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[English political poetry], [1684-1691].

Title: [English political poetry], [1684-1691].

Manuscript on paper, in various hands, of a collection of 38 poems, many of them political and satirical commentaries on events and political figures between the reigns of Charles I and William III such as the Civil War; the Glorious Revolution; and Restoration courtiers such as Henry Fitzroy, Duke of Grafton and Sir John Lowther. Such satirical pieces include poems titled Opening of the Session In The House Of Commons; The Ghost; Death And The Cobler; Timon In Town To Strephon In The Country; and A Dreame. The collection also contains several satirical ballads, including The Doctor And His Patients; The Doctor And The Cooke, as well as a satirical letter proposing an Act Of Indemnity And Free Pardon for the late King James II. Other more serious pieces include An Essay On Poetry and an essay titled A Short Character of Charles the Second, King of England, Setting Forth His Untimely Death &c.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (142 p.) ; various sizes.

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Vol. x. (ff. 242). Undated.Thomas Gawdy, Serjeant-at-Law, and Justice of the Kings Bench: Copy of presentment in 1542 before: 18th cent.includes:f. 1 Thomas Barsham, of Eccles, county Norfolk: Letter to Sir B. Gawdy: n.d.ff. 2-4 John Brewster, of...

Title: Vol. x. (ff. 242). Undated.Thomas Gawdy, Serjeant-at-Law, and Justice of the Kings Bench: Copy of presentment in 1542 before: 18th cent.includes:f. 1 Thomas Barsham, of Eccles, county Norfolk: Letter to Sir B. Gawdy: n.d.ff. 2-4 John Brewster, of... Unspecified

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Vol. II.includes:ff. 1-197, passim Edward L'Estrange: Correspondence with Lord Yarmouth: 1676-1683. ff. 9, 128 b, 344 William Paston, 2nd Earl of Yarmouth: Letters to --, to his mother, and to the Privy Council: 1680, 1682, 1688. f. 11 Percival Bru..., approximately 1520-1701

Title: Vol. II.includes:ff. 1-197, passim Edward L'Estrange: Correspondence with Lord Yarmouth: 1676-1683. ff. 9, 128 b, 344 William Paston, 2nd Earl of Yarmouth: Letters to --, to his mother, and to the Privy Council: 1680, 1682, 1688. f. 11 Percival Bru... c 1520-1701

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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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