Traditions and Recollections, 1 (Volume 1); Domestic, Clerical and Literary (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1826. Excerpt: ... Mr. Land, Mr. Turner, Mr. Woolcombe, Mr. Dunsford, Mr. Ayre, Mr. Bulkeley, Mr. Fryer, Mr. Beard, Mr. Teage. Signed by Viscount Courtenay, and all the respectable inhabitants. That a subscription be opened for defraying the expences of this meeting; that Mr. Collyns be appointed Treasurer, and Mr. James Bond Secretary. Mr. Oram, Mr. Brutton, Mr. Pooke, Mr. Heroson, Mr. Anning, Mr. Bond, Mr. Rabbage, Mr. Tho. Pearce. Section II. Letters from 1784 to 1793. Countess Dowager of Chatham--Lord Mount Edgecumbe--Seward--Downman--Badsock--Drewe--Whitdker--Cowper--Hay ley--Darwin, and others. Mr. Rack to R. P. Dear Sir, I think thy Poem on Eloquence will establish thy reputation as a poet. The lines on the late Earl of Chatham, and our present young Cicero, are so animated, that I wished to introduce them to the Countess Dowager of Chatham. Accordingly I presented her with a copy, as the production of a friend, I was certain it could not be attended with any disadvantage. By her Ladyship's answer thou wilt see its effect. Whenever thou comest into Somersetshire thou will meet a polite reception at Burton-Pinsent . Yours, &c. E. R. Lord Mount Edgecumbe to R. P. Mount Edgecumbe, Aug. 20, 1785. I am much obliged to you for the compliment intended of dedicating your Theocritus to me; I believe the work is worthy of a better patron--I am sure a more learned than myself. I must repeat how sensible I am of your civility, and what little pretensions I have to such a work being inscribed to me. But I am glad of this opportunity to shew my regard to the name of Polwhele. Should you be inclined to come this way, I shall be very happy to see you, and am your obedient humble servant, Mount Edgecumbe. Lady Chatham to Mr. Rack. Sir, Burton, March 8, 1785. I had the pleasure, a fe...