Edward Wortley Montagu Papers, 1717-1780.

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Edward Wortley Montagu Papers, 1717-1780.

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Manuscripts and letters pertaining to Edward Wortley Montagu, husband of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. The letters to Montagu, dating from 1723 to 1760, include correspondence with his father-in-law, Evelyn Pierrepont, John Montagu, the Earl of Sandwich, Chief Justice Peter King, and Lady Elizabeth Hamilton. There is also correspondence concerning Parliamentary elections, a bill in Parliament (1718), his son's reputation, and property matters. The manuscripts cover a range of personal matters, among the "Expenses at Bath," a record of his weight, estimates of his personal estate and debts, an expense account for his tour as ambassador to Turkey, a prescription for the treatment of gout, and the use of wine for health purposes.

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Sandwich, John Montagu, Earl of, 1718-1792

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At the time of the letters Sandwich was the first Lord of the Admiralty. Douglas was editor of Cook's journals; Shepherd was an astronomer; Harris was British Ambassador at St. Petersberg; Burney was a friend of Sandwich and father of James; King was captain of the Discovery after the death of Clerke; Barrington was a lawyer. From the description of Papers [microform]. 1771-1784. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225828440 From the description of Papers of John Mont...

Hamilton, Elizabeth, Lady, 1928-

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Montagu, Edward Wortley, 1713-1776

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Montagu, the only son of the celebrated letter-writer Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, contracted two bigamous marriages, fought at Fontenoy, was one of two secretaries to represent Britain at Aix-la-Chapelle, sat as a member of Parliament for Huntingdon, acquired a proficiency in Arabic and other tongues, and "turned Turk." From the description of Edward Wortley Montagu papers, 1729-1837. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754866381 English diplomat. Montagu ...

Pierrepont, Evelyn, 1808-1888.

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Montagu, Mary Wortley, Lady, 1689-1762

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English authoress. From the description of While fruitfull Nile ador'd his horned Queen : autograph poem, n.d. [ca. 1734]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270640720 Lady Mary Montagu was a writer, early feminist (she was a friend of chief advocate of women's rights of the time, Mary Astell), and socialite. From the description of "Hail happy bride" : autograph manuscript, signed, "M., " no date. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754865257 ...

King, Peter

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King was Acting Associate Director of Research for Nucleonics. From the description of Proposal for Ranger Block V Experiment : cover letter to the Director of Grants and Research Contracts (Code SC), NASA, 1963 May 31. (Jet Propulsion Laboratory Library and Archives). WorldCat record id: 733096165 ...