Mr. Stanley died at Eyam 24th August, and was buried there on the 26th following, 1670.
I have thus extracted what, as an act of justice, ought to have been published long since, and which, indeed, ought to accompany every memorial of the plague at Eyam: though I scarcely regret that it has waited for the extensive circulation the Table Book must give to it—if it is so fortunate as to be considered a communication to your purpose. My authority is, “De Spiritualibus Pecci. Notes (or Notices) concerning the Work of God, and some of those who have been workers together with God in the High Peak of Derbyshire,” &c. 12mo. 1702. (Sheffield.)
Some farther account of Stanley may be seen in Calamy’s “Nonconformist’s Memorial,” and Hunter’s “History of Hallamshire,” but both follow Bagshaw.
I exceedingly regret that “William and Mary Howitt” were unacquainted with Mr. Stanley’s services at Eyam.
I am, sir,
Your obedient and humble servant,
M. N.
Nov. 9, 1827.
For the Table Book.