[3] He was admitted to his bachelor’s degree in 1686; and to his master’s, by mandate, in 1700. N.
[4] Spence.
[5] He received, in September, 1697, a present of two hundred guineas from the lords justices, for his trouble in bringing over the treaty of peace. N.
[6] It should be the earl of Dorset.
[7] Swift obtained many subscriptions for him in Ireland. II.
[8] Spence.
[9] Spence.
[10] Spence; and see Gent. Mag. vol l vii. p. 1039.
[11] Richardsoniana.
[12] It is to be found in Poggii Facetiæ. J.B.