Shenstone, William, poet

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referencedIn LETTERS of Robert Dodsley, publisher, to W. Shenstone; 1747-1759. Autograph. With three original letters of Shenstone to Dodsley; 4, 23 Mar. 1755, 21 Dec. 1757, ff. 38, 39, 87;-an original letter of Dr. Thomas Augustine Arne to Shenstone, 30 Nov. 17..., 1747-1759 British Library
referencedIn LETTERS of F[rances, Countess of] Hertford [and Duchess of] Somerset [daughter of Henry Thynne, Esq., and wife of Algernon Seymour, 7th Duke of Somerset] to Henrietta, daughter of Henry, Viscount St. John, and lst wife of Robert Knight, Baron Luxboro... British Library
referencedIn ORIGINAL correspondence of Thomas Percy [afterwards Bishop of Dromore] with William Shennstone, with a few extracts and copies of other letters; 24 Nov. 1757-16 Jan. 1763. Numbered and annotated by bishop Percy. Several of the numbers are wanting. Pa... British Library
creatorOf Letter from William Shenstone to 'Mr Milward' [of Termall Hall?], concerning 'Mr Holbeache's' [William Holbech of Farnborough?] reply to his letter; Oct. 1759. Ashley Library Catalogue, v, p. 151.includes:f. 152 William Shenstone, poet: Milward: Le... British Library
referencedIn SEVENTY-TWO letters; of William Shenstone, the poet, to Lady Luxborough; 1747-1755. Holograph. With seals. Paper.. Quarto., 1747-1755 British Library
referencedIn ORIGINAL letters and autographs of English authors, artists, actors, etc., from circa 1640 to circa 1829: 1. Meric Casaubon, D.D., to Henry Wotton, rector of Wrentham; West Ashling, 23 May, circa 1640, f. 2. 2. Richard Flecknoe, poet and dramatist, t..., approximately 1640-approximately 1829 British Library
referencedIn NOTES on Milton's Paradise Lost, by William Shenstone; beaded, "Some Remarks on ye Reading Milton's Paradise Lost, 1735." A note by Thomas Hull, at the beginning of the volume, states that it was given to him by Shenstone's niece, Mrs. Mary Wiggin, 1..., 1735 British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS autographs, 1507-1808, viz.:-1. Antonio de Milito to the Conte [Nicolà] di Campobascio; Naples, 3 Nov., 24 Apr. 1507. Ital. ff. 2, 6. 2. [Louis Adh6mar de Montoil, Comte de Grignan, to A. de Milito?] n.d. Ital. f. 3. 3. Henrico di Cosya..., 16th century-19th century British Library
referencedIn ). MISCELLANEOUS original letters and papers, etc., 1645-1910. Paper (except art. A) ff. 202. Folio., 1645-1910 British Library
creatorOf LITERARY COMMONPLACE-BOOK in several hands; circa 1783. Partly printed. Included in the original core of the book, now ff. 66-166, 172, are (ff. 89-93v, 96-97) verses by William Hayley and Anna Seward mostly relating to her visit to Eartham, co. Suss..., approximately 1783 British Library
creatorOf CHARNWOOD AUTOGRAPHS. Vol. II. English literary autographs; circa 16th-20th cent. Included are Edmund Waller, Andrew Marvell, John Evelyn, John Locke, John Dryden, Joseph Addison, Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope, William Congreve, Sir Richard Steele, ..., approximately 16th century-20th century British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS autograph letters, viz.: 1. [Baron Frederic Henri Alexander] Humboldt to Robert Birks Pitman; Paris, 18 Sept. 1825., f. 46. Presented by R. B. Pitman, Esq.2. [Arthur Wellesley, Duke of] Wellington to [Sir Peter Laurie], Lord Mayor of Lo... British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS autograph letters, etc.; 1590-1831:-1. Catherine [of Navarre, sister of Henry IV. of France, afterwards wife of Henri de Lorraine, due de Bar] to "Cappitaine Fortisson, commandant au chasteau du Mont de Marssay;" Pau, 22 Oct. 1590. Fr...., 1590-1831 British Library
creatorOf MS Mus. 1039. ‘Dolores’ Manuscripts. Vol. vi. A volume of pieces for vocal ensemble and piano by various composers; between circa 1800 and circa 1840. Glees, partsongs and opera excerpts arranged for voices and piano.ff. 72. 295 x 240mm. Half l..., 1795-1845 British Library
referencedIn MISCELLANEOUS original letters and drafts; 1588-1831, viz: 1. Noel de Caron [Heer van Schoonewal, Ambassador to England, from the State of Flanders in 1585, and from the United Provinces in 1590] to "Monsieur Hugens [Christian Huygens], Secretaire du..., 1588-1831 British Library
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