JAMES DALVAY.
[To THE EDITOR OF TEl " SPIACTATOR."1 81a,—In the early years of the last century there lived, died, and was buried in Oxford a Frenchman named James Dalvay (? D'Alvay). He said that he was a grandson of the Duo de Longueville, and I know no reason to doubt this assertion, which must have been believed by Oxford people of repute, as it is embodied in the inscription on his tomb in St. Giles's Church- yard in that city. Is it possible that among your numerous readers there are some whose family records contain letters or documents which might cast any light on this matter? Monsieur D'Alvay was not, I think, is good circumstances. Some Oxford residents of the long ago might have descendants still living who have heard grandfather or grandmother speak of taking French lessons from him perhaps. I have reasons for wishing to find out accurately what Duke of Longueville this was (assuming that the statement was veracious). But, quite apart from my personal reasons, the true story of this Frenchman might possibly interest any one who happens to be interested in the personal history of Oxford.—I am, Sir, he., A. (3 HAMM AU II TIM.
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