Manuscript, in two hands, of a commonplace book divided into three sections. The first section consists of an account of the Mordaunt's mission to the British Fleet in the Adriatic to discover how to capture the Dalmatian Islands from France. Traveling by water, he describes the passing scenery; when he lands on the islands of Fano and Lissa, he notes their populations and military fortifications; at Malta, he is impressed by the military fortifications and is forbidden to break quarantine despite the importance of his mission due to an outbreak of plague; and falls ill with fever at Palermo. Throughout, he also records business correspondence and conversations regarding political and military affairs. This narrative is followed, in a different hand, by copies of two letters from Mordaunt to Robert Mitford, one of which is labeled "Read to queen Charlotte by Mrs. Egerton," describing scenes from his travels; and one from L L. to an unnamed recipient. These letters are followed by a copy of a novel titled Adelaide; an excerpt from Lady Sydney Morgan's Book of the boudoir; and a list titled "Peregrinations of [?] Mitford," which lists the dates and mileage between towns visited.
Description:
Binding: full parchment. Written on spine: Journal., For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator., Inside covers lined with green silk., On title page: Journal of John Mordaunt Johnson, H. M. Consul at Genoa. Commenced July 1812., Pressed flower laid in., Table of contents at beginning of manuscript., The final section of the manuscript contains a large number of prints and drawings. The prints include 8 genre engravings; 5 small engravings of American landscape scenes; and 3 colored engravings of women's dress fashions. Drawings include 8 pastoral scenes in pencil; 4 pencil portraits; 1 pencil bird; a portrait in colored ink; a pen drawing of Newminster Abbey; and 6 ink wash drawings of Welsh characters. The volume also contains a watercolor of a Chinese scene; a collage of pressed leaves and flowers, accompanied by a sentimental poem; the signature of L. Sterne; a fragment of a Chinese newspaper; pieces of the dress of the King and Queen of the Sandwich Islands, "who died in London 1824"; 2 silhouettes; a colored cat's head; and a pencil drawing of a dog and rabbit pasted inside the back cover. This section of the manuscript also contains numerous sentimental and lighthearted poems, epigrams, and riddles., and This list is followed 100 pages of poems, prefaced by a table of contents. The poems are primarily on such sentimental subjects as flowers and love, and many are written by "L. M.," including one titled Lines inscribed to the late J. Mordaunt Johnson, Esq. A poem titled The valley of roses is attributed to Mary Ann Browne, "in her 15th year"; other titles include Stanzas on the death of H.R.H. the Duke of York; On leaving Ireland; and The progress of love. This section also contains the epilogue to Richard Sheridan's The rivals.
Subject (Geographic):
Dalmatia (Croatia)--History, Military, France--Foreign relations--Great Britain, and Great Britain--Foreign relations--France
Subject (Name):
Johnson, John Mordaunt, 1776?-1815, Morgan, Lady (Sydney),--1783-1859., and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816--Rivals
Subject (Topic):
English poetry--19th century, Epigrams, Riddles, Sentimentalism in literature, and Travelers' writings, English
Over 300 newsletters from London addressed to "Madam Pole of Radbourn near Derby" (possibly Anne Morice Pole, daughter of Sir William Morice). The newsletters contain much information about the War of the Grand Alliance, particularly rumors of diplomatic negotiations and naval campaigns; the Holy Roman Empire's relations with the Turks; and trade with the colonies in America and the East Indies. Other topics include possible plots against William and Mary; the conduct of the nonjuring bishops; the election of Innocent XII; and the death and funeral of Queen Mary.
Description:
Accompanied by a container list (in box 1). and Bequest of James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn.
Subject (Geographic):
Europe--History--1648-1715, Great Britain--Colonies--Commerce, Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--Foreign relations--1660-1714, Great Britain--Foreign relations--France, and Great Britain--History--1689-1714
Subject (Name):
Innocent XII, Pope, 1615-1700, Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694, and William III, King of England, 1650-1702
Subject (Topic):
Grand Alliance, War of the, 1689-1697, Jacobites, and Nonjurors
Over 300 newsletters from London addressed to "Madam Pole of Radbourn near Derby" (possibly Anne Morice Pole, daughter of Sir William Morice). The newsletters contain much information about the War of the Grand Alliance, particularly rumors of diplomatic negotiations and naval campaigns; the Holy Roman Empire's relations with the Turks; and trade with the colonies in America and the East Indies. Other topics include possible plots against William and Mary; the conduct of the nonjuring bishops; the election of Innocent XII; and the death and funeral of Queen Mary.
Description:
Accompanied by a container list (in box 1).
Subject (Geographic):
Europe--History--1648-1715, Great Britain--Colonies--Commerce, Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--Foreign relations--1660-1714, Great Britain--Foreign relations--France, and Great Britain--History--1689-1714
Subject (Name):
Innocent XII, Pope, 1615-1700, Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694, and William III, King of England, 1650-1702
Subject (Topic):
Grand Alliance, War of the, 1689-1697, Jacobites, and Nonjurors
Over 300 newsletters from London addressed to "Madam Pole of Radbourn near Derby" (possibly Anne Morice Pole, daughter of Sir William Morice). The newsletters contain much information about the War of the Grand Alliance, particularly rumors of diplomatic negotiations and naval campaigns; the Holy Roman Empire's relations with the Turks; and trade with the colonies in America and the East Indies. Other topics include possible plots against William and Mary; the conduct of the nonjuring bishops; the election of Innocent XII; and the death and funeral of Queen Mary.
Description:
Accompanied by a container list (in box 1).
Subject (Geographic):
Europe--History--1648-1715, Great Britain--Colonies--Commerce, Great Britain--Court and courtiers, Great Britain--Foreign relations--1660-1714, Great Britain--Foreign relations--France, and Great Britain--History--1689-1714
Subject (Name):
Innocent XII, Pope, 1615-1700, Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694, and William III, King of England, 1650-1702
Subject (Topic):
Grand Alliance, War of the, 1689-1697, Jacobites, and Nonjurors
