4 p., with address. 30 x 23 cm. On religious, political and literary subjects. Expresses his inability to communicate with Italians due to his poor Italian and their enslavement to "spiritual thraldom." Discusses the present political and diplomatic troubles in Europe, with anti-Catholic comments. Calls Edward Irving, founder of the "Catholic Apostle Church", Pope, and advocates return to religious intolerance.
1) "To the happy Memory of that Incomparable Person Mr. Clifford who died at Florence", a 60-line MS poem signed "W.R." 2) ALS from Gascoyne to Lord Clifford, Florence 1671 Jun 2, discussing the embarkation to England of the body of Tom Clifford, with a detailed account of funeral expenses. 3) Letter [copy] from Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, to Lord Clifford, Florence, 1671 Jul 11, expressing sympathy and friendship. ACC: 96.4.2 (44.308)