William Crafts, born in Charleston, S. C., January 24, 1787; died in Lebanon Springs, N. Y., September 23, 1826. He was educated at Harvard and was especially noted there for his proficiency in the classic languages. He returned to Charleston, where he was admitted to the bar, and became a leading lawyer and legislator. He was always a ready and convincing speaker. In 1817 he delivered the Phi Beta Kappa address at Harvard. He was a constant contributor to the Charleston Courier. His works were published in Charleston in 1828. He wrote a few volumes of poetry, viz.: The Raciad, Sullivan's Island, and A Monody on the Death of Decatur.

The Sea Serpent; or, Gloucester Hoax. A Dramatic Jeu d'Esprit, in Three Acts. Charleston: A. E. Miller, 1819. 12mo, pp. [5], 6-34.

CROSWELL, JOSEPH

A New World Planted; or, the Adventures of the Forefathers of New England Who Landed in Plymouth, December 22, 1620. An Historical Drama. Boston, 1802. 8vo, pp. 45.

CUSTIS, GEORGE WASHINGTON PARKE

George Washington Parke Custis, born in Mount Airy, Md., April 30, 1786; died at Arlington, Fairfax Co., Va., October 10, 1857. His father was the son of Mrs. Washington by her former husband. His early home was at Mount Vernon, and he was educated at Princeton. He married, early in life, Mary Lee Fitzhugh, and their daughter married Robert E. Lee. Arlington House, built by Mr. Custis, thus came into the Lee family. This beautiful estate, which was confiscated during the war between the States, and used as a place of burial for the Federal dead, was purchased from General Lee's heirs at the close of the war and remains dedicated to the uses of a National Cemetery. Mr. Custis wrote Recollections of General Washington, published first in the National Intelligencer, and in book form in New York, in 1860.

The Indian Prophecy. A National Drama in Two Acts, founded on a most interesting and romantic occurrence in the life of General Washington. Georgetown, 1828. 16mo, pp. 35.

Pocahontas; or, The Settlers of Virginia. A National Drama in Three Acts. Philadelphia, 1830. 12mo, pp. 47.
Another edition. 12mo, pp. 45. Philadelphia, 1839.
This play was first acted at the Park Theatre, New York, December 28, 1830, was well received, and was played in different cities of the United States.

DA CENEDA, LORENZO DA PONTE

(Called DA PONTE)