(Undated. At the head has been added, ‘About Nov 1’.)
(Dated ‘Friday 1817’.)
'The Mayor of Pontefract hopes that, as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Lord Houghton, who was so long associated with the Borough, the Tradesmen and Inhabitants will close their Places of Business to-morrow (Thursday) at 2 o'clock, the day appointed for the funeral. E. H. Coleman, Town Clerk. Town Hall, Pontefract.
Printed by R. Holmes, 'Advertiser' Office, Pontefract.
30 Blenheim Terrace, Scarboro'. - Sure Quaritch would not do anything 'discreditable' to FitzGerald's memory, but his friendship for Aldis Wright will prevent him writing a notice of this edition and memoir. Note on FitzGerald's translations.
(Transcript in the hand of R. C. Mangin, docketed ‘Reverend Edward Mangin’s reply to Mr: Warren Hastings critique upon his Essay on Light Reading’. Dated 1808 at the end. ‘Aug.’ has been added at the head in pencil.)
19 Church Road, Willesden, N. W. - Thanks Quaritch for the copy of FitzGerald's Works, which he calls 'a worthy monument to the man'. A sketch by Simpson of 'Turbat-i-Shaik Jam' [Torbat-e Jam], the site of Jami's tomb, could be included if there is a second edition.