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Alexandria, that it is probable the author composed it in that country and city. Sig. Maio inclines to believe that the translator Julius Valerius was, also, of Africa.

Our readers may recollect, that some time ago, offence was taken by Dr. E. D. Clarke, at the silence of the Trustees of the British Museum, who declined to authenticate a very capital Sarcophagus, brought from Alexandria by the British troops, who had rescued it from the grasp of the French, as the Tomb of Alexander. It is possible that this work may contain such details respecting the nature, form, and situation of that monument, as may contribute to the effectual settlement of that question. We have no objection to invest a trophy of British valor with the most distinguished character; though we object to the pledging of British learning and veracity to a proposition not demonstrated as absolute fact.

NOTES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Several articles are postponed till our next No.

We thank N. A. O. for his very judicious hints. In looking over our former Numbers, he will see that we entertain an opinion similar to his of Buttman's Greek Grammar. His Greek Epigram will be inserted.

L'article de M. Abel-Remusat n'a qu'une faute; c'est d'être d'une longueur qui passe nos bornes.

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