Joseph Parker letters and manuscripts relating to Isaac Watts, circa 1700-1750.

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Joseph Parker letters and manuscripts relating to Isaac Watts, circa 1700-1750.

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Eight manuscript items, most concerning the deaths of Isaac Watts and his patroness, Lady Mary Abney. Five are condolence letters addressed to Joseph Parker, Lady Abney's steward, who also served as Watts's amenuensis for many years. Their authors are Caleb Ashworth, John Auther, and Daniel Goodrich. The group also includes copies of notes by Isaac Watts on illness; an autograph statement of faith by Sir Thomas Abney; and a letter of religious counsel addressed to a Mrs. Ashurst, also a member of the Abney household.

8 items.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8026643

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Goodrich, D. (Daniel), 1698 or 1699-1765

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Auther, John, approximately 1688-1762

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[Watts, Isaac, 1674-1748.]

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English non conformist theologian. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to his brother (Enoch?), 1731 Dec. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270661040 From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Daniel Gerdes, 1745/6 Jan. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270661048 From the description of Autograph letter signed : to his brother Enoch, 1731 Apr. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270661031 Minister and hymn writer. ...

Abney, Mary, Lady, d. 1750.

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Abney, Thomas, Sir, 1640-1722

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Parker, Joseph, fl. 1750

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Ashworth, Caleb, 1722-1775

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