Miscells. verses, 1794 and 1795.

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Strathmore, Mary Eleanor Bowes, Countess of, 1749-1800. Miscells. verses, 1794 and 1795.

Miscells. verses, 1794 and 1795.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702177694

Manuscripts, in various hands, of a collection of 22 primarily lighthearted verses and letters composed by members of the Bowes family. The collection includes three riddles, a letter addressed to "Miss Fleming" in the voice of her "faithful humble Slave & Dog, Pincher" as well as Miss Fleming's reply in verse, and another series of verse-letters in the voice of a dog named Tinker. Other verse titles include "Mrs. Morgan to Mrs. Bently With Miss Polly Parrot's Compliments" and "Upon a Flower called the Hearts Ease painted by a young Lady."

22 items (in 1 gaylord) ; various sizes.

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