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Title: On a glazier's window in Shoreditch on the Illumination for Peace, Oct 1801
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 1801 (title)
Manuscript: Lt 96
Contents: Celebration of peace between Britain and France at cessation of the revolutionary wars, presumably prompted by the Treaty of Amiens. Seemingly written in a window. Mentions Charles Jenkinson, Lord Hawkesbury.
Title: Epigram
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 1801
Manuscript: Lt 96
Contents: Satirical epigram criticising Charles James Fox's speech at the Shakespeare Tavern praising the peace of Amiens and its terms favourable to France, suggesting that Fox's stance amounts to treason. Preceded by a note on and extracts from the
speech.
Title: The following verses were written in 1772 on the new Church of Genevieve patroness of Paris. This church was not finished in 1793 but was converted from its original purpose into a Pantheon for the worthies of France. They are highly prophetic of
the stat
Author: Anonymous
Attribution: Evening Mail Dec. 24 1802; [Latin]
Date(s): 1802 (at end)
Manuscript: Lt 96
Contents: Literal translation of verses apparently prophesying the ungodly state of France after the French Revolution, but in fact occasioned by the construction of the Church of Genevieve, Paris, in 1772
Title: New games at St Stephens
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 1807 ?
Manuscript: Lt q 49
Contents: Tory satire on the self-interest of various named Whig opponents of William Pitt the Younger, following his death.
Title: To the King
Author: Anonymous
Attribution: Shedinagig [following other words blotted out]
Date(s): 1821 ?
Manuscript: Lt q 49
Contents: Mildly ironic declaration of the loyalty and affection of Ireland to the visiting King, despite poverty and Roman Catholicism, probably addressed to George IV in 1821. Begins: "Sir".
Title: God save Ireland
Author: Sullivan, Timothy Daniel
Date(s): 1867 (published)
Manuscript: Lt q 49
Contents: Patriotic Irish song commemorating the "Manchester Martyrs", three Fenians executed by the English for the murder of three policemen whilst rescuing Republican leaders; first published in "The Nation"
Title: [unknown]
Author: Anonymous
Attribution: C.J.F.
Date(s): 18-- ?
Manuscript: Lt q 49
Contents: Speculating on the possibilities of spending time with girls in various towns
Title: [unknown]
Author: Johnson of Fort Johnson
Attribution: Johnson of Fort Johnson
Date(s): 185- ?
Manuscript: Lt q 49
Contents: Satirical description of a town in decline, based on Glaslough, County Monaghan, Ireland, including several named inhabitants as characters
Title: Sonnet. In memory of Sir John Simeon.
Author: de Vere, Sir Stephen Edward ?
Attribution: Stephen de Vere (at end)
Date(s): 1875 ?
Manuscript: Lt q 49
Contents: Sonnet in memory of Sir John Simeon, perhaps the third baronet, praising him. Dated at end, June 5, 1875.
Title: Battle of Copenhagen (endorsed, f.42v)
Author: Campbell, Thomas
Date(s): 1801
Manuscript: Lt q 49
Contents: On the aftermath of the naval battle of Copenhagen, from the end of Thomas Campbell's "The Battle of the Baltic". With a note: "The above is supposed to be recited by a common sailor".
Title: Jemmy Johnston a song (endorsed, f.44v)
Author: Anonymous
Date(s): 182- ?
Manuscript: Lt q 49
Contents: Song expressing a preference for Jemmy Johnson over various named persons including Robert Jocelyn, Lord Clanbrassil
Title: Lord Ullen's daughter. The words by Campbell arranged by Bunting.
Author: Campbell, Thomas
Attribution: Campbell
Date(s): 1804
Manuscript: Lt q 49
Contents: Ballad or song about the daughter of Lord Ullin drowning while eloping with the chief of Ulva's Isle. With accompanying music.