The mysterious mother, a tragedy, 1768 / by Mr. Horace Walpole.

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The mysterious mother, a tragedy, 1768 / by Mr. Horace Walpole.

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Manuscript, in a single hand, of a transcript of Walpole's tragedic play, written in blank verse, concerning incest and clerical corruption. At the end of the volume are included transcripts of a note by Rev. William Cole concerning the work, annotated "Rev. Wm. Col's MSS note in his Copy of this play. NB. Mr Cole was Tutor to the Author"; and Walpole's postscript to the play.

1 v. (64 leaves) ; 25 cm.

Yale University, Lewis Walpole Library

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Cole, William, 1714-1782

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