# Notes and Queries/Series 1/Volume 1/Number 1/Notices to Correspondents

Notices to Correspondents
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NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.
The matter is so generally understood with regard to the management of periodical works, that it is hardly necessary for the Editor to say that HE CANNOT UNDERTAKE TO RETURN MANUSCRIPTS; but on one point he wishes to offer a few words of explanation to his correspondents in general, and particularly to those who do not enable him to communicate with them except in print. They will see, on a very little reflection, that it is plainly his interest to take all he can get, and make the most, and the best, of everything; and therefore he begs them to take for granted that their communications are received, and appreciated, even if the succeeding Number bears no proof of it. He is convinced that the want of specific acknowledgment will only be felt by those who have no idea of the labour and difficulty attendant on the hurried management of such a work, and of the impossibility of sometimes giving an explanation, when there really is one which would quite satisfy the writer, for the delay or non-insertion of his communication. Correspondents in such cases have no reason, and if they understood an editor's position they would feel that they have no right, to consider themselves wider-valued; but nothing short of personal experience in editorship would explain to them the perplexities and evil consequences arising from an opposite course.
Aubrey Junior. The coincidence is certainly curious. When the 3rd of November was fixed for the first appearance of "Notes and Queries," it was little thought that it was the anniversary of the birth of John Aubrey, the most noted Querist, if not the queerest Noter, of all English antiquaries. His "Mem. to ask Mr. ——" no doubt indirectly suggested our title.
Philobiblion is thanked for his suggestion, that we should "print lists of all the books printed by the Roxburgh, Abbotsford, Camden, Spottiswoode, and other publishing Clubs and Societies" His suggestion had, however, been anticipated: arrangements are making for giving not only the information suggested by Philobiblion, but also particulars of the works issued by the different Continental publishing Societies, such as La Société de L'Histoire de France, Der Literarische Verein in Stuttgart, and the Svenska Fornskrift-Sällskap of Stockholm, so that the English reader may be put into possession of facts connected with these Societies not to be found elsewhere.
Manchester (Box 720.) is thanked for his suggestions.
Books and Odd Volumes Wanted. We believe that this will prove one of the most useful divisions of our weekly Sheet. Gentlemen who may be unable to meet with any book or volume of which they are in want may, upon furnishing name, date, size, &c., have it inserted in this List free of cost. Persons having such volumes to dispose of are requested to send reports of price, &ec. to Mr. Bell, our Publisher.
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ILUSTRATIONS AND ENQUIRIES RELATING TO MESMERISM. Part I. By the Rev. S. R. Maitland. D.D., F R. S , F. A. S.; sometime Librarian to the late Archbishop of Canterbury, and Keeper of the MSS. at Lambeth.
W. Stephenson, 12. and 13. Parliament Street.
THE CAMDEN SOCIETY FOR THE PUBLICATION OF EARLY HISTORICAL AND LITERARY REMAINS.
The following works are now ready for delivery to Members who have paid their Annual Subscription of 1l., due on the 1st of May last:—
I. INEDITED LETTERS OF QUEEN ELIZABETH, AND KING JAMES VI. From the Originals in the possession of the Rev. Edward Ryder, of Oaksey, Wilts, and from a MS. formerly belonging to Sir P. Thompson. Edited by John Bruce, Esq. Treas. S. A.
II. THE CHRONICLE OF THE ABBEY OF PETERBORUGH; from a MS. in the Library of the Society of Antiquaries. Edited by Thomas Stapleton, Esq. F. S. A.
William J. Thoms, Secretary.
Applications from Members who have not received their copies may be made to Messrs. Nichols, 25. Parliament Street, Westminster, from whom prospectuses of the Society (the annual subscription to which is 1l.) may be obtained, and to whose care all communications for the Secretary should be addressed.
THE SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY.
THE CHANDOS PORTRAIT.
The Engraving from the Chandos Portrait of Shakespeare by Mr. Cousins, A. R. A., is now ready for delivery to Subscribers who have paid their Annual Subscription of 1l, for the years 1848 and 1849. Members in arrear, or persons desirous to become members, are requested to forward their subscriptions to the Agent, Mr. Skeffington, Bookseller, 192. Piccadilly, immediately, in order that the limited number of Prints may be delivered previously to the obliteration of the plate.
By order of the Council,
F. G. TOMLINS, Secretary.