Miscellaneous papers, mainly by Lowth
MS. Eng. misc. c. 816
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Miscellaneous papers, mainly by Lowth
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. c. 816
Summary
Miscellaneous papers, mainly by Lowth, including:
(fols. 1-16) drafts of fables
(fols. 32-48) Latin verse, including (fols. 34-44) three versions of 'Machina Orreriana' by Lowth, 'recitatum in Theatro Oxon. in Comitiis solennioribus 1733'
(fols. 61-103) notes for, and fragments of, sermons, 1760-3, n.d.
(fols. 108-13) letters of collation and induction, 1753
(fols. 114-36) biographical and family notes, including a copy of part of Lowth's marriage settlement, 1752.
Date
c. 1733-1763
Language
English
Physical extent
141 Leaves
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Collection contents
Papers of Robert Lowth, Bishop of London
Miscellaneous papers, mainly by Lowth
