“false witness against thy neighbour. 10.—Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house.”—
Mr. Parker very obligingly submits his writing to the inspection of the curious, and would execute one similar for a proper reward. If this account should be thought worthy of a place in your “Every-Day Book,” I shall feel much obliged by its insertion, and will endeavour to send you something amusing respecting the customs, pastimes, and amusements of this part of Derbyshire.
I am, Sir,
Your well-wisher
And obedient servant,
John Francis Browne.
Lings, near Chesterfield,
August, 30, 1826.
NATURALISTS’ CALENDAR.
Mean Temperature 59·17.
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