Lastly, I must again congratulate this undertaking of yours, as now more proper to you than any other person, by reason of your long knowledge and alliance to the worthy family of the Cranmers (my old friends also), who have been men of noted wisdom, especially Mr. George Cranmer, whose prudence added to that of Sir Edwin Sandys, proved very useful in the completing of Mr. Hooker's matchless books: one of their letters I herewith send you, to make use of if you think fit. And let me say further; you merit much from many of Mr. Hooker's best friends then living; namely, from the everrenowned Archbishop Whitgift, of whose incomparable worth, with the character of the times, you have given us a more short and significant account than I have received from any other You have done much for the learned Sir pen. Henry Savile, his contemporary and familiar friend; amongst the surviving monuments of whose learning (give me leave to tell you so) two are omitted; his edition of Euclid, but especially his translation of King James's Apology

Or rather his works entitled Pra lectiones tredecim in Principium Elementorum Fuclidis Oxonie Habitæ. Oxon. 1621" 4to. Sir Henry Savile having read thirteen lectures upon the first eight propositions of Euchd, surrendered the char to Mr. Briggs, taking leave of his audience in his last lecture with these words, “Irado lampadem successori meo, doctissimo ** viro, qui vos ad intima Geometria mysteria perducet."

(Ward's Professors of Cresh im Coliege, p. 1-1 )

for the Oath of Allegiance," into elegant Latin; which flying in that dress as far as Rome, was by the Pope and Conclave sent to Salamanca unto Franciscus Suarez' (then residing there as President of that college) with a command to answer it. And it is worth noting, that when he had perfected the work, which he calls " Defensio Fidei Catholica," it was transmitted to Rome for a view of the inquisitors; who, according to their custom, blotted out what they pleased, and (as Mr. Hooker hath been used since his death) added whatsoever might advance the Pope's supremacy, or carry on their own interest; commonly coupling together Deponere et Occidere,

*A celebrated Jesuit, the author of many controversial and other tracts. He was born in 1548, and died in 1617. His works are contained in 32 vol. folio. The treatise here alluded to, is entitled "Defensio Fidei Catholicæ, contra Anglicans Sect Frores, una cum Responsione ad Jac. Regis Apologiar pro Juz, me vo Fide to tis. Mag. 1019." A opy of this book was burnt in Figland by public authority. It is related of him, that he met death with the most jovful trar ynlity and composure of mind, uttering these words, "Non putahan tam dulce, ta'n suave esse mort.” (Dieronnaire Historique, de, à Paru, 1777-Dr. Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury, delivered a course of lectures agamst Suarez. They were published after his death by his son, with this title, De Suprema Potestate Regiả Exercitationes habite in Academia Oxoniensi, contra Rob. Bellarmine et Francis. Suarez. Londini, 1619" 4to.— Pope Paul V. dishonoured his title of Holiness, and cast an indelible stain on his infallibility, by an express approbation of the doctrine advanced in the writings of Suarez in defence of the murder of Kings

the deposing, and then killing of princes. Which cruel and unchristian language, Mr. John Saltkel", the amanuensis to Suarez, when he wrote that answer (but since a convert, and living long in my father's house), often professed the good old man (whose piety and charity Mr. Saltkel magnified much) not only disavowed, but detested. Not to trouble you further; your reader (if according to your desire, my approbation of your work carries any weight) will here find many

Mr. JOHN SALTKEL OF SAIKIELD, a native of Cumberland, was for some years a member of the Church of Rome and a Jesuit. He was profoundly read in theological and other authors: but being for the fame of his learning brought before King James, he was so far convinced by his Majesty's arguments, as to come over to the Church of England, for which he was wont to style himself" The Royal convert;" and the king honoured him so far, as to call him "The Learned Salkeld”

his works and writings.-(Echard's History of England, vol. II. p. 871.)—“ Never had England more learned bishops and doctors: Which of them ever returned from his Majesty's

wurse without admiration? What king christened, hath wrten so larned volumes To omit the rest, his last of t's kind, wherein he hath so held up Cardinal. Bellarmine arol his master Pope Paulus, is such, that Plessis and Mouline, the two great lights of France, profess to receive their light in sdscourse from his beams, and the learned Jesuit, Skid, could not but be converted with the necessity of those demonstrations." (H1) Parogynie, Bishop Hell's Works, ℗ 114. )—Mr. Salkeld became Rector of Church Taunton in Devonshire, in 1635, and was afterwards, for his loyalty, deprived of lus preferment, and died at Ulculin, in Feb. 1659-00,

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just reasons to thank you for it; and possibly for this circumstance here mentioned (not known to many) may happily apprehend one to thank him, who heartily wishes your happiness, and is unfeignedly,

Sir,

Your ever-faithful

CHICHESTER,

November 17, 1664.

And affectionate old friend,

HENRY CHICHESTER.