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PwV - Literary Manuscripts in the Portland (Welbeck) Collection, 16th-19th centuries
Document Reference
Pw V 279
Title
Autograph MS poem, entitled 'A Poem from Italy, in Answer to the Preceding Poem. In the year MDCCX', by Dr Basil Kennett; 1710
Date
1710
Extent
16 ff
Level
Item/file
Content Description
Text consists of three sections, in rhyming couplets. Proper names through the text are underlined, many with marginal notes adding identifications.
For the verse epistle to which this refers see Pw V 280.
Title Of Work
A Poem from Italy, in Answer to the Preceding Poem. In the year MDCCX
First Line of Poem
Thrice have Great Julius, and his Peaceful Heir
Last Line of Poem
(Holy and Humble Men of Heart), exalted to their Feet
Language
English
Physical Description
Eight folios folded once forming sixteen folios, sewn in paper covers.
Condition
Good
Descriptive Features
Watermark: Post Horn within crowned shield and insignia 4WR, approx. 100 x 55 mm.
Covered with a rough thick grey paper and sewn together with white cotton. Gold graphed
Watermark
Horn (crowned shield)
Related Material
University of Nottingham Library:Pw V 280
University of Nottingham Library:
Pw V 280 is the verse-epistle to which Pw V 279 is the answer
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Code
PersonName
Dates of existence
NA74471
Kennett; Basil (1674-1715); Dr; writer
1674-1715
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