[John Dryden's pension], 1677, 1680 and 1683.

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[John Dryden's pension], 1677, 1680 and 1683.

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Manuscripts, in multiple hands, of three fragments of legal documents authorizing payments of John Dryden's pension in 1677, 1680, and 1683, for his service as poet laureate and royal historiographer. The documents are signed by Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester; Sidney Godolphin, 1st Earl of Godolphin; Sir John Ernle; Sir Edward Dering, 3d Bart., and Sir Stephen Fox.

1 v. (3 p.) ; various sizes.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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