Letter to Edward Pearson. October 25, 1766

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Letter to Edward Pearson. October 25, 1766

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George Holcombe (circa 1714-1789), a clergyman, thanks Edward Pearson, secretary to Bishop Robert Lowth (1710-1787), a poet and biblical scholar, for sending Bishop Lowth's letter of attorney. Holcombe also writes of Episcopal financial transactions involving the rent rolls. A red wax seal is affixed to the letter.

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University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Department of Special Collections

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Pearson, Edward, flourished 1756-1766

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Lowth, Robert, 1710-1787

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Robert Lowth was born in England on November 27, 1710, the youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. William Lowth. He entered Winchester College in 1722 and received a scholarship to New College, Oxford, in 1729. Lowth graduated from Oxford taking the B.A. in 1733 and the M.A. in 1737. In 1735 Lowth had entered the Anglican Church and was appointed vicar of Overton, Hampshire. He remained at this position until 1741 when he was appointed professor of poetry at Oxford. During his tenure at Oxford, Lowth acqu...

Holcombe, George, circa 1714-1789

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