"Newstead Abbey, August 16. 1811.
"Sir,
"I have answered the queries on the margin.[25] I wish Mr. Davies's
claims to be most fully allowed, and, further, that he be one of my
executors. I wish the will to be made in a manner to prevent all
discussion, if possible, after my decease; and this I leave to you
as a professional gentleman.
"With regard to the few and simple directions for the disposal of
my _carcass_, I must have them implicitly fulfilled, as they will,
at least, prevent trouble and expense;--and (what would be of
little consequence to me, but may quiet the conscience of the
survivors) the garden is _consecrated_ ground. These directions are
copied verbatim from my former will; the alterations in other parts
have arisen from the death of Mrs. B. I have the honour to be
"Your most obedient, humble servant,
"BYRON."
[Footnote 25: In the clause enumerating the names and places of abode of
the executors, the solicitor had left blanks for the Christian names of
these gentlemen, and Lord Byron, having filled up all but that of
Dallas, writes in the margin--"I forget the Christian name of
Dallas--cut him out."]
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