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040-001950723

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032-001949954

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Vol. DLXXI (ff. 196).

(1) Astronomical papers of the Duke, including letters from, and papers in the hand of, Thomas Hornsby, D.D., F.R.S.; [1754?]-1796, n.d. ff. 1-44.

(2) Correspondence by, and on behalf of, the Duke with Philip Stephens, younger brother of Dr James Stephens, with other papers relating to Dr Stephens's estate; 1759-1773. ff. 45-94b.

(3) Papers relating to the Marlborough Gems and the publication of the catalogue of the collection, Gemmarum antiquarum delectus . . . , circ. 1781; 1768-1805, n.d. See N. H. M. Story-Maskelyne, The Marlborough Gems, 1870 (an abridged version is in Christie's catalogue for sale of Marlborough Gems, 28 June-l July 1875), and C. J. H. Davenport, 'On Cameos, with special reference to the Marlborough Gems', Anglo-Saxon Review, II, 1899, pp. 110-123. Partly Greek, Latin and Italian. ff. 95-123.

(4) Lorenz Natter, Catalogue des pierres gravées, tant en relief qu'en creux, de Mylord Comte de Bessborough, 1761. The Bessborough Gems were incorporated in the Marlborough cabinet, and this catalogue was compiled for the 4th Duke. Printed. ff. 124-145b.

(5) Letters to Samuel Fellows, mostly from Felice Giardini, the violinist and composer, and Anna Manzoli, with whom Fellows had stayed when he was studying in Rome; 1777-1825. Fellows was a violinist and violist, and became the House Steward of George, 5th Duke of Marlborough. See P. Highfill, K. Burnim and E. Langhans, A Biographical Directory of Actors, Actresses . . . , 1973 etc., Vol. V, p. 215; Add. MS. 61680, ff. 80-82, and Add. Ch. 76140 below. Mostly Italian. ff. 146-196b.

includes:

ff. 1-44 Astronomy: Astronomical papers of 4th Duke of Marlborough: [1754?]-1796, n.d.
ff. 6-10b, 23-25b, 29, 36, 39 Thomas Hornsby, FRS; astronomer: Letters, etc., to 4th Duke of Marlborough: 1781, n.d.
f. 45b Art. Illuminations and Drawings ENGLISH: Pencil sketch of head: circ. 1759.
ff. 45-98b James Stephens, DMed., Secretary to Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough: Papers rel. to his estate: 1759-1773.
f. 46 Richard Butcher, agent-in-chief to John, 4th Duke of Bedford: Letter to S. Benwell: 1761.
ff.46-55b Samuel Benwell, agent of George, 4th Duke of Marlborough: Letters to: 1760-1761.
f. 48 Thomas Parker, agent of John, 1st Earl Spencer: Letter to S. Benwell: 1761.
ff.50-53b Inventories: Goods of Dr J. Stephens at Marlborough House: 1761.
f. 54 Hugh Hammersley, attorney; of Woodside House, Old Windsor: Letter to S. Benwell: 1761.
ff. 56-73b, 89, 93 Philip Stephens, younger brother of Dr James Stephens: Correspondence with 4th Duke of Marlborough: 1772-1773.: Partly draft and copies.
ff. 58-94b Overton, Wiltshire: Letters rel. to vicarage: 1772-1773.
ff. 74, 78-85b Philip Stephens, younger brother of Dr James Stephens: Correspondence with T. Walker: 1772-1773.: Partly drafts and copies.
ff. 74, 78-85b Thomas Walker, Town Clerk of Woodstock and of Oxford: Correspondence with P. Stephens: 1772-1773.: Partly drafts and copies.
ff. 76, 91 Thomas Walker, Town Clerk of Woodstock and of Oxford: Letters to: 1765-1789, n.d.
f. 86 Richard Butcher, agent-in-chief to John, 4th Duke of Bedford: Letter to 4th Duke of Marlborough: 1773.
ff. 95-123 Jewels and Plate: Papers rel. to Marlborough gems: 1768-1805, n.d.: Partly Gr., Lat. and Ital.
ff. 95-96 Isaac L'advocat, jeweller: Account for work on Marlborough gems: 1768.
ff.95-101b Accounts: Work on Marlborough gems: 1768-1777.: Partly Ital.
ff. 97-101b Art. Miscellaneous: Accounts of G. B. Cipriani and F. Bartolozzi for illustration of Marlborough gems: 1775-1777.: Partly Ital.
ff.97-99b Giovanni-Battista Cipriani, artist: Accounts for illustrations to catalogue of Marlborough gems: 1775-1776.
ff. 100-101b Francesco Bartolozzi, RA; engraver: Accounts for illustrations to catalogue of Marlborough gems: 1777.: Partly Ital.
f. 102 Richard Watson, Bishop of Llandaff: Letter to Duke of Marlborough: 1782.
ff. 124-145b Jewels and Plate: Catalogue of Bessborough gems, by L. Natter: 1761.: Fr.: Printed.
ff. 124-145b Lorenz Natter, gem engraver and medallist: Catalogue of Bessborough gems: 1761.: Fr.: Printed.
ff. 146-196b Samuel Fellows, musician; House Steward to George, 5th Duke of Marlborough: Letters to: 1777-1825.: Mostly Ital.
ff.146-156 Anna Manzoli, host of S Fellows in Rome: Letters to S. Fellows: 1777-1780.: Ital.
ff. 152b, 154 Mariucia Manzoli, daughter of Anna Manzoli: Letters to S. Fellows: 1785-1786.: Ital.
ff. 157-184b Felice Giardini, composer: Letters to S. Fellows: 1792-1794.: Ital.
f. 185 Marianna Laurenti, singer; protégée of Felice Giardini: Letter to S. Fellows: 1802.: Ital.
ff. 189-192 Thomas Bennett, organist of Chichester Cathedral: Letter, etc., to S. Fellows: 1817.
ff. 191b-192 Music: Barrel organ tunes at Blenheim Palace: 1817.
f. 195 Vaughan Thomas, Rector of Duntsbourne Rouse: Letter to S. Fellows: 1825.

Collection Area:

Western Manuscripts

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Additional Manuscripts

Hierarchy Record Ids:

032-001949954
033-001950715
036-001950721
040-001950723

Is part of:

Add MS 61101-61710, Add Ch 76069-76142, Seal CCV.8 : BLENHEIM PAPERS
Add MS 61666-61680 : E. CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS OF LATER DUKES OF MARLBOROUGH 61666-61680. BLENHEIM PAPERS. Vols. DLXVI-DLXXX. Correspondence…
Add MS 61670-61676 : E. Section II. CORRESPONDENCE AND PAPERS OF THE 4TH DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH AND HIS WIFE 61670-61676. BLENHEIM PAPERS.…

Add MS 61671 : Vol. DLXXI (ff. 196). (1) Astronomical papers of the Duke, including letters from, and papers in the hand of, Thomas Hornsby,…

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032-001949954[0005]/033-001950715[0002]/036-001950721[0002]/040-001950723

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View / search within Archive / Collection: Add MS 61101-61710, Add Ch 76069-76142, Seal CCV.8

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Languages:

English
French
Greek, Modern
Italian
Latin

Scripts:

Greek
Latin

Start Date:

1753

End Date:

1825

Date Range:

1753-1825

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Names:

Bartolozzi, Francesco, engraver, 1728-1815,
   see also http://isni.org/isni/0000000121196776,
   see also http://viaf.org/viaf/7656202
Bennett, Thomas, organist of Chichester Cathedral, 1780-1848
Benwell, Samuel, agent of George, 4th Duke of Marlborough
Butcher, Richard, agent-in-chief to John, 4th Duke of Bedford
Cipriani, Giovanni-Battista, artist, 1727-1785,
   see also http://isni.org/isni/0000000066286970,
   see also http://viaf.org/viaf/5233386
Fellows, Samuel, musician, fl 1777-1825
Giardini, Felice, violinist and composer, 1716-1796
Hammersley, Hugh, attorney; of Woodside House, Old Windsor
Hornsby, Thomas, FRS; astronomer
L'advocat, Isaac, jeweller
Laurenti, Marianna, singer; protégée of Felice Giardini
Manzoli, Anna, host of S Fellows in Rome
Manzoli, Mariucia, daughter of Anna Manzoli
Natter, Lorenz, gem engraver and medallist
Parker, Thomas, agent of John, 1st Earl Spencer
Stephens, James, DMed., Secretary to Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough
Stephens, Philip, younger brother of Dr James Stephens
Thomas, Vaughan, Rector of Duntsbourne Rouse
Walker, Thomas, Town Clerk of Woodstock and of Oxford
Watson, Richard, Bishop of Llandaff

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Overton, Wiltshire