The Original Painting by Housman, is in the Resepsion of Mr Hawes, at Solisbury. Published Julv 1.7.94, by M. Bovi, No7, Piccadilly London. TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR RICHARD PEPPER ARDEN, MASTER OF THE ROLLS, AND ONE OF HIS MAJESTY'S MOST HONOURABLE PRIVY COUNCIL. SIR, PERFECTLY fenfible of that regard which you entertain for the virtuous character, I experience no difficulty in committing to your patronage a new edition of the following pages.-They contain portraits of genuine excellence, finished by no unfkilful artist. Charmed from my earliest years with their captivating beauties, I fhall probably be deemed a partial and prejudiced fpectator. Be this as it may-when I requeft your permifsion to infcribe to you a volume which exhibits a full and adequate representation of perfons eminent for their great and amiable qualities, I am confident of your kind indulgence. I am, SIR, with all possible respect, your Honour's moft obliged WYCLIFFE, JAN. 16, 1796. and devoted fervant, THOMAS ZOUCH. |