[Mr. Henry Mayhew was never at any time Editor of Punch. He assisted the first Editor, Mr. Mark Lemon, in his work at the commencement, and made many valuable suggestions. His connection with Punch was not of long duration.—Ed.]


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Portsmouth, Saturday, July 23, 1887.