One of his Executors.
Sterne's Autograph.
Mr. Geo. Willis,—I have never met with the fact in print, that some few of the first editions of Tristram Shandy have the autograph of the author at the head of the first chapter in some or one of the volumes, a facsimile of which, in the 7th volume of the copy in my possession, I send you.
Whether this was done for the gratification of Sterne's particular friends, or for what other purpose, I am ignorant; perhaps some of your correspondents can throw some light upon the subject.
A. C. K.
Ward's "Grand Rebellion."
I was rejoiced at the first glance at F. C. B.'s communication (p. 88 "Current Notes" for November), but doubts very soon arose, whether some oversight had not occurred in taking the portrait of Robert Bertie, for that enquired after, which is Montague Bertie. On turning to Granger I found this to be the case, for the portrait which F. C. B. has, is there given as Robert, so that I fear the right one remains yet non est inventus, for I do not consider "A Dealer," as speaking from any distinct recollection of such a portrait, which must be an 8vo. one, whereas Faithorne's is in 4to.