William Shenstone papers, 1726-1979, (bulk 1751-1770).

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William Shenstone papers, 1726-1979, (bulk 1751-1770).

The papers concern the Leasowes estate, including correspondence with Shenstone's attorney Thomas Milward and others about his legal and financial difficulties; mortgages and indentures on the property; documents concerning the case of Dolman vs. Shenstone and the settlement of his estate after his death; and surveys, descriptions and engravings of the Leasowes. The collection also contains engraved portraits of Shenstone; verses addressed to him by friends, including Robert Dodsley and Lady Luxborough; and an autograph copy of his "The Snuff-box."

0.40 linear feet (1 box) + 1 broadside folder.

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Shenstone, William, 1714-1763

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English poet. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [The Leasowes], to J.S. Hylton, 1758 Aug. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270663776 From the description of Autograph letter signed in another hand : [The Leasowes], to J.S. Hylton, [1759 Aug. 6]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662690 From the description of Autograph note signed : [n.p.], to Mrs. Southwell, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664476 From the description of Autograph...

Luxborough, Henrietta Kinght, Baroness, 1699-1756.

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Dodsley, Robert, 1703-1764

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