1. Egerton MS 2146
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Egerton MS 2146
- Title:
- Poems by Brian Fairfax, with collections by the same chiefly relating to his own family. Autograph. Included are:- 1. Stanzas entitled "The Vocal Oak: upon cutting down the woods at Nun Appleton, 1679;" followed by an "Epitaph on Thomas, Lord Fairfax," a Latin poem in honour of the same, verses addressed to Dr. Robert Wittey, and other pieces, f 2. 2. Extracts from printed and other sources relating to the family of Fairfax; with pedigrees, genealogical notes, etc., including (f. 27) "Th...
- Scope & Content:
- Fairfax family: Letters and papers relating to: 1671 - 1759. Bryan Fairfax, 3rd son of Henry Fairfax, 4th son of Thomas, 1st Baron Fairfax: Family collections: 17th cent. Bryan Fairfax, 3rd son of Henry Fairfax, 4th son of Thomas, 1st Baron Fairfax: Poems: 17th cent. includes: f. 2 Nun App...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Latin
- Date Range:
- Late 17th century
- Extent:
- 1 item