Manuscript on paper, in a single hand, of a collection of political material, the bulk of which consists of petitions and Parliamentary speeches made in 1640 and 1641. The grievances cited in a petition by "the Citizens of London" at York include "imposicions upon Merchandise imported and exported. The urging and levying of ship money...the great concourse of Papists and their adherents in London...The seldome calling and sodaine dissolving of Parlmt. without redressing your subjects grevances;" and a petition of "the Lay-Catholiques Recusants of England" begs for relief from persecution. Issues discussed in Parliament during this time include the trial of Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, the Oath of allegiance to the Church of England, and the question of episcopal government. The manuscript also contains a satirical piece titled "Observations of Holland" which declares, "It is excellent for desparring Lovers, for each corner affoords a Willow; But if Justice should condemne one to bee hang'd on any other Tree, he may live long, and confident," followed by a similarly satirical piece on Scotland. A sermon "preacht at St. Gyles in Edinburgh...1638...by James Rowe" declares "The Kirk a Scotland cau'd a smeld as weele, as any Kirk ith the Warld. Than the Kyrk a Rounie smelt sa strang that at furst she cau'd a tauld yee, she taisted o the cheare o Babylon. But now bring in the stinkenest Papery under her Neese, and it wull savour as sweat as an Aple." The manuscript concludes with "The Oath all are to take, or to suffer as Papists" and a petition from "severall grammer schooles in and about the Cyty of London."
Description:
In English., Partial table of contents at beginning., Initials stamped on front and back covers: "T. D.", and Binding: full sheep.
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain., Great Britain, Netherlands, and Scotland
Subject (Name):
Arundel and Surrey, Thomas Howard, second earl of, 1585-1646., Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649., Strafford, Thomas Wentworth, Earl of, 1593-1641., and Great Britain. Parliament, 1640-1641.
Subject (Topic):
Catholics, Episcopacy, Satire, Sermons, Ship money, History, Politics and government, Religious life and customs, and Description and travel
Holograph diary which chronicles a journey through France, Switzerland and Italy, compiled from several diaries of different journeys, the earliest being a tour in the summer of 1816. The author travels to Calais from London with members of her family. In Paris, she sees King Louis XVIII reviewing his troops in commemoration of his return to Paris last year; attends the theater; visits the Conservatorie des Arts et des Metiers to view the models of machines; and dines at Very's. She also visits the porcelain manufactory at Sevres; climbs Montanvert, describing the system of sticks used by their guides to protect them from falling; and spends the night in a monastery in St. Bernard, in the same room in which Napoleon stayed on his way to the Battle of Marengo. In Italy, she attends the opera in Turin, commenting on its lighting system, "which like the theatres in France is dark, the only lights being on the stage." She also vists churches, admires artwork and architecture, ascends Mount Vesuvius, and attends Mass at the Sistine Chapel. The diary concludes with a visit to the Devil's Bridge in Switzerland and The diary is annotated throughout, in the same hand, with further notes concerning the journey
Description:
In English. and Binding: quarter pigskin. Taped on spine: MS. Diary 1816.
Subject (Geographic):
France, Italy, Europe, Switzerland, and Vesuvius (Italy)
Subject (Topic):
Mountaineering, Alps, Theater, Travelers' writings, English, Description and travel, and Social life and customs
Manuscript, in a single hand with numerous corrections, of a description of European travels, mainly in Greece, Italy and Germany, where the author visits such cities as Naples, Messina, Malta, Florence, Salerno, Rome, Constantinople, Athens, Smyrna, Corinth, and Corfu, paying particular attention to monuments and agriculture. He views paintings and churches in Naples; visits the Campo Santo "where there are 366 holes or vaults in which the poor are interred"; sees Vesuvius; hears Mass at the Sistine Chapel; and reports on "the state of vegitation during the voyage." Elsewhere, the author notes a tempest of snow, hail, and wind on his sea voyage out of Malta; accompanies his brother "Joe" to Barcelona, where he kills two quails; admires the scenery of Switzerland and visits the landmarks associated with the legend of William Tell; and describes his meals throughout. At the end of the third volume is a list of traveling expenses. All volumes are illustrated throughout with several dozen pen and ink sketches of landscapes and monuments
Description:
In English. and Binding: full calf. Vol. 1 has metal clasp.
Subject (Geographic):
Switzerland, Altdorf., Germany, Great Britain, Greece, and Italy
Subject (Name):
Tell, Wilhelm
Subject (Topic):
Monuments, Agriculture, Europe, Travelers' writings, English, Description and travel, Social life and customs, and Religious life and customs
Manuscript, in a single hand with numerous corrections, of a description of European travels, mainly in Greece, Italy and Germany, where the author visits such cities as Naples, Messina, Malta, Florence, Salerno, Rome, Constantinople, Athens, Smyrna, Corinth, and Corfu, paying particular attention to monuments and agriculture. He views paintings and churches in Naples; visits the Campo Santo "where there are 366 holes or vaults in which the poor are interred"; sees Vesuvius; hears Mass at the Sistine Chapel; and reports on "the state of vegitation during the voyage." Elsewhere, the author notes a tempest of snow, hail, and wind on his sea voyage out of Malta; accompanies his brother "Joe" to Barcelona, where he kills two quails; admires the scenery of Switzerland and visits the landmarks associated with the legend of William Tell; and describes his meals throughout. At the end of the third volume is a list of traveling expenses. All volumes are illustrated throughout with several dozen pen and ink sketches of landscapes and monuments
Description:
In English. and Binding: full calf. Vol. 1 has metal clasp.
Subject (Geographic):
Switzerland, Altdorf., Germany, Great Britain, Greece, and Italy
Subject (Name):
Tell, Wilhelm
Subject (Topic):
Monuments, Agriculture, Europe, Travelers' writings, English, Description and travel, Social life and customs, and Religious life and customs
Manuscript, in a single hand with numerous corrections, of a description of European travels, mainly in Greece, Italy and Germany, where the author visits such cities as Naples, Messina, Malta, Florence, Salerno, Rome, Constantinople, Athens, Smyrna, Corinth, and Corfu, paying particular attention to monuments and agriculture. He views paintings and churches in Naples; visits the Campo Santo "where there are 366 holes or vaults in which the poor are interred"; sees Vesuvius; hears Mass at the Sistine Chapel; and reports on "the state of vegitation during the voyage." Elsewhere, the author notes a tempest of snow, hail, and wind on his sea voyage out of Malta; accompanies his brother "Joe" to Barcelona, where he kills two quails; admires the scenery of Switzerland and visits the landmarks associated with the legend of William Tell; and describes his meals throughout. At the end of the third volume is a list of traveling expenses. All volumes are illustrated throughout with several dozen pen and ink sketches of landscapes and monuments
Description:
In English. and Binding: full calf. Vol. 1 has metal clasp.
Subject (Geographic):
Switzerland, Altdorf., Germany, Great Britain, Greece, and Italy
Subject (Name):
Tell, Wilhelm
Subject (Topic):
Monuments, Agriculture, Europe, Travelers' writings, English, Description and travel, Social life and customs, and Religious life and customs
Holograph diary describing a tour through France, Switzerland, and Germany. The diary begins with the author's sea voyage from Southampton to Havre by steam packet. He remarks on the abundance of parrots in Havre, speculating that they have been brought across the Atlantic as part of Havre's extensive trade with America and the West Indies. In France, he visits Versailles, Rouen, and Paris; in Switzerland, he travels through the Via Mala, a narrow passage through a mountain; and discusses the Romansch dialect with a local bookseller. In Germany, he provides a history of minnesingers and comments on fashion in Strasbourg. The diary concludes with his voyage back to England and his experience at the custom house there
Description:
Available on microfilm., In English., Written on flyleaf in first volume: J. S. Haygarth Journal. Vol. I. 1839. Written inside front cover in second volume: J. S. Haygarth. Journal. 1839. Vol 2., and Binding: quarter morocco; gilt decoration.
Subject (Geographic):
France, Germany, Le Havre (France), and Switzerland
Subject (Name):
Haygarth, John Sayer, ca. 1811-ca. 1865.
Subject (Topic):
Minnesingers, Raeto-Romance language, Dialects, Travelers' writings, English, Troubadours, and Description and travel
Holograph diary describing a tour through France, Switzerland, and Germany. The diary begins with the author's sea voyage from Southampton to Havre by steam packet. He remarks on the abundance of parrots in Havre, speculating that they have been brought across the Atlantic as part of Havre's extensive trade with America and the West Indies. In France, he visits Versailles, Rouen, and Paris; in Switzerland, he travels through the Via Mala, a narrow passage through a mountain; and discusses the Romansch dialect with a local bookseller. In Germany, he provides a history of minnesingers and comments on fashion in Strasbourg. The diary concludes with his voyage back to England and his experience at the custom house there
Description:
Available on microfilm., In English., Written on flyleaf in first volume: J. S. Haygarth Journal. Vol. I. 1839. Written inside front cover in second volume: J. S. Haygarth. Journal. 1839. Vol 2., and Binding: quarter morocco; gilt decoration.
Subject (Geographic):
France, Germany, Le Havre (France), and Switzerland
Subject (Name):
Haygarth, John Sayer, ca. 1811-ca. 1865.
Subject (Topic):
Minnesingers, Raeto-Romance language, Dialects, Travelers' writings, English, Troubadours, and Description and travel