PREFACE xi other lists contained in tlie volume have been compiled by Mr. Coxhill, who has also provided the materials for the Charts. The second volume of the Register is mainly their work, and the Editor is greatly indebted to them for the labour and care which they have bestowed upon it. He desires to express his appreciation of the accuracy and skill withwhich the book has been printed by the Clarendon Press, and of the assistance which he has throughout received from the Controller, Mr. Horace Hart. In conclusion, he must reiterate his obligations to Mr. F. Madan for his continued assistance and advice, nor can he refrain from mentioning the help which he has received from his sister, Miss C. E. B. Heberden. Bkasenose College, October 1, 1909.