The mysterious mother, a tragedy, 1785.

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The mysterious mother, a tragedy, 1785.

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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. On the flyleaf is a note which declares, "This copy was taken by me from the printed copy given by Mr Walpole to his friend Sir Horace Mann Baronet & K. B...who kindly permitted me to take a copy in the year 1785 during my residence at Pisa in Tuscany."

1 v. (109 p.) ; 22 cm.

Yale University, Lewis Walpole Library

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Mann, Horace, Sir, 1744-1814.

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Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797

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Dr. John Allen (1771-1843) was a political and historical writer. In 1791 he graduated with an MD from the University of Edinburgh. In 1801, in his capacity as a doctor, he accompanied Lord Holland to Spain, and on his return to England became a regular inmate of Holland House. Although he served in 1806 as under-secretary to the commissioners for treating with America, Allen is best known for his social life at Holland House, especially as documented in his diary. He also helped Lord Holland to...