Letters, 1757-1772.

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Letters, 1757-1772.

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Four of the items are addressed to pastoral poet John Cunningham (1771-1772, n.d.) and discuss his works. The two 1771 letters are bound together, along with a printed etching of Mrs. Montague and a later (handwritten) description of her literary accomplishments.

5 items (3 leaves, 1 booklet)

University of Pennsylvania Library

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University of Pennsylvania Library

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Boscawen, Frances Evelyn, 1719-1805

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Frances Evelyn Boscawen, a letter writer and literary hostess, was born at St. Clere, near Wrotham in Kent, on 23 July 1719, and died at her home, 14 South Audley Street, London, on 26 February 1805. From the description of F. Boscawen letter to Revd. Mr. Nicholl, [1771] July 9. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 702683701 ...

Cunningham, John, 1729-1773

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John Cunningham was a British actor and writer. Born in Dublin, his play Love in a Mist brought him a measure of success, and he travelled through England with a troupe of actors. An indifferent but enthusiastic performer, he settled in Newcastle and published several volumes of popular pastoral poetry. From the description of John Cunningham letter received from J.F., 1763 Oct. 14. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57256179 ...

Montagu, Mrs. (Elizabeth), 1718-1800

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Elizabeth Montagu, née Robinson, English author and literary hostess. From the guide to the Elizabeth Montagu manuscript material : 1 item, ca. mid-18th century, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) Elizabeth Robinson Montagu, an author and literary hostess, was a central figure in London's Bluestocking circle, and a friend of Samuel Johnson. Her best-known work was 1769's anonymously published An Essay on the Writings and ...