1. hardy, sir thomas duffus an eminent palæographer, born in Jamaica; he acquired his skill in MS. deciphering as a clerk in the RecordOffice in the Tower; in 1861 he was elected deputy-keeper of the Public Records, and nineyears later received a knighthood; his great learning is displayed in his editions of various "Rolls" for the Record Commission, in his "Descriptive Catalogue of MSS.," &c. (1804-1878).
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