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Chinnery, Caroline, fl. ca. 1810,. [Collection of manuscript poetry by various authors and in various hands, mainly written to members of the Chinnery family or addressed to them by members of their circle], London and Gilwell, [ca. 1797-1825].

Title: [Collection of manuscript poetry by various authors and in various hands, mainly written to members of the Chinnery family or addressed to them by members of their circle], London and Gilwell, [ca. 1797-1825].

Manuscripts, in various hands, of a collection of primarily lighthearted occasional verse addressed to members of the Chinnery family, especially Mrs. William Chinnery and her daughter, Caroline Chinnery, who also penned a significant number of the poems in the collection. Poems addressed to Mrs. Chinnery include those by Sylvester Douglas, baron Glenbervie, and Giuseppe Naldi. Other poems include a poem from Caroline to her twin brother, George; birthday verses from Caroline to her mother dated 1809; a poem to Caroline accompanied by a parasol; several poems on the birthday of Princess Mary; a poem on Napoleon Bonaparte; a copy of Walter Scott's The gray brother; and many occasional verses to and from William Robert Spencer, also addressed as "Guiglielmo." Some of the poems are in French, Italian, or Latin.

ArchivalResource: 148 items (in 1 box); various sizes.

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Spencer, William, b. 1764. Diaries, 1790 April 24-May 29, June 4-[August 1]

Title: Diaries, 1790 April 24-May 29, June 4-[August 1]

Diaries of a Methodist circuit rider on the Williamsburg Circuit, extending from Richmond (Henrico Co.) to Hampton; and the Surry Circuit, including Surry and Sussex counties. Gives the locations where he preached, his reception by congregations, and accounts of his personal spiritual life. Diaries were written as a homily for future generations. Prominent early Methodist circuit riders mentioned include Stephen Davis, Ira Ellis, James O'Kelly and John Robinson. Spencer lists many of the homes and churches where he preached, including Clayton's Meetinghouse; Ellis Chapel, Sussex County; Lane's Chapel, Sussex County; and Watkins' Meetinghouse, Henrico County.

ArchivalResource: 126 p. ; 21 cm. and smaller.

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Burney, Charles Parr, 1785-1864. Commonplace book, [1803 or later].

Title: Commonplace book, [1803 or later].

Autograph manuscript collection primarily of elegies, love poems, and occasional verses by various authors, with some patriotic and religious verse. "The Year of Sorrow" and others by William R. Spencer; several poems by William Cowper, Samuel Rogers, Richard B. Sheridan, Robert Southey and Horace Walpole; several verses related to and/or composed at Crewe Hall; some attributed to Colman, David Garrick, Gray, Col. Grenville, Moore, Wordsworth, and others; translated excerpts from Pindar and Euripides. A few riddles, rebuses, and short comic verses. Several verses attributable to Charles Burney (1757-1817).

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (369 p.) ; 24 x 20 cm.

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Hester Lynch Piozzi manuscripts, 1765-1820.

Title: Hester Lynch Piozzi manuscripts, 1765-1820.

Diaries, poems, and other papers of author and friend of Samuel Johnson.

ArchivalResource: 1 box and 9 volumes (1.6 linear ft.)

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Vol. II. (ff. 438). 1818-1819.includes:f. 1 Siri and Willhalm; of Venice: Letters to J. C. Hobhouse: 1817, 1818.: Fr. and Ital. f. 3 Rota Club: Original members, regulations, etc.: 1818. f. 5 William Pole Tylney Long Wellesley, 4th Earl of Morningt..., 1818-1819

Title: Vol. II. (ff. 438). 1818-1819.includes:f. 1 Siri and Willhalm; of Venice: Letters to J. C. Hobhouse: 1817, 1818.: Fr. and Ital. f. 3 Rota Club: Original members, regulations, etc.: 1818. f. 5 William Pole Tylney Long Wellesley, 4th Earl of Morningt... 1818-1819

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WARREN HASTINGS PAPERS. Vol. XXVIII (ff. 102). Poems, by various authors, some of which are printed in The New Foundling Hospital for Wit, 1784. The writers are:-[Henry] Addington [1st Viscount Sidmouth]. f. 1. Lady [Sophia] Burrell. f. 4. [Richard ...

Title: WARREN HASTINGS PAPERS. Vol. XXVIII (ff. 102). Poems, by various authors, some of which are printed in The New Foundling Hospital for Wit, 1784. The writers are:- [Henry] Addington [1st Viscount Sidmouth]. f. 1. Lady [Sophia] Burrell. f. 4. [Richard ... Unspecified

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