Note 152 — No. 240. [Addison. From Thursday, Oct. 19, to Saturday, Oct. 21, 1710.
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Saffold (see No. 20, note) is said to have been originally a weaver. Afterwards he told fortunes, and practised as a quack doctor. A satirical "Elegy on the Death of Thomas Saffold, who departed this life, May 12, 1691," was published after his death.