For genuine illustration of history, biography, and manners, we must chiefly rely on
ancient original papers. To them we must turn for the correction of past errors: for
a supply of future materials; and for proofs of what hath already been delivered
to us."-Lodge.

London:

JOHN BOWYER NICHOLS AND SON,

AND WILLIAM PICKERING.

1840.

1116.

ΤΟ

JOHN BOWES,

OF STREATLAM CASTLE, Esq. M. P.

These Memorials

PRINCIPALLY COMPILED FROM ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS

IN HIS POSSESSION,

ARE DEDICATED WITH EVERY SENTIMENT

OF PERSONAL REGARD

AND ESTEEM.