Collection of poems and papers by John Baynes and others [manuscript], ca. 1685-ca. 1727.

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Collection of poems and papers by John Baynes and others [manuscript], ca. 1685-ca. 1727.

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Includes epitaphs on William III, Awbury Freeman, William Smith, Sir Christopher Calthorp and George I, poems on the return of Charles II and to Sir Henry Bedingfield, and several letters, 2 of which are to Matthew Baynes from Thomas Atherton and Richard Foster, and 2 to John Covel from John Baynes. The majority of these men were fellow students at Christ's College, Cambridge. Also an epigram for Sir Henry Bedingfield by C. Parkins, a list of the masters of several Cambridge colleges and a list of M.P.s, 1701. Written in several hands.

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Freeman, Aubrey, 1683 or 1684-1701

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Christ's College (University of Cambridge)

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Covel, John, 1638-1722

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1670-1677 chaplain at Constantinople and traveller in Asia Minor; 1672-1674 ambassador in charge, Constantinople; 1679 appointed Lady Margaret preacher; ? 1679 appointed to the living of Littlebury, Esses; 1681 appointed to the living of Kegworth, Leicestershire; 1681-1685 chaplain to the princess of Orange at The Hague; 1687 chancellor of York; 1688 master of Christ's College, Cambridge; 1670 vice-chancellor of the University of Cambridge. Epithet: traveller, botanist a...

Foster, Richard, 1683 or 1684-

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George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727

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George I was the first Hanover king of England, claiming the throne through his mother, Sophia, great granddaughter of King James I. His succession was orchestrated to ensure a Protestant ruler. He became king upon the death of Queen Anne in 1714, and he ruled until 1727, a somewhat unpopular and rather unremarkable reign. From the description of King George I instructions to his councillors, 1723 May 30. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 52734412 ...

Bedingfield, Henry, 1636-1704

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Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685

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The New River is in fact a canal which has brought water to London from outlying areas since the early 17th century. From the description of Letter to the Governor of the New River Company, 1667 Sept. 19. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 70187741 Bount is remembered in particular for his travels in Turkey, published as A VOYAGE INTO THE LEVANT (London, 1636). He was recognised by Charles I, being made a gentleman pensioner to the king and knighted 21 March 1...

William III, King of England, 1650-1702

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The letter was written before the Prince of Orange's ascension to the throne of England in 1689 along with his wife Mary, his first cousin whom he married in 1677. They served jointly on the English throne. He was born the Prince of Orange (the son of William II of Orange and Mary, Princess Royal of England) and at various times in his life also held titles as the Stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel. From the description of [Letter] 1678 juil. 26, Honsl...

Smith, William, approximately 1672-1717

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Atherton, Thomas, 1684 or 1685-1749

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Calthorpe, Christopher, 1644 or 1645-1718

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Eccles, R. M., fl. 1685-1727.

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Parkins, C., fl. 1685-1727.

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Baines, Matthew, 1678 or 1679-

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Baines, John, 1683 or 1684-

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