[571.] Mercer. Hugh Mercer.
Armorial. Of Virginia. A gallant General of the Revolution; was killed at the battle of Princeton, at which the daring plan of crossing the river was undertaken and carried out upon his suggestion.
[572.] Mercer. (Anonymous.)
Armorial. Rich mantling encompassing the whole shield. Motto, Per varios casus. John Mercer of Marlboro, near Fredericksburg; a witness to the will of Mary Washington.
[573.] Meredith. Jonathan Meredith Junr.
Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. Motto, Integra mens augustissima possessio. This plate is not signed, but is apparently the work of Maverick.
[574.] Middleton. John Izard Middleton.
Armorial. Born at Middleton-Place-on-the-Ashley, near Charleston, S.C., 1785; died, 1849. Author; intimate in the circles of Mesdames De Staël and Récamier.
[575.] Middleton. Peter Middleton. M.D.
Armorial. Chippendale. Signed, J. Lewis Sc. Mantling profuse and reaching well down the shield. Motto, Fortis & fidus. Of New York. Born in Scotland. Made the first dissection on record in America.