[170] See The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, edited by A. J. C. Hare.
[171] In a letter to C. Sneyd Edgeworth, May 1, 1813.
[172] Spectator, No. 477. Sat. Sep. 6. 1712.
[173] MS. Bodl. 832. There is a reprint in the Babees’ Book (E.E.T.S.)
[174] See Bunyan’s Book for Boys and Girls; or, Country Rhimes for Children, 1686. See [Appendix A. IX.]
[176] By William Ronksley, 1712. See [Appendix A. IX.]
[177] Divine Songs for Children, by the Rev. Isaac Watts, D.D., 1715. Divine and Moral Songs for Children, 10th ed., 1729.
[178] “The Butterfly”, by Adelaide O’Keefe. See below. Original Poems by the Taylors and A. O’K.
[179] Puerilia; or, Amusements for the Young. “Consisting of a Collection of Songs adapted to the Fancies and Capacities of those of tender Years, and taken from their usual Diversions and Employments: also on Subjects of a more elevated Nature. Divided into three Parts, viz.: I. Songs for little Misses. II. Songs for little Masters. III. Songs on Divine, Moral and other Subjects, etc.” By John Marchant, Gent.