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Title: Original Poetry. On the death of Mr Windam
Author: Fitzgerald, William Thomas
Attribution: William Thomas Fitz Gerald (at end)
Date(s): 1810
Manuscript: Lt 100
Contents: On the death of the statesman William Windham, of Felbrigg in Norfolk, stressing his masculine virtues, and independence from influences such as personal interests in his political life. At end (wrongly) "June 5th 1710". Followed by a prose note on
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Title: On the death of Lord Collingwood
Author: Fitzgerald, William Thomas
Attribution: W. T. Fitzgerald
Date(s): 1810 (at end)
Manuscript: Lt 100
Contents: Memorial eulogy to Lord Collingwood, who died after the battle of Trafalgar. He and Nelson are described as Brittania's shield and thunderbolt respectively, to be mourned equally and together. At end '26 April 1810 York Chronicle. Died aged only
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