Our best thanks are due to Mr. J.C. Smith, whose kind criticism and inspiring suggestions have been of inestimable service to us in the preparation of this work.
M.D. H.W.
CONTENTS
SIR THOMAS MORE, 1478-1535—
To Margaret Roper. 'Wyth a cole' from prison.
MARGARET ROPER, 1505-1544—
To Sir Thomas More. Reply to the above.
ROGER ASCHAM, 1515-1568—
To Lady Jane Grey. A most accomplished maiden.
To Lady Clarke. An offer of assistance.
FRANCIS BACON, 1561-1626—
To Sir Thomas Bodley. With a copy of his book.
SIR THOMAS BROWNE, 1605-1682—
To his son Thomas. Fatherly commendations.
To his son Edward. Centenarians.
JOHN MILTON, 1608-1674—
To a Cambridge friend. The choice of a profession.
To Leonard Philaras. The blind poet.
JOHN EVELYN, 1620-1706—
To Samuel Pepys. In retirement at Wotton.
To the same. An old man's occupations.