[77] Hodgkinson. Part of the Old Hall Manor, as well as Overton Manor, in this parish, belonged to this family. Overton passed from them, by marriage, to Sir Joseph Banks.
[78] This Pye was composed of Pheasants, Turkeys, Plovers, Snipes, Woodcocks, Partridges, Ox Tongue, and Hare, &c.
[79] When their present Majesties honoured the City of London with their Presence, Sir Samuel Fludyer, Bart., late Lord Mayor, entertained them with more Elegance than ever was known.
[80] According to Aldrovandus, the Pheasant is very fond of viewing his own image.
[81] According to the same writer, the Turkey is originally a Bæotian bird.
[82] Earl Spencer, Earl of Hardwicke, and C. R. Colvile, Esq., M.P.
[83] The original is in the Bateman Collection at Lomberdale House.
[84] An error for 20th.
[85] This word signifies uncle. Vide Ash. Dict.
[86] Sic. query corrosive?