Mudge memoirs : being a record of Zachariah Mudge and some members of his family : together with a genealogical list of the same

Preface

HE notes in the handwriting, for the most part, of Mr. Richard Rosdew of Beechwood, from which I have gained much information, have been placed at my disposal by my father.

I have confined myself, as far as possible, to arranging and transcribing the matter before me; hence the archaisms in phraseology, which occur on the earlier pages.

As the sources of information relative to the subjects of these memoirs are limited and scanty, the following lines do not profess to be more than sketches.

Such as they are I commit them to the press, and I do so respectfully, ever mindful of the memory of those whom they record.

I beg to express my thanks to Dr. Ginsburg for his seasonable advice, and for the loan of some valuable mezzotint proofs, and to all those from whom I have received assistance ; and I beg further to acknowledge my obligations to the late Mr. Alfred Mudge, for the pains he took with the proof of the genealogical table.

In conclusion, I must add that it is with deference I put forward this book, so unskilfully handled, and intended originally for those to whom it would be of family or personal interest, trusting that whoever takes it up will treat it with leniency and consideration.

Nansawsan,

Contents

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Introduction xiii

Zachariah Mudge I