Record

Document Reference	Pw V 502
Title	MS poem, untitled, addressed to John Wilmot, earl of Rochester, by Robert Whitehall; 1 January, 1666/1667
Date	1 January 1667
Extent	2 ff
Level	Item/file
Content Description	The untitled poem consists of 32 lines, followed by a 3-line postscript, the first line of which is in Latin. The poem commences with the address to 'My Lord' and is signed by Ro[bert] Wh[iteha]ll. It is dated at M[erton] C[ollege] Oxon., Jan. 1 1666/1667. The poem is addressed 'For ye Right hon<oura>ble John Earle of Rochester these'. The letter was sealed (part of seal remains). Parts of the text are missing, presumably lost when opening the letter.
First Line of Poem	My Lord, Our picture we have sent
Last Line of Poem	Accept of ours though n'ere so b[ad]
Language	English
Physical Description	One sheet folded once to form two folios Physical match: Pw V 503 (dimensions) & Pw V 504 (dimensions)
Condition	Fragile
Descriptive Features	Watermark: Fleur de lis within narrow, crowned shield, approx. 65 x 53 mm Countermark: Letters PC, approx 14 x 20 mm.
Watermark	Fleur de lis
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