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Maden, of Greens House, and Mr. George Howorth, of Bacup-fold. 

 To George Hargreaves, Esq., J. P., of Newchurch, and to James 

 Rushton, Esq., of the same place, I am indebted for much that is 

 indispensable in elucidating the bygone manners and economy of 

 the inhabitants. 



During the progress of the Work I have received many valuable 

 oral communications from different persons ; and several unknown 

 correspondents have supplied me with interesting material. 



For all the assistance received, I am sensibly obliged, and desire 

 to tender my sincere thanks. Other sources of information are 

 duly recognised in the body of the Volume. Lastly, to my friend, 

 J. H. Redman, Esq., I am an.xious to express my grateful acknow- 

 ledgments for counsel in matters of Literary taste, and for his 

 kindly aid in revising the proof sheets of the Work. 



Let me now crave indulgence for any mistakes or omissions 

 which may have been made. These cannot always be avoided, 

 even where the time at the disposal of the writer is most ample ; 

 and in the work that is performed during the intervals of leisure to 

 be found in the midst of other responsible duties, they may be 

 expected to occur. ■ 



T. N. 



B.ACUP, November i, 1867. "• 



