Binding: half calf, with title: Miscellanies., Bookplate of Henry J.B. Clements., and For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.
Title devised by curator., An unfinished copy of a 1693 engraving by Michael Burghers., On verso is another drawing: Effigies Gulielmi Bagwell : aetat. 66 ano. Dom. 1659., Two drawings on one sheet, recto and verso., and For further information, consult library staff.
From the Collection: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Published / Created:
[17--?]
Call Number:
GEN MSS MUSIC MISC
Container / Volume:
Box 11, folder 366
Image Count:
16
Description:
Manuscript collection of hymn tunes, with meters and words, including a few American patriotic songs, signed by Marietta Sturges.
The music is written in an unidentified hand, possibly by Sturges.
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.