I believe this work was written about 1711. Can you tell me when the self-striking clock was invented, and by whom?
Jingo.
Clarkson's "Richmond."—Can any of your readers inform me who is in possession of the papers of the late Mr. Clarkson, the historian of Richmond, in Yorkshire? I wish to know what were the ancient documents, or other sources, from which the learned author ascertained some facts stated in his valuable work. To whom should I apply on the subject?
D. Q.
"Felix quem faciunt," &c.—I wish you could tell me where I can find this line:
"Felix quem faciunt aliena pericula cautum."
Effigies.
Whitehall.
Sir Francis Windebank's elder Son.—Sir Francis Windebank, "of treacherous memory," it is well known, died at Paris in September, 1646. He had two sons; what became of Thomas, the elder? Francis, the second, was a colonel in the royal army: he was tried for cowardice in surrendering Blechingdon House, in Oxfordshire, to Oliver Cromwell without a blow; and being found guilty, was shot at Broken Hayes, near Oxford, in April, 1645. I am anxious to make out the fate of his elder brother.
Edward F. Rimbault.