The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1827-07-12
Coke upon Lltlleton,
nv THOMAS.


n SYSTEMATIC Arrangement OF Lord
IN Coke's first institute OF the Laws Of En-.
gland, on the plan OF Sir Matthew Hale's Analy-
sis with the annotalions OF Mr.. Hargrave, Lord
Chief Justice Hale aud Lord Chancellor Noting
ham, aud "a new series of notes and references
10 the present time including tables ofpaTnllc re-
ference, analytical tables OF contents, and c0p-
Gus digestcd index, in 3 large royal Svo vols
BY J. II Thomas, Esq First American, from
the last London Edition To which are added the
Notes OF Charles Bulci, Esq.
The following extract Ola letter from the Pro-
lessor Of Law IN the University Of Virginia,
shows the HE estimation IN which the work Is
held in that eminent seat Of learning Ii will be
perceived from the above Prospectus that the
improvement suggested by Professor Lomax,
has been adopted by the American publisher
VIZ the addition of Mr. Buffers Notes, which
will give the American decided superiority O.
verthc English Edition.
8" | am happy TO hear, that there is about TO be
q publication IN the United States OF lhnntas'
edition Of ColSe's LIlteton. lmost cordially Will
Il an extensive circulation. | presume ii will
contain Butler NOTES, AS well as iaigras II
so, this will be greatly superior to the LONDON
editiun--for the Editor Of that was obliged, from
regard OF AN unspeni copy night, 10 omit them,
Thus complete, should pronounce II, perhaps
the very best book OF Lngllsh Law, that Is ca
tant for the Student, aud add, fOr the Pracfl-
toner II has most dcseryedly been made the
text bool, OF the University OF Virginia for be
ginneis. There willnow be no excuse for the
Law Student To omit Coke Litlletun from his
course since tits arranged according TO Lore
| flalc's analysis, and improved by the crndtlon
which such men as lIargrave, Butler and Tho
ma. nave added to it, Il ought to be in the
hand, of every LAWYER
| Illract ~ n tetitr from The Hon. Judgc Crunch
| You cannot publish book more important 10
/ the profession Such an arrangement Of The
matter oil Col,c's Isl Institute, has long been a
dcsdcratum. Az laras | have EXAMINED II, |
think is value viii bc Increased by the addition
of Buffers Notes, which the English editors were
prevented by the copy right from repnblishing
Ii is now the best book thai can be put into the
hands of the students, and | shall certainly re
commend il wherever my influence NAV extend.
Extract Of a litter from mr. Hon. Judge Home,
Of NdssHrhRsetE.
am very glad 10 learn, that you intend soon
to publish Thomas excellent edition OF Coke, on
IditIcton This work has long maintained rs
rank as a standard one IN our profession, bat its
want Of system has always been subject Of
complaint & this deiccthas been morefelt since
the publication of the elegant well arranged
commentaries OF Blackstone, and other merito-
rious trcat.ps upon particular branches Of the
iaw-Wc have ever made II "A text book IN our
law school, although its entire want Of order has
induced others to omit IT, Great as its defects
were in this particular, they have been entirely
overcome by the patient industry, sound Judg-
pnent and extensive learning OF its present edit
or. who has shown himself the worthy successor
| of Hargrave and Butler The omission OF the
/ notes oil the latter must detraot much from the
value ofthe English edition, although their place
/ is in a measure supplied by the present editor.
! All who are acquainted with the value fMr But
iers laDours, must rejoice that his notes are to
he added TO your edition. The notes of MIR
Thomas indicate great industry. accumen and
talent. aud if mistake not viii greatly enhance
the value Of the work.
~ The above work for sale at the cheap
Book aud Stationary Store OF
ABRAM r. NORTH.
May II. Lynehburg