An introductory note that accompanied early copies of the novel declared that Erdrich wrote this book "straight on," as "a single, gripping narrative," and it does have a headlong quality.

Prefatory Note Chesterton begins his work with a note (in prose) declaring that the poem is not historical.

A note on the margin of one of his works declares that in 1420 he made a present of books to Balliol College.

An explanatory note appearing on the title page of the group's first pamphlet declared:

The magazine focused on the meeting of science and culture at its inception: Bly's first editor's note declared that "SEED defines the science of contemporary urban culture".

The note declares that in his time in confinement he has learned to despise material goods for the fleeting things they are.

For Lalette also, a note; the Arch-Episcopal had declared himself in seclusion for prayer, and she would be notified further.

A meeting with Velma would be an opportunity, as the note declared.

One day she intercepted a note with an ugly racial caricature, and angrily declared that this was precisely the sort of thing that led to the Holocaust-only to be met by uncomprehending looks.

A special note in the final credits declares that "the producers would like to thank Rene Auberjonois for his appearance in this film."