volume of

Robinson Crusoe

was written by the first Lord Oxford, when in the Tower, and given by him to Defoe; if true, it is a curious anecdote. Have you got back Lord Brooke's MS.? and what does Heber say of it? Write to me at Portsmouth.

Ever yours, etc.,

Bn.


[Footnote 1:]

Rogers's

Columbus

was reviewed by Ward in the