1. Add MS 27989
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 27989
- Title:
- "ADVERSARIA Miscelanea:" historical anecdotes, essays, poetical pieces, etc., collected by Sir John Perceval, Bart. [afterwards Earl of Egmont]. Included are:- 1. "The manner how King James the Second was taken in Kent," etc. [14 Dec. 1688], f. 3. 2. Verses by Mrs. [Anne] Finch [afterwards Countess of Winchilsea], 1702, f. 14. 3. "The Powers of the K[ing] of England, 10 Dec. 1685; by Sr W[illiam] Petty," f. 17. 4. "A short Relation of the blowing up of the Magazine of Castle Cornet i...
- Scope & Content:
- Sir John Perceval, 5th Baronet; 1st Earl of Egmont: Adversaria miscellanea: 18th cent. includes: f. 3 James II of England: The manner how the king was taken in Kent: 1688. f. 14 Anne Finch, wife of Heneage, 4th Earl of Winchilsea: Verses: 1702. ff. 14, 73, 76 b, 79 b, 87 b Poetry: Collections ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- Early 18th century
- Extent:
- 1 item