUMBERLAND. Rev. Jonathan Boucher Mr. Lonsdale Mr. Jollie Mr. Clarke DERBYSHIRE. Sir Robert Wilmot Dr. Sleath Dr. R. Forester Rev. Richard Ward George Buxton Stebbing Shaw Hayman Rooke, Esq. Richard Arkwright, Esq. Mr. Richard Brown W. Bray, Esq. F.A.S. Mr. H. Moore Mr. Abraham Dale Mr. William Platt Mr. W. H. Wayne |