The history of philosophy, in eight parts by Thomas Stanley.

* 1.1 Epist. 6.

INtending to celebrate the feast of Diana, to whom we have erected a Temple, we sent to invite you hither; If all of you would come, it were much the best, otherwise if you send such as you can conveniently spare to assist at our sacrifice, you will do us a favour. A••istippus was here, and (before him) Phaedo, who were much pleased with the scituation and stru∣cture, but above all, with the plantation which I have made with my own hands. The place is stored with beasts, conveni∣ent for hunting, which the Goddesse affects; Let us rejoice and give thanks to her who preserved me from the King of the Barbarians, and afterwards in Pontus and Thrace from greater evills, even when we thought wee were out of the Enemies reach. Though you come not, yet am I obliged to write to you. I have composed some memorialls of Socrates, when they are

perfect you shall have them. Aristippus and Phaedo did not disap∣prove of them; Salute in my name Simon▪ the leather-dresser, and commend him that hee continueth Socratick discourses, not diverted by want, or his trade from Philosophy, as some others, who decline to know and admire such discourses and their effects.

Notes

• * 1.1

  Epist. Socra∣tick▪ 21.