Manuscript on paper of an almanac for 1692, containing astronomical tables, Saints' days, weather predictions, and other information for each month, accompanied by a preface "To the Benigne Readers," an illustration of "The Moon her dominion over man's body," and concluding with a short essay on the lawfulness and science of astrology. Last three pages contain annotations in another hand listing "bookes of the secrets of Nature and Art." Stitched. Acc.: 02.10.5
1) Thanking him for having hosted her at Bowood, and discussing Napoleon's autumn campaign and the Battle of Dennewitz. 2) Concerning politics and personal matters, including news of her daughter's marriage. ACC: 97.10.7 (44.353)
Reporting the death of Governor William Stoughton of Massachusetts Bay (on July 7) and recommending the swift appointment of a new Royal governor to prevent unrest, "as these peopell have had theare owne willes so longe." The second letter repeats the advice at length and suggests that some "Church of England men" be appointed to assist as well.
Signatures: a-f⁴., Title-woodcut (the "gentylwoman"); arms of Cardinal Wolsey on verso of t.p., and Translated by Mrs. Margaret Roper, eldest daughter of Sir Thomas More. With a preface by Richard Hyrde.
Publisher:
in the house of Thomas Berthelet nere to the Cundite, at the signe of Lucrece
Printed in black letter; title within architectural border, woodcut initials., Signatures: A-F8 (F8 probably blank, wanting). Upper and lower margins closely trimmed, a few headlines, signature marks and catchwords bled., and The Huth copy; no. 6533 in the sales cat.
Describing her treatment at the hands of Napoleon's Police Minister, Savary, following the suppression of her book De L'Allemagne; also comments on the political situation in Europe following her visit to Russia, where she witnessed the French advance, and mentions the czar and Bernadotte.
ACC: 97.10.6 (44.352)
Letter discussing their shared interest in books and reading, including Dickens, Stephens's Incidents of Travel in Central America and Campbell's life of Frederick the Great. Also refers to their efforts to persuade booksellers to stock "Julia Maitland's Book" (probably Letters from Madras during the Years 1836-1839, published as "By a Lady" in 1843). Note reading "Miss S. H. Burney" in another hand. ACC.: 01.2.5
Manière de la défiance faite par les érauts des rois de France et d'Angleterre. German. 1528 and Manière de la défiance faite par les érauts des rois de France et d'Angleterre. German. 1528.
Description:
Signatures: A-E4.
Publisher:
durch Wolffgang Stöckel
Subject (Geographic):
France--History--Francis I, 1515-1547, Great Britain--History--Henry VIII, 1509-1547, and Holy Roman Empire--History--Charles V, 1519-1556
Subject (Name):
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, 1500-1558, Francis I, King of France, 1494-1547, and Henry VIII, King of England, 1491-1547