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Sir

I observe you take exception in Records of Past [sic], Vol. V. to Belshazzar being deemed the grandson of Nebuchadnezzar – from which conclusion arises the question – is the margin in Dan: of grandfather, to be considered an error?

You are no doubt aware of the similar case in 2 Sam: ix. 7 where Saul is spoken of as the father of his Son’s son Mephibosheth? Also 2 K. viii. 25. Athaliah daughter (granddaur) of Omri? might be cited.

I am not sufficient Hebraist to know (nor have I the Septu^gt ) if the [illeg, underlined] word is the same in Sam^l & Dan^l?

May I also ask if no reliance can be placed on the Statement by Josephus Antiq. xi. 2? from which it can scarcely be inferred that Belshazzar was Son of Nebuchadnezzar.

I have sent this thro’ M^r W R. Cooper, altho’ I am not at present a member of his Soc^y.

I enclose a Stamp for the favour of your reply, & remain

Y^rs truly
H M Wilkinson
(layman)

25 Blandford Sqr^e London
NW
28 March 1876