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Dorset, Charles Sackville, Earl of, 1638?-1706. Commonplace book of verse and prose, 1693.

Title: Commonplace book of verse and prose, 1693.

Commonplace book, containing verse and prose in various hands, possibly including Charles Sackville and Charles Sedley, possibly copied from John Oldham and John Wilmot Earl of Rochester, satirizing religion, marriage, and love-making, in Oxford in the late 17th century; together with various astrological charts and graphs at end.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (89 leaves) ; 14 cm.

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Killigrew, Henry, 1613-1700. Land document, 1663 Apr 29.

Title: Land document, 1663 Apr 29.

Manuscript on vellum, in a single hand, conveying property in Essex from Henry Killigrew and "the Lady Mary his wife" to Sir Charles Sedley for four hundred pounds.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (1 p.) ; 52 x 64 cm.

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[Restoration poems], [ca. 1688-1689].

Title: [Restoration poems], [ca. 1688-1689].

Manuscript on paper, in various hands, of a collection of 72 satirical verses and songs, primarily commenting on events and political and literary figures in 1688-89. A poem titled The Invasion declares, "O! The year 88 that shall in story be prais'd, for a Parliament sunk, and Six Regiments rais'd;" another is mockingly addressed "For her Royall Highness the Princess Anne of Denmark on the Birth of the Duke at Gloster sung att Hampton Court." A Satyr On The Poets mocks such poets as Wycherley and Shadwell; other items include A Satyr on The Most Eminent Court Ninnys; Advice To The Test-Holders; On The Speakeing Wooden Head; The Lovers Session; New Letter to Julian; A Poem On Matrimony by Sir Charles Sedley; and The Puritans Lecture by Abraham Cowley.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (ca. 257 p.) ; 30 x 20 cm.

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Garrick, David, 1717-1779. An apology for wit and humour, endorsed by Garrick [manuscript], [18th century].

Title: An apology for wit and humour, endorsed by Garrick [manuscript], [18th century].

Poem endorsed by Garrick: Upon Sir Charles Sedley's song being burnt --said to be written by a clergyman.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 leaves)

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Sedley, Charles, Sir, 1639?-1701. Assignment from the Marquis of Halifax to William Sherrard and John Brockett, 1697 Jul 30.

Title: Assignment from the Marquis of Halifax to William Sherrard and John Brockett, 1697 Jul 30.

Manuscript on vellum, in a single hand, of an indenture signed by Sedley, William Savile Halifax, 2nd Marquis of Halifax (1665-1700), William Sherrard, and John Brockett, regarding a transfer, from Sedley to Sherrard and Brockett, of land in the county of Kent, for a term of 99 years. The manuscript notes that the indenture includes "meadows, pastures, feedings, woods, underwoods, trees, marshgrounds, closes, inclosures, farmes, granges, rents, revercions, annuities, fee farm rents and services of tenants and farmers."

ArchivalResource: 1 item in 1 portfolio ; 73 x 60 cm.

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COLLECTION of transcripts of political tracts and poems, satires, lampoons, epigrams, ballads, etc., illustrating the history of the reigns of Charles II.-Anne, and more particularly the period of the Revolution, with a few pieces dating earlier in t...

Title: COLLECTION of transcripts of political tracts and poems, satires, lampoons, epigrams, ballads, etc., illustrating the history of the reigns of Charles II.-Anne, and more particularly the period of the Revolution, with a few pieces dating earlier in t... Unspecified

ArchivalResource: 1 item

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Sedley, Charles, Sir, 1639?-1701. Subject the pleasures of the town and country compared [manuscript], [17th-18th century].

Title: Subject the pleasures of the town and country compared [manuscript], [17th-18th century].

Poem by Sir Charles Sedley.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 leaves)

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Rochester, John Wilmot, Earl of, 1647-1680. Plays and poems : manuscript, [between 1670 and 1680].

Title: Plays and poems : manuscript, [between 1670 and 1680].

Autograph manuscript, written in two different unknown hands. Contains libertine works; prose orations; political and satirical poems by Marvell, Oldham, and Rochester; and love poems by Crashaw, Etheredge and Sedley. Possibly originated as a series of separate books - each section separated by blank leaves - which was subsequently bound into a single volume. Compiled between 1670 and 1680, compiler unknown.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (418 p.) ; 21 cm.

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Butler, Samuel, 1612-1680. A collection of poems : manuscript, [ca. 1680].

Title: A collection of poems : manuscript, [ca. 1680].

Commonplace book of Restoration poetry with work from John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester; Charles Sedley; John Dryden; Samuel Butler; Charles Sackville, Earl of Dorset; Alexander Radcliffe; John Oldham; and others.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. ([viii], 298 p.) ; 32 cm.

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Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Medical cases: 17th-18th centt.includes:f. 1 Mapp, Professional Bonesetter: Letters relating to her cures: 1736.f. 2 A-Noakes: Letter from her to Sir H. Sloane: 1736.f. 4 H-Pine, of Impington, county Cambridgeshire: ...

Title: Sir Hans Sloane, Baronet: Medical cases: 17th-18th centt.includes:f. 1 Mapp, Professional Bonesetter: Letters relating to her cures: 1736.f. 2 A- Noakes: Letter from her to Sir H. Sloane: 1736.f. 4 H- Pine, of Impington, county Cambridgeshire: ... Unspecified

ArchivalResource: 1 item

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Amherst, Elizabeth, 1739 or 40-1830,. Autograph letter from Elizabeth Pitt Amherst, Seven Grove near Stokesley, Yorkshire, to Mrs. Garrick [manuscript], 1807 June 17.

Title: Autograph letter from Elizabeth Pitt Amherst, Seven Grove near Stokesley, Yorkshire, to Mrs. Garrick [manuscript], 1807 June 17.

Arrived safely last Thursday, despite the floods. Has she seen the Montagues? Tempted to buy The infidel mother, one of the worst productions ever brought forth.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.)

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Sedley, Charles, Sir, 1639?-1701. Batheaston a new ballad on musick, poetry and painting to be sung not said [manuscript], [17th-18th century].

Title: Batheaston a new ballad on musick, poetry and painting to be sung not said [manuscript], [17th-18th century].

Song by Sir Charles Sedley.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 leaves)

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