The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-05-15
April IL
Coke upon Littleton,
BY THOMAS.

n ShoIENAl1t Arrangement OF Lord
~ Coke's first Institute Of the Laws Of I'm
gland, on the plan of Sin Matthew Halc's Annly-
| sis, with the annoiations of Mr. Hnrgraye Lord
Chief Justice Hale and Lord Chancellor Noting.
ham, and new series Of notes aud references
| To the present time, including tables ofparalerc.
| ference, analytical tables Of contents, and a cop
Gus dgested index, in 3 large royal Svo vols -
BY !. H. Thomas, Esq. First American from
the last London Edition to which are added the
Notes Of Charles Butler, Esq
The following extract OF IA letter from the Pro
fessor OF Law in the University OF Virginia
shows the big h estimation ~ which the work Is
held IN tia, eminent seat of learning. II will be
perceived from the above Prospectus, thai the
Improvement suggested by Professor LomaK
has been adopted by the American publisher,
viz: the addition of Mr.. Buffers Notes, which
will give the American a decided superiority O.
the English Edition.
=" am happy 10 hear, that there is about TO be
n publication in the United States OF Thomas
edition of Coke's Littlcton. Imost cordially WIS h
II an extensive circulation. | presume il will
contain Buffers notes, as well as Hargraye's-If
so, this will be greatly superior to the London
edition--for the Editor OF that was Obliged, from
regard of an nnspent copy night, 10 omit them.
Thus complete, | should pronounce IT, perhaps
TAM for the Student, and add, for the Practi-
toner. j has most deseryedly been made the
tcxt book of the University Of Virginia for be.
ginncrs There " i'll nov be no excuse for the
Law Student 10 omit Coke Lttlctun from his
course, since il is arranged according 10 Lord
liac's analysis. and improved by the erudition
which such men as liargrave, Butler and Tho
mas have added to IT II ought to be in the
hands OF every Lawyer
Ertract ofo letter from ht Hon fudge Crunch
You cannot publish book more important to
the profession. Such AN Arrangement OF the
matter of Coke's LIST Institute, has long been a
dosideratum. Al far as | have examined II,
think its value vii be increased by the addition
of Buffers Notes, which the English editors were
prevented 10y the copy right from repnblishing
II is now the bes; book that can he put into the
hands of the students, and | shall certainly re-
commend IT wherever my influence may extend
| Extract Of u letter from the Hon. Judge Hoa0e
of Massachusetts,.
| am very glad TO learn. that you intend soon
| TO publish Thomas excellent edition of Coke. OF
! LUeon This work has long maintained il
| rank as a standard one in our profession hui il
want of system has always been a subject o
| complaint & this detecthas been morefclt sncr
! the publication of the elegant well arrange,
! commentaries of Blackstone, and other merito
rious treatises upon particular branches of th
! law.-We have ever made il text book in on
law school, although its entire want of order ha
induced others TO omit it. Great as its defect
were in this particular, they have been entirel,
! overcome by the patient industry, sound judg
| ment, and extensive learning OF its presen edit
| or, who has shown himself the worthy succcsso
| OF Hargrnye and Butler. The omission of ih
| notes of the latter must detract much from th
value otthe English edition, although then plac
is in measure supplied by the present editor
| Allwho are acquainted with the value ofMr But
ler's labours, must rejoice that his notes are Il
be added To your edition. The notes Of MIR
Thomas Indicate great industry, accumen am,
talent, and it | mistake not, will greatly enhance
| the value OF the work.
! y = The above work for sale at the cheal
Book and Stationary Store OF
ABRAM II. NORTH,
| May IL. Lynchburg.