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1. A New address to Mr. Bayes in his late conversion to the Church of Rome

Creator:: Worseley Mr
Published / Created:: [1680-1700].
Call Number:: Osborn fb70
Collection Title:: [Collection of 17th century poems], [1680-1700].
Container / Volume:: Box 1 | Folder 4
Image Count:: 4
Abstract:: Manuscripts, in different hands, of a collection of several dozen primarily satirical and anonymous poems, many scatological. The majority of the poems are political satires, especially concerning the abdication of King James II and the accession of King William III; other targets include Charles Montagu, Earl of Halifax; religious zeal; and France. Other poems satirize women, including Barbara Villiers (afterwards Palmer), Countess of Castlemaine and Duchess of Cleveland, with reference to her affair with rope-dancer Jacob Hall; Mrs. Moseley and her link with Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Baron Ashley and 1st Earl of Shaftesbury; and women's conduct generally. The collection also includes a broadside printing of Packington's Pound, as well as numerous satirical songs sung to its tune.
Description:: Binding: marbled covers, detached. and See "Early American Literature, vol. XIV, 1979, concerning the attribution of "A Fart" (p. 193).
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--Politics and government--1660-1714, and Great Britain--Social life and customs--17th century
Subject (Name):: Cleveland, Barbara Villiers Palmer, Duchess of, 1641-1709, Etherege, George, Sir, 1635?-1691, Hall, Jacob, James II, King of England, 1633-1701. aut, Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of, 1621-1683, and William III, King of England, 1650-1702
Subject (Topic):: Ballads, English, English poetry--17th century, Political poetry, English, Songs, English, Verse satire, English, and Women--Conduct of life
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A New address to Mr. Bayes in his late conversion to the Church of Rome

2. A sigh

Creator:: Winchilsea, Anne Kingsmill Finch, Countess of, 1661-1720(?)
Published / Created:: [1680-1700].
Call Number:: Osborn fb70
Collection Title:: [Collection of 17th century poems], [1680-1700].
Container / Volume:: Box 1 | Folder 2
Image Count:: 1
Abstract:: Manuscripts, in different hands, of a collection of several dozen primarily satirical and anonymous poems, many scatological. The majority of the poems are political satires, especially concerning the abdication of King James II and the accession of King William III; other targets include Charles Montagu, Earl of Halifax; religious zeal; and France. Other poems satirize women, including Barbara Villiers (afterwards Palmer), Countess of Castlemaine and Duchess of Cleveland, with reference to her affair with rope-dancer Jacob Hall; Mrs. Moseley and her link with Anthony Ashley Cooper, 1st Baron Ashley and 1st Earl of Shaftesbury; and women's conduct generally. The collection also includes a broadside printing of Packington's Pound, as well as numerous satirical songs sung to its tune.
Description:: Binding: marbled covers, detached. and See "Early American Literature, vol. XIV, 1979, concerning the attribution of "A Fart" (p. 193).
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--Politics and government--1660-1714, and Great Britain--Social life and customs--17th century
Subject (Name):: Cleveland, Barbara Villiers Palmer, Duchess of, 1641-1709, Etherege, George, Sir, 1635?-1691, Hall, Jacob, James II, King of England, 1633-1701. aut, Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of, 1621-1683, and William III, King of England, 1650-1702
Subject (Topic):: Ballads, English, English poetry--17th century, Political poetry, English, Songs, English, Verse satire, English, and Women--Conduct of life
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A sigh

3. Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822.

Creator:: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857
Published / Created:: 1820
Call Number:: OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:: Box 1 | Folder 14
Image Count:: 16
Abstract:: The collection consists of approximately 80 letters from Earl Amherst of Arracan to his first wife, Sarah, most dating from 1819 and 1820. Subjects include news of family and friends; estate management; and social and political events, including the death of George III. Amherst frequently details debates in the House of Lords and discussions with government officials. A series of 6 letters from November 1819 discusses Amherst's support of the Six Acts in the wake of the Peterloo Massacre and his fear that "the conduct of the Whigs offered the greatest encouragement to the Radicals." and The largest group of letters dates from 1820 and documents Amherst's participation in the trial of Queen Caroline and the debates in the House of Lords concerning the Bill of Pains and Penalties. While Amherst expressed repeated disgust at Caroline's conduct, the letters also document his growing concern at the possible harmful effects of the Bill and his eventual agreement that it be dropped by the House of Lords.
Description:: The last letter in this folder is a fragment that cannot be contributed to any other letter in this series. and William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst of Arracan (1773-1857), succeeded as second Baron Amherst of Arracan in 1797. A Lord of the Bedchamber in 1804-1815 and 1816-1823, he served as envoy to Naples 1809-1811 and as special ambassador to China in 1816. He was made Governor-General of India in 1823, successfully led the colony through the First Burmese War, and retired to England in 1828. He died in 1857.
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--History--1800-1837, and Great Britain--Politics and government--1800-1837
Subject (Name):: Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821, Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821--Trials, litigation, etc, George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820, George--IV,--King of Great Britain,--1762-1830, and Great Britain.--Parliament.--House of Lords
Subject (Topic):: Luddites, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, and Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, England, 1819
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822.

4. Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822.

Creator:: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857
Published / Created:: 1821-24
Call Number:: OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:: Box 1 | Folder 15
Image Count:: 20
Abstract:: The collection consists of approximately 80 letters from Earl Amherst of Arracan to his first wife, Sarah, most dating from 1819 and 1820. Subjects include news of family and friends; estate management; and social and political events, including the death of George III. Amherst frequently details debates in the House of Lords and discussions with government officials. A series of 6 letters from November 1819 discusses Amherst's support of the Six Acts in the wake of the Peterloo Massacre and his fear that "the conduct of the Whigs offered the greatest encouragement to the Radicals." and The largest group of letters dates from 1820 and documents Amherst's participation in the trial of Queen Caroline and the debates in the House of Lords concerning the Bill of Pains and Penalties. While Amherst expressed repeated disgust at Caroline's conduct, the letters also document his growing concern at the possible harmful effects of the Bill and his eventual agreement that it be dropped by the House of Lords.
Description:: William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst of Arracan (1773-1857), succeeded as second Baron Amherst of Arracan in 1797. A Lord of the Bedchamber in 1804-1815 and 1816-1823, he served as envoy to Naples 1809-1811 and as special ambassador to China in 1816. He was made Governor-General of India in 1823, successfully led the colony through the First Burmese War, and retired to England in 1828. He died in 1857.
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--History--1800-1837, and Great Britain--Politics and government--1800-1837
Subject (Name):: Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821, Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821--Trials, litigation, etc, George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820, George--IV,--King of Great Britain,--1762-1830, and Great Britain.--Parliament.--House of Lords
Subject (Topic):: Luddites, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, and Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, England, 1819
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822.

5. Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822.

Creator:: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857
Published / Created:: Undated
Call Number:: OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:: Box 1 | Folder 16
Image Count:: 4
Abstract:: The collection consists of approximately 80 letters from Earl Amherst of Arracan to his first wife, Sarah, most dating from 1819 and 1820. Subjects include news of family and friends; estate management; and social and political events, including the death of George III. Amherst frequently details debates in the House of Lords and discussions with government officials. A series of 6 letters from November 1819 discusses Amherst's support of the Six Acts in the wake of the Peterloo Massacre and his fear that "the conduct of the Whigs offered the greatest encouragement to the Radicals."
Description:: Second wrapper in folder is blank. and William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst of Arracan (1773-1857), succeeded as second Baron Amherst of Arracan in 1797. A Lord of the Bedchamber in 1804-1815 and 1816-1823, he served as envoy to Naples 1809-1811 and as special ambassador to China in 1816. He was made Governor-General of India in 1823, successfully led the colony through the First Burmese War, and retired to England in 1828. He died in 1857.
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain--Court and courtiers
Subject (Name):: Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821
Subject (Topic):: Luddites
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822.

6. Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822.

Creator:: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857
Published / Created:: 1806
Call Number:: OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:: Box 1 | Folder 1
Image Count:: 23
Abstract:: The collection consists of approximately 80 letters from Earl Amherst of Arracan to his first wife, Sarah, most dating from 1819 and 1820. Subjects include news of family and friends; estate management; and social and political events, including the death of George III. Amherst frequently details debates in the House of Lords and discussions with government officials. A series of 6 letters from November 1819 discusses Amherst's support of the Six Acts in the wake of the Peterloo Massacre and his fear that "the conduct of the Whigs offered the greatest encouragement to the Radicals." and The largest group of letters dates from 1820 and documents Amherst's participation in the trial of Queen Caroline and the debates in the House of Lords concerning the Bill of Pains and Penalties. While Amherst expressed repeated disgust at Caroline's conduct, the letters also document his growing concern at the possible harmful effects of the Bill and his eventual agreement that it be dropped by the House of Lords.
Description:: William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst of Arracan (1773-1857), succeeded as second Baron Amherst of Arracan in 1797. A Lord of the Bedchamber in 1804-1815 and 1816-1823, he served as envoy to Naples 1809-1811 and as special ambassador to China in 1816. He was made Governor-General of India in 1823, successfully led the colony through the First Burmese War, and retired to England in 1828. He died in 1857.
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--History--1800-1837, and Great Britain--Politics and government--1800-1837
Subject (Name):: Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821, Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821--Trials, litigation, etc, George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820, George--IV,--King of Great Britain,--1762-1830, and Great Britain.--Parliament.--House of Lords
Subject (Topic):: Luddites, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, and Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, England, 1819
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822.

7. Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822.

Creator:: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857
Published / Created:: 1807
Call Number:: OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:: Box 1 | Folder 2
Image Count:: 22
Abstract:: The collection consists of approximately 80 letters from Earl Amherst of Arracan to his first wife, Sarah, most dating from 1819 and 1820. Subjects include news of family and friends; estate management; and social and political events, including the death of George III. Amherst frequently details debates in the House of Lords and discussions with government officials. A series of 6 letters from November 1819 discusses Amherst's support of the Six Acts in the wake of the Peterloo Massacre and his fear that "the conduct of the Whigs offered the greatest encouragement to the Radicals." and The largest group of letters dates from 1820 and documents Amherst's participation in the trial of Queen Caroline and the debates in the House of Lords concerning the Bill of Pains and Penalties. While Amherst expressed repeated disgust at Caroline's conduct, the letters also document his growing concern at the possible harmful effects of the Bill and his eventual agreement that it be dropped by the House of Lords.
Description:: William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst of Arracan (1773-1857), succeeded as second Baron Amherst of Arracan in 1797. A Lord of the Bedchamber in 1804-1815 and 1816-1823, he served as envoy to Naples 1809-1811 and as special ambassador to China in 1816. He was made Governor-General of India in 1823, successfully led the colony through the First Burmese War, and retired to England in 1828. He died in 1857.
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--History--1800-1837, and Great Britain--Politics and government--1800-1837
Subject (Name):: Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821, Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821--Trials, litigation, etc, George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820, George--IV,--King of Great Britain,--1762-1830, and Great Britain.--Parliament.--House of Lords
Subject (Topic):: Luddites, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, and Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, England, 1819
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822.

8. Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822.

Creator:: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857
Published / Created:: 1808
Call Number:: OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:: Box 1 | Folder 3
Image Count:: 6
Abstract:: The collection consists of approximately 80 letters from Earl Amherst of Arracan to his first wife, Sarah, most dating from 1819 and 1820. Subjects include news of family and friends; estate management; and social and political events, including the death of George III. Amherst frequently details debates in the House of Lords and discussions with government officials. A series of 6 letters from November 1819 discusses Amherst's support of the Six Acts in the wake of the Peterloo Massacre and his fear that "the conduct of the Whigs offered the greatest encouragement to the Radicals." and The largest group of letters dates from 1820 and documents Amherst's participation in the trial of Queen Caroline and the debates in the House of Lords concerning the Bill of Pains and Penalties. While Amherst expressed repeated disgust at Caroline's conduct, the letters also document his growing concern at the possible harmful effects of the Bill and his eventual agreement that it be dropped by the House of Lords.
Description:: William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst of Arracan (1773-1857), succeeded as second Baron Amherst of Arracan in 1797. A Lord of the Bedchamber in 1804-1815 and 1816-1823, he served as envoy to Naples 1809-1811 and as special ambassador to China in 1816. He was made Governor-General of India in 1823, successfully led the colony through the First Burmese War, and retired to England in 1828. He died in 1857.
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--History--1800-1837, and Great Britain--Politics and government--1800-1837
Subject (Name):: Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821, Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821--Trials, litigation, etc, George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820, George--IV,--King of Great Britain,--1762-1830, and Great Britain.--Parliament.--House of Lords
Subject (Topic):: Luddites, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, and Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, England, 1819
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822.

9. Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822.

Creator:: Amherst of Arracan, William Pitt Amherst, Earl, 1773-1857
Published / Created:: 1812 March 12
Call Number:: OSB MSS 91
Container / Volume:: Box 1 | Folder 4
Image Count:: 4
Abstract:: The collection consists of approximately 80 letters from Earl Amherst of Arracan to his first wife, Sarah, most dating from 1819 and 1820. Subjects include news of family and friends; estate management; and social and political events, including the death of George III. Amherst frequently details debates in the House of Lords and discussions with government officials. A series of 6 letters from November 1819 discusses Amherst's support of the Six Acts in the wake of the Peterloo Massacre and his fear that "the conduct of the Whigs offered the greatest encouragement to the Radicals." and The largest group of letters dates from 1820 and documents Amherst's participation in the trial of Queen Caroline and the debates in the House of Lords concerning the Bill of Pains and Penalties. While Amherst expressed repeated disgust at Caroline's conduct, the letters also document his growing concern at the possible harmful effects of the Bill and his eventual agreement that it be dropped by the House of Lords.
Description:: William Pitt Amherst, Earl Amherst of Arracan (1773-1857), succeeded as second Baron Amherst of Arracan in 1797. A Lord of the Bedchamber in 1804-1815 and 1816-1823, he served as envoy to Naples 1809-1811 and as special ambassador to China in 1816. He was made Governor-General of India in 1823, successfully led the colony through the First Burmese War, and retired to England in 1828. He died in 1857.
Subject (Geographic):: Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--History--1800-1837, and Great Britain--Politics and government--1800-1837
Subject (Name):: Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821, Caroline,--Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain,--1768-1821--Trials, litigation, etc, George--III,--King of Great Britain,--1738-1820, George--IV,--King of Great Britain,--1762-1830, and Great Britain.--Parliament.--House of Lords
Subject (Topic):: Luddites, Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815, and Peterloo Massacre, Manchester, England, 1819
Found in:: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Earl Amherst of Arracan letters to Sarah, Countess of Arracan, 1806-1822.