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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 collection of loyal poems satyrs and lampoons
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1695?]
- Call Number:
- Osborn b111
- Image Count:
- 636
- Abstract:
- Manuscript, in a single hand, of a collection of 239 political poems expressing loyalty to James II and entreaties for him to resume the English throne. Titles of such poems include His majestie's royal farewell to England and The confinement by Sir Robert L'Estrange. Other entries consist of songs in praise of King James, including A health to the King's return; A song to the tune of the King shall enjoy his own again; and A loyal Jacobean song. Many other poems lampoon or eulogize specific figures, such as Elegy on Mr. Ashton; An acrostic on John Tillotson; and an Epitaph on Algernon Sidney. Numerous poems mock the figures of William and Mary, including On the coronation of K. William and Q. Mary; and On the late metamorphosis of an old picture of Oliver Cromwells into a new picture of King William, the head chang'd the hierogliphicks remaining; others satirize the Protestant Church, Parliament, the Church of England, and the nonjuror controversy that followed the Revolution of 1688.
- Description:
- Binding: contemporary red morocco; gilt decoration. In gilt on cover: the arms of King James II, to whom the manuscript was presented about 1700. Title on spine: "Loyal Poems &c.", Formerly owned by Sir Thomas Strange. On flyleaf: T. A. W. L. Strange., Marbled endpapers., Pasted on flyleaf: dealer's description of manuscript., Table of contents at beginning of manuscript, and index at end., and Title from title page.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain--History--Revolution of 1688 and Great Britain--Politics and government--1660-1714
- Subject (Name):
- Great Britain.--Parliament |d (1689), James--II,--King of England,--1633-1701, L'Estrange, Roger,--Sir,--1616-1704, Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694, Russell, Archibald George Blomefield, 1879-1955, Sidney, Algernon,--1622-1683, Strange, Thomas,--Sir--Autograph, Tillotson, John,--1630-1694, and William--III,--King of England,--1650-1702
- Subject (Topic):
- English poetry--17th century, English wit and humor, Jacobites--Poetry, Nonjurors, Political poetry, English--Early modern, 1500-1700, and Verse satire, English
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A collection of loyal poems satyrs and lampoons
3. 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
4. A true coppy of severall verses made by John Hobart Esq.; who died Anno 1683. Obtaynd by ye favour of Madam Astley, August the 11th 1603.
- Creator:
- Hobart, John
- Call Number:
- Osborn b108
- Image Count:
- 19
- Resource Type:
- Archives or Manuscripts
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper, in a single hand, of a collection of 15 verses primarily addressing religious, philosophical, and moral subjects. Poem titles include Humility; Prayer; Against Censure; Praeludia Mortis; Of Atheisme; and The Carrector of A Drunkard. The volume also includes a political and satirical poem against Cromwell titled A Protector Discribed which declares, "He is A Thing which wee Protector Call, From whome the king of kings Protect us all."
- Description:
- Binding: stitched., For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator., Note at end of last poem in manuscript: "I had this out of my Alamanac: 83 and doe thinke I had it formerly of Mrs. Astely which made enter it here supposing it composd by the same Author.", Note on back of manuscript: "Verses by old Mr. Hobartt & some others.", Signed on inside of first leaf: "this for my well beloved friend J.C. When sturdy to his Lo. friend. My very good friend Mr. R. Thixton.", and The signature "Ro. Doughty" appears on the front page.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain--Politics and government--1642-1660 and Great Britain--Religious life and customs--17th century
- Subject (Name):
- Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658, Doughty, Robert, 1616 or 1617-1670, and Hobart, John
- Subject (Topic):
- Elegiac poetry, English, English poetry--17th century, English wit and humor, Religious poetry, English, and Satirical verse, English
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > A true coppy of severall verses made by John Hobart Esq.; who died Anno 1683. Obtaynd by ye favour of Madam Astley, August the 11th 1603.
5. Cases and discourses controversial in matters divine, 1697.
- Creator:
- Stanton, William, 1673-
- Published / Created:
- 1697
- Call Number:
- Osborn b77
- Image Count:
- 5
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper, in a single hand, of various texts pertaining to theological inquiry. Contents include a series of letters between "W.S" and "T.P" debating the issue of free will; arguments for the baptism of infants; letters from "W.S" criticizing "G.S.," a "Taylor, & ye most debauch'd villain in ye Countrey, & now turn'd Preacher;" a debate concerning how to keep the Sabbath after having sailed to America, accompanied by a diagram illustrating how ships sailing eastward may gain a day; a dialogue between Montezuma, Cortez, a Jesuit and an Indian priest, which is extremely similar to a scene in John Dryden's Indian Emperor; and a "Dialogue between ye Angel Gabriel & Adam in Paradise, concerning free will & Predestination" in blank verse, roughly parallel to a scene in Dryden's State of Innocence.
- Description:
- Binding: full sheep. and Portions of text in cipher on p. 79-80, 96, 97, and 100.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain--Religious life and customs
- Subject (Name):
- Dryden, John,--1631-1700 and Stanton, William,--1673-
- Subject (Topic):
- English poetry--17th century, Infant baptism--Controversial literature, Religious literature, English, Theology--England, and Theology--Examinations, questions, etc
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Cases and discourses controversial in matters divine, 1697.
6. Funerall teares and consolations, [ca. 1650].
- Creator:
- Codrington, Robert, d. 1665
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1650]
- Call Number:
- Osborn b87
- Image Count:
- 80
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper, in an Italic hand, of two elegiac poems titled "Funerall teares and consolations" and "Lachrymae funebres" mourning the death of Winifred Fitzwilliam (d. 1635), and dedicated to her father, Baron William Fitzwilliam of Liffer County, Donegal. Prefaced by a rhyming epitaph.
- Description:
- Binding: full sheep; remnants of gold-tooled decoration. and The paper on p. 44 is dyed black and written upon with silver ink.
- Subject (Topic):
- Devotional literature, English, English literature--17th century, English poetry--17th century, and Funeral rites and ceremonies
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Funerall teares and consolations, [ca. 1650].
7. James Marshall Osborn collection of poetry manuscripts, [ca. 1500-1900]
- Published / Created:
- Undated
- Call Number:
- Osborn Shelves Poetry Boxes
- Collection Title:
- James Marshall Osborn collection of poetry manuscripts
- Container / Volume:
- Box VI | Folder P.B. VI 6-10
- Image Count:
- 4
- Alternative Title:
- Dido her last speach to Aeneas
- Subject (Topic):
- English poetry--16th century and English poetry--17th century
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > James Marshall Osborn collection of poetry manuscripts, [ca. 1500-1900]
8. James Marshall Osborn collection of poetry manuscripts, [ca. 1500-1900]
- Creator:
- Montagu, Mary Wortley, Lady, 1689-1762
- Published / Created:
- Undated
- Call Number:
- Osborn Shelves Poetry Boxes
- Collection Title:
- James Marshall Osborn collection of poetry manuscripts
- Container / Volume:
- Box 4 | Folder P.B. IV / 161-170
- Image Count:
- 3
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of manuscript copies of several thousand individual English poems, dating from the sixteenth through the nineteenth centuries. The majority of the items date from between 1650 and 1800.
- Alternative Title:
- Upon the death of Lady Abergavenny by Lady Mary Wortley Mountague
- Subject (Name):
- Abergavenny, Katharine Neville, Lady, d. 1729
- Subject (Topic):
- English poetry--16th century, English poetry--17th century, English poetry--18th century, English poetry--19th century, and English poetry--Early modern, 1500-1700
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > James Marshall Osborn collection of poetry manuscripts, [ca. 1500-1900]
9. James Marshall Osborn collection of poetry manuscripts, [ca. 1500-1900].
- Published / Created:
- Undated
- Call Number:
- Osborn Shelves Poetry Boxes
- Collection Title:
- James Marshall Osborn collection of poetry manuscripts
- Container / Volume:
- Box 5 | Folder P.B. V / 1-10
- Image Count:
- 4
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of manuscript copies of several thousand individual English poems, dating from the sixteenth through the nineteenth centuries. The majority of the items date from between 1650 and 1800.
- Alternative Title:
- Verses to the memory of my dearest sister Lady Barbara May
- Subject (Topic):
- English poetry--16th century, English poetry--17th century, English poetry--18th century, English poetry--19th century, and English poetry--Early modern, 1500-1700
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > James Marshall Osborn collection of poetry manuscripts, [ca. 1500-1900].
