be regarded by the reader as the most interesting part of the work. A large proportion of the letters have never before appeared in print. And here the writer cannot deny herself the satisfaction of repeating her grateful acknowledgements to Edward Tickell Esq. Q.C. of Dublin, through whose eminent liberality and kindness exerted towards a stranger, she has been enabled to lay before the public letters and private papers of Addison's which passing into the hands of his executor, have been carefully preserved ever since in the Tickell family, and now appear with the freshness of novelty. Her cordial thanks must also be extended to her friend and kinsman the Rev. Charles Strong prebendary of St. Patrick's, for his valuable services on this occcasion.
To Mr. Bolton Corney she has likewise been indebted for much useful information and many good offices of various kinds.
The favour of lord Northwick demands her very respectful acknowledgement, through which the work is adorned with a portrait of Addison from an original picture by Kneller never before engraved.